The Straits Budget, 16 April 1936
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Title Section29 1936-04-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] ■>. M>79. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration785 1936-04-16 1 PRESIDING at the general meeting oi the Bruas Rubber Co.. Ltd., at Penang, the Hon, Mr. S. B. Palmer said that the present international agreement expired in 1938. He had heard it suggested that by that time the troubles of the rubber industry would be over-Straits Times Photograph. - 785 words
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Article356 1936-04-16 1 Straits Times Acquires Controlling Interest In The Pinang Gazette. Wednesday’s issue of the Pinang Gazette contained an announcement of a change of ownership. The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., went into voluntary liquidation last month and the property has been acquired by a new company, the Pinang Gazette356 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article605 1936-04-16 2 —Straits Times. Apr. 9. Those who take a cynical view of history, who declare that there is no real evidence of ethical advancement, may be reminded that last year the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals celebrated a centenary, not of its—Straits Times. Apr. 9. - 605 words
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Article270 1936-04-16 2 —Straits Times. Apr. 9. Some extraordinary things have been occurring in Ceylon during and since the general election campaign. Not only were there fatal shooting incidents and the attempted assassination of a well-known political figure but it is evident that racial and class differences created an atmosphere—Straits Times. Apr. 9. - 270 words
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Article688 1936-04-16 2 recognised and applied.—Straits Times, Apr. 11. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick—in trade and industry as well as the affairs of the individual. Malaya, in common with the *est of the world and because of I natural dependence on it, is suffering at the moment from arecognised and applied.—Straits Times, Apr. 11. - 688 words
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Article786 1936-04-16 2 —Straits Times, Apr. i Thundering along Malaya’s many narrow roads, motor lorries have become a grave menace. Some of them, that is. Those by responsible firms are mostly driven with some discretion, because strict orders are given to the drivers, and they are not expected to break.—Straits Times, Apr. i - 786 words
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Article973 1936-04-16 3 ment a further trial. —Straits Times, Apr. 14. The difficulty of establishing a half-way house between Crown Colony government and democracy is again emphasised in the new constitutional crisis in Ceylon, following the general election and the appointment of a new Board of Ministers. Today, after five yearsment a further trial.—Straits Times, Apr. 14. - 973 words
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Article842 1936-04-16 3 economic data to Malaya.— Strait Times, Apr. 15. Mr. C. Ward-Jackson must have felt unusual satisfaction in compiling the annual report of the United Planting Association of Malaya this year, for it is the first in which the activities of a united Malayan planting body have, economic data to Malaya.—Strait Times, Apr. 15. - 842 words
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1851 1936-04-16 4 ACTION DEMANDED BY STATE COUNCILLOR. Employment In Hospitals For Local Boys. IN Johore as elsewhere, there is great anxiety about the increasing menace caused by the reckless and incompetent driving of motor vehicles, especially motor lorries. The matter was discussed at the State1,851 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article120 1936-04-16 5 I AM now able to answer the reader who asked what was th$ origin of Jong Landor (among other names of Malayan estates). This estate, which Is In the Batang Padang district, takes its name from two small rivers which run through it, the Sungei Jong and the120 words
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Article170 1936-04-16 5 jIiVR. Kennaway states in his "Caval- cade of Rubber” that the only sterling rubber company floated before the end of the last century which retains its original name is the Selangor Rubber Company, formed in 1899 His booklet also shows me that 1 was wrong when I wrote170 words
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Article213 1936-04-16 5 “'pHERE is still a lot to be said for the old-style roughneck policeman who. though he had never heard oi the Criminal Procedure Code, could usually be depended upon to vanish into the blue and return with a wanted man three weeks (or three months) later.” So says213 words
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Article196 1936-04-16 5 JJP to 1932 Sarawak had its own force of native troops, known as the Rangers, in addition to the police, but in that year the two forces were amalgamated. That meant the abolition of the Rangers, who were considered to have outlived their usefulness, but later on196 words
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Article191 1936-04-16 5 pEOPLE interested iu Johore history may like to recall Father Favre when next they cross the stream at the 50th mile on the main roaa to the north, where the last of the wooden bridges on this road is being replaced by a wider concrete structure. It191 words
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Article172 1936-04-16 5 GANJA FUMES WHEN the baggage of an Indian passenger from Singapore was searched by Customs officers at Seremban the other day, two packets of ganja were found inside a pillow. Prosecutions relating to ganja are not often heard in Malayan courts, which is Just as well, for the drug is172 words
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Article159 1936-04-16 5 pENANG Malays, accustomed to urban or semi-urban life for a century and a half, and therefore less conservative than their brethren of the kampongs, have been overhauling their customs In order to see which can be dropped and thus cut down the domestic budget. Their “Better Living Society,”159 words
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Article181 1936-04-16 5 j J'HE late Mr. Peter Skene was one of the oldest European residents of this country, and. while a fitting appreciation was published by the Straits Times at the time of his death, it was unfortunate that no one was in a position to write the full181 words
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Article352 1936-04-16 5 THAT the Junk traffic between Binga--1 pore and China died long ago. although many people think It still exists, was the assertion made by a writer in the last issue of the Bunday Times, after a talk with a junk captain in the Beach Road anchorage. The traffic352 words
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Article434 1936-04-16 5 "Y° ur allusion to the gallantry of the Ist Battalion of th e Middlesex Regiment In the Great War was as timely as it was appropriate. They are a grand lot of men.” That is an extract from a letter 1 received yesterday. This correspondent has been434 words
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Article207 1936-04-16 6 IIfHAT lonely Europeans one meets In thii part of the world occasionally—man who haft apparently severed all ties with their homelands. Where there Is health and a sufficient Income such exiles may be, and frequently are, much happier than they would be at Home, but there are other207 words
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Article292 1936-04-16 6 P*ROM a Chinese reader who signs himself “0.H.C.” and writes from Foeloe Radja. on the East Coast of Sumatra, comes the following letter: In the Straits Budget of Apr. 2, 1936, under the heading “Chinese Hyphens,” read with I** 4 :t your comir. "iti on the methods and292 words
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Article100 1936-04-16 6 READER points out that .he portraits in the Memorial Hall are not the only ones owned by the Municipal Commissioners. There is a distinguished quartette in the committee room of the Municipal Building, namely Mr. R. J. Farrer 'President from 1919 to 1933), Dr. W R. C. Middleton100 words
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Article207 1936-04-16 6 PJERE is Sir Andrew Caldecott's foreword to Mr. E. A. Brown’s “Indiscreet Memories:” “There are no half-tones or dubieties about them (these memoirs) and to some they will appear crude. The past in fact will always seem crude material to those who have helped mould207 words
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Article280 1936-04-16 6 |7VERYONE who recalls the boredom which used to overcome him in his bachelor days, in a holiday week-end such as we have just had in Singapore. with long hours to be whiled away in a hotel or boarding-house, will read with sympathy a letter which reached the Straits280 words
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Article207 1936-04-16 6 AM among the males who secretly read the women’s pages of the Straits Times, and in last week’s market notes I was astonished to learn the number of countries from which fruit and vegetables may be coming to Singapore in any one week. Here is a selection compiled207 words
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Article50 1936-04-16 6 «117E note from the Engkilili report for February that a Dayak Prisoner who escaped from Engkilili jail early one morning was peremptorily ordered back to prison by his mother, whom he chanced to meet during his flight. He returned to duress the same afternoon.’.’ —Saraivak Gazette. Anak Singapura.50 words
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Article250 1936-04-16 6 Representation On The Commission. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.-—Your editor al of April 6 has genius in the suggestion. Both Mussolini and Stalin would envy the attitude of the representatives of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Associalon on the Municipal Commissi relating to the question of250 words
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Article203 1936-04-16 6 I’m but a simple planter, so I haven’t much to say. And I won’t rush in where angels fear to tread; But there is one part of your paper which I look at every day, Its eulogies I cannot leave unsaid. Yes the Correspondence Column brings me203 words
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Article311 1936-04-16 6 Naval Survey To Be Continued. JAPANESE WARSHIP'S CRUISE. II.M.S. HERALD, the naval 11 survey ship, which has been refitted at Hong Kong, j 8 expected to arrive at Singapore about Apr. 28 to resume surveying duties in Singapore waters. H.MJ9. Dauntless, carrying naval reliefs for311 words
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Article188 1936-04-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 11. DY selling little red, blue and green safes to Malayan school children last year, so that the children might save their cents at home, the Posts and Telegraphs Department were entrusted with 810,352 for the Savings Banks. Four188 words
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Article1151 1936-04-16 7 Dr (Miss) Morris has arrived back in Kuala Lumpur from leave. Lt Commander J. C. Derrick. Harbourmaster. Malacca, is in Singapore (or a short holiday. Mr. F. C. Vanrenen Manager of Lowin estate, Kuala Kangsar. goes Home on leave soon. Mr G. T. McCulloch, of Ulu Padang1,151 words
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Article27 1936-04-16 7 Tuesday, Apr. 7. His Excellency dined with Commodore W.P. Mark-Wardlaw at Navy House. Wednesday. Apr. 8. Sir William Shenton arrived to stay at Government House.27 words
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Article455 1936-04-16 7 The following passengers are booked cn the Blue Funnel Hector which is sailing for Colombo. Marseilles and London, on Apr. 15. Mrs. V. M. Jones, Miss M. E. Jones. Mrs. W. S. Godward, Mrs. Sanders, Miss R. E. M. Bolton. Mrs. F. D. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. M.455 words
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Article95 1936-04-16 7 Wife Of Former I.G.P. In Straits. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 13. The death is announced ot' Maria Christina, wife of Mr. W. A. Cuscaden, ex-Inspector-General, S.S. Police. Mr. W. A. (“Tim”) Cuscaden Is still hale and hearty at 83. He rtttred In 1913.95 words
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Article38 1936-04-16 7 The Siamese Government Gazette opens with a notification by the Premier setting forth a regulation that the dress of female civilian servants must be In conformity “with the popu- lar usage of modesty.’’38 words
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Article133 1936-04-16 7 Contents Leaders A Centenary and a Revival 2 The Uncertain Outlook 2 The Lorry Peril 2 Unhappy Cfeylon 3 i The U.P.A.M.’s First Year 3 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17 —2# Financial Supplement—- Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week133 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article55 1936-04-16 7 ATKINSON—At the Oeneral Hospital. Singapore on April 9. 1936. to Mr. aorl Mrs. F. H. Atkinson, a son. WILLIAMS.—To Lova. wife of L. A. Williams. on April 10. at Oeneral Hoapttal. a daughter. BALABINGHAM. —At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on April 12. at 11. M a.m.. to Dr. and55 words
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Article35 1936-04-16 7 DE SILVA—WILLIAMB.—The engagement is announced between Mr. 8. de Suva of the Electrical Department, Johora Bahru and Kathleen Olive, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williams of Singapore. F.M.B. papers please copy.35 words
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Article46 1936-04-16 7 MOFFETT—MABSEY. —At St. And'.ew’ft Cathedral. Singapore on Saturday. April 11. 1936, Robert Nixon, son of the late William Moffett and of Mrs. M'Jifett, North Shields Northumberland to Betty Hokiuw only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Massey of Monkscaton. Northumberland. (Home papers. r-<*o'e copy*.46 words
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Obituary63 1936-04-16 7 DEATH STEVENS.—On March 28 at Cheltenham Gloucester, following an operation, Marjorie Josephine, beloved wife of Alfred Stevens of Cable and Wireless Limited and late of Oape St. James. Cochin China, aged 45. The death is announced in New York today of Mr. James Montgomery Beck, solicitor-general from 1021-25 who during63 words
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Article610 1936-04-16 8 A Singapore Defender. VIGOROUS REPLY TO MR. “JIM” MOLL ISON. A STRAITS TIMES correspondent, who uses the nom-de-plume Anti-Bull," takes upon himself the task of replying to Mr. “Jim Mollison’s criticisms of Imperial Airways and he expresses nis vi.-ws vigorously. He emphasises the sound Imperial Airways610 words
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Article184 1936-04-16 8 THRILLS ON ESTATE NEAR K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 13. TWO tigers strapped on the back of a car and a wild pig tied on the bonnet were paraded through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. The three animals were shot within184 words
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Article133 1936-04-16 8 Mean Crime By Gangsters In Singapore. Ricksha pullers in Singapore have during the last few days been the victims of a gang of robbers who— Working in pairs, hired rickshas, Gave orders to be taken to a place which was dark, where they alighted, and Intimidating the133 words
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Article716 1936-04-16 8 ADDRESS TO STUDENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 11. I SHALL leave this country with very deep regret. Its charm and the wide diversity of its agricultural interests give to it a fascination that is all its own. I believe that its future716 words
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Article206 1936-04-16 8 POLICE INQUIRIES CONTINUING. Widespread investigations are still being carried out by the Singapore Detective Branch—in collaboration with the Batavia police—to trace the source and the whereabouts of the money involved in the cleverly conceived theft of 41,000 guilders (about $46,000) from a parcel sent to Batavia by206 words
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159 1936-04-16 9 Nearly 4,000 Radio Listeners Now In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 10. THE number of wireless licences in Malaya was more than doubled 1 last year. At the beginning of 1935 there were 1,700 listeners’ licences, and at the159 words
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Article479 1936-04-16 9 The Employment Problem. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 8. “1I/HILE the passing of examinations and the securing of employment occupy a good deal of our time and absorb much of our energies, yet we are not oblivious of such things as the formation of479 words
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Article53 1936-04-16 9 Mr J Birch. O.S.P.C., Perak North and Mrs. Birch had narrow escape the other evening when their car driven by Mr. Birch, was Involved In a collision with an Austin 7 in Ipoh. The car turned over but Mi. Birch was unhurt and Mrs. Birch received only minor injuries. Both53 words
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Article68 1936-04-16 9 A windfall of $5,238 went into the coffers of the Malayan Posts and Telegraphs Department last year, as a result of the carelessness of those who sent money by post. This amount was found in undeliverable correspondence in the Dead Letter Office. The report68 words
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Correspondence.
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Article226 1936-04-16 9 Is He Content With The Present Rates? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—I am surprised to read the letter from “Ex-Chairman. D P. A published in your issue of Apr. 3 under the caption “Estate Wages,” in which he says that while he and his226 words
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Article330 1936-04-16 9 Mr. Howard On Straits Times Leader. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—My attention has been drawn to the leader in your issue of March 31 headed “An I.S.P. Viewpoint.” in which I am taken to task for my remarks at a G.P.C. meeting when I330 words
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Article33 1936-04-16 9 The engagement is announced of Sybil, daughter of Mr. J. S. Whittaker manager of Killinghall Tin. *jtd., Selangor, and Mr. S. B Clayton, of Penang. Miss Whittaker is resident in Kuala Lumpur.33 words
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Article228 1936-04-16 9 Malayan Postal Activities. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 10. MORE stamps sold, more letters delivered, more telephones used, more revenue—but no Increase of staff to make up for the gaps left by slump retrenchment, Is the 1935 record of the Posts and Telegraphs Department in228 words
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Article160 1936-04-16 9 OBSOLESCENCE.” How Imperial Airways Use The Term. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —The enclosed letter from Imperial Airways, London, may be of interest to you with regard to the word “obsolete” which they themselves use, in referring to the craft on the Singapore run.—Yours etc., MERCHANT. Penang,160 words
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Article78 1936-04-16 9 AWAKE To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—It is satisfactory to know that my letter of March 16 has served a purpose so useful as to enable Mr. Laurence Henderson to give me a lesson in grammar. I am much obliged to him. It must be gratifying to Mr.78 words
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Article525 1936-04-16 10 THE MURDERERS OF ‘CROOKED MOUTH.” CLEVER DETECTIVE WORK RECALLED. The three men sentenced to death for the murder of the South China bandit-leader Wai Shiui Khing (“Crooked Mouth”) were hanged at the Singapore prison on Apr. 7. They were Hengwhas—Ong Choon Keng, Tay Ah Tong and525 words
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Article52 1936-04-16 10 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 8. All relevant information from whatever source would be placed at the disposal of the commission Investigating mui tsai In Hong Kong and Malava said the Colonial Secretary. Mr. J H. Thomas, in replying to Mr S p. V'.ant (Lab.) in the House of.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article420 1936-04-16 10 An F. M. S. Warning. SERIOUS EPIDEMIC IS UNLIKELY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 7. THE Federated Malay States must expect an increase in malaria. This warning is given in the annual report ot the Malaria Advisory Board, just issued; but, it states,420 words
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Article165 1936-04-16 10 Bride Arrives By Rajputana. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Penangr, Apr. 11. The wedding was solemnised this afternoon at St. George’s Church of Mr. John Edward Harvey, of the Borneo Co., Ltd., Singapore, son of Mr. Edward Key Harvey, and Miss Constance Ermentude Acton Pierce, daughter165 words
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324 1936-04-16 10 Chinese Prejudice Overcome By Slump (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 6. benefit of the slump—the reduction of Chinese prejudice against the use of electricity—is recorded in the annual report of the Electrical Department, F.M.S., iust issued. The report states that the consumption of electricity throughout the country showed324 words
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Article87 1936-04-16 10 Now Banned In Kedah. BufTalo-flghting and cock-fighting are now prohibited In Kedah, by an Enactment passed by the State Council To organise or in any way be asso elated with them entails a penalty of $100 or three months’ imprisonment The State Council may by resolution87 words
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Article81 1936-04-16 10 Notice To Boon Seng and Co. Committee No. 1 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, at a meeting held on March 31. “Decided that three-months, notice of termination of the agreement for the exhibition of sound films at the Victoria Theatre, to run as from June 1,81 words
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Article76 1936-04-16 10 Large Attendance At Funeral. Leading figures in the local medical world paid their last respects to Professor John Gordon Harrower. Professor of Anatomy at the Kir.g Edward VII College of Medicine, and an eminent scientist, at the Bidadar: Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. There was also a very large76 words
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Article109 1936-04-16 10 Indian Girl Branded With Red-Hot Wire. (Frum Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 11. Bursting into tears when put in the witness box to give evidence, an Indian girl aged about 10 described how her foster-parent branded her with a red-hot wire. The accused, a labourer on Gunong Pari109 words
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Article70 1936-04-16 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 9. The death took place this morning at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. J. J. Augustin, of Kuala Lum pur, of Mrs. J. A. Campbell, wife o* Mr. Campbell, of Labuan Bileh estate. Port Dickson. She70 words
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Article, Illustration970 1936-04-16 11 “Beaten By Competitors.” THAT he is going Home by K.L.M. because he can be certain l )f comfort and speed was the biting statement made to a Straits Times interviewer by Mr. “Jim” Mollison, the noted aviator who is at present a visitor to Singapore970 words
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Article244 1936-04-16 11 N. G. REDDISH WINS FOUR FIRSTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. Competitors from nearly all parts of Malaya took part in the half-mile standing start speed trial held under the auspices of the Selangor and p ahang branch of her Automobile Association244 words
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Article302 1936-04-16 11 Moffett —Massey. Mr. Robert Nixon Moffett, of Mans- Held and Co.. Ltd.. son of the late Mr and Mrs. A. Moffett, was married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral to Miss Betty Holden Massey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Massey, cl Monkseaton. Northumberland The Ven. Archdeacon Graham White302 words
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Article37 1936-04-16 11 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 11. Last night’s Siamese broadcast emphatically denied that there was any truth in the rumour published in a Siamese paper that the King’s mother was embracing Christianity37 words
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Article276 1936-04-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 27. by air mail. GREAT interest was created among ex-Malayans resident in London this week by the publication of the will of the late Mr. William Paterson Waddell, of Chester Terrace, Regent’s Park. N.W., formerly a partner tn Edward Boustead276 words
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Article336 1936-04-16 12 “BREAD HISTORIAN IN SINGAPORE. Cook By —The Sun! AFTER having travelled through forty countries on a mission A for .j, e American baking industry, Mr. Adrian C. Williams, cf Chicago, has come to Singapore to continue collecting information and pictures for a cinema record entitled “The Romance ol Bread.” Mr.336 words
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Article108 1936-04-16 12 But Malacca Police Saw Through It. Malacca, Apr. 9. A Chinese whose remarkable “make-up” as a beggar had baffled the public for several months was at last brought to book. Charged in the police court, he pleaded guilty and declared himself to be without any means108 words
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44 1936-04-16 12 Committee No. 1 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners has decided to recommend a grant of $2,000 to the Child Welfare Society for 1936. subject to the provision of funds and to the sanction of the Governor in Council.44 words
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194 1936-04-16 12 French Couple s Experience. The Vicomte and Vicomtesse de Bondy had an alarming experience last Monday night. Both are keen on sailing and boating, and they went out for a sail in a small 10foot koleh from Bedoh at about J p.m. It was194 words
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Article181 1936-04-16 12 Craik-Churchill Wedding In London. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 3. Details are published today of the will of the late Mr. Henry Ward Bailey, of Ross, a director of the Caledonian (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., the Emerald Rubber and Coconut Co., Ltd., and the Glasgow Rubber181 words
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Article40 1936-04-16 12 More Jobs In The Municipality Committee No. 1 recommends that the staff of Sanitary Inspectors be increased by tour. The minute will be submitted for confirmation at the next monthly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners.40 words
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Article97 1936-04-16 12 --Malayan Police Magazine. Mr. V. G. Savi, Chief Constable ot Fifeshire lives at Russell Mill House. Springfield, Fife. He paints the life of a Chief Constable in rosy colours and seems to get time for aj much shooting, fishing and golf as he wants. At the--Malayan Police Magazine. - 97 words
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567 1936-04-16 13 Tragic Climax To Bathing Party. WHEN Private Alfred Birch, 21, of the Middlesex Regiment, who was a non-swimmer, leaped from the bank of the Keppei Harbour Power Station Reservoir on Apr. 6, he thought that the water was from two to three feet deep near567 words
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Article238 1936-04-16 13 From Our Own Correspondent London, by air mail. Miss Pamela Eber, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fber, of Singapore, was marked to Mr. Douglas Whyte Maekav, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Whyte Maekay, of Aberdeen, at the church of238 words
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Article60 1936-04-16 13 A tiger measuring about seven feet is reported to have been shot at a kampong near Lenggong, about thirty miles from Kuala Kangsar. It was brought to the Lenggong police station for the usual reward. The tiger was shot by a Malay. Mohammed Ali. who had laid60 words
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Article14 1936-04-16 13 An X-ray room Is to be provided at the hospital at Alor Star, Kedah.14 words
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421 1936-04-16 13 Supposed “Death List And A Missing Man Singapore sea and land police are keeping a watch for a Hylam who was seen to drop overboard from the s.s. Thedens, on Apr. 7, shortly after the grim discovery in the crew’s quarters of the dead421 words
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Article305 1936-04-16 13 New Agent For Hongkong Bank. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 4. During the week Bangkok said good-bye to Dr. T. P. Noble, one of the best known of its many physicians, and Mr. H. C. Aspinall. for many years Agent of the Hongkong Bank. Mr.305 words
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Article283 1936-04-16 13 MR. J. HANDS’ TRIBUTE TO GOVERNMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. pOR four years the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee nas been doing splendid work. The completion of that period provides Mr. John Hands. hon. secretary and treasurer, with the opportunity to pay warm283 words
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627 1936-04-16 14 OFFICIAL EXPLANATION GIVEN. Straits Times Interview. TOO FEW RESERVE PLANES AVAILABLE. can make no aUem P t to justify our failure to adhere to our published schedules of flights between London and Singapore. However, since this is a matter which deeply affects the627 words
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220 1936-04-16 14 Found Shot On Bed M. K. Mohamed Yusoof, eldest son of Mr. M. Kader Sultan, the former “Cattle King,” was found shot dead in his house in Adis Road shortlv after seven o’clock on the morning of Apr. 8. Dressed in a sarong and220 words
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Article249 1936-04-16 14 And Marriage Talk Is “Just A Press Stunt.” Mr. Charlie Chaplin, the film star, told the Straits Times on April 7 that he thought Hitler and Mussolini had made a blunder when they banned his latst picture, Modern Times. My pictures are not Communist propaganda,”249 words
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226 1936-04-16 14 The Late Mr. R.W.G.L. Braddell. A man who has been described as one of the finest criminal lawyers and cross-examiners to have practised at the local bar died on March 24 following a heart attack in a train at Home. He was Mr. Robert Wallace226 words
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Article166 1936-04-16 14 Nearly Twice As Many Men As Women. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 7. The report of the Registrar of Births and Deaths. F.M.S., for 1935 shows that European men outnumbered women by less than two to one last June, the figures being 4 470166 words
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Article153 1936-04-16 14 Victim Found On Road At K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 7. Sentence of one year’s rigorous imprisonment and a fine of $250'. or a further one month, was passed by Che Megat Yunos. third magistrate, in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court yesterday, on Haji153 words
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Article126 1936-04-16 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 4. The cholera figures for the Kingdom since the present epidemic began to be officially recorded at the beginning of February are now known. The latest figures carry to the weekly period ending Mar 28. and show that the total126 words
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Article, Illustration1841 1936-04-16 15 A Warning—Dutch Now Have Advantages—Danger For Malaya—Suggestion— A Replanting Loan. By Our Planting Correspondent. FOR the second time in the last few months Singapore has been privileged to listen to a member of jj ie international Committee discussing various factors relating to the working of1,841 words
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Article88 1936-04-16 16 New Bridge Street, London, E.C. 4. will be repaved this year—with wood. Behind this announcement lies the admittance that th e two experimental stretches of rubber paving have failed to proved themselves superior to the existing wood paving in New Bridge Street. The white rubber, laid near88 words
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Article107 1936-04-16 16 Mr. D. M. M. Davidson Miss N. E. Irwin. (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, Apr. 8. The wedding was solemnised yesterday at St. George’s Church of Mr D. M. M. Davidson, fourth son of the Rev. and Mrs. Davidson, of Kettering, Northants, and Miss N. E. Irwin,107 words
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Article121 1936-04-16 16 Animal Was Damaging Rubber Tree (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 6. Charges of shooting a female deer without a licence and shooting female deer during the close season were brought against Vellasamy before the First Magistrate. Johore Bahru, Mr. J. B. Weiss. He pleaded guilty121 words
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Article, Illustration620 1936-04-16 16 Dreaded Gu nmen Now “Only Hooligans.” SOME IN PRISON: OTHERS BANISHED. SINGAPORE secret societies, once the scourge of the Colony, have almost been crushed out of existence by unending police vigilance. From the dreaded gunmen of ten years ago they have degenerated into little better than620 words
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Article51 1936-04-16 16 (From our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 8. A well-known firm of Siamese lawyers have formed themselves into a limited liability company for the purpose of carrying on the profession of law and taking over the goodwill of the vendors, who are remaining in control of the new51 words
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Article132 1936-04-16 16 Differing Points Of View. In stating that his firm would make representations in London about the increase, the manager of a leading Singapore firm said: “It’s all wrong to make it more difficult for us to use the faster air mail. We must use the K.L.M. to132 words
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Article328 1936-04-16 16 Views On European Crisis. Sir George Penny, M.F for Kingston, and “Member tor Malaya,” gave his views on the international situation when he attended, with Lady Penny, a luncheon organised by the women’s division of the Kingston Divisional Conservative Association. He said that this year328 words
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Article68 1936-04-16 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 5. It is hoped that a Flying Club will be started at Seremban in the near future. Meanwhile, as previously reported in the Straits Times there is what amounts to a Seremban branch of the Kuala Lumpur F.C., whose instructor. Mr. A. Newark, comes68 words
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Article, Illustration361 1936-04-16 17 Mr. E. Anderson, editor of The Sports man, a Singapore periodical, and his bride, Miss I). J. Price, after their wedding on Saturday. First Air Passenger To Hong Kong. Mr. Ong Ee Lim. of Kua’a Lumpur, who was the only passenger on the inaugural Imperial361 words
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2182 1936-04-16 21 Recent Developments In “Buna” Attempt To Break The British And Dutch Monopoly. by our commercial correspondent. “pIGHT bells. All’s well, Sir.” The look-out man on the mast-head stares into the dark night; the officer on watch paces the bridge, and down in the engine room2,182 words
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Article, Illustration276 1936-04-16 22 Recent Flying Visit To England. “NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 8. IN an interview today Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake, C.B.E., director of Messrs. Harrisons, Barker and Co., Ltd., who returned again from Home last week by air, stated that any276 words
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80 1936-04-16 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 8. Mr. Wong Nang Wing, youngest son oi Dato Wong Yick Tong. J.P.. M.S.C., C.H.. is on a visit to his parents in Seremban. After being educated at the AngloChinese School, Seremban, where he was athletic champion for80 words
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Article77 1936-04-16 22 Charge Against A Young European J. R Martin, a young European, was charged on Apr. 8 before Mr. T. D. Hughes, the second magistrate, with housebreaking and theft of a single-barrel gun and 23 rounds of ammunition, valued at 553, by opening a padlock of a room77 words
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Article95 1936-04-16 22 Club Formed: Members Wanted. A Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club has been formed, with temporary headquarters at the Victoria Theatre. When a sufficient number of members have been enrolled the Club proposes to move to premises somewhere in town, containing all the facilities of a club. Members need95 words
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Article58 1936-04-16 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 8. The Rev. M. Dodsworth. of Penang, dedicated the new Methodist Church at Teluk Anson on Sunday at an impressive service, which was largely attended. In the course of the service special mention was made of the gift of the site58 words
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Article146 1936-04-16 22 “SMOKER” PROPOSED IN SINGAPORE. It has been suggested that this year the members of the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya should hold a smoker for the particular purpose of entertaining as their guests German ex-Service men. The number of guests qualifying for invitation146 words
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Article43 1936-04-16 22 The local office of the Dollar Steamship Co. have today received a cable from San Francisco stating that Mr. J. Harold Dollar, vice-president of the company, died suddenly from a heart attack at noon on Apr. 7.43 words
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298 1936-04-16 22 Singapore Fire Brigade had in 1935 the best year in its history for property saved, in camparison with the number of fires attended, according to the annual report of the Fire Department of the Municipality. The total loss on assessed property within298 words
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Article420 1936-04-16 22 A WORLD FIGURE. RESEARCH WORK IN SINGAPORE. Professor John Gordon Harrower Professor of Anatomy at the King Edward VII College of Medicine Singapore, and one of the world’s most eminent scientists, died on Apr. 9, at the General Hospital, Singapore, following an operation. The death of420 words
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Article74 1936-04-16 22 Following the double drowning fatality last week at Keppel Harbour Power Station, in which Private Francis Hubbard, 20, and Private Alfred Birch, 21, lost their lives, it is understood that the soldiers of the Middlesex Regiment have been instructed not to swim there again. The74 words
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Article26 1936-04-16 22 Mr. J. Jones, a civil engineer, reported to the police last week the loss of ten diamonds, valued at $450. from his house in Buckley Road.26 words
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Article617 1936-04-16 23 HI SBAND’S “SECOND WIFE.” ,From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 8. t ftER further hearing in the application by Mrs. Theresa Ho n ,e Chin) for the dissolution of Her marriage with Mr. H" Kim Hoi. c f Kuala Lumpur, and for the custody of the617 words
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Article621 1936-04-16 23 A Planters Wife Sighs For A View Siting Estate Bungalows—A Point To Remember. I AM a prisonei in a gaol of rubber trees. As I pulled up the chicks this morning and surveyed the aspect from my verandah I wondered why those who had built my bungalow621 words
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Article126 1936-04-16 23 Charged on three counts with the theft of articles from three Singapore clubs, a 19 years old youth named Y. G. O. Mitchell pleaded guilty when produced before Mr. T. D. Hugnes in the second police court on Apr. 7. The charges were in respect of126 words
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Article167 1936-04-16 23 Military Honours At Funeral. Full military honours were accorded to the young soldiers of the Middlesex Regiment, Privates Alfred Birch and Francis Hubbard, who were drowned in the St. James Power Station reservoir at Singapore, at the funeral service on Apr. 7. Lieut. O. S. Dobbie. son167 words
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Article144 1936-04-16 23 Homeward Bound On Retirement. The Hon. Sir William E. L. Shenton. one of the most prominent of Hong Kong’s public figures, who has been an Unofficial Member of both the Legislative and Executive Councils of that Colony, was met by Mr. W. J. Parks. A.D.C. to the144 words
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Article135 1936-04-16 23 Useful Activities Last Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala. Lumpur, Apr. 6. The Rubber Research Institute of Malaya spent $20,285 last year in instructing small holders. This amounr was made up of $994 tor film propaganda, $17,291 for Asiatic rubber instructors, and $2,000 as a grant135 words
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Article149 1936-04-16 23 $14,700 Taken From Safe At Caledonia. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. April 9. A mysterious burglary occurred on Tuesday night at Caledonia estate. Nlbong Tebel, when a sum of $14,700 was stolen from the office strong room. When the office closed on the previous day the149 words
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Article87 1936-04-16 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 8. Dr. Webb, presiding at the annual meeting of the Perak branch of the A.A M., reported all round progress for the past year. He expressed the hope that the membership would pass the 1,000 mark this year. The new office-bearers87 words
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205 1936-04-16 24 1,800 Injured And 2,000 Homeless. New York, Apr. 8. FIVE hundred people are dead, 1,800 are injured r and 2,000 homeless as a result of the phenomenal weather conditions in the Southern States of America. Damage estimated at $25,000,000 (gold) has been done by205 words
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Article107 1936-04-16 24 —Reuter Effect Of Sanctions On Resources. London, Apr. 7. A further spotlight on the ertect of sanctions is seen today In the news of tne sale ol two cargoes amounting to aoout 500.000 bushels of Australian wheat to Italy. Since It is forbidden under sanctions—Reuter - 107 words
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Article118 1936-04-16 24 —Reuter. Statement In House Of Commons. London, Apr. 8. In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary for Air, Sir Philip Sassoon, said he hoped the extension tf the British airmail from Hong Kong to Shanghai would be practicable later but as Mr. A. C. Moreing. the questioner,—Reuter. - 118 words
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Article85 1936-04-16 24 PRESIDENT ORDERS INQUIRY. New York. Apr. 7. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that recent cases of alleged sabotage aboard American ships mainly by foreignborn crews have causea President Roosevelt to instruct the Secretary ot Commerce. Mr. Roper, to open an investigation. The85 words
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Article122 1936-04-16 24 Reuter. REPORTED DECISION BY TURKEY. Istanbul, Apr. 7. Hints that Turkey may repudiate the clauses in the Treaty of Lausanne with regard to the demilitarisation of the Dardanelles Straits if it cannot achieve the same end by negotiation are contained in a message from Ankara stating thatReuter. - 122 words
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Article130 1936-04-16 24 Reuter. Considerably Behind Other Countries.” Chicago. Apr. 6. The American Army as far as equipment is concerned is “still considerably behind the armies of other countries.” declared the Secretary ot' War, Mr. George H. Dern, speaking on the anniversary ol America’s entrance into the Great War. “MostReuter. - 130 words
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Article101 1936-04-16 24 .—Reuter NATIONAL SERVICE IN AUSTRIA. Vienna. Apr. 7. The Little Entente Ministers navr? handed to the Foreign Minister. Dr Berger-Waldenegg. Notes protesting against Austria’s introduction of compulsory national service on the ground that it is a violation of the militarv clauses of the Treaty of St. Germain.—Reuter - 101 words
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Article111 1936-04-16 24 —Reuter. Tokio Leaders Want Autonomy. Tokio, Apr. 9. The revolt of the younger officers of the Salvation Arm.; who presented eJeven demands, including autonomy from the dictation of British headquarters, better all-round treatment and increased pay for the lower ranks has seemingly achieved its aim ann an—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article68 1936-04-16 24 —Aneta Havas. King Boris’ Amnesty For 500 Prisoners. Sofia. Apr. 8. On the occasion of the Easte r festival of the Orthodox Church. King Boris signed an amnesty for 341 pris cners sentenced by civil authorities and 142 sentenced by military ***ibunals. About 300 prisoners were release* immediately,—Aneta Havas. - 68 words
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Article, Illustration197 1936-04-16 24 -Aneta-Havas. Japanese Army Chief’s View. BUT MANCHUKUO MUST BE READY. Tokio, Apr. I IEUT. General Nishio, the new vice-chief of the Japanese general staff, and .ecently chief of staff of the Kwantunj; Army, arrived in Tokio yesterday and said that he did not believe that-Aneta-Havas. - 197 words
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Article153 1936-04-16 24 —Reuter. VIGOROUS PROTEST TO MOSCOW. Nanking, Apr. 7. China has vigorously protested to Russia against the conclusion of the Soviet-Outer Mongol pact of mutual assistance, which is alleged to have been signed on Mar. 12. China says this violates the Sino Soviet agreement of May 31.—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article108 1936-04-16 24 .—Sin Chew Jit Poh. FIGHTING LASTS SEVERAL HOURS. Tientsin, Apr. 8 One of the most serious clashes in recent months occurred on the Man* chukuo-Outer Mongolian border yesterday when fighting between a JapaneseManchu force and Soviet-Mongol allies lasted for several hours. No details are available regarding the.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 108 words
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Article76 1936-04-16 25 -Reuter. \ew Planes From United States. Los Angeles, Apr. 8. rr H IR T Y ONE long-range 1 high speed bombers will be instructed by the Vultee Aircraft Works for China’s air force. They will be adapted from the Vultee s.r.sle engined low-wing transport rr.*:nonlane used by-Reuter. - 76 words
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Article69 1936-04-16 25 -Sin Chew Jit Poh. Nanking. Apr. 9. New proposals for a United StatesCbir.a air mail service are being discussed in Nanking. Negotiations are proceeding between the US. and Nanking Ministries of Communications. United States mails, it is suggested, might be carried in the Pan-Pacific Airways clipper-Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 69 words
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Article87 1936-04-16 25 —Reuter. For Refusal To Prove Italy’s Use Of Gas. The International Red Cross committee on Apr. 10 declined, on the ground of its neutrality to hand over the documentary material for which the League asked in connection with the charges against Italy of violating the—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article168 1936-04-16 25 -British Wireless. Surprise Visit To His Old College. London, Apr. 6. King Edward, who has been spending the week-end as the guest of the Earl cf Dudley, is expected to return to London today. While motoring through Oxford with friends on Saturday he paid a surprise-British Wireless. - 168 words
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30 1936-04-16 25 ;;ving in the United Kingdom.—Reuter Virelcss. London, Apr. 7. ‘he Air Ministry has extended facito Colonel Lindbergh for private ;;ving in the United Kingdom.—Reuter;;ving in the United Kingdom.—Reuter Virelcss. - 30 words
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Article186 1936-04-16 25 A Stronger League In Six Months’ Time? M R Anthony Eden outlined the probable trend of British Foreign policy during the coming six months in a speech in the House of Commons on Apr. 6. Ke defended the Government’s action in regard to the Italo-Ethiopian186 words
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372 1936-04-16 25 British Wirelless. Reuter. London, Apr. 12. There is no surprise in London at the wildly irresponsible accusations printed by Signor Gayda in the Giornale D’ltalia regarding the supply of poison gas to the Abyssinians from British sources. Experience of Italian press attacks on Great BritainBritish Wirelless.; Reuter. - 372 words
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Article66 1936-04-16 25 —Reuter. NEW DESIGNS OF WARSHIPS. London, Apr. 6. The Daily Telegraph naval expert, Mr. Hector C. Bywater, learns that the Admiralty constructors are completing the designs of two new battleships with 14-inch guns and powerful antiaircraft equipment, eight cruisers, an aircraft-carrier, and several destroyers and submarines, including—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article18 1936-04-16 25 Aneta-Havas. A treaty of friendship and alliance between Iraq and the kingdom ot Saudi, Arabia, has been signedAneta-Havas. - 18 words
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Article116 1936-04-16 25 Reuter. London, Apr. 8. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, stated in a reply to Capt. Peter MacDonald in the House of Commons today that he understood lrom the chairman of the International Tin Committee that negotiations are proceeding between the interests concerned regarding the prolongationReuter. - 116 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-04-16 25 Photo shows: Mr. John Doudney’s sculpture of the late King George arriving at Burlington House for the Royal Academy.23 words
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Article245 1936-04-16 25 .—Reuter. CHANCELLOR DEFINES POLICY. London, Apr. 7. IN the House of Commons, replying to a question by Mr. Churchill with regard to the German claim for colonies. Mr. Neville Chamberlain said as far as he knew nobody had ever suggested that the British Empire should.—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article113 1936-04-16 25 .—Reuter. Mr. Baldwin’s Statement London, Apr. 6. In the House of Commons, replying to questions by Commander O. LockerLampson and Mr. E. D. Sandys concerning the former German colonies, Mr. Stanley Baldwin said the Government was unaware of any claim for a return of these.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article, Illustration331 1936-04-16 26 ;.—British Wireless. Lord Halifax On Foreign Affairs London, Apr. 9. CPEAKING in the House of Lords last night, Lord Halifax (Ixird Privy Seal) agreed with Lord Snell (Labour) that I he League, whatever the i limitations on its effectiveness due to various causes, could not be;.—British Wireless. - 331 words
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Article58 1936-04-16 26 JOINT ARMY NAVY MANOEUVRES. Reuter Wireless. To Be Held At Milford Haven. London, Apr. 7. Combined manoeuvres of the Army and are being arranged to place at Milford-on-Sea (Hants) according to an announcement by Mr. Duff Cooper in the House of Commors Air Force units will also co-operate in theReuter Wireless. - 58 words
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350 1936-04-16 26 —Reuter Japanese Account Of F rontier F ighting. Hsinking, Apr. 8. 'J'HE Kwantung Army has issued a communique detailing the Taulan fighting orj Mar. 31, in which a Japanese officer and three Japanese soldiers were killed in an encounter with 12 Mongol planes, 13 armoured—Reuter - 350 words
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479 1936-04-16 26 —Reuter. Geneva, Apr. 9. The French peace plan has generally an unfavourable reception in Geneva where it is regarded visionary, ambitious and impractic I able. French quarters exhibit no enthusiasm and German quarters regard it as artificial aiul insincere. Most comments compare the plan.—Reuter. - 479 words
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Article39 1936-04-16 26 —Reuter Wireless. Budapest, Apr. 7. The Premier, M. Goemboes, and M. Eckhardt, leader of the largest Opposition Party, have fought a pistol duel. Each fired once after which their seconds stopped further fighting.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 39 words
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Article132 1936-04-16 26 —Reu’.er Soviet News Agency Attacked. Moscow, Apr. 10. The Tass Agency today received a report from Tokio that Japanese fascists, members of the Kenko Ku'.-.ay, raided the agency’s offices in Tokio last Wednesday. The Tass Tokio correspondent was accused of being an.ti-Jjapanese and was expelled from—Reu’.er - 132 words
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Article238 1936-04-16 26 —Reuter. VIRTUAL MILITARY ALLIANCE. Hsinking, Apr. 6. The consolidation of Soviet Russia's position in Outer Mongolia as a result of the SovietMongol pact of Mar. 12 represents a strengthening of Red influence in this area, thus greatly increasing the menace to Manchukuo. declared the Foreign Oflice,.—Reuter. - 238 words
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Article71 1936-04-16 26 -Aneta Trans Ocean. London. Apr. 7. The Master of Sempill one of the best-known amateur airmen, established a world record by making a non-stop flight from Croydon to Berlin in a glider with a 45 h.p auxiliarv motor, makirg the trip in 11 hours. He-Aneta Trans Ocean. - 71 words
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291 1936-04-16 27 NEXT STEP AT GENEVA. Jiondon, Apr. 7. Ft is learned the British authrrities are now convinced that the Italians have used poison gas in Abyssinia but say the Committee of 13 must deal with the matter and the evidence proving the use291 words
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Article49 1936-04-16 27 —Reuter. Shanghai, Apr. 9. A NEW Shanghai Municipality election is avoided by the Japanese renomination of only two c andidates. The Japanese will renew their fight for a majority next year. There are now five British, two American, five Chinese and two Japanese councillors. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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112 1936-04-16 27 Reuter Washington, Apr. 10. A plan for an American League oi Nations has been received here trom President of Guatemala. General or ge Ubico, for submission to PresiRoosevelt with a view to its discussion at the coming Pan-American inference at Buenos Aires. 1 beReuter - 112 words
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Article262 1936-04-16 27 —Reuter. LOCARNO POWERS REPLY TO GERMANY. Geneva, Apr. 11. The Locarno Powers discussing the reply to the German m'V'wandum, reached agreement late last night. The communique issued at 11 p.m. states that *he Powers noted that the German Government had not contributed to the re-establishment of—Reuter. - 262 words
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Article55 1936-04-16 27 .—Reuter. ITALIAN DISASTER HUSHED UP. A giant Italian bomber crashed into the sea near Naples on Apr. 1, all fl/e occupants being killed. This news was withheld until Apr. 6. Four persons were burned to death when a United States’ army plane crashed on a.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article84 1936-04-16 27 -Reuter. Geneva. Apr. 11 The Italian delegation has published the text of a declaration made by Baron Alois! at the oDening of the meeting of the Locarno Powers. It declares that in all recent manifestations of the British Government Italy has been ostensibly ignored and that Italy-Reuter. - 84 words
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Article192 1936-04-16 27 —Reuter. MEMBERS OF CREW LEFT IN ITALY. New York. April, 9. Allegations ot an agitation amongst tt> crew of the President Garfield vere made when the liner docked alter a world cruise, says the New Y"rk Times. It is revealed that the captain refused to—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article119 1936-04-16 27 .—Reuter. 300 Examples Of Crew’s Insubordination. New York, Apr. 8. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says as a first step in the investigation into the al leged sabotage on American ships manned mainly by foreign-born crews, the Bureau of Navigation has requested the.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article55 1936-04-16 27 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 11. Secret service men are investigating a suspected case of sabotage concerning the submarine L54 during refitting in the Devonport dockyard. It is stated that when the engines were Inspected a spanner was discovered in the machinery. It is understood that a court.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article, Illustration95 1936-04-16 27 Senor Zamora Resigns. NEW CRISIS IN SPAIN. Madrid, Apr. 7 CENOR ZAMORA, President since the foundation of the Spanish Republic, has been forced to resign, the Cortes having by 23 votes to 5 adopted the Popular Front’s vote of censure stating that he acted against the interests of95 words
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Article95 1936-04-16 27 FIRE EXPLOSION IN CANTON. Reuter. SEVERAL HUNDRED CASUALTIES. Canton, Apr. 11. Hundreds of cuiidSnp.e were gutted in the west end of Canton by a very serious fire which was brought und *r control at 5.30 a.m. today after ragin < for four hours. Fourteen persons are known to be dead.. Reuter. - 95 words
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Article79 1936-04-16 27 —R’euter. NEW ESTIMATES FOR THE SERVICES. London, Api. 9. The Royal Air Force will probably require an additional £10.000 000 In 1936. said Mr. Neville Chamberlain. Chancellor of the Exchequer, at question time In the House of Commons. He anticipated that the estimates in 1937-38—R’euter. - 79 words
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Article92 1936-04-16 27 UNABLE TO WAGE A WAR NOW. Sir Austen Chamberlain speaking at a Rotary Club in Birmingham, said that Great Britain was in no position to wage war in the Far East. “It is evident *hat the League of Nations is very weak in the Far92 words
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124 1936-04-16 28 Advance Columns Rapid Advance. INDULGING in his favourite tactic of encircling his objective with a pincer-like movement Marshal Badoglio is rapidly advancing on Dessie, which is expected to fall without resistance. According to unofficial, but reliable reports, an Eritrean Army Corps which is moving along124 words
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Article133 1936-04-16 28 —Reuter. COMMUNIST M.P. ATTACKED. London, Apr. 12. About a hundred people were Injured In disturbances at Dublin, wjen a procession of the Irish Republican Army, commemorating the victims of the 1916 rebellion, clashed with onlookers Throughout their route, from the centre of the city to—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article138 1936-04-16 28 GOVERNMENT’S EFFORTS IN INDIA. New Delhi, Apr. 11. Lord Willingdon painted a hopeful picture of India’s future, when he addressed the Central Legislature for the last time as Viceroy. The Assembly and Chamber was crowded with members of both Houses, but the Congress Party was absent.138 words
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Article37 1936-04-16 28 —Aneta-Kavas. The death is announced in London of Sir George Murray, director of the Westminster Bank and formerly private secretary to Mr. W. E. Gladstone, the great Victorian statesman. Sir George was 86.—Aneta-Havas.—Aneta-Kavas. - 37 words
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Article243 1936-04-16 28 BRITAIN FRANCE DISAGREE. -Reuter. Differences Over Peace Talks At Geneva. 'J'HE Committee of Thirteen meeting at Geneva has adjourned until next Thursday, to give Senor Madartaga time to get into touch with the Italians. The last meeting revealed a serious divergence in Anglo-French views on the Italo-Ethiopian dispute, which has-Reuter. - 243 words
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Article63 1936-04-16 28 —Reuter Wireless. “With A Ramp Like A Minelayer.” Alexandria, Apr. 12. A mystery ship, said to be Italian, with rows of mines on her decks, is reported to have been seen recently cruising at a distance of from ten to 100 miles from Brindisi. The ship—Reuter Wireless. - 63 words
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Article, Illustration438 1936-04-16 28 .—Reuter. Dr. Eckener’s Anxious Day In The Atlantic. 'THE Giant German Airship Hindenburg arrived safely at Friedrichshafen on Friday after a mighty battle against a strong headwind with two of her engines out of action. Half way across the Atlantic the Hindenberg reported sngine trouble.—Reuter. - 438 words
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149 1936-04-16 28 —Reuter. Paris, Apr. 12. A secret Japano-German understanding has been virtually concluded, beginning this year, asserts Madame Tabouis in TOeuvre, who says that fresh information in this connection has reached Geneva. I; Is reported that by one clause In the alleged agreement Germany has surrendered—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article61 1936-04-16 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Nanking, Apr. 12. The Foreign Office has lodged a second protest with Moscow against the Russo-Outer Mongolia mutual assistance agreement. The protest declares that the Soviet explanation is unsatisfactory, and reiterates the Chinese decision not to recognise the pact which, it is asserted,—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 61 words
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Article40 1936-04-16 28 Anete Dome!. The German Ambassador to Japan. Herr von Dirksen left Tokio during the week-end for Berlin. He is going on leave and before leaving paid a farewell visit to Mr. Shigemltsu. the Vice-Foreign Minister.—Anete Dome!.Anete Dome!. - 40 words
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Article, Illustration1246 1936-04-16 29 Leighton - By Leighton. I ESS than two days sufficed to finish the Singapore vs U Selangor State match on the S.C.C. Padang the visitors winning at twenty-five minutes past three by six wickets. Two innings were completed—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,246 words
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Article384 1936-04-16 29 Penang Batsmen Fail For Second Time. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 13. DERAK scored her first cricket victory over Penang today for ten years by a margin of 65 raps. Although they had all day to get tne necessary 165 runs Penang never looked like winning,384 words
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Article, Illustration54 1936-04-16 29 An S.C.C. cricket side went to Pahang over the Easter week-end. On Friday they beat East Pahang by seven wickets at Kuantan and on Saturday beat East Pahang Europeans at Pekan by nine wickets. B.S. Gill of Selangor is a greatly improved cricketer and did well against—,Straits Times Photograph. - 54 words
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1072 1936-04-16 30 Leighton - By Leighton. MIDDLESEX REGIMENT 5; SA-FA. XI 4. ny defeating a strong S.A.F.A. XI by five goals to four at Anson Road Stadium on Monday, the Middlesex Regiment have made themselves strong favourites for1,072 words
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Article65 1936-04-16 30 —Reuter. Augusta. Georgia. Apr. 6. Horton Smith, who won the Augusta National Golf tournament in 1934, repeated his success today winning with scores of 74— 71—68—7*2=285. Harry Cooper 286 (70—69—71—76) was second and Gene Sarazen 287 (78—67—72—70) was third. Bobby Jones failed to produce his—Reuter. - 65 words
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1343 1936-04-16 30 RECORD FOR AN AMATEUR MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 13. MR. L. H. E. Whitaker set up a record for the number of winners ridden by an amateur at an Ipoh Skye meeting by bringing his total for the1,343 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1936-04-16 31 Loser Played Faultless Golf Over First Nine. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. A WOMAN threw her umbrella in the air and danced on the green with excitement as W. H. Elkins, the Selangor golf club champion, dropped his last1,218 words
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635 1936-04-16 31 Leighton - By Leighton. jJY defeating Young Tarley on points over twelve rounds at the New World Stadium on Sunday Ventura Marques once again demonstrated that he is by a long way the best man at his weight In Malaya today. In the semi-final over635 words
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835 1936-04-16 32 London, Apr. 13. DAYNE, a young player making his fourth appearance in first class football, created soccer history today by scoring ten goals for Luton Town in a Third Division match against Bristol Rovers. He thus eclipsed the record of nine goals scored by835 words
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Article97 1936-04-16 32 Well-Known Racing Man Elected President. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 11. AT the annual meeting of the Malayan Golt Association yesterday evening. Mr A. Ramsay (Perak), the well-known race horse owner, was elected president and Mr F. 8. Gibson (Singapore) vice-president. The following committee was97 words
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512 1936-04-16 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 13. A FEATURE of the F.M.S.V.F. Rifle Association central meeting which ended today on the Kuala Lumpur Rifle Range, was the success of Captain Creedon, adjutant of the Pahang Battalion who, although entering only as512 words
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390 1936-04-16 32 Malacca’s Surprise Victory Over The Negri (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 12. A FTER being 21 runs in arrears on the first innings Malacca pulled off a surprise victory over Negri Sembilan today by eight wickets. NEGRI SEMBILAN—Ist Inns. Young b Colville 7 W. Seneveratne b Kong Yen 5390 words
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Article687 1936-04-16 1 DISTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF PROFIT. expenditure on REPLANTING. “The cost ol replanting is a new item in rubber accountancy and it is quite natural that the opinion of accountants on this matter has not yet crystallised. I do not suggest that it is unlawful to charge687 words
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Article87 1936-04-16 1 payable on May 9.—Straits Times Cable. Resumes Dividend On Ordinary Shares. London, Apr. 8. The directors of Malacca Rubber Plantations Limited recommend the payment of a final dividend of 2y 2 per cent, in respect of the financial year ended December 31, 1935, on the ordinary shares,payable on May 9.—Straits Times Cable. - 87 words
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Article48 1936-04-16 1 The estimated crops for the month of March from Benta Rubber Estates, Sandycroft Rubber and Kuala Kangsar Plantations are given as 68,500 lb., 17,500 lb. and 137,340 lb. respectively. The figures for th e corresponding month of 1935 were 51,000 lb., 13.198 lb. and 102.600 lb.48 words
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Article19 1936-04-16 1 The output for the month of March was 720 piculs, yardage worked 150,500, hours run 549.19 words
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Article16 1936-04-16 1 The output for March, is Piculs 932, Yardag worked 146,000, Hours, run 623.16 words
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Article171 1936-04-16 1 Singapore, April 15, 12 noon. Buyer, Seller Gambler 5.75 Java Cube 9 00 Hamburg 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 16.75 Black Pepper 8 75 White Pepper 16 25 ISundried Copra 5.25 Mixed Copra 4.75 Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 Fan 3fc.go Floui Fair Flake Tapioca 4.25 Med Pearl Tapioca 5.20171 words
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Article105 1936-04-16 1 Owing to the holidays, Messrs. Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, will not be issuing their weekly report this week. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt in their dally report of Apr. 15, state: After the recent break, all sections opened very steadily. Rubber is exceptionally firm and a new interest105 words
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Article73 1936-04-16 1 Boutead Co., Ltd., Penang, have received a telegram from the secretaries. Messrs. Ed. Boustead Co., London .advising them that the accounts of Foothills (Malaya) Rubber Estate, Ltd. for the year ended December 31. have been Issued shewing a profit of £1.521. and recommending the payment of a dividend73 words
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Article331 1936-04-16 1 London, Apr. 14. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Tester* Rise dm? or Pali Conversion -joan. 5 o.c. 1944-64 118% Funding Loan 4 o.c. 1960-90 117*| War Loon 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 p.C. 1936-51331 words
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Article21 1936-04-16 1 The Secretaries advise the production of Jelebu Tin for March was 270 piculs and of Lukut Tin 260 piculs.21 words
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16 1936-04-16 1 Date Spot Apr. Ju.y-Sopt, Oct.-D,, Jaa-Mar U,ndon u g S»•» gg r./t.16 words
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Article108 1936-04-16 2 STATISTICS BELIE THE OPTIMISTS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penan#, Apr. 11. Presiding at the general meeting of the Bruas Rubber Co., Ltd., the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer said that the present international agreement expired in 1988. He had heard it suxRested that by that time the108 words
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Article136 1936-04-16 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.272nd. auction on Apr. 8 when there were catalogued 674.091 lbs.; 300 97 tons offered 633.877 lb 282.98 tons; sold 548.891 lbs.; 245 04 tons. Spot London 7%d. New York 15.15 16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents136 words
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Article114 1936-04-16 2 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of associated companies for the month of March. Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd. (Karangan).—Hours run 266. cubic yards treated 51,000, Total 294, nett value $18,200. Asam £umbang Tin Dredging, Ltd.—Hours run 246, cubic yards treated 81,000, total114 words
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Article54 1936-04-16 2 The following outputs for the month of March are reported, North. Taipig Tin 311 piculs, 659 hours, 140,000 cubic yards. Klang River Tin 328 piculs, 287 hours run, 46,000 cubic yards. Rantau Tin 411 piculs, 613 hours run, 91.0C0 cubic yards. Batu Selangor Tin 505 piculs, 653 hours54 words
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Article56 1936-04-16 2 Boustead and Co. Ltd. are i n receipt of a telegram from the secretaries of Cheras Rubber Estates Lt. stating that the annual report and statement of accounts for the year 1935 will be issued shortly and that It is Intended to recommend payment of a dividend of56 words
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Article166 1936-04-16 2 —Straits Times’ Cable. Shares May Be Converted To Stock. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr 13. Malayan Tin Dredging is holding an extraordinary general meeting on Mav 6 to consider conversion of the shares to stock.—Straits Times’ Cable. The company has an authorised capital of £250,000 divided—Straits Times’ Cable. - 166 words
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Article126 1936-04-16 2 Estimated Native Production. (From Our Batavia Correspondent.) Referring to the news appearing in the Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad that the production of native rubber could be estimated at a million tons, Professor van Gelderen, president of the Netherlands delegation to the International Rubber Regulation Committee, declared that the Information was126 words
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Article115 1936-04-16 2 Huge Increase In Weekly Shipments. During the week ending April 4, exports of tinned pine-apples from Malayan ports amounted to 77.861 cases, of which 67,281 (86 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2,944 (4 per cent.) cases to the continent of Europe, 1,975 (3 per cent.)115 words
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Article55 1936-04-16 2 Borneo Company Ltd. state that the production from the estates named for the month of March was as follows: lbs. Kuala Reman Rubber Estates Ltd. 58,800 Bruseh Rubber Estates Ltd. 23,000 Lok Kawl Rubber Ltd. 14,450 The figures for the corresponding month of last year, were 119,000 lb.55 words
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Article57 1936-04-16 2 Boustead and Co. Ltd. are in receipt of a telegram from the secretaries of Sungei Purun (P.M.S.) Rubber Co. Ltd. stating that the annual report and statement of accounts for the year 1935 will be issued shortly and that it Is intended to recommend payment of a dividend57 words
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Article15 1936-04-16 2 The output for the month of March of Hltam Tin. was 180 piculs.15 words
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416 1936-04-16 2 Probable Decline In Anerican Consumption. Stanton Nelson and Co. in their weekly report of April 9 state:— The price for spot rubber in London on Wednesday April 8th at last broke the 7V2d. level. If we can Judge by the somewhat similar conditions at the416 words
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Article41 1936-04-16 2 The company’s output for the month of March is given as No. 2 dredge 280 piculs and No. 3 dredge 862 piculs, a total of 1,142 piculs. The figure for No. 3 dredge for March 1935 was 295 piculs.41 words
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Article31 1936-04-16 2 A supplement to the F.M.S. government gazette states that a royalty of 5 per cent, ad valorem has been fixed on raw gold won within the Federated Malay States.31 words
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Article25 1936-04-16 2 The following outputs for the month of March are reported: Henrietta Rubber Estate Ltd., 76,600 lb. Sungei Matang Rubber Estate Ltd 30,500 lb.25 words
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Article27 1936-04-16 2 The Secretaries advise the output from January 1 to March 31 as 2.300 piculs with estimated costs of £7.300 and estimated value of £17.350.27 words
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Article362 1936-04-16 2 Possible Sale Of Area For Mining. The annual general meeting w shareholders of Bukit Kepong Rubt>Estates. Ltd., was held at Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, April 7. Mr d St. L. Parsons. the' Chairman, presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman said:—362 words
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Article89 1936-04-16 2 The following crop returns for March are furnished by Messrs. Barlow Co.: The Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) lb. Rubber Co., Ltd 68,000 The Badek Rubber Estate, Ltd. (Staffleld Estate) 20,000 The Bradwall (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate Ltd 33,000 The Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates, Ltd 45.223 Dennistown Rubber Estates, Ltd. (Dennistown Estate)89 words
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Article66 1936-04-16 2 Borneo Company Ltd. give the March output for the respective companies as follows: piculs. Pahang Consolidated Co. Ltd. 3,410 Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. (A. Etam) 58 J Sungei Kinta Tin Dredging Ltd. 435 Temoh Tin Dredging Ltd. 894 Ipoh Tin treated 167,800 yards ir. 620 hours; Sungei Kinta66 words
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Article2028 1936-04-16 3 STRAITS STEAMSHIP ANNUAL MEETING. 9 Profits Down, But Wage Cuts Restored. THE main features of the air services scheme which the Straits Steamship Company is contemplating with Imperial Airways, Ltd., are now well advanced, declared Mr. C. E. Wurtzburg. presiding at the annual meeting of the company2,028 words
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Article171 1936-04-16 3 Interim Dividend Of x Per Cent For 1936. The annual general meeting of Bruas Rubber Estates'Ltd. was held at Penang on April 9. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts the Hon. 8. B. Palmer, said:— The profit for the year ended December 31. after171 words
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Article27 1936-04-16 3 The output for the month of March 1936 amounts to 28.130 lb. making a total of 387.800 lb. for the year ended Mar. 31. 1936.27 words
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Article632 1936-04-16 4 London Exchange Prices On Apr. 6. Allagar (2/) 1/6Vi; Alor Pongsu (2 31 Vi; Anglo-Malay (£1) 13 7 Vi; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 294*4; Bagan Serai (£1) 17/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 2/11; Banteng (£1) 19/6; Batang (2/) l/; Batu Caves (£11 19 3; Batu Tlga (£1) 26/10*4; Bekoh (2/i632 words
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Article172 1936-04-16 4 London Exchange Prices On Apr. 6. Ampat (4/) 5/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 14/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 14/3; Bangrln (£1) 17/fl; Gopeng Cons. (£1) 1 31/02; Hongkong (5/) 14 3; Idris (5/) 5/»; Ipoh (16/) 30/9; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 17/6; Kamunting (5/) 12/7*4; Kepong (£1) 12/9; Klnta (5/) 10/9; Klnta172 words
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Article14 1936-04-16 4 Apr. 9 Tin, Price $102.87 per picul 14 102.75 15 102.7514 words
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Article14 1936-04-16 4 March Output 168 piculs. Yardage treated 10,000 cubic yards, Honrs worked 32.14 words
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Article1496 1936-04-16 4 Issued bv Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, April 15, 10 a*m. MINING. issue Vai Fraser Co Lyall Evan issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evan Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers 8*l)ei> 4/- Ampat Hi) 9/6 6/- 5/9 6/3 5/-1,496 words
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