The Straits Budget, 23 April 1936
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Title Section29 1936-04-23 1 The Straits Budget being the weekly issue of the straits times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4080. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. APRIL 23, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1936-04-23 1 r r.HE Straits Times has been officially A informed that His Excellency the High Commissioner, after taking the advice of the London Advisory Committee for Rubber Research (Ceylon and Malaya), has appointed Mr. H. j. Page to b e Director of the Rubber Research Institute in—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,124 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article731 1936-04-23 2 —Straits Times, Apr. 16. We publish today a report of the speech made by Sir Philip Sassoon, Under-Secretary for Air, in the House of Commons on March 17, and we trust that that it will be read with the care that it deserves. It is—Straits Times, Apr. 16. - 731 words
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Article310 1936-04-23 2 Straits Times, Apr. 16. An accident at sea is always news/’ a Fleet Street editor will say and the reason is usually that human lives are endangered but the mishao to the P. and O. liner Ranpura is big news despite the fact that there is absolute-1 lyStraits Times, Apr. 16. - 310 words
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Article688 1936-04-23 2 obstinately dumb. —Straits Times Apr. 17. As a result of the clear-cut and public disagreement between the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association and its nominees on the Municipal Commission, a principle of Malayan public life which should have been firmly established by now has been calledobstinately dumb.—Straits Times Apr. 17. - 688 words
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Article197 1936-04-23 2 actly what Is happening. —Straits Times. Apr. 16. One of the arguments advanced by the Municipal Commissioners against allowing the Victoria Theatre to be used for Warner Brothers pictures is that non-British pictures “take money out of the Colony.” Yesterday a' Straits Times’ cor respondent pointed outactly what Is happening. —Straits Times. Apr. 16. - 197 words
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Article741 1936-04-23 3 sooner or later.—Straits Times. Apr. 18. Planters are nowadays much exercised about assessments, quit rents and so forth; and rightly so. These are matters of deep concern to them, closely affecting their very livelihood and their whole personal and. economic outlook, and yet. viewed in true perspective, matterssooner or later.—Straits Times. Apr. 18. - 741 words
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Article704 1936-04-23 3 —Straits Times, Apr. 20. Never were the annual addresses of the chairmen of the great Eastern banks awaited more eagerly than now, when there is so much uncertainty in economic and political spheres. Within the last seven days the Straits Times has published two of—Straits Times, Apr. 20. - 704 words
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Article274 1936-04-23 3 Apprehension.” was being "run inStraits Times, Apr. 20. As Mr Ward-Jackson points out In the annual report of the United Planting Association of Malaya, It Is not Quite a year since the new constitution of that body came Into force, and an Important reference to Its working Is made Inwas being "run inStraits Times, Apr. 20. - 274 words
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Article1077 1936-04-23 3 —Straits Times, Apr. 21. Among the resolutions passed at the fifth Imperial Press Conference, which was held in South Africa last year, was one pressing for amendments of the law relating to libel. It read: “This conference fully recognises the duty of the newspaper Press throughout the Empire to.—Straits Times, Apr. 21. - 1,077 words
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Article878 1936-04-23 4 —Straits Times, Apr. 22. Walter Dennis Lambert, a European, manager of a local cinema, has gone to prison after the failure of his appeal against conviction on a charge of perjury. So far as we are aware this is the first occasion on which a European—Straits Times, Apr. 22. - 878 words
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Article90 1936-04-23 4 Mr. E. Wilkie, of Eaglehurst estate, leaves for Home by the Naldera next week, and does not expect to return to Malaya. Mr. and Mrs. John Templeton, of Temoh, are leaving for Scotland on holiday on Friday by the Dempo Mr Findlay will act as manager of Temoh Tin Dredging,90 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article212 1936-04-23 5 ALTHOUGH It is many years since a tiger was shot so near to Kuala Lumpur as the sixth mile Klang Gates Road, where a tiger and his mate we re shot last Monday, those who know the configuration of the country will readily see how the animals212 words
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Article184 1936-04-23 5 V HAVE never heard an authoritative explanation of how Klang Gates got its name but I believe it was the boundary of the Klang administrative district in the early days. Kuala Lumpur is fortunate in having so beautiful a place within an afternoon’s motoring or cycling. A184 words
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Article202 1936-04-23 5 I doubt whether there is any moderately well-off planter retired at Home who, had he put his savings and bonuses into gilt-edged securities only, would not be facing a penurious old age.” Those words, written by an old Planter in the I.S.P. journal, are thought-provoking, for they show202 words
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Article98 1936-04-23 5 pLANTERS and small-holders in Malaya who grumble about the Rubber Regulation Enactment should consider themselves lucky that they are not in Sarawak. Here are two notifications from the Sarawak Government Gazette of March 17 which show the restrictions which the planter has to obey in that State:98 words
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Article174 1936-04-23 5 is rife as to who will succeed Colonel Bertie Eaton as director of the Rubber Research Institute, and an announcement is expected within the next few days. Some weeks ago it was thought that Dr. Rhodes, the brilliant young head of the R.R.I. chemical division, was the strongest174 words
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Article126 1936-04-23 5 A COLLEAGUE of mine who deals with the market and finance pages, and whose bump of curiosity is highly developed, has been puzzling over an acre of unplanted swamp land. This acre was recently acquired by Government from Gopeng (Perak) Rubber Estates. Ltd., for the widening of a126 words
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Article158 1936-04-23 5 pOUR European officers of the F.M.S Government now He in the little graveyard at Pekan on the bank of the Pahang River. Struck down by a rare and mysterious disease called Landry’s Paralysis M. Foster, a young police officer, was buried there recently. The other occupants cf the158 words
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Article264 1936-04-23 5 QNCE upon a time, before the Causeway was built, and Singapore motorists went round and round the Gap because there was nowhere else to go, Mr. J. W. Boyd-Walker wrote a booklet for the Singapore Automobile Club. That was in 1922, to be exact, and Mr. Boyd-Walker’s idea264 words
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Article143 1936-04-23 5 PLUTO S BUCKETS. “AT Raffles Lighthouse,” a correspondent tells me, “there is a curious collection of antique arms—pistols, muskets, cutlasses and pikes They must be very old. “There is also (he continues) a number of very old wooden firebuckets which smack of the remote past. They are labelled ‘Pluto’ and143 words
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Article157 1936-04-23 5 IF those old fire-buckets could talk they would have some good stories to tell, for the Pluto played a partin some exciting events, notably the naval bombardment and landing at Kuala Selangor in 1871. Three years later she conveyed Sir Andrew Clarke and his entourage to Pangkor Island157 words
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Article194 1936-04-23 5 T"HIS story Is worth telling. An atrocious piracy of a Penang junk occurred in 1871, 34 men, women and children being murdered. The Pluto with armed police on board was sent to Investigate and found the junk lying in the river at Kuala Selangor and the greater194 words
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Article197 1936-04-23 5 THE sequel to these operations was a wigging for the O.A.G. from Lord Carnarvon, who wrote that “a serious mistake seems to have been made In sending the Pluto to enforce the surrender of the pirates, a service for which she was entirely unsuited.” The man on197 words
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Article244 1936-04-23 5 'J’HAT’S great news—about the appointment of a Master of Music to Straits schools. The Education Department Is Indeed fortunate to have been able to recruit the B.B.C. Children’s Hour pianist for the post. Many a man—and woman too. perhaps—must have sighed over wasted time and opportunities when244 words
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Article294 1936-04-23 6 gECAUSE It Is such an excellent sketch of a pioneer mining towkay. I unashamedly “lift” for this column a note from “The Egoist’s” column In the Times of Malaya. My fellowcolumnist writes: “A correspondent has supplied me with some Information about a famous old mine in294 words
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Article173 1936-04-23 6 are the differences between the planting industries of Ceylon and Malaya which explain why the “creeper" system lingers on in the former colony to this day when it has been dead in Malaya for twenty years? If the system had any real vitality it would have been revived173 words
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Article225 1936-04-23 6 BEHN MEYER AND CO. 117ITHIN the next year or so the famous name of Behn, Meyer and Co., a German Arm which was comparable in wealth and prestige with the largest British merchant houses in Singapore before the War. may be restored to our commercial directories. This Arm was liquidated225 words
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Article221 1936-04-23 6 'J'HOSE associations extend far be- yond the commercial world, even unto the most hallowed precincts ot our city, for in the chapter house of the Cathedral there hangs an old and beautifully illuminated parchment which bears the names of Arnold Otto Meyer and his son, Edward Lorenz221 words
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Article265 1936-04-23 6 POOD for thought is provided by the respective scales of fines of the Forest Department and P.W.D. in Perak, gazetted last Saturday. Foresters, one finds, are more broadminded than engineers, due no doubt to their living so close to nature. Men of the great open spaces, they look265 words
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Article319 1936-04-23 6 KIPLING'S THUNDER J_JOW “A. W. S.” would have chuckled were he alive today to read last Saturday’s Times of Malaya, in which he was credited by “The Egoist” with the authorship of the famops couplet East is East and West is West And never the twain shall meet. “The Egoist”319 words
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Article235 1936-04-23 6 EUROPEAN who has seen “dancing drifting balls of light” at night three times in the last few months described these phenomena in the last issue of The Sunday Times He first saw them in the Tasek Berah swamps, in Pahang, and later in ricefields These emanations of marsh gasfor235 words
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Article181 1936-04-23 6 THE PLUTO EJfR. H. B. Leicester sends me the following: “To the best of my recollection, the Government steam yacht Pluto succeeded the Peiho. The Pluto was a paddle-boat and conveyed troops to take part in the destruction of the Selangor forts in 1871 and also conveyeo troops during the181 words
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Article93 1936-04-23 6 Air Trip Home Begins On Sunday. Air-Commodore Sydney Smith. Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F., Far East, told the Straits Times on Apr. 20 that No. 100 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron would, during the course of a squadron exercise, provide an escort for the Governor. SirShenton Thomas, when93 words
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Article1134 1936-04-23 7 T. E. Owen, of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel. Ipoh, left for Home last *eek' The Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer, J.P., of j3ruas. will be sailing for England on turlough early next month. Mr H. Walker, manager of Kampar estate, Kampar, goes on Home leave, accompanied by1,134 words
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Article183 1936-04-23 7 Mr. Parker As Adviser, Public Works. The following F.M.S. Government appointments are gazetted Mr. I. C. Macmillan to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police, F.M.S. Mr. W.M. Noble to be Chief PhotoLithographer, F.M.S. and S.S. Mr. A. J. S. Hutton to be Senior Assistant Architect, Malayan Public Works183 words
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Article83 1936-04-23 7 To Land In Australia On Anzac Day. Flying a pale green Heston Phoenix monoplane on a goodwill mission for the South Australian Centenary, C. J. Melrose, the young Australian airman, arrived at Singapore at 9.45 a.m. on Monday from Penang. He left for Batavia the same afternoon. and83 words
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Article72 1936-04-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. At a closed meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club yesterday the following office-bearers were nominated for the ensuing year: Presidents, Messrs C. G. Howell and A. Arbuthnott; vice-president, Dr. AViswalingham; hon. secretary, Mr. John Hands; hon. treasurer, Mr.72 words
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Article31 1936-04-23 7 Mr. A. T. Edgar has been authorised by the Resident of Selangor to collect any species of wild birds, their nests and eggs in the State of Selangor for scientific purposes.31 words
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Article14 1936-04-23 7 Government House Tuesday, Apr. 14. Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt arrived to stay at Government House.14 words
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Article82 1936-04-23 7 Acting Director Of Civil Aviation. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette Mr. H. A. Ward. M.C.S., to act as Third Assistant Secretary. Colonial Secretary’s Office. Mr. C. J. Parker, M.C., to act as Dir* ector of Public Works. S.8. Mr. S. J. W. Gooch82 words
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Article147 1936-04-23 7 Leaders. John Bull and His Airways 2 The S.S.A. and Its Nominees 2 Cheap Rubber 3 Bankers Survey The Far East 3 Libel 3 A Coming Armistice 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 23—28 Picture Supplement 17 —2§ Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32147 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article19 1936-04-23 7 MALCOLM. —At the Maternity Hospital. Penang, on Apr. 10 to Mr. ana Mrs. A. O. Malcolm, a daughter.19 words
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Article81 1936-04-23 7 DUGUID —DAVIDSON.—The engagement la announced of Sidney Wardlaw, younger son of Mr. Robert W. Duguld, Aberdeen, and the late Mrs. Duguld, to Barbara Allan Me Lachlan Robertson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. PENNINGTON—HABLER. —The engagement Is announced between Thomas Wilfrid, elder son of Mr.81 words
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Article76 1936-04-23 7 JAGOER—BUTLER.—On Apr. 4, at the Cathedral of th. Holy Trinity Gibraltar, Walter Kenneth Jagger, of Bradford. Yorkshire, to Irene Butler (widow), of Singapore, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. O. Yeomans, of Measham, Leicestershire. (Btralts papers, please copy.) ELLIOT —PATERSON. —At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Saturday, April76 words
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Obituary16 1936-04-23 7 DEATH MITCHELL. L.—In England. Dearly beloved mother of Mrs. A. C. Potts of Singapore. Deeply grieved.16 words
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Article688 1936-04-23 8 Judge’s Comments. “NO WORSE FORM OF PERJURY.” MR. Justice Adrian Clark on Tuesday rejected W. D. Lam- bert s appeal against his conviction on charges of perjury, and confirmed the sentence of nine weeks’ simple imprisonment and the fine of $900. His lordship described the offence688 words
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Article88 1936-04-23 8 Mr. R. N. Elliott And Miss A. M. Paterson. Mr. R. N. Elliott, of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., was married at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on Saturday to Migp A. M. Paterson, who arrived from Home during the week. The Rev. Stephen Band officiated. Mr. J.88 words
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Article79 1936-04-23 8 Lesson Of K.L.M. Announcement. Mr. J. A. Mollison, the British airman who had been in Singapore for ten days, left for London by the K.L.M. plane yesterday. Mr. Mollison said on Tuesday that he had been particularly interested to read the announcement by the manager of the Royal79 words
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Article21 1936-04-23 8 The Malacca Municipal Commissioners have approved a proposal to instal a sawmill and timber yard between the railway and the river.21 words
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Article443 1936-04-23 8 Opium-Smoking Lepers At Sungei Buloh. The paragraphs given below are taken from papers laid on the table at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council. Mr. E. E. Colman, an M.C.S. officer who is retired on pension, is being paid $300 per month while he acts as443 words
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Article396 1936-04-23 8 Indian Magician’s Demonstration On Sunday 30 people in Singapore watched the inanimate body of an unconscious Indian lifted out of a grave in wh*ch he had been buried alive for nine minutes. The Indian was Professor K. Trivedi, a magician from Bombay who is touring Malaya396 words
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Article46 1936-04-23 8 Grant Of $125,000 Revoted. The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council recommend the revoting of the grant of $125,000 made last year, but not utilised, for the pur pose of carrying out schemes of slum clearance in the Municipal limits of George Town Penang.46 words
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Article52 1936-04-23 8 Mr. Ato Daba Birrou, until recently Japan’s only Ethiopian resident, passed through Singapore aboard the Japanese liner Hakozaki Maru ell route honm Mr. Birrou, who cut his schedule 1 stay of one year in half, expressed his deep appreciation of the sympathhv shown his war-torn country by52 words
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Article657 1936-04-23 9 How About The Coal Contract? To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I view with considerable concern the fact that Committee Xo. 1 has passed a resolution recommending the Commissioners in general meeting to determine the tenancy at the Victoria Theatre. From this657 words
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Article253 1936-04-23 9 Civic Limpets In Malaya. To the Editor of the Straits Times. —Your clear analysis in the issue of the Straits Times of April 3, giving the names of all the Singapore Municipal Commissioners and the dates of their appointments, should sink a shaft so253 words
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Article186 1936-04-23 9 Additional Burden On F.M.S. Gold Miners. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—It was recently mentioned in the Press that in the Stares of Perak, Selangor, Pahang and Negri Sembilan, the royalty on raw gold had been fixed at 5 per cent, ad valorem Previously it186 words
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Article155 1936-04-23 9 IMPERIAL OFFICAL MAY VISIT MALAYA. (From Our Calcutta Correspondent.) The Statesman reports that a party of high officials of Imperial Airways and the Indian civil aviation department are at present touring India inspecting sites for bases for the Imperial Airways flying boats which will be used in155 words
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Article111 1936-04-23 9 To Take Course In Rural Economics. Che’ Muhammad Natar, the Pen-ghulu-deslgnate of Merlimau, was sent with the approval of Government to the School of Agriculture, Serdang. to undergo agricultural training, says a S.S. Legislative Council paper. The reports on Che Natar’s work at the school have111 words
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Article106 1936-04-23 9 ,—Domei. Freight Liners To Call At Singapore. The N.Y.K. Japanese shipping line announces that it has decided to open a new European freight line, besides the existing fortnightly European service, with five modernised freighters. Three ships will be lent to the N.Y.K. by the Kakusai Kisen,—Domei. - 106 words
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Article91 1936-04-23 9 The following have been appointed members of the Selangor State Council for a further period of three years: Raja Haji Abdullah, J.P., bin Almarhum Raja Yahya. Tengku Badar Shah lbnl Sultan Ala’idin Sulalman Shah, the Tengku Panglima Besar. Dato Haji Hassan bln Sheikh Mohamcd Zin, Orang Kaya91 words
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Article579 1936-04-23 9 Another Reply. FAITH IN BRITISH COMPANY. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —Mr. Haas, the representative of the K.L.M. in Singapore, recently wrote an open letter to the Press calling for fair play in the various attacks on Imperial Airways, and in his letter, I579 words
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Article27 1936-04-23 9 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the creation of the post of Secretary to the British Adviser, Kelantan, In Class IV of the M.C.8.27 words
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Article1434 1936-04-23 10 Monday’s Meeting Lasts Less Than Half-an-Hour. TWENTY-SIX minutes sufficed for the meeting of the LegisI lative Council on Monday m oming. In that time tributes were paid to former members, six motions were carried, three new Bills were introduced, and a fourth Bill was given1,434 words
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Article162 1936-04-23 10 LT.-COL. G. S. LOW’S CAREER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London* Apr. 17. The appointment of Lieut.-Colonel Gordon S. Low to succeed Colonel H B.L.G. Gunn as Commander. Royal Artillery. Malaya, has created great in terest in Service circles in London. Since the concentration of heavy162 words
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Article43 1936-04-23 10 H.E. the High Commissioner has granted commissions as Second Lieutenants in the Malay States Volunteei Regiment to Mr. John Baird and Mr. Frank Campbell Vanrenen. and has accepted the resignation of his commission in the M.S.V.R. by Captain G. E. Henning.43 words
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436 1936-04-23 10 SINGAPORE MERCHANTS’ APPEAL. In connection with the proposed entry of the China Merchants’ Steam Navigation Co., a semiGovernment concern, into the steamer service between China ports and Malaya in October this year, inquiries by the Straits Times show that the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce436 words
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Article76 1936-04-23 10 Volunteer Air Force Pilots. Enrolment forms were sent from R.A.F. headquarters, Seletar, on Monday. to officers selected for the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force. After they nave filled in the enrolment forms the selected pilots will be given a medical examination. This examination will be just as searching76 words
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Article276 1936-04-23 11 K.L.M. Plans New Speed-Up. The Hague, Apr. 17. The manager of the Royal Dutch \irlines states that owing to the increase in passenger traffic on the Amsterdam to Batavia route new bi£ Douglas machines are to be purchased which, in the near future, will shorten the276 words
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Article182 1936-04-23 11 Miss Savage Bailey’s Song. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 17. A song composed by a Malayan woman was included in the programme broadcast from Kuala Lumpur tonight, when for only the third time since this section of the Malayan Amateur Radio Society was started every182 words
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Article32 1936-04-23 11 It is notified In the S.S. Government Gazette that Mr. Seah Peck Seah having been adjudged a bankrupt the 'illce of Justice of the Peace, Singapore. held by him is rendered vacant.32 words
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1293 1936-04-23 11 Highlanders Think So. DOINTED reference to the Hon. Dr. H. A. Tempany’s disastrous report on Cameron Highlands was made by Mr. H. Gordon Graham, J.P., president, at an extraordinary general meeting of the Cameron Highlands Society held on April 11. Dr. Tempany,” said Mr.1,293 words
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Article166 1936-04-23 11 Gunplay—SexKidnapping. The Government Gazette contains the following list of cinematograph Alms the exhibition of which in the Colony was prohibited during the period Jan. 1 to Mr. 31: All the Aims are of American origin except those with Chinese titles. Th3 reasons for banning are here appended after166 words
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Article39 1936-04-23 11 The King’s Exequatur empowering Mr. Charles Edward Wurtzburg, M.C.. to act as honorary Consul for Poland at Singapore with Jurisdiction In the 8.5., the F-M.S. and the Unfederated Malay States, has received His Majesty’s signature.39 words
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Article49 1936-04-23 11 The following Government officers have been granted leave Messrs. M. W. F. Tweedle, L. H. N. Davis, E. 8. Tlddeman, J. P. Edwards. H. T. W. Oswell, H. M. S. Haughtcn; L. A. LafTan, T. H. Newey, P. A. B. McKerron and Dr. H. J. Lawson.49 words
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796 1936-04-23 12 UNSUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE TO A CHRISTIAN. The story of an unhappy married life was told to Mr. J. Cunnyngham-Brown in the fourth police court on Apr. 17, when Mr H E. Trenerry was summoned by his wife to show cause why he should not be bound796 words
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171 1936-04-23 12 Sent to Singapore Firms. Further evidence was recorded before Mr. L. B. Gibson, Criminal District Judge, Singapore, on Apr. 17, in the case in which Kavena Esmail Sahib, of the General Lighterage and Transport Co., is charged at the instance of Mr. W. J. Tobin,171 words
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Article69 1936-04-23 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 16. Inche Haji Dahat, father of Inchs Osman, Asst. Registrar of the Seremban Supreme Court and an old resident of Rembau, died at his residence yesterday, aged 90 years. The funeral took place in the evening and was largely attended. Many69 words
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Article268 1936-04-23 12 Not Present When Case Was Called. MR. D. G. Osborne-r Jones, advocate and solicitor, was ordered to pay $15, representing costs of the day, out of his own pocket for his failure to be present when one of his cases was taken up. The matter arose in268 words
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Article273 1936-04-23 12 Mr. Zehnder Succeeds Dr. Clarke. The Government Gazette, contains the announcement of the provisional appointment of Mr. Hugh Ransome Stanley Zehnder, O.B.E., as a member of the Legislative Council. Mr. Zehnder will thus become the Eurasian representative on the Council in place of the Hon. Dr.273 words
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Article411 1936-04-23 12 Inquest Verdict. LEFT “IMPORTANT LETTER. I find that Mohamed Yusoff bin Kader Sultan shot himself with the intention of taking his own life,” said Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, in closing the inquiry held on April 17, into the death of the late411 words
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Article118 1936-04-23 12 Exchange Which Helps Collectors. There are a good number of really keen philatelists in British Malaya. Stamp-collecting is a hobby of universal appeal, and this country has its share of them. The Straits Stamp Exchange provides an easy medium for collectors to dispose of their spares and duplicates,118 words
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571 1936-04-23 13 Not A Narrow Nationalist.” he finds much TO PRAISE. Mr. “Jim” Mollison replies on Apr. 15 to the letter from a correspondent who severely criticised the famous flyer’s remarks, in a Straits Times interview, concerning Imperial Airways. “I have just read with interest,” writes Mr.571 words
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143 1936-04-23 13 DIDN’T CARE A HOOT FOR MAN’S LIFE Bird Holds Up Rescue Party. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 14. a Government surveyor from the F.M.S. was starving in the Brunei jungle, living on roots, his rescue party with food supplies delayed a whole day on the river because they143 words
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Article198 1936-04-23 13 FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING. The first meeting of the Special Advisory Committee of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force was held at Singapore on Apr. 14 to appoint officials and to select the first members of the new auxiliary force. Group-Captain A. H. Peck. Senior Air Staff Officer.198 words
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Article54 1936-04-23 13 The Hamburg Amerika steamer Scheer (8,319 tons) collided with a Chinese Junk off Pulau Samboe. a few miles from Singapore, before dawn today, The crew of five in the Junk were picked up by boats from the Scheer. The junk sank after the collision, but the54 words
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Article401 1936-04-23 13 PROHIBITION NOT PRACTICABLE. The much discussed proposal to enforce a seccation of work on Malayan rubber estates on Sunday is referred to in the annual report of the U.P.A.M. During the year, it is stated, the Association considered the suggestions made by the Incorporated Society of401 words
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Article71 1936-04-23 13 A small fire broke out in the printing department of the Straits Times premises in Cecil Street on April 15 and as a precaution the brigade was summoned, but by the time it arrived, the fire had been extinguished. Part of the mechanical equipment, however,71 words
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Article43 1936-04-23 13 It would appear, says the report of the U P. A M. for 1935. that the supply of Chinese labour, which was insufficient during the early months of the year, is now more or xess equal to the demand.43 words
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293 1936-04-23 13 New Departure In Education. 'J'HE appointment of Mr. G. Williams, B.B.C. Children’s Hour pianist and university choir conductor, to be Master of Music, Education Department, Straits Settlements, marks a new departure in education policy in the Colony. Although music and singing have293 words
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Article136 1936-04-23 13 Passengers For Europe. The following are passengers from the Straits and F.M.S. on the Boringla which left Singapore on Apr. 14 for Europe: Mr. L.F. du Bois, Mr. R. dU Bois, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. B. Cornforth, Mr. and Mrs. A. Denholm, Miss M. Denholm, Mr.136 words
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Article89 1936-04-23 13 Moore Sent To Prison For Three Months. William Moore, a professional jockey, who came to Malaya about twelve years ago from Australia and who was riding under the 8traits Racing Association up to 1933, was on Tuesday sentenced to three months’ simple imprisonment by Mr. T. D.89 words
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695 1936-04-23 14 MR. CLUNIES ROSS’S 1,400 MALAY “SUBJECTS.” Houses As Wedding Gifts. THE Cocos Islands, a little known part of the Straits Settle- ments, under the rule of King John Sidney Clunies-Koss, are in a precarious financial state due to two reasons—the rapidly rising population695 words
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Article67 1936-04-23 14 crash are probable.—Straits Times cable. Writs Issued Against Howeson Hardy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 13. Writs have been issued against John Howeson and Louis Hardy, now in Wormwood Scrubbs, in respect of claims arising out of transactions in the shares of James andcrash are probable.—Straits Times cable. - 67 words
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Article129 1936-04-23 14 Three Planes Have Now Arrived. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 16. The Perak Flying Club’s activities are expected to begin next month, when the planes have been assembled and tested and the ground passed bv the Director of Civil Aviation. Mr. A. F. w. Andren, ground129 words
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Article110 1936-04-23 14 Reported Selection Of I.C.I. Official (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 15. It Is reported that Mr. H. J. Page. Controller of Agricultural Research. Imperial Chemical Industries. Ltd., will succeed Lieut.-Col. B. J. Eaton, O.B.E., as Director of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya when110 words
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Article117 1936-04-23 14 Foundation Stone Laying By Sultan. Tht British Resident of Selangor (the Hon. Mr. T. S. Adams), the Adviser on Agriculture, Malay Stares (the Hon. Dr. H. A. Tempany, C.B.E.). several members of the Board of the Rubber Research Institute, the Director, Lieut.-Col. B. J. Eaton O.B.E.) and117 words
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Article89 1936-04-23 14 Perak Foster-Father Sentenced. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 15. Remarking that it was a bad case of cruelty, the magistrate sentenced Ooundan, an estate labourer, to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for branding his foster-child on the neck with a red-hot wire. The child, a girl under ten89 words
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80 1936-04-23 14 Cathedral Wedding On April 29. The marriage of Mr. H. G. Beverley, A.C.P.. former aide-de-camp to H.E. the Governor, and Miss Kathleen Audrey Pierrepont, will take place at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 4.30 p.m. on Apr. 29. A reception will later be held80 words
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Article30 1936-04-23 14 Flight-Lieut. E. B. Addison, of the Headquarters Staff, R.A.F., Far East, has been promoted to SquadronLeader. Squadron-Leader Addison will take over Personnel Staff Duties at Seletar.30 words
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Article402 1936-04-23 14 Famous Captain’s Dash To Far East. Capt. Wilhelm Daehne, commander of the Atlantic liner Bremen who arrived at Singapore last Wednesday night in the Norddeuts cher Lloyd express liner Potsdam has just won another blue riband for his country. In an effort to make up some of402 words
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Article135 1936-04-23 14 Yonng European Further Remanded On Bail. The case in which J. H. Martin is charged with housebreaking with intent to commit theft of a single barreled gun and 23 rounds of ammunition, the property of Mr. Rex Allen, of Raffles Hotel, was mentioned on Apr.135 words
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Article759 1936-04-23 15 Sir. Comyn-Platt States His Views. MALAYA’S NATIONAL PARK. I THINK there are many other things more important *i:. Malaya than the preservation of game,” was a statement civen in an interview with the Straits Times on Apr. 16 by Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt, who has been759 words
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Article86 1936-04-23 15 To Address Malayans’ Annual Dinner. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 16. I understand that H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas will be the guests of honour at the annual dinner of the Association of British Malaya which will be held at the Hotel86 words
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Article, Illustration127 1936-04-23 15 ASSOCIATION NEW USES FOR RUBBER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 16. I understand that Mr. T. J. Cummir.g will be the new chairman of the Rubber Growers’ Association. He will be elected at the annual meeting next Thursday to succeed127 words
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Article45 1936-04-23 15 The Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Paterson, of Teluk Anson, have come to Singapore to take steamer for the U.S.A. on holiday. A large number of friends gathered at Teluk Anson Railway 8tatlon to bid them farewell. Their address In America will be Watervllle, Ohio.45 words
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Article330 1936-04-23 15 44 1 feel that the action of Private Hubbard should be brought to the notice of the proper authorities so that it might receive suitable recognition” said Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, in returning a verdict of death by misadventure at the inquiry330 words
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Article428 1936-04-23 15 Breakdown Gang’s Busy Hour. Thursday night’s Mack-out in Singapore was cause by a fault in the current transformer (a part of a protective device) in the McKenzie Road sub-station which exploded and smashed the chamber, according to Municipal officers The incident was almost identical with that428 words
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Article53 1936-04-23 15 STAFF OFFICER FLIES TO LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Apr. 16. The Chief of the General Staff of the army left by the K.L.M. westbound plane this morning for London to attend the British army manoeuvres. He was seen off by many officials, including the53 words
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Article, Illustration1657 1936-04-23 16 How Calculated —Budded Results —Traffic In Coupons—Inquiry Called For. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) i pOLLOWING my notes on Budding vs. Seedling Rubber, and comment by Dr. Mann and Mr. F. O. Rasmussen, I have obtained figures relating to last year’s working of Malay Rubber Planters,1,657 words
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Article206 1936-04-23 16 Six Months’ Sentence Convicted on three counts with thefts from three Singapore clubs to which he had pleaded guilty, a 19-year-old youth, named Y. G. O. Mitchell, was on Apr. 14 sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment and twelve months’ police supervision, by Mr. T. D.206 words
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Article, Illustration484 1936-04-23 17 Left: Mr. R. A. Elliott and Miss A. M. Paterson after tlitir wedding in Singapore on Saturday. Mr. VV. H. Daly, of Singapore, who plans shortly to sail round the world in a 26 feet long ship’s bo?t. Right: Mr. Wee Kim Wee and Miss484 words
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2162 1936-04-23 21 Quality and Cost —Nature Can Be Beaten —Examples Of Other Products. BY OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. IT WAS not to be expected that the Malayan Press would take kindly to my last week's article on the new German synthesis of rubber, which makers it possible2,162 words
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Article33 1936-04-23 21 Mr. Leo A. Ault, an American Journalist. has arrived in Singapore, accompanied by Mrs. Ault, in the course of a* Far Eastern tour He is staying at Raffles Hotel during his short visit.33 words
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Article465 1936-04-23 22 FEDERAL NOTES. Confirmation Awaited —100,000 Lots In F. M. S. —Hard Work For Survey Department- (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. /ALTHOUGH no official notification has been given, it is generally understood that the successor to Lieut.-Col. B. J. Eaton, O.B.E.,465 words
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Article171 1936-04-23 22 U.P.A.M. REPLY TO PERAK QUERY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 14. A UTHORITATIVE enquiries in Kuala Lumpur today revealed that It is “most unlikely that there will be any change in the basis of rubber assessment in Malaya." the last meeting of the committee171 words
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Article100 1936-04-23 22 36 Hours From Tokio By Fast Plane. I With a view to promoting friendship between Siam and Japan, the Japanese Department of Communications is planning a regular air route between Tokio and Bangkok (a distance of 5,300 kilometres). For this purpose, two special Douglas passenger100 words
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Article98 1936-04-23 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 9. The annual general meeting of the Selangor and Pahang branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya was held this evening at the headquarters Barrack Road, Mr. F. W. Douglas presiding. The reports and accounts of the Central Committee98 words
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Article63 1936-04-23 22 CO-EDS IN MALAYA. Girls Healthy Influence Over Boys. “This is probably one of a few schools in Malaya where co-educa-tion is conducted through font of circumstances, but we find that the girls have a very healthy influence over the boys and also hold their own in class work”—Captain Syed .'Shaid63 words
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Article149 1936-04-23 22 —Straits Times cable. TRUTH AND MAN WHO WAS DISMISSED. HIGH COMMISSIONER ASKED TO INQUIRE. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Apr. 16. GROSS injustice” to a former Johore Government employee is referred to in the issue of Truth published today. Truth calls attention to the recent dismissal—Straits Times cable. - 149 words
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Article132 1936-04-23 22 Picnic Resort To Be More Accessible. Before the end of this year the Kota Tinggi waterfalls will be accessible by car. The last two miles of the road to the falls have already been levelled. Metalling remains to be done, and when this Is completed132 words
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Article101 1936-04-23 22 The public should not argue with the police on duty, as they are the King’s representatives,” commented Mr. E. E. Colman, the fifth maglstrate, Singapore, when he imposed a n( of $6 on Mr. A. Barcosh. a European warder of the Prisons Department, for driving his car in101 words
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448 1936-04-23 22 Fear Now Being Removed. The uneasiness felt in some quarters concerning: the “sectionalisation 99 of the United Planting Association of Malavi is referred to in the annual report of that body. The new constitution, it is stated has hardly been working a full448 words
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Article43 1936-04-23 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 14. The Government Gazette announces that Sir Robert Holland’s successor as adviser to the Ministry of Justice will be Mr. A. F. N. Thavenot. at present judge of the Court of Appeal.43 words
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Article, Illustration926 1936-04-23 23 Tips For' The Bride From Home: The Trousseau —What To Bring And To Avoid. pURIOSITY not being confined to the 44 weaker sex,” I have no doubt that these pages are not entirely ignored by the male, and it is partly for one who is expecting his926 words
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Article274 1936-04-23 23 Young Hylam Now In Custody. A nine-day country-wide search for a Chinese who was wanted in connection with the triple murder of three of the crew of the s.s. Thedens, early on the morning of April 7, ended on Thursday morning when a young Hylam walked274 words
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Article61 1936-04-23 23 —Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent. London, Apr. 15. The death is announced in London today of Mr. A. T. Sketchley, who has been employed as an assistant on the Raja Musa Estate, Selangor, for the past seven or eight years. Mr. Sketchley has been—Straits Times cable. - 61 words
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Article205 1936-04-23 23 Garden For Istana. JAPANESE AND JOHORE. An artistic Japanese garden, laid out in the grounds of the Sultan of Johore’s Istana at Johore Bahru, was formally presented to the Sultan and Sultanah on Apr. 15 by the Japanese Consul-General at Singapore, Mr. Kuchi Gunji, and other205 words
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Article133 1936-04-23 23 Air-Commodore Smith’s Inspection Tour. Air-Commodore Sydney Smith, Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F., and Group-Captain A. H. Peck, Senior Air Staff Officer, have returned from their inspection of landing grounds and flying-boat moorings in Malaya. Air-Commodore Smith told the Straits Times that he was very satisfied with133 words
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Article71 1936-04-23 23 Four Hours Delay Of Night Mail. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 15. Passengers by the night mail and the race special, following with horses, arrived at Penang four hours late, due to the derailment of a goods train breaking a van near Slmpang Lima last night. i71 words
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Article425 1936-04-23 24 No Yielding. GOVT. POLICY RESTATED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. Following a request made by the Straits Times representative to the Federal Secretariat for a statement bv Government on the outcome of the deputation to H E. the High Com missioner.425 words
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Article79 1936-04-23 24 The K.L.M. has broken a record for the Europe-Singapore air mail service by flying 2,500 miles in one day. This distance has never been approached previously. The last K.L.M. plane to reach Singapore was running behind schedule at Owadar. Iran so Captain Frijns. the pilot,79 words
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Article395 1936-04-23 24 Cutting Of Forest Produce. Seremban, Apr. 15. (From Our Own Correspondent* Tne Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes. British Resident, presided at the meeting of the lower chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council held this morning. Messrs. A. E. Sanger Davies and K P. Reynolds395 words
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Article128 1936-04-23 24 Reported Appointment Of Nigerian D.O.A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 16. It is reported that Mr. O. T. Faulkner. Director of Agriculture m Nigeria, will succeed the Hon Dr. H. A. Tempany, C.B.E., as Director of Agriculture, Straits Settlements, and Adviser on Agriculture, F.M.8. No128 words
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206 1936-04-23 24 How Floods Are Predicted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 15. WHEpJ cyclones rage in Siberia. Malaya can give warnings of possible floods on the east cost of the Peninsula. This is one of the latest developments in meteorological forecasts in Malaya, forecasts that206 words
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Article164 1936-04-23 24 Imperial Service Medal Presented At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 15. A guard of honour of the F.M.S. Police under Inche Abu Bakar, A.C.P., Seremban, and Inspector Pin bin Jusoh was lined up outside the State Council Chamber, Seremban, today, and a number of detectives,164 words
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Article74 1936-04-23 24 Falling Coconut Hits Chinese Woman. A coconut on a tree growing by an attap hut near the Siglap seashore, fell off its branch on Thursday and crashed through the thatched roof—on to the chest of a Chinese woman who was lying in bed. The roof had fortunately74 words
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Article265 1936-04-23 24 Youth And Service. At the Victoria Memorial Hail on Apr. 15 before a very large audience of representatives of thirty Epworth Leagues from different parts of Malaya ana Sumatra, Sir Ong Siang So ng K.B.E., delivered a striking lecture on Christian Citizenship,” with Dr. Chen Su Lan265 words
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Article115 1936-04-23 24 “Like A Rest Cure,” Says Mr. Bendixsen. Mr. Emil Bendixsen. head of AngloFrench and Bendixsens. Ltd., of Union Building. Singapore, arrived back in Singapore from London on Apr. 17 by the K.L.M. plane from Europe. Although Mr. Bendixen was away from Singapore only two and115 words
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Article107 1936-04-23 24 The first batch of 2,000 forms sent to Singapore from Nanking to be filled in by Straits Chinese, under the new Chinese Government registra tion laws, have all been used, and another batch is on the way. All Chinese abroad are expected to register as107 words
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Article170 1936-04-23 25 -Reuter. Outlined By U.S. President. Baltimore, Apr. 13. oENEWED consideration for a shorter working week, “adequate” minimum wages and the stabilisation of annual employment was promised by President Roosevelt in a speech at the Maryland Young Democratic Club. The speech was broadcast throughout the nation and is-Reuter. - 170 words
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88 1936-04-23 25 —Reuter. Mr. Cordell Hull Welcomes Coming Conference. Washington, Apr. 14. An eloquent appeal to the peoples of the 21 American nations to support the efforts of their governments to banish the scourge of war for ever from this hemisphere was made by Mr. Cordell—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article73 1936-04-23 25 —Reuter Wireless. Washington, Apr. 13. “A closer working arrangement between China and the United States in financial problems is contemplated said the Secretary of the Treasury, in connection with the resumption of conversations between himself and certain Chinese bankers. The conversations which were initiated by—Reuter Wireless. - 73 words
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50 1936-04-23 25 —Aneta Havas. (Straits Times Special) Paris, Apr. 15. The Japanese Government’s intention not to sign the London Nava Pact has been re-afflrmed after examination of the pact by Japanese naval experts, states a report received by the “Petit Parisien” from its Tokio correspondent.—Aneta Havas.—Aneta Havas. - 50 words
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Article, Illustration269 1936-04-23 25 BANDITS’ CAPTIVE FOR 1 YEARS. BRITISH MISSIONARY RELEASED. Shanghai, Apr. 14. Mir. Rudolph Bosshardt, the AngloSwiss missionary who has been in the hands of the Communists under Hsiao Keh since October, 1934, is at liberty He arrived safely at Yunnanfu today, says Reuter. A Peiping message states that Mr. Bosshardt269 words
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Article89 1936-04-23 25 for the coming fortnight—AnetaHavas. SECRECY REGARDING NEW ILLNESS. London, Apr. 14. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald will undergo an operation tomorrow and he is entering a nursing home today Secrecy is observed about the nature of the operation. Mr. MacDonald himself revealed that the operation did not concernfor the coming fortnight—Aneta-Havas. - 89 words
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Article93 1936-04-23 25 Reuter. “INTERFERENCE WITH RELIGION.” Lucknow, Apr. 14. Resolutions opposing India’s participation in any Imperialist war,” expressing sympathy with the Abyssinians’ fight against Italian aggression and condemning the great League Powers’ policy in that direction w<4e adopted by the Indian National Congress today. A remarkable feature of theReuter. - 93 words
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Article88 1936-04-23 25 money was invested there.—AnetaDomei. “VESTED INTERESTS” IN DAVAO. (Straits Times Special.) Tokio, Apr. 13. Regarding the question of Japanese land holdings in Davao (Philippines) a spokesman of the Foreign Office said the Japanese Government hopes and trusts the Philippine Government will recognise and respect Japanese vestedmoney was invested there.—Aneta-Domei. - 88 words
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Article187 1936-04-23 25 which has been long felt.—Aneta Dome!. War Minister On Tokio Revolt. Tokio, Apr. 12. ADDRESSING a conference of Divisional Commanders the War Minister Count Terauchi referred to the recent revolt which, he said, left an indelible blot on the glorious history of Japan. He urged thewhich has been long felt.—Aneta Dome!. - 187 words
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Article102 1936-04-23 25 —Reuter Wireless. Aeroplanes Tanks To Crush An Enemy. Moscow, Apr. 14. Three thousand five hundred reserve pilots were trained last year oy the amateur flying clubs in Soviet Russia, declared M. Kossarev, General Secretary of the Young Communist League, in a fighting speech today. He added—Reuter Wireless. - 102 words
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Article73 1936-04-23 25 NEW LINERS FOR THE P. O. -Reuter. Contract Placed For Two 24,000 Ton Ships. London, Apr. 15. Vickers-Armstrong announce that they have received a contract for the construction of two liners, each of 24,000 tons, for the P. and O. Steam Navigation Co.—Reuter. No news Is available in Singapore as-Reuter. - 73 words
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Article53 1936-04-23 25 —Reuter. Moscow. Apr. 16. Outer Mongolia has accepted with reservations Manchukuo’s proposals for a conference on Mongolian territory to arbitrate on all differences and has also agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives. providing these do not penetrate any considerable distance Inside Outer Mongolian territory. Manchukuo has so—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article, Illustration127 1936-04-23 26 -Domei. THIRD STATESMAN TO DIE THIS YEAR. Athens. Adi*. 13. The Greek Premier. Prof C Demertzis, was found dead in his bed this morning by his family. Death was due to apoplexy. M Metaxes. Vice-Premier, today handed the resignation of the Cabinet to the King, who entrusted-Domei. - 127 words
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Article73 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. WHAT BARON ALOISI TOLD LEAGUE. Geneva, Apr. 16. The Abyssinians have rejected the Italian proposals, which refused to grant an armistice. It is understood that Baron Aloisi informed Senor Madariaga that the Italians are willing to negotiate a peace or an armistice on condition that the—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article74 1936-04-23 26 t( > recogn!se the pact.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Opposition To RussoMongol Pact. Shanghai, Apr 13. Mr. Arita, Japanese Foreign Minister, reported to have requested Mr. Hsu Shi-ying, Chinese Ambassador, to inform Nanking of the Japanese Government’s willingness to support China in connection with the RussoOuter Mongoliant(> recogn!se the pact.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 74 words
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Article16 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. Miami Beach. Apr. 13. The death is announced of Howard Thurston, the famous American magician.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 16 words
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Article, Illustration360 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. More Rigorous Sanctions May Be Enforced. ITALY IN NO MOOD FOR CONCILIATION. Geneva, Apr. 15. 'THE situation with regard to the Italo-Abyssinian peace talks is very obscure and very critical. The first interview between Senor Madariaga, Chairman of tne Committee of Thirteen,—Reuter. - 360 words
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98 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. “We Invoke Our Rights.” Addis Ababa, Apr. 17. A REBUKE to the League Powers for their delay in enforcing effective sanctions and a demand for immediate measures to end aggression is contained in a note from the Emperor to the League. He declares that—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article49 1936-04-23 26 Reuter. Tokio, Apr. 15. A report from Fukuoka says that 82 miners were dashed down a 1950 feet shaft when descending the Sumitomo company’s Tarakuma coal mine. The cage cable snapped and 49 bodies and 20 seriously injured men have so far been brought up.—Reuter. - 49 words
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60 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. THE Daily Telegraph naval 1 correspondent, Hector C. Bywater, understands that the British cruisers, Hawkins, Effingham and Frobisher are shortly to be reconstructed and rearmed with an increased number of six-inch hundredpounder guns. A powerful anti-aircraft battery will also be provided. This will be—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article88 1936-04-23 26 —Reuter. MORE MONEY FOR HOME RELIEF. Tokio, Apr. 11. The draft for the working budget for 1936-37 was submitted to the Cabinet for approval, including a por tion of the additional budget for 1936-37. The balances were 2,310,000.000 yen. an Increase of 32.000.000 yen compared with the—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article86 1936-04-23 26 EASTER SERVICE SENSATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 13. There was a sensation at St. Paul’s Cathedral at evensong last night when a young woman left her pew in the midst of the processional hymn ran to the chance! steps, threw off her fur86 words
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Article24 1936-04-23 26 -Reuter. The death is announced at The Hague of Dr. Ruys de Berenbrouk. Prime Minister in Holland from *****5.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 24 words
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Article34 1936-04-23 26 daughter yesterday.—Aneta TransOcean. Belgrade, Apr. lilt is reported that Princess Olga, wife of Prince Paul and a relation of the Duchess of Kent, gave birth to a daughter yesterday.—Aneta Trans-daughter yesterday.—Aneta Trans-Ocean. - 34 words
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Article40 1936-04-23 26 .—Reuter. Trenton, New Jersey, Apr. 16. The Grand Jury has absolved Dr Wendel of all guilt in connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping.—Reuter. [Dr. Wendel was reported t° have confessed, but maintained his confession was obtained by torture.].—Reuter. - 40 words
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135 1936-04-23 27 ’—Reuter. deported JOURNALIST'S STATEMENT. APPOSITION to Signor Mussolini and his Fascists is growing in Italy, according to Signor Giovanni Giglio, the Daily Herald correspondent in Rome for the past 17 years, whom II Duce expelled from Italy recently. Signor Giglio declares that Italians are becoming’—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article149 1936-04-23 27 -Aneta-Havas. FIRST STEP TOWARDS REAL UNITY. Jerusalem, Apr. 12. THE conclusion a treaty of Arab brotherhood between Iraq and Saudi Arabia is making a deep impression throughout the Arab world and may soon be extended to include ether states. A delegation is already on its way-Aneta-Havas. - 149 words
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Article78 1936-04-23 27 .—Reuter. Shell That Can Pierce 12 Inch Armour. London, Apr. 16. A new 16-inch naval shell capable °f piercing armour plate 12 inches thick without breaking was described b V Sir Robert Hadfleld, the eminent Metallurgist today. He said one shell of this kind in the.—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article, Illustration1036 1936-04-23 27 -British Wireless. “Lose Force Unless Backed By Blockade.” SANCTIONS lose a great deal of their force unless they can be supported by the ultimate sanctions—by blockade or by force. This was one of the striking declarations in a speech delivered by the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley-British Wireless. - 1,036 words
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Article205 1936-04-23 27 —British Wireless. HONOURABLE WAY TO REVISE PACTS. London, Apr. 17. QREAT BRITAIN has now replied to the Turkish communication regarding the Dardanelles Convention and the demilitarised zones. The aide memoire received at the Foreign Office last Saturday expressed the desire of the Turkish Government to begin—British Wireless. - 205 words
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Article163 1936-04-23 27 -Reuter. Reported Entry Of Troops Into Straits Zone. Paris, Apr 17. Under reserve from Stambul it is reported from Ankara, from a usually well-informed source, that the Turktsn Government ha.* decided to set up a military occupation of tne demilitarised straits zone and that the Turkisn-Reuter. - 163 words
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65 1936-04-23 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Tientsin, Apr. 14. Several Japanese have been engaged as inspectors of schools by the socalled East Hopei Autonomous Government, and all schools in the Luan region will come under their control. This move, it Is stated, is primarily designed to—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 65 words
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Article427 1936-04-23 28 ART TREASURES SAFE. London, Apr. 16. THE Ranpura was refloated shortly before midnight last night. For days the P. and 0. liner, with the priceless treasures of Chinese art in her strong room, has been stuck fast on the beach of Gibraltar Bay. the ship went427 words
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Article57 1936-04-23 28 Bln Chew Jit Poh. Tientsin. Apr. 20. Disregarding the restraining order of the Nanking Finance Ministry, the Tientsin mint on orders of the HopelChahar Council has been minting copper coins since Apr. 16. The Finance Ministry has again instructed the Council to suspend further minting as this would tend toBln Chew Jit Poh. - 57 words
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Article493 1936-04-23 28 State Of Alarm Declared In Palestine. A STATE of alarm was declared in Palestine on Sunday night following armed clashes between Jews and Arabs. DEPORTS concerning the riots are still conflicting, but it appears that the trouble was mainly confined to Jaffa. On Sunday, says Reuter,493 words
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Article, Illustration86 1936-04-23 28 —Reuter Columbus (Ohio), Apr. 16. Viola Brown, the salesgirl in a local Woolworth store, who eloped and married Mr. James Lin, foster-son of China’s President, Mr. Lin Sen, last July, was today granted an uncontested divorce on grounds of desertion. The Judge also approved a—Reuter - 86 words
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Article197 1936-04-23 28 —British Wireless. DETAILS OF LONDON SCHEME. London, Apr. 16. The committees considering the proposed schemes for a national memorial to King George V state that a startue will be erected either on a site on the west side of Parliament Square, where the suggestion for the—British Wireless. - 197 words
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Article243 1936-04-23 28 London Rumours Of P.6?0. Decision. From Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 16. IT is believed in London that the two new 24,000 tons P. and O. liners which VickersArmstrongs are to build will be allocated to the Far East run. This would add a new243 words
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Article195 1936-04-23 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. 70 WARSHIPS MOVE TO NORTH CHINA. Tsingtao, Apr. 16. A JAPANESE armada of about 70 warships arrived here yesterday under the command of Adm. Takahashi. Adm. Takahashi paid official calls on Gen. Han Fu-chu. Governor or Shantung, and Rear-Adm. Shen Hunglieh, commanding the—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 195 words
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610 1936-04-23 29 another good score BY LIEUT. HINGSTON. IIEUT. HINGSTON, who batted splendidly in the United Services trial at Seletar last week for 57 retired, registered another imdefeated half-century on Sunday and was largely responsible for the Chinese being defeated. Play in the S.C.C. tournament610 words
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Article125 1936-04-23 29 At Kuala Lumpur on Saturday the Tamil P.C.A. inflicted a severe defeat on a Selangor Club XI by 71 runs. The Tamils made 122 for seven and declared (Nalliah 33 not out. Dixon 4-27) but the Club could get no more than 51 (Nalliah 4-20 and Dionysius125 words
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Article441 1936-04-23 29 Jansen Has A Day Out Against The S. R.C. TMIAT the Ceylon Sports Club are still the best Club side in Singapore was clearly demonstrated on Saturday when they outplayed the S.R.C. on the Padang and beat them by seven wickets. S.R.C. M.441 words
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314 1936-04-23 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 19. 'J'HE last ball of the match proved fatal to the Police on the Padang today and resulted in their being defeated by a Selangor Club XI by 76 runs. P K. Macnamara314 words
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Article21 1936-04-23 29 Nicky Sullivan, the well known hockey player and cricketer, has decided to give up professional boxing.21 words
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588 1936-04-23 30 Hunter’s All-Round Form In Enjoyable Holiday Games. pRICKET has been played In Singapore for 99 years but never, until the Easter week-end, has a team from here toured the East Coast. The S.C.C. team that made the tour had a most enjoyable holiday588 words
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Article70 1936-04-23 30 London, Apr, 14. Sheffield Wednesday picked up a point against Middlesbrough and move above Aston Villa. The results of today’s league games are cabled by Reuter as follows: First Division. Huddersfield T. 1, Portsmouth 1. Sheffield Wed. 0, Middlesbrough 0. Second Division. Bradford C. 1, Barnsley 1. Third70 words
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Article65 1936-04-23 30 Hong Kong, Apr. 14. According to a Sin Chew Jit Pofi message Boon Lay, the Singapore and S.C.F.A. full-back, has been chosen to represent China at the Berlin Olympiad. Twenty-two players have been selected for the tour. They leave for Shanghai on Apr. 2265 words
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607 1936-04-23 30 Leighton - By Leighton. INNISKILLINGS 10; S.C.C. 0. *J*HE Inniskillings ran riot in the First Division match on the Padang on Wednesday and defeated the S.C.C. by ten goals to nil, six of these goals coming from Callan. For once there was a dash and purpose607 words
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49 1936-04-23 30 (By Leighton) feat of scoring six goals for the Skins against the S.C.C. on Wednesday is not the best individual performance during the past few years for I find that J. Holmes got seven for Pulau Brani against the Malays on Aug. 15, 1934.49 words
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824 1936-04-23 31 Leighton - By Leighton. CHINESE-MALAY XI 2; MIDDLESEX 0. pAILURE by their halves to get the same grip of the game as they had done in their two previous outings led to the Middlesex Regiment having their colours824 words
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89 1936-04-23 31 (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang. Apr. 20. The distinction of being the firs-, schoolboy to score a century In Penang this season fell to the lot of young D. Laßrooy of St. Xavier's Institute yC piaying against the Penang Recreation Club he scored a89 words
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Article24 1936-04-23 31 —Reuter Selhurst Park. Apr 18 In the amateur football cup final the Casuals drew with Ilford I after extra time —Reuter.—Reuter - 24 words
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975 1936-04-23 31 PURE GOLD LIVES UP TO HIS NAME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 18. THREE figure dividends on the totalisator are by no means common in Malayan racing but there were two at the opening day of the Penang Turf Club975 words
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Article144 1936-04-23 31 Surprise For Malayan Wojnan Champion. BY defeating H. J. Sinclair in the men’s singles final of the Klang Club open Easter tournament on Monday N. S. Wise, the S.C.C. champion, prevented the Selangor player from making the Godfrey Bennett shield his own property. Wise144 words
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Page 31 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous31 1936-04-23 31 THE BIG SWEEP The draw on the big sweep on race 9, value $28,621, resulted as follows: FIRST: ***** SECOND: ***** THIRD: ***** Starters: *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****.31 words
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1176 1936-04-23 32 Villa May Escape Yet. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 19. pHARLTON Athletic’s chances of setting up a new record in league football—being promoted from the Third Division to the Second and the Second to the First in successive seasons—were greatly enhanced yesterday1,176 words
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Article48 1936-04-23 32 Melton Vasey, whose brother P. J. Vasey left Malaya for England last month, had a good day at the opening of the Doncaster meeting on Apr. 1 saddling two winners and a deadheater. These two brothers will be sending horses out to Malaya very shortly.48 words
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865 1936-04-23 32 Leighton - By Leighton. 117 E were given a little bit of everything at the New World V Stadium on Sunday. A grand fight between Som Pong and Natori, with the former winning by a t.k.o. after seven rounds.865 words
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173 1936-04-23 32 -Reuter. London, Apr. 18. A crowd of 100,000 people saw Glasgow Rangers win the Scottish F.A. Cup at Hampden Park on Saturday by beating Third Lanark by one goal to nil. The Rangers have now won the Cup ten times. This is their third-Reuter. - 173 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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Article841 1936-04-23 1 FRASER CO’S SHARE REPORT. More Activity In Rubbers And Tins. Since our last report nothing of any special importance has occurred to disturb the extremely quiet conditions of the local share market, states Fraser and Co.’s share report dated Apr. 22. The European situation shows on signs cf any immediate841 words
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Article175 1936-04-23 1 Singapore, April 22, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambler 5 75 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg 10 75 White Muntok Pepper 16 75 Black Pepper 8 50 While Pepper 16 25 •Sundried Copra 4.90 Mixed Copra 4.50 Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 Fan Sago Fluui Fair Flake Tapioca 4.25 Med Pearl175 words
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Article44 1936-04-23 1 The Deputy Controller of rubber states that export credits unused on March 31, 1936, have been cancelled as follows:— F.M.S. 4,338 lb. Johore 2,356 S. S. Mainland 3,537 S. S. Islands 1,038 Kedah 456 Labuan 93 Trengganu 15,167 Total 26,985 lb.44 words
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Article32 1936-04-23 1 The crops for March of the following companies were:— Bukit Timah 9.397 lb. Changkat Serdang 22,504 Hay tor 15,500 Indragiri 73.991 Lunas 24,010 Nyalas 17,990 Tapah 44,521 Ulu Pandan 3,51832 words
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Article350 1936-04-23 1 London, Apr. 21. The folljw'.uu are today's closing middle prices on the London Sloe* Exchange: Shares of U denomination unless otherwise stated. Yes ter- Rise day or Pali Conversion S p.c. 1944-64 l IB\ Funding Loan 4 o.c. 1960-90 117% Wai Loan 3% p.C 107% Straits 6 p.c.350 words
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Article16 1936-04-23 1 March Output 990 piculs, Yardage treated 225.000 cubic yards, Hours worked 623. Hydraullclng Nil.16 words
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49 1936-04-23 1 Date Spot May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan -Mar. London 16 27 27V4 27*. 27*. 27% 7 9/16 17 27 27*4 27% 27% 27% 7% 20 27 27*4 27% 27% 27% 7% 21 26% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7% 22 26% 27 27% 27% 27% 7 9/1649 words
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Article193 1936-04-23 2 Reuter. SUGGESTION OF HOARDING. INCREASE IN U.K. VISIBLE STOCK. London, Apr. 20. The belief that tin is now coming to Britain more freelv than tor some time past is borne out by the weekly stocks figures of United Kingdom warehouses which show 558 tons, an increase ofReuter. - 193 words
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Article84 1936-04-23 2 London stocks of white pepper on Apr. 6 were 12,682 tons, as compared with 19,529 tons a year ago During the previous seven days, landings totalled 5 tons and deliveries 123 tons, thus reducing stocks during the week by 118 tons. Landings of black pepper during the84 words
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Article54 1936-04-23 2 —Straits Times Cable. March Consumption. London. Apr. 16. The U.S.A. rubber questionnaire statistics for the month of March were cab’ed today as follows: Mar. Feb. Mar. 1936 1936 1935 Arrivals 37,451 35,219 44,041 Consumption 42,703 36,746 42,620 Stocks 267,519 273,284 338,700 Afloat 58,935 46,532 44,485 Consumption of—Straits Times Cable. - 54 words
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Article48 1936-04-23 2 The following telegram has been received from the mines:— First half of April Dredge Takuapa No 1 325 hours 83,000 cubic yards, 260 piculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 2 311 hours 75,000 cubic yards 151 plcuio. Dredge Takuapa No. 3 301 hours 60,000 cubic yards 117 piculs.48 words
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Article29 1936-04-23 2 Dredge statistics of Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. for the first half of April: hours run 292, cubic yards treated 73.000, tin ore won 175 piculs.29 words
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Article29 1936-04-23 2 Dredge statistics of Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co. Ltd for the first half of April: hours run 223, cubic yards treated 74,500, tin ore won 261 piculs.29 words
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Article23 1936-04-23 2 The directors have declared an interim dividend of two-and-a-half per cent, per share payable to shareholders registered on April. 23.23 words
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Article435 1936-04-23 2 Increased Costs And Smaller Crop. The ordinary general meeting of Sepang Valley Estate, Limited, was held in Seremban. on Apr. 7. Mr. A. B. Cross presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman said:— When I last had the pleasure of addressing435 words
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Article50 1936-04-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 21. It is notified in a supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette that the additional duty of 15 cents per picul imposed since November 1934 on tin ore exported is reduced to ten cents from May 1 inclusive.50 words
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Article78 1936-04-23 2 The following information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Batavia. The export of rubber of all grades from the Netherlands Indies during the month of March, is given as 19.552 tons. Of this amount 10,249 tons was produced on estates and78 words
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Article81 1936-04-23 2 -Aneta Havas. NOT SO FAVOURABLE THIS YEAR. Toklo. Apr. 20. The Japanese trade balance this year has been unfavourably affected by a big reduction in cotton exports and a considerable increase in woollen and raw cottons, which are more than the imports of these items in March-Aneta Havas. - 81 words
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Article388 1936-04-23 2 Ample Cash Reserves. The annual general meeting of shareholders of The Sungei Ramal Syndicate, Ltd. was held in Kuala Lumpur, on April 15 Mr. E. G Leyne, the Chairman, presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended Dec. 31 the chairman388 words
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Article26 1936-04-23 2 Details of operations for March. Setul Mantin Dredges, Hours 1.164, Yards 231.000. Pikuls 726. No. 2 Dredge Hours 544. Yards 78.000, Output Pikuls 429.26 words
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Article32 1936-04-23 2 Dredge statistics for the month of March 1936. Hours ru n 411; Cubic yards treated 109.000; tin ore won pikuls 700; Estimated cost $13,000; Cost per cubic yard 11.92 cents.32 words
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Article28 1936-04-23 2 The rubber crop of Bukit Katil Rubber Estates, Ltd. for the month of March was 17.045 lb. making a total for 11 months 219.435 lb.28 words
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Article162 1936-04-23 2 —Reuter. NEW TRADE POLICY FORECAST. Cano Apr 20 Japan is shortly to pursue a nev foreign trade policy as she has realis h cut-throat, dump ng methods hav* eventually reacted agains: against her ov~ trade stated Dr Kasama, the Japanese representative in the Japan.) Egyptian—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article331 1936-04-23 2 Loss For Year Of $12,000. The fourth report of the directors of Palau Kamiri Limited was issued on Apr. 14. This report covers the year ended December 31 and reveals a loss for the year of $12,011. Th e report of the consulting engineer is to be331 words
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Article27 1936-04-23 2 Messrs. A. A. Anthony and Co. advise the following outputs for the month of March. Alor Pongsu 54.396 lb. Bedong (Malaya) 40.109 Temerloh R 17,13427 words
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Article20 1936-04-23 2 The March Output, of Malaya.. Tin Dredging was 2,353 piculs. and of Southern Malayan Tin Dredging 3.766 oiculs.20 words
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Article33 1936-04-23 2 The output of this company’s estates for the month of March 1936 amounts to 30.100 lb. making a total of 268.600 lb. for the seven months of the current financial year33 words
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Article420 1936-04-23 3 another rise in the EXPORT DUTY. DUTY NOW 75 PER CENT. OF PRICE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Saturday. 'T'HE export duty on native I rubber, as from Apr. 19, has been fixed at 35 guilders per hundred kilograms dry. The duty was raised from 33 to420 words
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Article56 1936-04-23 3 The output of rubber for the month of March from the following Estates was:— United Patani 182.528 lb. Malakoff Rubber 16,500 Taiping Rubber 74,501 Sungei Batu 20,300 Windsor Rubber 18,990 foothills Rubber 14,400 Bertam Consolidated 163,933 Kuala Mud 158,800 v al d’Or Rubber 28,100 °adek Rubber 25,50056 words
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Article50 1936-04-23 3 r .M U l hrle and Co. Ltd. have received rv» k advlce from the board of Kimanis J ber Llnd ted that the directors have rea final dividend of 24 per cent. on the Mft y 15. leaving £5.288 to be forward subject to the usual adjust-50 words
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Article537 1936-04-23 3 Possibility Of Change In Export Allowance. Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. in their weekly report of Apr. 17 state:— The market has ruled fully steady, in spite of the interruption of holidays, but the volume of business passing continues below normal. The rumour that at their next537 words
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Article21 1936-04-23 3 —Reuter. London, Apr. 17. A meeting of the International Tin Committee will take place at The Ht.gue on Wednesday.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article90 1936-04-23 3 Increased Production During March. The domestic production, as represented by exports from the Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States and Maacca, of tin and tin-in-ore (at 75.5 per cent, tin content) during the month of March totalled 5,923 tons. The cumulative total from 1936 at Mar. 31,90 words
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Article101 1936-04-23 3 During the week ending Apr. 11, 1936, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 16,319 cases of which: 10,043 (62 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 300 (2 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 3.20 D (19 per cent) cases101 words
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Article151 1936-04-23 3 rE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,273rd. auction on Apr. 16 when there were catalogued 753,005 lbs.; 336.16 tons; offered 750,765 lbs.; 335.16 tons; sold 612,138 lbs.; 273.28 tons. Spot London 7 9jl6d New York 16.1|16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per lb.151 words
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Article99 1936-04-23 3 According to information furnished by the Registrar-General of Statistics the stocks of dry rubber, wet rubber, concentrated latex and latex and revertex. in terms of the dry rubber content, in the hands of dealers in Singapore. Penang, Province Wellesley. Malacca and Labuan, on Mar. 31 amounted to 26.17499 words
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Article38 1936-04-23 3 The exports of* dry rubber, uncorrected figures, from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month of March, furnished by the Deputy Controller of Rubber, are:— Mainland 24,620 tons. Straits Settlements Islands 545 Brunei 71 Labuan 1738 words
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Article204 1936-04-23 3 SIR HERBERT WRIGHT AND FUTURE. The success of rubber restriction was referred to by Sir Herbert Wright (chairman), presiding at the annual meeting of Java Amalgamated Rubber Estates Ltd., in London Sir Herbert Wright said a continuation of some scheme of rubber regulation was, in his opinion,204 words
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Article121 1936-04-23 3 March Production. Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. advise the following particulars of operations of the under-mentioned Companies for the month of March:— Hours. Cu. yds. Piculs. Ampat Tin Dredging Ltd 1856 485.000 1,360 Anglo-Slamese Tin Syndicate Ltd. 525 73,000 570 Jelapang Tin Dredging Ltd 551 74.000 590 Kampong Lanjut Tin121 words
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Article96 1936-04-23 3 NO CHANGE IN QUOTA ANTICIPATE D —Reuter. London, Apr. 18. London tin circles do not anticipate Wednesday’s meeting of the International Tin Committee at The Hague will result in any change in the quota believing that only the renewal of restriction and the questions cf Siam and the Belgian Congo—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article30 1936-04-23 3 Th e secretaries advise the output for the quarter January to March as 4,166 piculs. The estimated cost of production is £11.700 and the estimated value £27.500.30 words
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Article658 1936-04-23 4 London Exchange Prices On April 8. Allagar (20 1/6%; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2 2; Anglo-Malay (£1) 13 7*4; Ayer Kuning (£1) 30 Bagan Serai (£1) 17/1 Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 2 11; Banteng (£1) 19/6; Batang (2/) 1 Batu Caves (£1) 19 3; Batu Tlga (£1) 27*6; Bek oh658 words
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Article172 1936-04-23 4 London Exchange Prices On April 8. Ampat (4/) 5/4%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 14/9; Ayer Hitam (9/) 14/6; Bangrin (£1) 17/9; Gopeng Cons. (£1) 1 31/132; Hongkong (5/) 14/4%; Idris (5/) Ipoh (16/) 31/; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 17/3; Kamunting (5/) 12/9; Kepong (£1) Klnta (5/) 10/6; Klnta Kellas (5/) 9/3;172 words
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Article18 1936-04-23 4 16 Tin, Spore Price $102.37Vi per picul 17 101.60 20 102% 21 102% 22 102%18 words
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Article20 1936-04-23 4 The rubber crop of United Malacca Rubber 34 l Ao*ib Lt f r the month of March was20 words
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Article1499 1936-04-23 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, April 22, 10 a.m. MINING. Lssue Val. Fraser Co Lyall Evatt issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Seilers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 5/3 6/- 5/6 6/0 5/-1,499 words
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