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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1936-04-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 1077. SINGAPORE, THURSDA Y, APRIL 2. 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1294 1936-04-02 1 ii/ITH the arrival on Tuesday of the Ist Battalion Middlesex Regiment tamous ‘Die-hards”), Singapore !i> become a still more important Er .re garrison. The military strength <: Malaya already exceeds that of the ;vm time command of Malta, where of all ranks are normally sta- r1,294 words
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Article47 1936-04-02 1 U. E. the Governor Sir Shenton Thomas, will leave Singapore for England by Imperial Airways plane on April 26. It is not yet known whether Sir Shenton will return by air or by sea. He has booked a single ticket by air.47 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article814 1936-04-02 2 —Straits Times, Mar. 26. Mr. W. Bartley. M.8.E., M.C.S., President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, sails on leave tomorrow in the Corfu and during his absence Mr. G. L. Ham, M.C.S.,' will act lor him. This will not be; the first time that Mr. Ham hasj deputised for—Straits Times, Mar. 26. - 814 words
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Article752 1936-04-02 2 of world markets.— Straits Times. Mar. 27. While it would not be correct to say that Mr. J. G. Hay’s audience on Wednesday was disappointed, it certainly is true that his hearers had expected a different line of approach to the subject of Malaya’s Economic Unity.” Theyof world markets.—Straits Times. Mar. 27. - 752 words
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Article697 1936-04-02 2 P; Iin into effect.—Straits Times. Mar. 28. As an example of that openmindedness which appears to be so rare among international statesmen. we commend the recent action of Dr. H. H. Kung. Minister of Finance in the National Government of China. Dr. Kung has just drafted anP;Iin into effect.—Straits Times. Mar. 28. - 697 words
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Article202 1936-04-02 3 of our good days —Straits Times, on Mar. 28. Only one reference was made at yesterday s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to the leading article which appeared in the Straits Times on Thursday. Mr. Parbury waxed ponderously sarcastic in quoting our statements that the Commission noof our good days —Straits Times, on Mar. 28. - 202 words
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Article811 1936-04-02 3 be encountered. Straits Times, Mar. 30. In the White Paper on Imperial Defence, which was published in the Straits Times last week, there is an abundance of indirect evidence of a remarkable change of opinion which has taken place among a section of the British public. Forbe encountered. — Straits Times, Mar. 30. - 811 words
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Article846 1936-04-02 3 should be debated. —Straits Times, Mar. 18. Is there any relationship whatever between planters’ salaries and estate labourers’ wages? It seems obvious that there is. since both come from the same source (and resources) and are payments for work done for the same employers. But there areshould be debated.—Straits Times, Mar. 18. - 846 words
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Article827 1936-04-02 4 to five cents later on?—Straits Times, Apr. 1. In the report of the Ullswater Committee on Broadcasting in Great Britain, which has now been presented to Parliament, there are several passages which give strong support to a view that has been > put before the B.B.C. on many ito five cents later on?—Straits Times, Apr. 1. - 827 words
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Article102 1936-04-02 4 Gilbert—Dewey. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 31| The wedding took place yesterday at St. George’s Church of Mr. Leonard Gilbert, eldest son of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, of Cudham, Sevenoaks, and Phyllis Muriel, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dewey. The bridegroom102 words
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Article25 1936-04-02 4 The rooms of Mr. C. C. Dunman. J.P., the Municipal Commissioner, at Ardmore Flats, Singapore, were broken into on Saturday night, but nothing was stolen.25 words
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Article358 1936-04-02 4 GOLF CLUB MEMBERS TO PAY $1 MORE. (From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. Members of the Selangor Club are to pay an extra dollar a month for their $40,000 swimming pool, increasing the town subscription from $6 to $7. That is the effect of a358 words
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Article180 1936-04-02 4 Council Reporter, S.S. And F.M.S. Cable news has been received in Singapore of the death in Hong Konp of Mr. S. Isaac Saul. Council Reporter i Straits Settlements and F.M.S. Mr. Saul left Singapore about thrt weeks ago on a short holiday with j180 words
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Article34 1936-04-02 4 Mr. A. Keir, Inspector of Schools Perak, is shortly going on ninj months leave. It is understood that he intend* to travel via Hongkong and Honolulu where he will attend the Pan-Pacific Educational Congress.34 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article229 1936-04-02 5 r*ROM the deck of the Kedah last i WtV k Mr. A. Hiley saw an eel over six teet long make twelve consecutive jumps over the surface of a calm sea. Tills was a specimen of the largest kind of eel found in Malayan waters. It is commoner229 words
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Article191 1936-04-02 5 -WHY not start an inquiry regarding the origin of the names of rubber estates suggests a reader in Taping. “In the course of travelling tiie roads of the Peninsula I have noticed Alma. Waterloo, Wellington. Henrietta. Jong Landor. Yam Seng Bottoms Up or ‘No Heel-taps and a host191 words
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Article191 1936-04-02 5 JN Mi»« main, however, planters have t*en singularly unimaginative in Mussing names. At a guess I should 1 Miat eighty per cent, of Malayan v '‘s have simply appropriated the name by which their original ■sms were known. ,J 1 u 1 f Sembawang, on Singapore I is191 words
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Article103 1936-04-02 5 RIPPING into an old number of the M.B.R.A.S. Journal the other day, I came across the most extraordinary snake story I have ever heard. It was told as follows: Captain Douglas, R.N.R., H.M.’s Resident at Selangor, has just furnished me with conclusive proof that the oft-repeated dictum103 words
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Article201 1936-04-02 5 ARTISTS HARVEST. N OT only people who are interested in art but those who are interested in Malaysia may be urged to see the exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wentscher which opens at the YWCA., Raffles Quay, this afternoon. I myself know nothing about art201 words
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Article193 1936-04-02 5 OLD-TIME COURTS DALI is rapidly losing its unspoilt, original character owing to the tourist influx (Mr. Wentscher tells me that already the native handicrafts are showing signs of commercialism), and the ancient pageantry of Solo and Djojakarta. the only royal courts that the Dutch have permitted to survive in Java,193 words
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Article217 1936-04-02 5 last the agar agar mystery is in j a fair way towards solution. This j Malay name has passed into the vocaI bulary of commerce because Singapore ;at one time exported large supplies of the pure seaweed product, but this has been supplanted by a manufactured article217 words
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Article110 1936-04-02 5 jyjRING the last few weeks the Singapore markets have provided an unusually good species of pomelo, almost unfailingly sweet and juicy. It is shipped from Bangkok. I understand. This leads me to ask why something cannot be done to improve the Malayan pomelo, which varies inexplicably in quality.110 words
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Article209 1936-04-02 5 KIO films will be shown at the Victoria Theatre today. Owing to previous bookings, the theatre will not be available for further use as an independent cinema until the first week in April But it will reopen during that week and resume its struggle to establish itself209 words
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Article233 1936-04-02 5 I *I>HE latest contributor to the Malayan bookshelf Is Mr. D. H. Grist, with his Outline of Malayan Agriculture. This book has just been published at $3. and. judging by a preliminary notice I have read, it should be interesttnf to any reader with a rural bias,233 words
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Article150 1936-04-02 5 UNIQUE event In the history of printing has just occurred in Mala* ya—the publication of the first agricultural journal in the Tamil language. It is a commendable experiment, but very definitely an experiment, for Indian owners of estates can usually read English and many Indian labourers150 words
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Article110 1936-04-02 5 CINCE writing my note on the Catholie church at Bukit Timah I have been told that this is the Church of St. Joseph, built in 1852 by Father Maudit, of the French Mission, who first began to work among the Chines* of that district six years previously This110 words
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Article177 1936-04-02 6 IS it not possible for fever patients in the General Hospital to be accommodated on the ground floor, where they cannot kill themselves if they fall over the balustrade outside the ward? Captain J. M. Low, whose body was found on the concrete below his room last Saturday177 words
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Article191 1936-04-02 6 UTILITY CORNER AFTER Mr. R. E. Holttum’s address to the Rotary Club on “Trees of Singapore,” someone made the attractive suggestion that there should be a corner of the Botanic Gardens where one could go and see trees and plants which play an important part in the economic life of191 words
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Article166 1936-04-02 6 JT is a shameful fact that the new International Library in Johore Bahru, described in the Straits Times last Thursday, is the only public library in the Malay States. These territories have waxed fat on tin and rubber since the opening of the twentieth century, and yet they166 words
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Article230 1936-04-02 6 rpHE sard3nic wit for which Sir Frank Swettenham was famed during his service in Malaya must have dictated his choice of Carcosa as the name of the Chief Secretary’s house in Kuala Lumpur, now occupied by the Resident of Selangor. I am moved to this conclusion by a230 words
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Article231 1936-04-02 6 CHINESE HYPHENS fJiHOSE who were present at the Rotary dinner in honour of Sir Ong Siang Song will remember the deliberation with which the speakers pronounced that name, lest they should trip over its unfamiliar order. We have got used to that order in the Straits Times office by now,231 words
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Article110 1936-04-02 6 •pHERE was a reference In yesterday’s Sunday Times to the Buklt Timah canal scheme, but nothing was said as to the cost. In addition to the money spent already, the Commissioners expect to spend $333,000 on this scheme in the next four years. This year the work Is110 words
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Article163 1936-04-02 6 |T is doubtful whether ratepayers know how boldly Singapore’s flood problem Is being tackled. The Buklt Timah canal is only one item in the programme, although the largest. Between now and 1940 $B2 000 will be spent on widening the Stamford canal from Cavenagh Road through the Government163 words
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Article150 1936-04-02 6 the contrast between living A costs in pre-war and post-war Singapore is felt much more acutely by the European than by anybody else is shown by a report which, has just been published by Mr. H. North Hunt, acting Registrar-General of Statistics. The cost of living for the150 words
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Article224 1936-04-02 6 THHE mystery of Carcosa deepens. Yesterday I thought I had solved it. with the help of one or two helpful readers, but after my note had been printed I received a call from an even more helpful reader who produced a copy of Robert W. Chambers’ “The King224 words
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Article151 1936-04-02 6 H °w tVt.K, Cassilda’* song j sll jj R worth quoting, for it is an ce j lent elegy for the Federation, as it Wa when State Councils were cf no mor use than the vermiform appendix Chie» Secretaries did battle with High Com missloners. and Residents were151 words
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Article128 1936-04-02 6 HPHE correspondent from whose letter I quoted .yesterday has a good memory, for although he had not read The King in Yellow for 15 years he quoted one line almost exactly The passage which so impressed himself upon his memory was the following: And now. far away,128 words
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Article119 1936-04-02 6 W. Alexander - W. Alexander. When moonlight o’er the azure seas Its soft effulgence swells. When evening dews and balmy breeze Bend down the lilies’ bells. When calm and deep, the rosy sleep Has lapped your soul in dreams Ah! Poets new. Ah! Poets old Times change (or so119 words
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48 1936-04-02 6 ISOLATION CAMP AT MERSIN G NOW A PRISON. The Isolation Camp, Mersing. ha* been transformed into a prison t° r persons undergoing sentences not x* ceeding six months for criminal offences and of persons committed trial or remanded for further examination and of persons confined on civil process48 words
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Article880 1936-04-02 7 o T. Dawes, of Austml-Malay, T will be going on leave this 1 month. M s Molly Crawford, daughter of Mr. ‘‘‘.Mrs. J. H- Crawford, of Ipoh, is back from Home. v i Baird-Matthews, of the Straits T .ding Co., Ipoh, left for Home by Alsia. v880 words
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Article148 1936-04-02 7 New Commissioners For IVnanjj And Malacca. The following appointments are not ifled in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. L. B Gibson. M.C.S., to act as District Judge and First Magistrate. Singapore. Mrs. M. Jamieson to be a member o f the Committee of Ladies under the Women and148 words
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Article43 1936-04-02 7 Seventy local German residents in Bangkok hired a Siamese steamer and proceeded to sea on Sunday and boardec* a German steamer to vote in the Reichstag election. Owing to a few invalid votes the result was 95 per cen for Hitler.43 words
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Article63 1936-04-02 7 STRAITS TIMES VIEWS ON AIR MAIL DELAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 28. Quoting a Straits rimes leading article in British air mail delays the Evening Standard today declares that the revelations are "both startling and disturbing.” The Straits Times published com parative tables showing that63 words
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Article93 1936-04-02 7 Tuesday. Mar. 24. Mr. W. E. Rootes, Lady Castlerosse, Hon. Mrs. Hubert Parker and Mr. W. G. Rootes arrived to stay at King’s House. Wednesday. Mar. 25. Mr. W. E. Rootes and Lady Castlerosse left King’s House. Thursday, Mar. 26. Hon Mrs. Hubert Parker and Mr. W. G.93 words
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Article109 1936-04-02 7 The following appointments are notified in the Kedah Government Gazette: Dr. T. E. Marshall to oe a Temporary Health Officer. Kedah. H.H. Tunku Md. Jewa bin Sultan Abdul Hamid to be Auditor-General. Wan Harun bin Wan Din to act temporarily as Second Malay Judge. Second Division of the109 words
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Article132 1936-04-02 7 Leaders. Lost Confidence 2 The Malayan Balkans 2 Reconstruction in China 2 “Risks for Peace” 3 An ISP Viewpoint 3 Broadcasting 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya 1132 words
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Article265 1936-04-02 7 Command Strength Now 4,386. £470,000 ON DEFENCES THIS YEAR. (From Our London Correspondent.) When the 1st Batt. Middlesex Regiment arrives tomorrow the strength of the Malaya Command will be 4,386 all ranks. This figure is included in the Army Estimates for the year which begins tomorrow. The265 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article22 1936-04-02 7 WALLACE.—At Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, on Mar. 21. 1936, to Aileon (nee Wise) wife of Forbes Wallace, VMS. Police, a daughter.22 words
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Article75 1936-04-02 7 HAMPDEN-BROWN GREENE-KELLY.— The engagement is announced between St. George Douglas, only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Hampden-Brown of St. Andrew’s Park, Bristol, and Joyce, daughter of the late Sir Henry Greene-Kelly and Lady Greene-Kelly of London F'R AN K EL— LEW A N DOWSKI. —'Hie engagement is75 words
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Article75 1936-04-02 7 CORK—McBRIDE.—At St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, on Mar. 28. by the Ven. Graham White. Philip Dorian Cork of Dupirc Morrell Ltd., Singapore, to Edna Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Mcßride of Singapore and Stove, Sussex. CAMPBELL-L AIDLA W. —At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on March 28. John Patrick,75 words
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Obituary136 1936-04-02 7 DEATHS TAN.—At his residence No. 820 Gey lan g Road, Singapore, early on Friday, Mr. Tan Boon Guan, J P. at the age of 64 years. SNG.—Mrs Sng Choo Sian nee Chio Swee Eng on Mar. 26. 1936, at her residence No. 105, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore, at the age136 words
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Article, Illustration559 1936-04-02 8 “EMPIRE AVIATION IS NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT.” Col. Moore-Brabazon. Reply To Straits Times Article. WHY AIR MAILS ARE LATE. 5 TRAITS Times criticism of Imperial Airways policy was echoed in the House of Commons on Mar. 30 during a debate on civil aviation. Moving the rejection of a Bill559 words
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116 1936-04-02 8 The Singapore Detective, Branch are investigating the theft of a gold ring from Capt. J. Meredith Low who was killed by a fall from i ward in the General Hospital recently. The report of the theft was made by Capt. A. S. Low. brother of116 words
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Article426 1936-04-02 8 Mr. J. G. Hay Says Resources Must Be Harnessed. IN a stirring appeal to Malaya for action to withstand competition and 1 to keep pace with modern developments, Mr. J. G. Hay, chairman of directors of Guthrie and Company, London, and member of the426 words
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332 1936-04-02 8 THAT two young Australians, aged about 20, had set out from Australia in a 20-foot open canoe to sail round the world; had threaded the dangerous reef-broken wateis of the Pacific coast of Queensland, passing safely that terror of the old332 words
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Article97 1936-04-02 8 From Our Own Correspondent) London Mar. 30. A legacy of £500 to the Straits Settlements Benevolent Association i s included in the will of a former Malayan, Mr. W. M. Paterson Waddell who left £271,971. Mr. Waddell, known to his many friends In Singapore as “Willy” died97 words
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279 1936-04-02 9 Military Strength Already Above Malta. WITH the arrival on Tuesday of the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment (the famous “Diehards”), Singapore has become s till more important Empire garrison. The military strength of Malaya already exceeds that of the peace-time command of Malta, where 3,040 of279 words
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Article282 1936-04-02 9 PENANG TIME SAVING ARRANGEMENT. THE first air mail from Hong Kong and China arrived in Singapore by train. As tin' Imperial eastbound machine due at Seletar on Sunday afternoon was known to be slightly delayed, the Singapore mails which arrived at Penang on the282 words
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Article185 1936-04-02 9 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 28. j micb respected local personality V 1S fittingly honoured this morning at Residency when the Resident of (the Hon. Mr. T. S. Adams) tl nted the Imperial Service Medal lr A. a. L. Jumeaux, in recognition o\<185 words
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Article165 1936-04-02 9 Heavily In Debt. -From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 28. The inquiry into the death of Mr. F. Shaw, a Eurasian, employed at the Kuala Lumpur branch of Gestetner. Limited, before the magistrate Che Maarof. in the Police Court today, revealed that Mr. Shaw had been165 words
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Article468 1936-04-02 9 Theatre Board Of Control Refuses To Adopt “No Competition 99 Motion leb 28 the Singapore .Municipal Commissioners adopted a motion which had been put down in the name of Mr. John I.aycock but was actually moved by Mr. S. Q. Wong. The motion dealt with the468 words
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278 1936-04-02 9 Presbyterian Broadcasts. The annual business and social meeting of the Singapore Presbyterian Church congregation was held in the Tomlinson Hall last Friday. The minister, the Rev. Stephen Band, referred to the pleasure with which all members of the congregation had welcomed the appointment of the278 words
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Article147 1936-04-02 9 Man Overboard On Dutch Ship. MALAY sailor saved the life of a Chinese who fell into the sea from the Dutch steamer Khoen Hoea while she was on her way to Singapore. The story was told after the Khoen Hoea’s arrival in Singapore on Monday. The ship147 words
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Article102 1936-04-02 9 Malavan Branch Of B.M.A. From Our Own Correspondent) Seremb&n, Mar. 29. The hon. secretary of the Malayan Branch of the British Medical Association has circularised the medical practitioners in the country inviting them to become members of the Association. The annual subscription is $20 or half102 words
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Article3414 1936-04-02 10 MR. WURTZBURG’S REVIEW. STEADY PROGRESS IN A “DISAPPOINTING YEAR.” The Hon. Mr. C. E. Wurtzburg presided at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Mr. Wurtzburg reviewed trading conditions generally, concluding that 1935 had proved a somewhat cisappointing year which belied the3,414 words
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Article30 1936-04-02 11 Viscountess Castlerosse, wife of Viscount Castlerosse, director of the Evening Standard, Daily Express and Sunday Express, disembarked at Penang on Saturday from the Aeneas which arrived from Colombo.30 words
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Article179 1936-04-02 11 OLD BOND WILL NOT BE SEVERED. “It is all nonsense!” said Mr. J. W McConnell, director of the Bank of Montreal, on Friday, when he was asked on his arrival at Singapore whether Canadians were seceding irom the Mother Country in spirit. Mr, McConnell is on a179 words
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Article262 1936-04-02 11 Mr. Tan Boon Guan. The death occurred at his home in Oeylang Road, on Mar. 27. of Mr. Tan Boon Guan, J.P., at the age of 64 years. Mr. Tan Boon Guan, a nephew of Sir Ong Slang Song, was a prominent, member of the262 words
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Article126 1936-04-02 11 A circular appealing for donations has been issued by the Salvation Army which has done much helpful work in Malaya. A Women’s Home has been opened in Singapore, and though a Government grant has been obtained th c up keep will be largely dependent on public generosity.126 words
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Article317 1936-04-02 12 Danger Of Fire After Air Attacks. WILL OIL RESERVOIRS BE UNDERGROUND (CONSTRUCTION of oil tanks at the Singapore 7 Naval Base, with particular reference to the vulnerability to air attack of steel tanks placed above the ground, was discussed in the House of Commons last317 words
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196 1936-04-02 12 Rotary Club Guest. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Mar. 27. Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt. who is to report on the preservation of wild life in Malaya on behalf of the Society for the Preservation of Empire Fauna, was a guest at last night’s dinner meeting of196 words
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Article137 1936-04-02 12 January Balance $21 Millions. ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 27. Money continues to flow into the F. M. S. Treasury. In January, as shown in the monthly returns published in a supplement to the Government Gazette issued this afternoon. revenue totalled $7,156,748.45137 words
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Article109 1936-04-02 12 -Straits Times’ Cable. Application For Fiat From Attorney General. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar 26. Counsel for Bishirgian, Howeson and Hardy, who were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment in connection with the pepper fraud, have applied to the Attorney-General for flats enabling-Straits Times’ Cable. - 109 words
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Article58 1936-04-02 12 Messrs. Fogden. Brisbane and Co., Ltd., the successful tenderers for the new Singapore aerodrome, which will be known as G 3. have placed an order with Universal Cars Limited for 40 Canadian Ford V-8 Trucks. The special features about these trucks are that they will be58 words
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Article354 1936-04-02 12 ALLEVIATION OF DISTRESS. The following circular letter has been sent by the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya to all its members explaining the necessity of an increase in their numbers: It is well known that there are many ex-Service men in the country354 words
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150 1936-04-02 12 To Renew Donations To Scottish Charities. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 22. At the meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Branch of St. Andrew’s Society held yesterday evening at the Secretary’s Office. Selangor Club, it was stated that in view of improved financial outlook,150 words
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Article464 1936-04-02 12 $2£ Million On New Works In 1936. From Our London Correspondent. The Royal Air Force will spend approximately £328,000 —more than 2% million Straits dollars—on new works in Singapore during the coming year. The Air Estimates, published in a White Paper, detail the amount of money464 words
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Article440 1936-04-02 13 Southern Malaya Association’s Views. THE increased activity of latei brings in its train the neces-! ytv for improvement in design and economical operation of dredges. This Association, through its Bulletin. is the medium through which nul ch information may be gained, particularly in view of the440 words
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Article60 1936-04-02 13 T<> Visit Indo-China And Industries. From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Mar. 25. he* Japanese economic mission, J' hirh arrived from Tokio yesterday, is unding a difficulty in keeping up with r programme owing to the heavy ‘‘ngagements of the tour, which includvisits to the interior of60 words
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Article150 1936-04-02 13 JUDGE’S TRIBUTE TO DEFENCE COUNSEL. An unusual tribute to a Ceylonese lawyer was paid last week by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark in the Singapore Assizes. The special jury had found Dorai Manickam Davis, former chief clerk in the Singapore Municipality. not guilty on all charges150 words
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Article, Illustration142 1936-04-02 13 Che Ahmad Of Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 24. Che Ahmad bin Panglima Garang, Chief Penghulu of Kuala Lumpur, whose death occurred yesterday was 50 years old. and came to Kuala Lumpur 32 years ago as an assistant Penghulu. He was promoted to142 words
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Article412 1936-04-02 13 Feed The Brute—With Care; Weight Problem For Malayan Women. PJECENTLY when I asked a certain woman it she played mahjong, her rather startling reply was. “No. it’s too fattening!” She went on to tell me that any woman who had any regards lor her figure would accept412 words
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Article518 1936-04-02 13 A RIDER BY a CORONER’S JURY TO THE EFFECT THAT THEY WERE OF OPINION A RAIL SHOULD BE FITTED ON TOP OF THE BALUSTRADES IN UPPER STOREY WARDS NOT ALREADY SO EQUIPPED WAS RECORDED WHEN A MISADVENTURE VERDICT WAS RETURNED AT THE INQUEST ON MAR 25518 words
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356 1936-04-02 14 WALLS AND ROAD SETTLE IN MUD. Cause Of Serious Telephone Dislocation. COUTH Boat Quay, built by convicts 50 years ago in the heart of Singapore, is slowly but surely sinking. The quay wall has sunk more than a foot in the last .lecade, bringing the356 words
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Article158 1936-04-02 14 Barns Case Again. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 25. 'J'lIE Court of Appeal today heard three applications for leave to appeal to the Privy Council. Final leave to appeal to the Privy Council was given Messrs. A. S. Brown. R.S. Stewart and R. P. Phillips.158 words
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251 1936-04-02 14 Mr. W. Bartley On Leave. THE President of the Municipal Commissioners, Mr. W. Bartley, who sailed on Home leave in the Corfu, on Friday, will study housing and slum reclamation schemes while he is in England, in view oi the importance of this problem251 words
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Article83 1936-04-02 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Mar. 24. The death took place last evening of Mr. Tan Soo Lock, younger brother of the late Captain Tan Soo Hock. J.P., who died last month. Deceased had been unwell for nearly six months. He was 46 years83 words
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1026 1936-04-02 14 QUIT RENTS “AGAIN UNDER CONSIDERATION. Statement By TV. S P. A. Chairman. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 21. THE chairman of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association Mr. K. P. Reynolds, at the annual meeting held at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, this morning said The last definite pronouncement1,026 words
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Article, Illustration1927 1936-04-02 15 WHICH TO CHOOSE— BUDDED RUBBER OR SELECTED SEED? QUERIES ABOUT CLONAL SEED. Anti-Budder’s Views —Factor Of “Die-Back” —Seed A New Creation —Subject For Research. By Our Planting Correspondent TWO weeks ago I drew attention to the increase of a mite or thrip leat disease on 6—8 year old budded rubber,1,927 words
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484 1936-04-02 16 Malayan Estate Owners’ Council Meeting. r |*HE affairs of smallholders figured prominently In the discussion at last Council meeting of the Malayan Estate Owners' Association held at Malacca. In regard to small holdings planted with rubber in contravention of planting conditions the chairman stated that484 words
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Article63 1936-04-02 16 The death took place on Mar. 26 of Madam Chia Swee Eng, wife of the late Mr. Sng Choo Sian, and mother of Mr. Sng Soo Geok, Compradore of the P o. Banking Corporation Madam Chia Bwee Eng was 77 years old and leaves63 words
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Article425 1936-04-02 16 MOTOR MAGNATE ON MALAYA. Mr. W. E. Rootes. the British motor magnate and vice-president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders of Great Britain, arrived in Singapore last week to investigate local conditions. Asked to name the outstanding impressions of his world-tour, by which425 words
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Article62 1936-04-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala I umpur. Mar. 24. A report of theft from the Harrisons Barker European mess in Maxwell Road was made to the police yesterday. Scores of finder were left on the paint, as the .«ouse was In process of redecoration. A pair of62 words
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413 1936-04-02 16 Moving Scenes In Johore Straits. (Special To The Straits Times) anti-aircraft shells fired by artillery from the East coast of Singapore exploded in the air in the distance, a squadron of torpedo bombers and a funeral party on a R.A.F. pinnance on413 words
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Article129 1936-04-02 16 Singapore Wedding. The wedding took place on Mar. 25 at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Singapore, of Mr. Robert Mallinson Wheatcroft, the youngest son of Capt. E. Wheatcroft and Mrs. Wheatcroft. of Shoeburyness. Essex, and Alice Louise, the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.129 words
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Article118 1936-04-02 16 iFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Mar. 25. The Negri Sembilan Government Servants’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society has decided to run a co-operative dairy in Seremban. The cattle will be owned by the raising of share capital. A committee consisting of Messrs. K. Raja, N. Raja.118 words
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Article113 1936-04-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Mar. 22. The election of office-bearer* for 1936 by the Eurasian Association ot Malacca at the annual meeting today resulted President, Dr. A H. Keun. J.P.: vicepresident, Mr. V. E. Dias lion, secretary, Mr. C. F. Gomes hon. treasurer. Mr. H. Rodrigues113 words
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Article, Illustration611 1936-04-02 17 Juvenile cabaret artistes who performed at the Selangor Club tea-dance last week. They are: 1. to r. Joyce Hobbs. Kathleen Smithers, Audrey llobbs and Kuby Smithers. In front: Neil Hobbs. WHE ATCROFT-HU MPHRE Y WEDDING. 'I In* wedding took nlaee on Mar. ‘£s at ih»*611 words
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2179 1936-04-02 21 A Matter For The Chamber Of Commerce To Consider—Funds Available—A Proved Policy—Room For An Economic Publication. BY OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. The Singapore Chamber of Com- 1 merce holds its annual general meeting of members today and it is uith considerable interest that the2,179 words
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Article, Illustration1330 1936-04-02 22 H. E. In Kuala Lumpur —Some Thoughts On Early Rising—“Carcosa '—Still Doubts— Indian Labour—A Deputation—R. R. L Stonelaying (From Our Own Correspondent!. Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 26. |_|I£ EXCELLENCY arrived here by j the mail train on Sunday morning, and is to remain with us until Thurs-'1,330 words
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Article184 1936-04-02 22 Successful Singapore Candidates. The following Mercantile Institute Singapore, candidates were successful in the London Chamber of Commerce Examination held in November 1935 Arithmetic: Chen Jan Chong Hashim b Kader Shah: Huang Chir Tun. Book-Keeping: Chung Tet Cheong; Chung Yin Fui; Durnford Sydney George; Huang Ching Tun;184 words
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188 1936-04-02 22 Partner Of Beatrice Mine Syndicate. (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Mar 26 The death has occurred suddenly of Mr. Hah Van Chiew. a partner ot the Beatrice Mine Syndicate. whose daughter was married to the son ot Mr. Leong Sin Nam on Mar188 words
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Article23 1936-04-02 22 Miss K. Ward-Jackson is a passenger on the outward bound Erria. which left Southampton di March 10. She vril disembark at Port Swettenham.23 words
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Article2070 1936-04-02 23 Municipal Commissioners’ Reply To Questions. QHOULD local-born officers in the Singapore Municipality Advance15 ment Scheme be given leave and passages to Europe or other countries? This Question was discussed at the Commissioners’ meeting on Friday. being broached by Dr. K. K. Pathy who advised further2,070 words
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Article132 1936-04-02 23 It is probable that before the expiry of the lease under which talking films are at present being shown at the Victoria Theatre, the Municipal Commissioners will be asked to reverse the decision reached on Feb. 29, a decision which, if carried into effect, will give a132 words
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Article274 1936-04-02 24 Peak Spring Tide Causes Flood. WATER ON ROADS. PARTS of Singapore Island still belong to the sea. Recently, when Spring tides were at their peak—a rise and fall oi as much as 9 feet 8 inches—water covered the roads and entered houses near the sea-front.274 words
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Article127 1936-04-02 24 Office-Bearers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 25. j The Hon Mr. S. B. Palmer presided at a meeting held at Talping yesterday when the Talping Rotary Club was formed Mr. Palmer being nominated as the first president. Other office-bearers will be Mr. A. W. Frisby.127 words
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Article116 1936-04-02 24 Cassy Crowther. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Mar. 27. The wedding took place yesterday at St. George’s Church of Mr. Kenneth Jack Cassy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart Cassy, of Ashtead. Surrey, and Margaret Elizabeth, youngest daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Percival Crowther. oi Hatfield,116 words
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354 1936-04-02 24 (Special to the Straits Times.) Imperial Airways, Royal Netherlands Air Lines, Royal Netherlands Indies Airways and Qantas—the four lines that will use the aerodrome—will send air-liners and representatives to the opening. It is hoped that some of the new Imperial Airways luxury(Special to the Straits Times.) - 354 words
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Article138 1936-04-02 24 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 26. A representative gathering was present of the first general meeting of the International Library held in Johore Bahru last evening. Mr. J. W. Moore, who has been appointed hon. secretary by the Sultan, said that His Highness138 words
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Article21 1936-04-02 24 Tiie work in connection with the new Wesley Church, Taiping, has begun and the corner-stone laying ceremony will be held shortly.21 words
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Article84 1936-04-02 24 Malacca Fishermen’s Adventure. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. March 25. COUR Malay fishermen who were reported lost 17 days ago. have returned. They left Malacca on March 7 and were caught in a squall 10 miles from Malacca. The boat capsized and the men spent 18 hours in84 words
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326 1936-04-02 24 The death took place suddenly on on Mar. 24 at the General Hospital, Singapore, of Mrs. Magdalene Mary Scully, the wife of Mr. W. P. Scully, late of Messrs. Boustead Co., Ltd., Singapore. Of a kindly disposition, Mrs. Scully had a large circle326 words
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Article309 1936-04-02 24 Over 400,000 Acres Idle In Malaya. CTARTLING estimates of the areas of native rubber out of tapping at the end of last year have published by the Malayan Agricultural Journal, which comments as follows The estimated acreage out of tappi n increased very considerably during the last309 words
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Article135 1936-04-02 24 South Africa Supplying Singapore. A SINGAPORE importer discussed with the Straits Times last week the serious efforts being made by the Union of South Africa to gain a footing in the fruit trade in Malaya. The first shipment of South African fruits arrived by the Bontekoe135 words
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25 1936-04-02 24 Mr. F. W. N. Sidley. Director 01 Accounts. Air Ministry, has been or. a visit to the Air Base. Soletar25 words
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Article69 1936-04-02 24 At a meeting of the Council o: tht ISP. the chairman 'Mr. W. Leg out' the vice-chairman (Mr. F. M. Alien and Messrs. J. C. Petkett. W S. Hard* wlcke, J. J. Johnston, A T. Edga* E M. Stewart and W. de B. Uaclar-n were elected members oi69 words
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336 1936-04-02 25 -Reuter. COUNTER-PROPOSALS TO BE MADE. France Declares She Will Not Discuss Them. THE gulf between Germany and France which it was 1 hoped, would be bridged by the new Locarno Plan is wider than ever following (1) Germany’s rejection of the Plan and (2) France’*-Reuter. - 336 words
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Article39 1936-04-02 25 —Reuter. London, Mar. 24. l! is understood that France has iniormed Great Britain that she refuses ,J re treat from the four-power agreement reached in London or to discuss le German counter-proposals in London.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article50 1936-04-02 25 -Reuter Approves Section Of Naval Treaty. Tolrio, Mar. 24. understood that the Japanese n rnment has deeiaed to approve Participate in the proposed new Anf- ment em bodying and perpetuating 20 of the London Naval Treaty uoh restricts submarine warfare In utp ver form it may take.—Reuter-Reuter - 50 words
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Article80 1936-04-02 25 BUT ABYSSINIA MUST ACCEPT ALL TERMS. Rome, Mar. 27. It is stated that Italy has not made the withdrawal of sanctions a condition for negotiation of the settlement of the Ethiopian dispute and the Committee of Thirteen’s appeal is acceptable in principle. Nevertheless It is most80 words
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Article62 1936-04-02 25 -Reuter. Mar. 2*. The Italians ere reported to be pushing on rapidly on the TakazzeSetit front. They have occupied Maltimshet. which was the scene of a heavy engagement last autumn. It is stated the Abyssinians have evacuated the whole of the Tembien and Shire regions. Ras Kassa and-Reuter. - 62 words
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Article109 1936-04-02 25 -Reuter GERMANS KILLED IN MEXICO. London, Mar. 27. Pour men and one woman were killed last night when a commercial air liner crashed near Lyndhurst (Hampshire). Lyndhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. The disaster is believed to have been due to static-Reuter - 109 words
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Article87 1936-04-02 25 —Reuter Mexico City, Mar. 27. TEN German passengers, the two pilots, the wireless operator and a technician were killed when a threemotored aeroplane crashed today. The dead include Prince and Prlnoess Schaumburg-Uppe. The machine was specially chartered by the Hamburg-America Line for a world tour and left—Reuter - 87 words
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Article60 1936-04-02 25 -Aneta Havas. Addis Ababa, Mar. 13. Ras Desta is still in the Sidamo region where he is reported to be making use of a new anti-aircraft gun and personally to have brought down one Italian plane. This new r has dispelled rumours previously in circulation here that-Aneta Havas. - 60 words
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Article321 1936-04-02 25 attacks were made recently Sin Chew Jit Poh. Canton Opposition To Rail Link-up Blamed. Shanghai, Mar. 25. Canton’s opposition to the proposed link-up of the KowloonCanton and the Canton-Hankow railways, it is understood, is holding up the conclusion of an agreement for economic co-operation between Britainattacks were made recently Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 321 words
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Article340 1936-04-02 25 “As Bad As Can Be. -Aneta Trane-Ocean. PLAN CONDEMNED BY BRITISH PRESS. London. Mgr. 23. Without a single exception all til# newspapers condemn the Locazrio Plan In the most trenchant language, not one seriously reckoning with the possibility of its acceptance by Germany. The creation of a new demilitarised zone-Aneta Trane-Ocean. - 340 words
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Article149 1936-04-02 25 Reuttr Denunciation By Signor Mussolini. Rome, Mar. 23. Signor Mussolini, in a speech at the annual assembly of Fascist Corporations, announced that the Chamber of Deputies would soon be abolished and replaced by a Chamber of Fascists and Corporations. Mussolini indignantly referred to the economic siegeReuttr - 149 words
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472 1936-04-02 26 —Reuter. Non-Fortification Of Bases Provision Not Renewed. SEQUEL TO EXPIRY OF WASHINGTON TREATY. JAPAN has questioned Great Britain concerning her plans for fortifying Hong Kong and other Far Eastern naval bases. A I’euter message states that the Japanese request ioi information is made in—Reuter. - 472 words
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Article352 1936-04-02 26 ANGLO-U.S.-FREN CH NAVAL PACT. London. Mar. 25. The London Naval Treaty, providing for the advance notification of annuai building programmes and for the exchange of information defining i categories of ships and standard did j placement, and setting out agreed qualitative limits for each category, was signed352 words
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Article, Illustration139 1936-04-02 26 —British Wireless The Queen Mary Escapes Damage. London. Mar. 24 The liner Queen Mary successfully completed the first stage of her jour ney down the Clyde early this after noon. She is anchored for the ight oil Greenock. When she proceeds in the morning she will—British Wireless - 139 words
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Article96 1936-04-02 26 —Reuter. Assailants Escape. London, Mar. 25. Vice-Admiral Henry Boyle Somerville was shot dead at his home at Castle Townshend, County Cork, by unknown men who arrived in a motor-car and then subsequently disappeared. The house is situated in a secluded part of the district. Vice-Admiral Somerville’s—Reuter. - 96 words
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113 1936-04-02 26 -Sin Chew Jit Suppression Ordered In Hopei And Chahar. Shanghai, Mar. 24. Rebel groups in Hopei and Chahar are engaged in promoting autonomy movements in Hopei and Chahar. it is officially learned. Gen. Sung Cheyuan, chairman of the Hopei-Chahar Council, has ordered the suppression of-Sin Chew Jit - 113 words
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Article97 1936-04-02 26 -Reuter. Death-Roll In U. S. Now 177. New York, Mar. 21. While tornadoes and storms in the Mississippi valley and in southern and eastern States have raised the week’s death-roll from the elements to 177, the Ohio River has quietened down somewhat, although it continues to inundate-Reuter. - 97 words
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Article70 1936-04-02 26 Reuter. Washington. Mar. 24 President Roosevelt has allocated $43,000,000 for repairs and replacements in the flooded areas. It is estimated that thereby a quarter ot million of the unemployed will o* given work in ten States. The flood waters have reced'd throughout New England and Pennsylvania andReuter. - 70 words
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Article150 1936-04-02 26 -Reuter. Consular Body Accedes To Japanese Demand. Shanghai. Mar. 26 The Consular Body has declared vorl the municipal election, in which tlv British and Americans defeated a Japanese attempt to gain a third sea’ at their expense, and has ordered it to be held again on-Reuter. - 150 words
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54 1936-04-02 26 —British Wireless. The British Foreign Secretary stated in the House of Commons on Mar. 25 that the Czechoslovak Government had given the British Minister at Prague a categorical assurance that no arrangement existed between Russia and Czechoslovakia for the use by Russia of Czechoslovak aerodromes for—British Wireless. - 54 words
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Article119 1936-04-02 27 Russo-Japanese Affray. Moscow, Mar. 25. i NOTHER Russo-Japanese h frontier affray in which eV eral were killed is officially reported from Khabarovsk. V veil Japanese are alleged to have d the frontier at Hunchung, the 'ii of the Russian-Manchukuan- can. frontiers, and opened fire -st a Russian119 words
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Article142 1936-04-02 27 —Reuter. Woman Traveller On Soviet Influence. London. Mar. 25. Asia is a land of great contrasts, rapidly throwing back the white and the civilisation he brought.” Miss Ella Maillart who. accomv Mr. Peter Fleming, last year a journey through North China Smkiang to India Sue—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article56 1936-04-02 27 liter Wireless. Sentences On Socialist Conspirators. Vienna, Mar. 25. Sentences of imprisonment varying 1! 'om six weeks to 20 months have been passed on 17 Socialists charged with Liuh treason. It is alleged the accused attempted reorganise the proscribed Austrian Socialist Party and to establish aliter Wireless. - 56 words
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Article101 1936-04-02 27 -Reuter. New York, Mar. 23. *he father of the Dionne quintuplets a s se nt a letter to King Edward ask- that the babies, who have been the King’s wards, be returned to ,i(> custody of the parents. Mr. Dionne, who is spending a holi--Reuter. - 101 words
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433 1936-04-02 27 MR. LLOYD GEORGE. MILITARY HELP ONLY IF TALKS FAIL? Mr. Lloyd Geo:go described how in 1914 military arrangements thwarted negotiations and precipitated the war He drew attention to the fact that the* British and French views of the steps that may be taken433 words
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Article40 1936-04-02 27 C -British Wireless. The King has appointed Queen Mary t) succeed him as grand master of the Order of the British Empire, of *bich she has* hitherto been Dame Grand Cross: The King is now sovereign of the order-British Wireless.C — • -British Wireless. - 40 words
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59 1936-04-02 27 —Reuter. Mr. Anthony Eden deprecated that Germany had chosen to present her by force instead of by reason. Britain had world-wide obligations under the Covenant but would not add a .jot to them except by the existing Locarno undertakings. Britain, would not—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article106 1936-04-02 27 -Router. The Franco-Soviet Alliance. Tokio, Mar. 26. *THE Asahi Shimbun divulges that in replying to the French Ambassador's explanation that the FrancoSoviet Pact was not calculated to affect the Far East, Mr. Hirota, Premier and Foreign Minister, stressed that the pact achieves the stabilisation of the Soviet’s-Router. - 106 words
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Article58 1936-04-02 27 Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 27. In the House of Commons today Mr. W. S. Morrison. K.C., Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Informed Mr. C. O. Ammon that the cost to public funds of the pepper trial was 431,366, of which .*****Straits Times cable. - 58 words
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Article73 1936-04-02 27 —Iteutcr. Paris, Mar. 28. Following an allegation that two Cilcrman aeroplanes recently flew a forbidden French frontier zone, the French Air Ministry has decided to establish a corps of special fast police planes, specially fitted with wireless and photographic apparatus. They will be stationed along the Maginol—Iteutcr. - 73 words
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Article109 1936-04-02 27 Germany Not Only Concern. London, Mar. 28. IN political circles there is satisfaction that the House of Commons discussion on Thursday of the international situation was not further postponed. The full and remarkably frank statement ef the Foreign Secretar> in the debate has made a109 words
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Article100 1936-04-02 27 INSPECTION IN DRY DOCK. London, Mar. 29. The Riant liner Queen Mary is now at rest on a cradle in the graving dock at Southampton. Night and day workmen will bo engaged in cleaning and repainting her hull until she goej north again for her trials100 words
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Article60 1936-04-02 27 -Reuter Wireless. Political Trial Ends In Czechoslovakia. Moravskaostrava (Czechoslovakia!, Mar. 25. Accused of founding an organisation to create a German Empire comprising Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Austria, 13 Germans have been sentenced to imprisonment totalling 22 years. The trial has lasted 15 weeks The leader was-Reuter Wireless. - 60 words
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Article405 1936-04-02 28 CHURCHES HOSPITALS DESTROYED— Official. Red Cross Emblems Again Ignored. AN official Abyssinian communique issued from Harar states that 37 Italian planes bombed the town for an hour on Mar. 29. The number of victims is unknown. The buildings destroyed include two churches belonging to the French mission, the405 words
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Article40 1936-04-02 28 -Reuter. Moscow, Mar. 30. The Soviet-Afghan treaty of mutual i on-aggression and neutrality conclude| In 1931 has been renewed for ten 'year* up to 1945 and a protocol has been signed by the Afghan and Soviet foreign Ministers.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 40 words
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Article89 1936-04-02 28 —British W.reless. A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE. London. Mar. 30. The Lord Mayor of London has constituted a large and influential committee to organise the proposed national memorial to King George V. The members include leading politicians of all parties, representatives ot the churches, the defence services, civil—British W.reless. - 89 words
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47 1936-04-02 28 —Reuter. London, Mar. 27. The Llanelly by-election, caused by the death of the Labour member. Dr. Williams, resulted as follows: James Griffiths (Lab.) 32,188. W. A. Jenkins (Lib. Nat.) 15,967. —Reuter. In the general election last year Dr. Williams was returned unopposed.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article70 1936-04-02 28 —Reuter. Trenton, New Jersey, Mar. 30. A STARTLING development in the Hauptmann case is the issue of a warrant charging the former Trenton lawyer. Paul Wendel, with the murder of the Lindbergh baby, sworn by l\Ir. Kirkham, chief of the Mercer County detectives. The Attorney-General for—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article100 1936-04-02 28 —Reuter. MANY NATIVES DEAD IN AIR RAID. Addis Ababa, Mar. 27. The Swedish ambulance on the Southern front is reported to have been partly destroyed during the heavy bombardment of Gobba, in Bale province, today. The unit affected is apparently that commanded by Dr. Hylander—Reuter. - 100 words
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139 1936-04-02 28 Reuter. Only 542,000 Anti-Nazis. Berlin, Mar. 30. THE official provisional final result of the German general election was announced at 1.30 a.m. as follows Total Electorate 45,408,000 Votes Cast 44,932,000 Pro-Nazi Votes 44,389.000 Anti-Nazi Votes 542,000 Abstainers 476.000 Percentage of Electorate Polled:Reuter. - 139 words
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Article295 1936-04-02 28 M. FLANDIN GERMANY. -Reuter. What Are Her Demands WHICH COLONIES DOES SHE WANT? Paris, Mar. 30. |W. FLANDIN, in an electoral 1T1 speech yesterday, reaffirm, ed that once respect for international law was re-established France was ready for peace negotiations, but the bases of the negotiations must be precise and-Reuter. - 295 words
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Article183 1936-04-02 28 Reuter. Manila, Mar. 28. The captain of the Hamburg-Amerika liner Reliance issued a statement today defending the Germans among his 250 passengers from the allegations made by Mr. A. T. Simonds following a press interview when the vessel was in Singapore. The captain said that theReuter. - 183 words
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Article, Illustration1005 1936-04-02 29 SINGAPORE SELANGOR PREPARE FOR EASTER MATCH. A. C. GROWDER IMPRESSES WITH BAT BALL. DOTH Singapore and Selangor held State trial matches over the week-end in preparation for the Inter-State match between them at the S.C.C. on Apr. 11, 12 and 13. Very little m *w talent was revealed in either1,005 words
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Article61 1936-04-02 29 -Reuter lloylake. Mar. 25. Cambridge won the golf singles by 8 mTI s to 2. thus winning the Inter-Varsity contest by 12 matches to 3 and equalling the record wins of Oxford in 1921 and 1930. The Cambridge South African. Water Meyer beat Quincy by 10-Reuter - 61 words
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Article243 1936-04-02 29 At Malacca. Malacca Club Batsmen Fare Badly. From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Mar. 28. JV C. BARNARD, who recently broke the Jasin Club ground record with a score of 110, was unlucky not to get a second century today for he had scored 97 when243 words
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94 1936-04-02 29 (From Our Own Correspondent> Penang. March 30. The Penang Cricket Club beat the Eastern Smelting Club yesterday bv an innings and 49 runs. The feature of the game was the fine bowling of J. E. Jeans, who took seven wickets for 21 in94 words
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Article21 1936-04-02 29 In the final of the Nlblock Cup at Keppel G.C. G. Pritchett beat R. J Fennie 2 and 1.21 words
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Article426 1936-04-02 29 Planters Just Fail To Force A Win. «From Our Own Correspdhdent. > Seremban, Mar. 29. ‘TRUSTY” Rhodes, the former F.M.S. and All-Malaya cricketer, played delightful cricket for the Planters against the Rest. He made top score yesterday and was not out today with 28 which Included426 words
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Article42 1936-04-02 29 Reuter. London. Mar. 25. The following Rugby matches were played today, says Reuter:Hospitals Cup Final St. Thomas’ 8 St. Mary’s 19 •At Richmond* In Wales Penarth 0 Newport 11 London. Mar. 27. Gloucester beat Guy’s Hospital today 21 5.- Reuter.Reuter. - 42 words
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639 1936-04-02 30 —Reuter. Avenger Started Favourite But Broke His Neck. THE Grand National Steeplechase run at Aintree last week provided more than the usual crop of sensations. To start with there was an amazing run on Avenger and Mrs. V. Mundy’s gelding went to the post favourite. One—Reuter. - 639 words
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Article212 1936-04-02 30 Rugby Football. London, March 28. OY defeating the Royal Air Force by 16 points to 5 at Twickenham today the Army won the InterServices championship. Owen, who is known to Singapore rugger men for he gained a South cap when stationed here, landed a penalty goal212 words
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Article41 1936-04-02 30 -Reuter. London, Mar. 25. Oxford rowed the full Putney to Mortlake course in 18 minutes 59 seconds. The coach was delighted. The best had the benefit of a fast tide and a following wind most of the way.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 41 words
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488 1936-04-02 30 Leighton - By Leighton. R.A. 4; INNISKILLINGS 2. THE Gunners sprang the first surprise of the season at An Road Stadium last week by defeating the Royal Inniskilli M Fusiliers in a First Division game by four goals to two. tj, R.A. were well worth the two488 words
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Article335 1936-04-02 30 BANK OVERDRAFT REDUCED. Outside Sweeps Having An Adverse Result. From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 27. jyiR. E. C. Watson presiding at the annual meeting of the Perak Turf Club stated that the results of the past year may be considered very satisfactory for after writing335 words
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Article37 1936-04-02 30 —Reuter. Sheffield United, the F.A. Cup i ,1 ists, were beaten at home today Second Division match by Fulha a goal to nil. The “Blades” beat i >• ham 2—1 in the cup semi-final week-end.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article520 1936-04-02 31 Adverse Conditions Fail To Damp Enthusiasm. IS spite of adverse wind and I weather the second annual re(llt, t of the E.A.F. Yacht Club held Sunday at Seletar was an out-t-riding success. An excellent r-Vuramme was arranged by the secretary. Flying Officer Thunder, llK I his committee520 words
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1054 1936-04-02 31 SIX FURLONG RECORD LOWERED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) rpnp J Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 28. J'HL opening day of the Selangor Turf Club Spring meeting Pnntlr S u PP<>rted and provided some excellent sport. supported 3 1 qU te 3 ,3ir day1,054 words
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Article78 1936-04-02 31 -Reuter London, Mar. 25. Brentford are pulling out something like their best form now and today gained a clear cut win over Portsmouth. which puts them ninth in the First Division. Reuter cables today’s results as follows. International Trial Probables 3 Possibles 0 (At Manchester( First Division-Reuter - 78 words
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Article353 1936-04-02 31 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 29. CUNDERLAND’S present form is completely paralysing the betting on the league championship. Up to Feb. 22 they had dropped only 14 out of 60 points but in their last five matches have gained only two points and yesterday were353 words
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Article101 1936-04-02 31 H. E. Stevens Gillett Win Easily. C. Glllet and H. E. Stevens won the SC.C. 1936 lawn bowls handicap championship by defeating G. W, A Trimmer and R. V. Harris in the final match. Rain early in the afternoon did not Interfere with the match.101 words
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Article, Illustration994 1936-04-02 32 Leighton - By Leighton. CHINESE 2; S.C.C. 1. ALTHOUGH they were beaten by the Chinese last week by the odd goal in three in a First Division match on the Padang the S.C.C. gave a very muchStraits Times Photograph. - 994 words
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Article566 1936-04-02 32 ENTRANCE FEES UP BY 30 PER CENT. Sports Programme Not Well Supported. I THAT the Singapore Swimming) Club is one of the most popular Clubs In the Colony can be seen 1 from the annual report, which shows that entrance fees for the year j ended566 words
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85 1936-04-02 32 —Reuter. London, March 25. IIIS Majesty Kin* Edward VIII has decided to sell all but three or four >f the two-year-olds belonging to him and now in training with W. Jarvis at Newmarket. These will be sold at the Newmarket sales on Apr. 15, 16—Reuter. - 85 words
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375 1936-04-02 32 -Reuter Three Jockeys Injured In Lincolnshire. London, Mar. 25. THE 1936 Lincolnshire will go down to history as one of the most sensational flat races ever run in England tor three horses fell three furlongs” from the finish and only those horses on the sides-Reuter - 375 words
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Article24 1936-04-02 32 London, Mar 21. In a First Division football match today Grimsby, playing at home, beat Sheffield Wednesday by four goals tc nil.24 words
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Article882 1936-04-02 1 FRASER CO’S SHARE REPORT. .t ree is In the doldrums and I both locally and at home be suffering at the moment no of those periodical attacks al lassitude which makes dealirudgery and gives our hebdo- I flections an academic rather n actual interest (writes Fraser C n their report882 words
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Article62 1936-04-02 1 —Straits Times Cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 18. The U.S. rubber questionnaire statistics for February were cabled today as follows: Feb 1936 Jan. 1936 Feb. 1935 Arrivals 35.219 31.292 35,383 Consumption 36.743 48.506 43.187 Stocks 273,284 276.372 337.332 Afloat 46,532 43.870 42.969 Consumption of—Straits Times Cable. - 62 words
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Article197 1936-04-02 1 Singapore, April 1, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambler 6.25 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburg 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pepper 8.75 White Pepper 16.25 Fair Sago Flour •Sundried Copra 5.25 *Mixcd Copra 4.75 Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 Fair Flake Tapioca 4 25 Med Pearl Tapioca 5.20 Small Pearl197 words
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Article60 1936-04-02 1 Retailers Take No Risks. (From Our On Correspondent) Bangkok, Mar. 24. Hetailers have advanced prices of old stocks following the announcement of the new customs tariff. Cigarettes, benzine, tyres, and certain tinned provisions, are all up pending the fixation of new prices between wholesalers and retailers60 words
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Article86 1936-04-02 1 Results of operations during the month of February. 1936. Quantity of ground milled from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22 1936 2.000 tons, Estimated output of tin ore 52 piculs, Recovery per ton milled 0.15 per cent, or 2.6 catties, Tribute output for February 86 piculs. Estimated value of86 words
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Article22 1936-04-02 1 Mar. 26 Tin. S pore Pi ice $103% per picul 27 103*4 30 103% 31 103 Apr. 1 103.37%22 words
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Article372 1936-04-02 1 Markets Again Quiet But Steady. London, Mar. 31. Markets were again very quiet and price changes as a rule were within narrow limits. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of 11 denomination unless otherwise stated Yester- Rise day or Fall Conversion372 words
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499 1936-04-02 2 Slight Adverse Effect On Japanese Imports. MAIN INCREASES IN DUTY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 25. Anew cu stoms tariff has been issued over the week end. The old tariff had 73 main items of which only 15 were on specific rates the499 words
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Article26 1936-04-02 2 Dredge si a tie tics for the first half of Mur., 1930. Hrs run 179; cu. yds. treated :14.500* tin ore \u>n pels. 260.26 words
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Article235 1936-04-02 2 Final Dividend Of Five Per Cent. Malacca Electric Lighting. Limittd report for the year ended Dec. 31 shows a net profit of $81.406 to which must be added the balance of $8,378 brought lorward from last account, making a total of $89,784. From this has to be235 words
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Article44 1936-04-02 2 The Director of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands Indies har maintained at 60 per cent, the quota of rubber exports for the second quarter of this year. The share of these exports for the European plantations remains fixed at 39,366 tons.44 words
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63 1936-04-02 2 Spot Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct-Sept. London 1441 i® 26 26% 26% 26% 7 7 lfi Z: 26 5 *6 26% 26% 27 7 7 16 26*1, 26 U 26 26% 7 7. 16 no 26% 26% 26% 26% 7 7/16 u frL Spot Apr Apr -June July-Sept.63 words
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Article170 1936-04-02 2 INTERIM DIVIDEND ANNOUNCED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 26. Presiding at the annual meeting of Talam Mines, Ltd., Mr. A. N. J Kenion stated that the profit for the year under review was $95,891 against $85,026 in the previous year. In the course of the year170 words
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Article161 1936-04-02 2 Dividend Of 8 Per Cent. For Year. Imperial Chemical Industries (Malaya) Ltd., have received a telegram from Imperial Chemical Industries, Limited, London, as follows: The board have recommended payment of a final dividend of 5* j per cent, actual, in respect of the year 1935, on 1143,759,759.,161 words
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Article159 1936-04-02 2 1270th Auction. March 25. 1936. IBs. ton* Catalogued 869.914 388.35 Offered 851.724 380.23 Sold 774.347 345.63 Spot London 7'*d. New York 15 15 16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents per lb. Standard Quality 26'* to 26*4 Gool Average Quality 26 to 26' s159 words
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Article17 1936-04-02 2 Outputs for the month of February.— Perak River Valley.—4l.oBo lb. Juru.—2B.ooo lb. Semanggol —20.800 lb.17 words
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Article312 1936-04-02 2 BETTER DIVIDEND OUTLOOK. The annual meeting of Ulu Piah Co., Ltd., was held at Penang on Friday. Mr. R. P. Brash presided: The chairman said: During the year the capital ot the company was reduced from $500,000 to $125,000 and you will see from the accounts312 words
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Article98 1936-04-02 2 Potential Production Of Rubber In N.I. From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Mar. 25. The Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad learns from a reliable source that the potential production ol native rubber in N.I. should be estimated to be not less than a million tons a year. This is a preliminary98 words
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Article53 1936-04-02 2 The following telegrams have been vitrued from the mines of Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N.L.—First half of Mar., dredge Takuapa No. 1 330 hrs.. 95.000 cu. yds.. 252 pels. Dredge Takuapa Nc. 2 324 hrs. 85,000 cu. yds., 34 pels. Dredge Takuapa No. 3 270 hrs., 40,000 cu.53 words
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Article31 1936-04-02 2 The following telegram has beer, received from the mine:— Cross cutting south, check Samples i token every 5 feet for 55 feet assayed 6 per cent tin oxide.31 words
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Article41 1936-04-02 2 Working results of Kuchai Tin’s bucket dredge for February are as follows: —Actual hrs. 10 mins., average digging depth 45.23 running time 605 hrs. 50 nuns., time lost 90 feet, ore won 1,100 pels., yardage treated 148.200 cu. yds.41 words
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1725 1936-04-02 3 Experiments To See If Tin Lining Affects Taste. MALAYAN BREWERIES MEETING. BUT tor the erection of new plant, Malayan Breweries would not now be in a position to cope with f ie volume of business which had come their way, declared Mr. W.1,725 words
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Article64 1936-04-02 3 Straits Times’ rable New Registration Of £200,000. From Our Own Correspondent.* London. Mar. 30. Beradin Rubber Estates have been registered as a public limited company with a capital oi €200.000 in 2s shares ot which 990 001. have been issued equally to BesoeKi Java Investment and Java United.– Straits Times’ rable - 64 words
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Article506 1936-04-02 3 SOUND STATISTICAL POSITION. I Stanton Nelson Sc Co., Ltd., In their their report dated Mar. 27 state: The uncertainties of the European situation continue to dominate all markets. News was received early in the week that the Akron strike had been settled and work was expected to506 words
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Article32 1936-04-02 3 Dredge .statistic* for the month of Feb 193G: Hrs. run 383; cu. yds. TrraWl 86,500 tin ore won pels. 6flt; estimated coat $13,000 cost per cu. yd. 15 03 ct*.32 words
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Article25 1936-04-02 3 KAT U TIN DREDGING. Dredge statistics for the first half of Mar 193H. Hrs. run 253; cu. yds troaled ••jOOO tin ore won pels 184.25 words
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Article814 1936-04-02 4 London Exchange Prices On Mar. 23. A1 lunar <2 1/8; Alor Ponn.su <2 2 20: Anglo-Malay (£1) 13 9; Ayer Kunlng (£1) ?0/; Bagan Serai (£1) 16 Bahru <Sel.) (2/) 2/11; Banteng (£1) 19 G; Batang (2 0 1/; Batu Caves (£1) 21 3; Batu Tiga (£1) 27/6;814 words
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Article181 1936-04-02 4 London Exchange Prices On Mar. 23. Ampat <4 i 4 10»> AtiKlo-Burma (5 14/6; Ayer Hitam 'S i 14*3; BanRrln <£1) 18 9; Gopcng C<*ru .il» 1 31'32; Hongkong (5/) 14 3; Iclrl* <5') 5'». Ipoh (16/) 30/9; Kampong lanjut <£li 18 Kamunting (5/) 12/7*i; Kepong (£1 1181 words
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Article1594 1936-04-02 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brok Singapore, April 1, 10 a.m. ers> MINING. Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt issue Val. Fraser Co Lvar a Buyers Sellers Buyers Se.lers Buyers Sellers Bujer. V 4/- Ampat Tin 5/- >/p 5/3 5/71,594 words