The Straits Budget, 30 July 1936
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Title Section29 1936-07-30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4094. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7cL29 words
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Article475 1936-07-30 1 FOLLOWING the rapid progress made in the construction of slipways and hangars at Kallang. work is to begin shortly in connection with the seaplane channel. This will enable Imperial Airways’ giant flying-boats to land safely in Singapore Harbour and t..>:i over the water to the slipway475 words
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Article164 1936-07-30 1 DUE IN MALAYA ON SATURDAY. I ORD Sempill will leave Hanworth airport, London, today, on another attempt to lower the record from England to Australia, via Malaya. Lord Sempill will again be flying his Monospar ST 18, reputed to be England’s fastest air liner. By night164 words
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Article235 1936-07-30 1 Perak Skeletons For Singapore. TWO Stone Age men arrived in Singapore yesterday from Perak. They are covered In 15 coats of shellac, and packed In coffins padded with the original reddish-brown “cave earth” in which they were buried some 5,000 years ago The skeletons went235 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1072 1936-07-30 2 couraged in Malaya.—Straits Times, July 23. In a recent case at Kuala Lumpur counsel for a young offender made these remarks in the course of a plea for leniency I think I must take this opportunity of making a protest on account of the education thatcouraged in Malaya.—Straits Times, July 23. - 1,072 words
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Article854 1936-07-30 2 Straits Times, July 24. A plan which may be accelerated, retarded or varied" as its sponsors “deem fit" would appear to be no plan at all. That, however, would be a very unfair view to take of the scheme which the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore have prepared forStraits Times, July 24. - 854 words
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Article1058 1936-07-30 3 Straits Times, July 25. General Chiang Kai-shek has again demonstrated that he is as good a diplomat as he is a soldier. Challenged in no uncertain terms by the South-West leaders on the one hand, and on the other warned by the Northern warlords against resorting to forceStraits Times, July 25. - 1,058 words
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Article1010 1936-07-30 3 Straits Times, July 27. We return to the subject of the Japanese attack on the trade of Malaya for the purpose of putting forward what we believe to be constructive suggestions for relieving a position that is rapidly becoming desperate—desperate, that is, to those who, in theseStraits Times, July 27. - 1,010 words
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Article805 1936-07-30 4 prestige will be greater.—Straits Times, July 28. Acute nervousness developed on the local tin share market this morning following the official announcement that the Siamese Government had rejected the terms offered on behalf of the signatory countries for a renewal of the tin control agreement, and the consequentprestige will be greater.—Straits Times, July 28. - 805 words
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Article829 1936-07-30 4 —Straits Times, July 29. Just as British merchants in the Colony are receiving no respite from the attacks of Japanese traders whose competition is no longer on a strictly commercial basis, so any reader of the Straits Times who may be unable to see how this question concerns—Straits Times, July 29. - 829 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article220 1936-07-30 5 ANYONE reading the note In this column last week in which the comparative rates of pay in the British and American air forces were set out might possibly have Jumped to the conclusion that R.A.F. officers are much more prosperous than they actually are. I should perhaps220 words
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Article231 1936-07-30 5 HISTORICAL point which is of some interest, in the light of the recent controversy over the Selangor succession, is that in the old Malay States the title of Raja Muda frequentb did not carry with it the right to succeed to the throne but was the title231 words
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Article148 1936-07-30 5 QPTIMISTIC forecasts of the Mui Commission’s findings have (n Published in the last day or so, ut lrom various comments let fall ur the Commission’s stay in Sinap °re there is reason to believe that wployers who are not sepding their i (1-. servants to school are148 words
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Article126 1936-07-30 5 Laurence Henderson writes:— “To your informative note on the lichee should be added a fact which the rich, who in speaking of the quality of the fresh lichee in Malaya are referring to supplies that are imported from China in ice, have either forgotten or did not126 words
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Article296 1936-07-30 5 last I have found out the name of that foolhardy bird which makes a habit of walking about roads at night and taking to flight a split second before the wheels of one’s car reach it. It is the Barred Ground-Dove, and it is described in the third volume296 words
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Article242 1936-07-30 5 A VIARIES owned by amateurs are sometimes rather depressing, but I saw a most interesting one on an estate near Singapore the other day which was solely stocked with various kinds of Malayan pigeons. A spacious enclosure of wire-netting had been built around and over a small tree,242 words
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Article147 1936-07-30 5 of the Singapore Rotary Club pricked up their ears yesterday when they heard Mr. Sivapragasam refer to night .'lasses for Tamil labourers, as one of the co-operative activities in Singapore. Scarcely anyone has heard of this experiment, but it deserves to be better known, if only because it147 words
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Article182 1936-07-30 5 pEW people know how remarkable has been the growth of sailing as a sport in Singapore waters since the influx of the Services began. Actually over a hundred yachts have been built locally in the last two years. Three new yacht clubs have come into existence in the182 words
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Article196 1936-07-30 5 yHE building of sailing craft of the Pram type is a highly skilled business and it is pleasing to know that the work is done entirely by local craftsmen, in Thorneycroft’s yard at Tanjong Rhu. Thorneycroft’s brought out English shipwrights to train the local men. but only Chinese196 words
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Article210 1936-07-30 5 *J f HE Burling Pram dinghy was specially designed for sailing in the Johore Straits, where the yachtsman may normally expect smooth water and light winds but where squalls, when they do occur, are very sudden. For those conditions the Burling Pram is a very safe boat. This210 words
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Article99 1936-07-30 5 Wednesday’s. Rotary luncheon in Singapore, at which 16 chairmen ot co-operative societies, representative of every phase of the movement, sat at the president’s table, was an Illustration of how the Rotary Club can focus attention on work of social value. Perhaps this idea could be extended and99 words
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Article240 1936-07-30 5 UNKNOWN SINGAPORE gINGAPORE has spread out s:> widely since the War, and its suburbs have been so generously sprinkled with the names of civic nonentities, that hundreds of streets and roads are now unknown to the average citizen. Consequently it happens not infrequently that we want to find an address240 words
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Article210 1936-07-30 6 •TWO items have been broadcast by the 8.8. C. recently which are fully worthy of repetition when our Singapore station opens at the end of this year, if no question of copyright arises. One of these items is Mr. Hubert Banner’s little play centring around Sir Stamford210 words
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Article175 1936-07-30 6 JS there not a way out of the unsatls- factory situation in which planters are placed by Government’s insistence that they continue to pay rent on Jungle reserves even though they are forbidden to plant up that land? The international agreement permits of re-planting up to 20 per175 words
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Article114 1936-07-30 6 «'T HE peace of small settlements being frequently disturbed by disputes concerning rank, particularly of the ladies. I think it would be advisable for you to avoid fixing any real rank whatever. Good breeding will always pay due deference to those who have any particular claims to114 words
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Article195 1936-07-30 6 PURTHER perusal of the very useful Singapore street directory published by the Survey Department (price $1) leads me to repent of my accusation that our suburbs since the War had been sprinkled with the names oi civic nonentities There are a number of names of persons in this195 words
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Article223 1936-07-30 6 gINCE the War, however, our city fathers have had only one original idea, and that a bad one. It is the naming of streets after local fruits. Who would live in Rambutan Road? Yet you may have to, one day, for the Commissioners have created it. On223 words
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Article182 1936-07-30 6 |F rumour is correct, two out of Singapore’s four secondary schools will be moving from the centre of the city to the suburbs in the near future St. Andrew’s to the Balestier polo ground and Raffles to the vacant land on Serangoon Road between the New World and182 words
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Article122 1936-07-30 6 REFERENCE was recently made in this column to the usefulness ot the horticultural section of the M.A.H.A. Magazine, the only substitute for a Malayan gardening magazine that is available in this country. I find, however, that I made a mistake over the price, which is 30 cents per122 words
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Article241 1936-07-30 6 FINLAYSON TREES 117 HEN driving through the Botanic Gardens yesterday I admired the Cassia tree which has come out in clusters of golden-yellow blossom by the lake, and on my way back to the office I could not help comparing that beautiful tree with its very shabby cousins which are241 words
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Article219 1936-07-30 6 •pHOSE who know the white scorpion orchid and the tall red species (Renanthera Coccinea) may be interested to see a hybrid between these two which is now being shown at the Botanic Gardens for the first time. This plant, which you will find on your right immediately after219 words
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Article258 1936-07-30 6 gOME months ago Sir Shenton Thomas took part in a snipe shoot in the Payar Lebar district but had very little luck. Here to an interesting comment on snipe-shooviug in bygone days, taken from that useful bo>k, Birds vj Singapore Island. “So far as Singapore is concerned,258 words
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Article72 1936-07-30 6 The ceremonies for the wedding of Hon. Raja Kamaralzaman ibini Almerhum Raja Mansur (Raja Kechill Bongsu of Perak), M.S.C., M.F.C., M.C.S., District Officer, Krian, to Yang Mulia Raja Hijah Aisha, daughter of His Highness the Sultan of Perak, will take place on Aug. 17 at the72 words
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47 1936-07-30 6 News has been received that Mr. A. V. Selvaratnam Winslow, who went up to Sidney Sussex College after winning the Queen’s Scholarship from the Penang Free School, has obtained a First Class in the First Part >f the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge.47 words
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Article449 1936-07-30 7 Lieut W S. S. Sanguinetti, Malay Regiment, Port Dickson has been promoted captain. Mr w.B. Hall is to officiate as Offlcer-in-Charge of the Postal Department Negri Sembilan. a commission as acting sub-lieut-P nant in the SB.R.V.N.R. lias been granted to Mr. Charles Thomas Hyde Mr R T449 words
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Article71 1936-07-30 7 From Our Own Correspondent.) T u_ Seremban, July 20. chiof n eral of Mr. T. Mallvaganam, Offw C i erk in State Engineer’s Satm4* who died suddenly on Wa i ay took place yesterday and mourn* Fgey The chief T S? ere Messrs. S. Sabapathy, Seenivol ap71 words
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Article257 1936-07-30 7 Commissioner Of Customs And Excise. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. J. C. W. Kemp to act as an Assistant Superintendent of Excise. Mr. K. S. Hellrich to act as an Assistant Superintendent of Excise. Mr. J. McKnight Hart to act as an257 words
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Article135 1936-07-30 7 Master Attendant, Straits Settlements. The following promotions have been approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Mr. M. LI. Wynne. Deputy Commissioner of Police. F.M.S., to be a Senior Deputy Commissioner of Police, F.M.S. Mr. A. H. Dickson, Superintendent of Police, S.S., to be a Senior135 words
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Article117 1936-07-30 7 Mr. E. G* Willems In Singapore Mr. E. G. Willems, Far Eastern sales manager of the Hupp Motor Car Corporation, of Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., has arrived in Singapore after an extended trip through India and Burma. Mr. Willems is visiting Malaya to discuss plans with the Singapore117 words
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Article177 1936-07-30 7 Mr. A. A. Strachan’s New Appointment. The following F.M.S. appointments are notified in the Government Gazette:— Mr. A. A. Strachan to be a Senior Engineer, Posts and Telegraphs Department, S.S. and F.M.S. Mr. J. H. Newbigging to be an Accountant, Corps of Accountants, S.S. and F.M.S. Mr.177 words
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Article307 1936-07-30 7 The following passengers for Europe left Singapore in the Hakone Maru on July 23. Mr. R. Akaboshi, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Behrens, Miss M. V. Boice, Miss S. M. Boice. Miss G. C. Bosch, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Davis, Mrs. Eyken and 2 children Mr. H. Fujimori,307 words
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Article76 1936-07-30 7 The following passengers embarked in the Felix Roussel which sailed on' July 22 for Marseilles:— Mr. Robert MacDonald, Mr. A. S. Haynes, Dr. Pampana, Mr. Shelton S. Andree, Mr. Johannes A. Van Tienhoven, Mrs. Lillian M. Kirton, Mrs. Marcelle A. Mollard, Prof. De Langen, Mr. Fernand Barnabe, Mr. Jacques76 words
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Article252 1936-07-30 7 Leaders. Perverting The Young Idea? 2 Looking Ahead 2 China Reawakening 3 The Trade War 3 Siam’s Responsibility 4 No Respite 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya 1252 words
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120 1936-07-30 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 24. The Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce has made an application to the Protector of Chinese for permission to call a meeting of the various Chinese guilds and associations in order to raise funds for the purchase120 words
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91 1936-07-30 7 Mr. Harold Keates Hales, Conservative Member of Parliament for Hanley from 1031 to 1935, who is well known in the East, will arrive in Malaya by Imperial Airways next month. Sole proprietor of Hales Brothers, shippers, exporters and importers, of London, he spent the91 words
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Obituary33 1936-07-30 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATHS KERR. —James McConnell at General Hospital, S’pore, at 8 a m. Wednesday, July 22, 1936. 4 SMITH.—At the Government Hospital, Hong Kong, on Friday July 24, 1936, Frank William Smith.33 words
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Article625 1936-07-30 8 Sail Training For Japanese Cadets. Presenting a beautiful sight in the harbour, a four-masted barque is now attracting much attention in Singapore. She is the Kaiwo Maru, a training ship for Japanese cadet3 of the mercantile marine. She is on a four months’ cruise of ten625 words
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105 1936-07-30 8 At Geylang End Of Grove Road, Singapore is to have yet anothei Amusement Park. The siting and lay-out for one at th* Junction of Geylang and Grove Roaas were approved by Municipal Committee No. 4 at a meeting on July 17. The committee decided to105 words
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Article265 1936-07-30 8 A Y.W.C.A. Farewell Party. Engaged for 16 years in YWCA, work, Miss F. Pierce, general secretary of the local branch, who is due to sail for America on leave on Oct. 15. considers that Singapore is one of the most difficult place in the East to carry265 words
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Article83 1936-07-30 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 26. A full-grown tiger was shot yesterday by four Malays at Gemencheh, near Tampin. The men went after lv oti hearing reports of the loss of cattle in the vicinity. The animal, which was shot at close range, attacked two of83 words
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Article453 1936-07-30 8 WANDERER OF WARE AGAIN CHAMPION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 26. MINETY-six dogs comprising twelve breeds proudly yapped and barked in the Kuala Lumpur race course stand today when the annual Central Malaya Dog Show was held. This entry of ninety-six dogs was not453 words
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Article227 1936-07-30 8 Off On Second World Tour. Having travelled round the world once, Mr. Ong Boon Tat is now about to repeat an enjoyable experience, and he leaves for a prolonged tour by the Victoria on Tuesday next. He is with his brother, Mr. Ong Peng Hock,227 words
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Article63 1936-07-30 8 Seremb&n, July 24. Mr. E. E. S. Golightly, of the Radio Service Co. of Malaya, met with a rather unusual motor accident on the Seremban-Rompin road. A deer, which had been drinking in a nearby swamp, dashed across the road and ran into the car, evidently63 words
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290 1936-07-30 8 Siam’s “No” Future Of Tin Control. A REUTER message received from London on Monday and emanating from Singapore states that an official communique says that Mr. van den Broek and Mr. V. A. Lowinger, the International Tin Committee delegates to Siam announce that the Siamese Government rejected the terms they290 words
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Article526 1936-07-30 9 “The Cry Will Go On— Vive Change Alley.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—The most inconsistent man is he who maintains his original opinion in the face of subsequent changed conditions I congratulate you on your change of front regarding our free port dilemma. But526 words
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433 1936-07-30 9 Article Which Was “A True Statement Of The Facts. T Edltor of the Straits Times. canimT Yu leader ln Monday’s issue menace t a ention to the Japanese men? J Ur trade a true staterealised n the facts but many of us months Jn* positIon fully twelve interests' A PP433 words
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Article224 1936-07-30 9 What The American Brewer” Thinks. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—You may care to print this extract from “The American Brewer” for March, 1936: “Two types of beer were selected for test, each being filled into both bottles and cans of which not less than two224 words
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Article33 1936-07-30 9 Air mail advice has been received that Major S. M. Bruce, Officer Commanding. Malay Regiment, Port Dickson, has been appointed local lieut-colonel. Major Bruce is now on long leave.33 words
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Article347 1936-07-30 9 Drug Addicts Will Obtain Supplies Somehow. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I desire to endorse heartily the views expressed In your leading article of July 8 headed 44 Taxes and Opium/* Opium, as all will admit, Is a very old evil and from its very347 words
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Article433 1936-07-30 9 Importation Of Non-British Textiles. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to the comment made under the heading “The Hunt for Money” in your issue of July 14, may I point out that your endorsement of the view expressed by the prominent merchant433 words
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Article476 1936-07-30 9 Brokers Who Arrange Wagers To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It is generally admitted that heavy betting is a menace to any sport. All the "Incidents” which occur from time to time In horse racing, boxing, football and other spectacles which attract big crowds are to476 words
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241 1936-07-30 10 WHEN PLANES MUST YIELD TO SHIPPING. Following the rapid progress made in the construction of slipways and hangars at Kallang* work is to begin shortly in connection with the seaplane channel. This will enable Imperial Airways’ giant flying-boats to land safely in Singapore Harbour and taxi241 words
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Article147 1936-07-30 10 Title Deeds Presented At Penang. At the Governor’s Office at Penang last week Mr. Cheah Leang Keah presented to the trustees of the Fenang and Province Wellesley Jubilee Fund the title deeds of the land at Glugor donated by him for the purpose of establishing the Jubilee Home.147 words
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Article89 1936-07-30 10 Just Walked Out Of The Charge Room Police stations throughout Singapore are keeping a look-out for a man who coolly escaped from custody last Thursday night. He is a Chinese who was arrested with several others by the Government Monopolies in connection with liquor offences. They were taken89 words
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Article121 1936-07-30 10 CAUGHT IN EAST COAST TUNNEL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. FULLGROWN tigress was run over by a passenger train in a long tunnel on the east coast line between Kuala Gris and Kuala Pergau, Kelantan, yesterday afternoon. The engine driver did not notice121 words
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Article315 1936-07-30 10 Hotel Evidence From Kuala Lumpur. Sybil Gertrude Kraal (nee Thomasz), who petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage with Gerald Henry Kraal, a 1 accountant, on the grounds of neglect, desertion and adultery, was granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three months,315 words
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Article66 1936-07-30 10 MCr. H. D. Noone, who is excavating pre-historic remains at the rockshelter on Phin Soon estate, Sungei Slput, had a rare black gibbon brought to him on Sunday by his Sakai followers. The monkey had been injured by a fall, but Mr. Noone doctored it and Is66 words
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Article366 1936-07-30 10 Malayans At The Reception. (From Our London Staff.) London, July 14. The wedding of Dr. Michael Saxty Good, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Saxty Good, of Littlemore, near Oxford, and Miss Diana Mary Elisabeth Shelley, elder daughter of Mr. Malcolm Bond Shelley, of High Bank, Rustington,366 words
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Article184 1936-07-30 10 Director Of Posts Retires. Mr. H. J. Harris, who has been Director of Posts since 1934, leaves Malaya on retirement next month after nearly 34 years’ postal service in the Colonies. He sails on the Naldera from Singapore on Aug. 14. Mr. Harris’s first appointment overseas184 words
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303 1936-07-30 10 Malaya’s Year Of “Political Quiet. A.B.M. REPORT. More Members Wanted. As reported by cable by the London correspondent of the Straits Times, the annual -meeting of the Association of British Malaya was held on July 22, Mr. J. G. Hay being elected president. The report of the committee for the303 words
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Article227 1936-07-30 10 Fined For Giving False Information. For giving false information, William Leonard Field and Reuben Pierce, two gunners of the Royal Artillery, were fined $30, with the option of six weeks’ imprisonment, by Mr. Trevor. D. Hughes, second magistrate, Singapore, on Saturday. It will be recollected227 words
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Article322 1936-07-30 11 Malay Wins Ruler’s Cup For Padi. <From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, July 26. The class rooms and grounds of King George V School, Seremban, X ere packed with hundreds of neople, mainly kampong Malays, for he Seremban district agri-horti-cultural show. The route to the school was322 words
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Article270 1936-07-30 11 A Little Known Region Of Malaya. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. Striking pictures of Batu Pahat and its environs, the extraordinary Banjarese dances and jungle scenes were shown by Mr. J. Calder at the Fortnightly Club meeting held last night at the Y270 words
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672 1936-07-30 11 All-Malayan Association Will Co-operate With Employers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 26. A resolution from the Kuala Langat branch to wind uo the parent body of the association” was considered and defeated'by a majority at today’s meeting of the Selangor Estate Asiatic672 words
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Article, Illustration254 1936-07-30 11 Five Times Malayan Tennis Champion. (From Qur Own Correspondent). Penang, July 27. The death has occurred of Khoo Hooi Hye, former lawr tennis champion of Malaya. Khoo Hooi Hye was born at Penang in 1901 and was educated at the Penang Free School. He started254 words
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Article266 1936-07-30 11 ,—Reuter. DEMOCRACY IN SIAM. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, July 26. A CORRESPONDENT writing to a Bangkok newspaper in regard to the next session of the Assembly which begins on Aug. 1, says:— “Three years ago Assembly rule, with all Its democratic associations, was a novel thing,—Reuter. - 266 words
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66 1936-07-30 11 —Straits Times Cable. ANNUAL MEETING IN LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, July 22. Mr. J. G. Hay, managing director of Guthrie and Co., Ltd., was today elected president of the Association of British Malaya at the annual meeting in London.—Straits Times Cable. - 66 words
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Article72 1936-07-30 11 trade between the two countries.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. SOME NEW PROPOSALS. Nanking, July 23. The Chinese Mission to Siam, which left Bangkok last week, reached a tentative agreement with the Siamese Government on the principles of cooperation for developing Sino-Siamese trade. The agreement provides for atrade between the two countries.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 72 words
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69 1936-07-30 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 23. Mr. A. F. Andren, ground engineer to the Perak Flying Club, was injured in an accident this morning, and taken to hospital. Mr. Andren was turning over the engine when he was struck by the propeller on the69 words
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Article722 1936-07-30 12 “Misadventure” Verdict On Mrs. Best THE danger of taking drugs to induce sleep, and thc 1 regulation of their sale to the public, were brewed by Mr. W. G. Porter the Singapore Coroner, in returning his verdict at the inquest on Mrs. Evelyn Francis Best, wife722 words
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Article151 1936-07-30 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, July 24. Hawkers are much in evidence in town today—as demonstrators. Batches of ten and twenty are observed making their way towards the office of the lawyer, Mr. W. F. Zehnder, and the vicinity of the police station. Last evening151 words
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Article49 1936-07-30 12 Charles and Alfred Gabriel, sons of Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Gabriel, of Klang, leave in August for England for higher studies. They have attended the Anglo-Chinese School, Klang, and St. John's Institution, Kuala Lumpur, where they passed their Senior Cambridge examination in December.49 words
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Article95 1936-07-30 12 There is evidence that the distemper epidemic among dogs in Penang is losing its virulence. There are still fresh cases but the numbers have decreased and inquiries from worried dog-owners as to the proper treatment of their animals are becoming less frequent. The epidemic started about five95 words
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Article176 1936-07-30 12 WOMEN NOT SO MODERN SAYS DR. TYAU. “SWINBSE in Singapore have not kept up with the progress of people In China regarding women’s rights, and I think women here are not so modern as the women in China.” This observation was made by Dr. Phillip K. Tyau,176 words
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Article100 1936-07-30 12 Stamford Road Case For District Court. Charged with housebreaking on July 18 at the premises of E. Ezekiel and Co. in Stamford Road, and theft of a pair of sun glasses, an eye-washing glass and a magnifying glass, two soldiers of the Innlskilllng Fusiliers, John Robert Whitmore and100 words
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Article136 1936-07-30 12 Children’s Concert A Great Success. That there is a wealth of musical talent among the young people of Singapore was deary evidenced last week at the Children's Concert at the Memorial Hall. The hall was packed to its fullest capacity, and the rounds of applause which greeted the136 words
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Article127 1936-07-30 12 BA.. Eagle's Tests Successful. The B. A. Eagle—gipsy major engine —cabin low wing monoplane which recently arrived at Penang has been put into test and proved very satisfactory. The machine was bought by the Penang Flying Club which has a total fleet of five planes—three Moths,127 words
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334 1936-07-30 12 NAVY MINISTER ON ITS EMPIRE IMPORTANCE. THE vital importance of the 1 Singapore naval base for the defence of the Empire was again stressed by Sir Samuel Hoare, the First Lord of the Admiralty in a speech in London on July 22. He denied334 words
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Article929 1936-07-30 13 “IMMEDIATE ACTION” IS ESSENTIAL. Singapore Business Men’s Strong Views. THERE is widespread feeling in Singapore that immediate I action should be taken to prevent Japanese domination of the whole trade and banking of the Colony. Leading European merchants, shippers, and bankers have expressed almost unanimous929 words
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210 1936-07-30 13 Within a few years the whole trade and banking of the Colony will be dominated by the Japanese. Energetically and quietly, and in a perfectly legal manner, Japanese shippers, traders, and bankers in Singapore have worked during the past 18 months to such purpose210 words
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Article212 1936-07-30 13 PLANTERS’ PLEA TO GOVERNMENT. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 19. AN important step towards the reconciliation of the conflicting Interests of agriculturists and wild life preservation enthusiasts is denoted by a decision by the United Planting Association of Malaya to request Government to strengthen212 words
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Article111 1936-07-30 13 The East Asiatic Co. are arranging a special holiday cruise from Singapore by the motorshlp Erria, from Aug. 15 to Sept. 4—twenty days. The cruise includes Bangkok (nine days’ stay) and Saigon (two days). Opportunity will be provided to visit Angkor and Pnom Penh, and111 words
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Article136 1936-07-30 13 To Be Manufactured In Singapore. “To be locally manufactured from British steel is a condition attached to a contract awarded by Committee No. 2 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners to Hume Pipe (Far East), Ltd. It is for steel pipes for sewage rising mains and136 words
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271 1936-07-30 13 Mr. H.I. Harding In Singapore. Central figure in an incident which aroused a storm of indignation in China and which resulted in the Chinese Government cancelling his exequatur, Mr. H. I. Harding, untii recently British Consul at Yunnanfu, has arrived in Singapore on271 words
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1480 1936-07-30 14 “Honest Expression Of Real Opinion In Matter Of Public Interest.” SENTENCE OVERHEARD IN SHOP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. ui HOLD that the comment of the defendant (Mrs. Byron) was based on facts that were true, and I have1,480 words
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Article363 1936-07-30 14 POULTRY* FARMER SENT TO ASYLUM. END OF SINGAPORE ASSIZES TRIAL. Extraordinary delusions were responsible for the tragic act of a Singapore poultry farmer, Tang Gek Ti, in hacking his two-year-ol i son to death and gravely injuring his young wife. Such was the conclusion reached when363 words
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Article103 1936-07-30 14 Crops, Livestock And Village Industries. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 20. The Tampin-Rembau branch of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association held an agri-horticultural. livestock, and village industries show on Saturday at Rembau. The Hon. Dato Sedia Raja Abdullah. Undang of Rembau, opened the show. There were exhibitions of103 words
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Article64 1936-07-30 14 Fusilier Armstrong, of the Royal Inniskilling Regiment, was Injured on July 22 when the motor cycle he was riding collided with a motor car at the junction of Orange Road and Rochalie Drive. He sustained severe abrasions on his knee, contusions on both thighs and was64 words
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Article, Illustration2117 1936-07-30 15 No Oidium, Root Diseases Or Mouldy Rot —Passages For Families —Extra Pay For Children. By Our Planting Correspondent. confident that final results will at least The smokehouses are buildings on equal, if not surpass, those obtained in ground level to fit In with this system of raiIs2,117 words
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Article, Illustration73 1936-07-30 15 his coolies cottage and garden on an Indo-China rubber estate contrasts very favourably indeed with c monotonous barracks which house the labour forces on almost all Malayan estates. This cottage is f a i to be entirely typical of the accommodation73 words
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Article74 1936-07-30 16 There was a large gathering at Bidadari Cemetery on July* 22 for the funeral of Mr. James McConnell Kerr, a well-known European resident, who died at the General Hospital in the morning The Rev. Father N. Maury officiated and the chief mourners were Mrs.74 words
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Article532 1936-07-30 16 Inquest Verdict On Mr. R. M. Bartels. Extending sympathies to the parents, the Singapore Coroner (Mr. W.O. Porter) on July 21 returned a verdict of “Death by misadventure” at the inquest on Rex Malcolm Bartels, the 18-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H R. Bartels,532 words
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299 1936-07-30 16 FOOD TAX CAMPAIGN TELLS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 21. rE Federal Secretary’s guarded announcement in Council yesterday. indicating that Government were negotiating to remove wholly or partially the important duties called food taxes, has pleased the F.M.S Nearly two months ago299 words
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Article155 1936-07-30 16 Mr. S. W. Duguid Miss B. Davidson. The wedding took place last week at the Presbyterian Church of Mr. Sidney Wardlaw Duguid, younger son of Mr Robert W. Duguid, of Aberdeen, and the late Mrs. Duguid, to Miss Barbara Davidson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James155 words
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Article, Illustration781 1936-07-30 17 j'panrse Kiris practising archcry at the new Japanese sports ground in SiiiKapore. A farewell party was held at the Y.W.C.A. on Saturday for Miss F. Pierce, who is KoinK on leave shortly. (Below): Some of the others who attended the p arty at the Y.W.C.A.781 words
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Article1220 1936-07-30 21 Dissertation On Malayan Fruits—There Is Variety —And There Is Succulence—But You Must Know How To Eat And Cook Them. “APPLES never seem to taste A same out here as they do at Home, but what fruit is one to eat other than bananas, pineapples and sometimes mangosteens1,220 words
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Article741 1936-07-30 21 FEDERAL DIARY. Some Were Late, Some Early—Food Taxes —Officialdom Cornered —Models At M.A.H.A. Show. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 23. QUT of evil sanctions came good in the Federated Malay States Had it not been necessary to call a meeting of the Federal741 words
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Article155 1936-07-30 21 To Be Raised From Fifteen To Sixteen Years. A Bill to amend the Women and Girls Enactment, to be introduced in the Johore Council of State, raises the “age of consent” from fifteen to sixteen years. “Clause 2,” it is explained in Objects and Reasons,155 words
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Article976 1936-07-30 22 SYMPOSIUM OF WEALTH PROGRESS. Significance Of Johore State Show. MALAYAN CULTURE: WESTERN CIVILISATION. WITH its record array of exhibits, widely representative of the natural wealth, resources and industries of Johore, the State Agricultural Show at Muar, which was opened on July 23 by His Highness the Regent, Tungku Mahkota, marks976 words
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Article455 1936-07-30 22 ACTED “LIKE GUNMEN AND GANGSTERS.” Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, acting Chief Justice on July 23 rejected the appeal of John McCoskey, John Elliott and William Graham Dickson, of the Inniskilling Fusiliers, against the sentences passed on them recently following their remarkable escapade on June 12. They455 words
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Article80 1936-07-30 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 20. “I am the Emperor of China—l am now in distress but I shall soon return to China.” said Wong Kee in the Seremban police court, when charged with vagrancy At the same time he sank on his80 words
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Article225 1936-07-30 22 Two Gunners Who Had Posed As Vagrants. After surrendering to the police as vagrants and being detained pending shipment Home, two well-dressed men were found to be gunners in the Royal Arttllery—-deserters from Changi. The two men—William Leonard Field and Reuben Pierce—were charged in the second police225 words
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Article119 1936-07-30 22 Dangerous Junction At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 20. Mr. K. K. Benjamin, the Kuala Lumpur lawyer, his wife and two friends were involved in a motor car collision at the junction of Perak Road and Treacher Road on Saturday evening. Mr.119 words
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Article88 1936-07-30 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 21. Mr. R. M. de Castro, of the Singapore Harbour Board, was married to Miss Theresa L. Ortega, daughter of Mr. Daniel Ortega, retired bandmaster of the Selangor State Band, and of Mrs. Ortega, at the Church of the Visitation, Seremban.88 words
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Article33 1936-07-30 22 Municipal Committee No. 2 have declared themselves unable to support request from the Moslem Association that the Commissioners appoint a lady doctor to inspect the bodies of deceased Moslem females.33 words
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Article111 1936-07-30 23 MOTHER CHILDREN HACKED TO DEATH. From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 22. triple murder was committed on Sunday afternoon In a lonely hut on coconut plantation about ten miles irom Bagan Datoh, when a mother and two children were found horribly mutilated. The husband of the111 words
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Article219 1936-07-30 23 AIRWAYS MISSION TO ENGLAND. Literally and metaphorically, Keith Macpherson Smith, the famous airman, has just paid a flying: visit to Singapore. En route io England on important airways business—lie is a director of Vickers, Ltd.—he arrived here by the Qantas plane from Australia on July219 words
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Article195 1936-07-30 23 European Hit On Head With Bottle. the two Europeans who were ve f d a brawl with the attendWn m° the Wlng Lock Restaurant, Hncnif 8 ’i ls lying in the General T .P. tal with a head injury 3 f Pri s stated that the195 words
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593 1936-07-30 23 “NINE TILL SIX” Till Six at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday was unusually interesting, as an amateur show, for several reasons. Firstly, the cast was made up entirely of women; secondly, the play was a gripping one in itself; and thirdly, this story of593 words
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643 1936-07-30 23 Guest’s Bag That Vanished. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 21. CENTENCE of one year’s rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by three years’ police supervision was passed by Mr. J. Calder, in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, on a Tamil named Suppiah,643 words
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Article357 1936-07-30 23 ADVENTURESOME NEW ZEALANDER. CHOOSES UNUSUAL ROUTES. A wealthy young New Zealand flyer left Stsfeiar air bene on July 2S for London—xia the most unorthodox route of Siam, China, Manchuria, Russia, Norway, and the North Sea. He was tall, big built, bespectacled and black-bearded ("apt. F. C.357 words
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40 1936-07-30 23 Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary’s Office, up to noon of Aug. 31, for the supply, erection and maintenance of an electric lift in the terminal building of the Civil Aerodrome, Singapore.40 words
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Article, Illustration165 1936-07-30 24 The picture on the left shows the police dashing into the crowd to arrest George Andrew McMahon who is alleged to have tried to shoot the King. The other picture, which is the only one photograph in existence of the actual arrest of165 words
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116 1936-07-30 24 -Reuter. New Threat To Chinese Government. Tokio, July 22. A CONFERENCE was held last night between the Japanese Foreign, War and Navy Ministers, who carefully examined the fundamentals of progress of unification in China and the return of Anti-Japanese feeling. Later, it was semi-officially declared-Reuter. - 116 words
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Article92 1936-07-30 24 —Reuter. PUBLIC ENEMY WHO DID NOT REFORM. New York, July 19. The career of America’s oldest Public Enemy, the 59-year-old Ignazia Saletta, ended when President Roosevelt signed a warrant sending him once more behind prison bars. Saletta, alias “Lupo the Wolf” is reputed to be—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article95 1936-07-30 24 —British Wireless. Full Court Mourning Ends. London, July 21. The King held an afternoon reception in the grounds at Buckingham Palace today at which 500 debutantes were presented. Full court mourning ended yesterday, and this was the first social function to be held by the King—British Wireless. - 95 words
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Article194 1936-07-30 24 —Reuter. NEW TREATY SIGNED. Istanbul, July 20. The signing of the Dardanelles Treaty today caused great rejoicing throughout Turkey and the whole country is beflagged in honour of the event. Two hours after the treaty was signed, troops moved into the demilitarised zones and the Bosphorus. It—Reuter. - 194 words
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177 1936-07-30 24 -Reuter. MERCANTILE MARINE ON DOWNGRADE. PROGRESS OF THE DIESEL ENGINE. London, July 22. That the relative position of British shipping is still on the downgrade is one of the main facts shown in the latest edition of Lloyd’s register book. The present British mercantile marine-Reuter. - 177 words
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Article608 1936-07-30 25 Defences Tested Against Soviet Invasion. Tokio, July 23. AIR force manoeuvres on a big scale are being held in Japan this week. Tokio, Yokohama and Kawasaki are the chief cities affected. The war game, which ends tomorrow, is evidently designed to test the defences of the608 words
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Article137 1936-07-30 25 filled with explosives.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. SHELLS THAT MISSED THE TARGET. incident, probably unprecedented in naval annals, caused panic among visitors to the French Riviera resort, St. Maxime. Several shells fired by the French submarine, “Atalanta” missed their target and struck houses in the town. Inhabitants and holidaymakers immediately soughtfilled with explosives.—Aneta- Trans-Ocean. - 137 words
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Article70 1936-07-30 25 —Reuter. Contempt Of Court Action In London. London, July 22. The King's Bench today granted rules nisi for contempt of court against the Evening News and the Daily Express, regarding comments upon the proceedings against McMahon, the Scottish journalist who is charged with illegal possession of—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article62 1936-07-30 25 —Reuter Wireless. Cairo, July 22. ACCORDING to telegraphic ad- vice from the Egyptian Consulate at Addis Ababa to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the forces previously led by Has Kmssa are approaching Addis Ababa from the South, while Has Seyoum Is advancing from another direction. Severe—Reuter Wireless. - 62 words
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Article136 1936-07-30 25 Sin Chew Jit Poh. BIG CONFERENCE AT HOLIDAY RESORT. Shanghai, July 24. The majority of Nanking Ministers and other high Government and Party officials are gathering at Ruling, Kiangsi resort, where Gen. Chiang Kai-shek has taken up residence for the summer. A conference is scheduledSin Chew Jit Poh. - 136 words
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Article73 1936-07-30 25 .—Reuter. Flying: Officer And R.A.F. Air Crash. London, July 22. The court martial of Flying-Officer Horsey, R.N., whose plane crashed on to the French liner, Normandie, last month, was concluded today. The findings of the court wUl be promulgated. Flying-Officer Horsey gave evidence that he.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article386 1936-07-30 25 King but lost my head.”—Reuter and British Wireless "I With Had Done The Job Properly. “l COULD HAVE SHOT HIM.” I WISH I had .done the job 1 properly.... I could eerily have shot him....” This statement is alleged to have been made to theKing but lost my head.”—Reuter and British Wireless - 386 words
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Article63 1936-07-30 25 London July 24. AFTER the protracted and disturbed debate on the Unemployment Assistance Regulations, which lasted 34y 2 hours the House of Commons met this afternoon in a calmer mood. Before adjourning the House passed by 134 votes to 80, the third reading of the Cattle63 words
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Article, Illustration1493 1936-07-30 26 Aneta-Havas. 3 Socialist M.P.s Suspended. Minister Called A Liar. London, July 24. rpHE RED FLAG, the revolutionary anthem, was 1 sung in the House of Commons last night after the longest sitting in recent Parliamentary history. M.P.s talked for 34 hours 18 minutes.Aneta-Havas. - 1,493 words
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Article88 1936-07-30 26 What Regulations Mean. I70R 18 months, the Ministry of Labour and the Unemployment Assistance Board have been studying the problem of unemployment relief. The new regulations are the result of this investigation. Briefly, they provide for: Increased allowances to 200,000 out of the 620,000 applicants; Reductions in payments88 words
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Article27 1936-07-30 26 —Reuter. London, July 24. The by-e’ection at Balham caused by Sir Alfred Butt’s resignation resulted as follows: Mr. Donald (Conservative) 14,959 Mr. Miller (Labour) 12.889—Reuter. - 27 words
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170 1936-07-30 27 been put to flight.—Reuter and British Wireless. 400 Refugees From Barcelona. rebel force near MADRID. London, July 25. MEASURES for the safety of 1” British and other foreign nationals in the areas of danger in the Spanish civil war were carried further today, accordingbeen put to flight.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 170 words
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Article106 1936-07-30 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. NO SIGNIFICANCE, SAY JAPANESE. Shanghai, July 27. Japanese naval manoeuvres will be held in the Formosa Strait, (off the Fukien mainland) beginning on Aug. 1. states an official announcement by a military attache of the Japanese Embassy. More than 70 warships—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 106 words
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Article154 1936-07-30 27 win Reuter. Nanking Appoints New Commander-in-Chief. n Nanking, July 26. Ch Li-Tsung-Jen and Pei v,JW c ommander-in-chief and '-commander-in-chief respectively mice j *5 wan gsi forces, have been dis„ns!fd by orde r of the National GovH„, n en which has appointed Gen ki 8 hao-hsiung, Governor ofwin Reuter. - 154 words
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Article411 1936-07-30 27 —Reuter. Refugees Who Saw 100 Men Shot Down. Gibraltar, July 26. rlEE cheers for the captain, officers and crew of the British destroyer, Brazen, were given by 148 British, American and other refugees from Malaga when they landed. Interviewed by Reuter, the refugees said “What—Reuter. - 411 words
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Article, Illustration36 1936-07-30 27 'J'HE King unveiled the Canadian war memorial at Vimy Ridge, France, on Sunday. The ceremony was broadcast from the Daventry Empire Station and heard in Malay. The The picture above shows the memorial.36 words
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Article110 1936-07-30 27 —Reuter. London, July 24. The three Power conference concluded in London last night and a communique states steps should be taken to arrange a meeting of the five Locarno Powers. It also proposed to communicate with Germany and Italy with a view to obtaining—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article139 1936-07-30 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. PROVINCIAL NOTES TO BE WITHDRAWN. Hong Kong, July 21. The Finance Ministry of Nanking has made three decisions to reorganise the note currencies in Kwangtung. They are:— A thorough investigation of the silver reserves in the territory; To fix a price for—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 139 words
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113 1936-07-30 27 British Wireless. £5,000,000 Drop In Trade With Italy. London, July 21. The effect of sanctions on British trade was the subject of a House of Commons statement today. The President of the Board of Trade, Mr. W. Runciman, stated that in the seven months DecemberBritish Wireless. - 113 words
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Article113 1936-07-30 27 -Reuter. British M.P.s Want To Interfere. London, July 22. Four questions were asked In the House of Commons today concerning the heavy proportion of foreign films exhibited In Hong Kong, Mr. Herbert Williams urging a special registration tax for foreign films analagous to the tax-Reuter. - 113 words
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Article73 1936-07-30 27 Former Siam Official Goes To Burma. Mr. James Baxter, formerly Financial Adviser to the Government of Siam, who resigned as a result of a disagreement arising from the alleged opium scandal, has been appointed Financial Adviser to the Government of Burma. Mr. Baxter’s letter to the Straits73 words
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439 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter. Bombs Explode Near H.M.S. Wild Swan. “REPETITION WILL LEAD TO RETALIATORY ACTS.” British Admiral. London, July 27. mHE Acting Governor at Gibraltar has protested against aeroplanes flying over the fortress, and the Spanish warships have been warned that if there is a repetition of—Reuter. - 439 words
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Article85 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter. Genoa, July 27. ine death of an unknown British m n b by refugee!! from Barcelona, who state the Briton accompanied by a 8wlss friend, was escaping from the city by motorcar when a picket of Red Guards held up the car and covered the—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article42 1936-07-30 28 Shells Near P. O. Liner. MALAYANS’ THRILL. CHELLS from Spanish aeroplanes, dropped only forty yards astern of the P. and O. liner Chitral, when she left Tangier says.—Reuter. The Chitral, which has several Malayans aboard, is due in Singapore on Aug. 14.42 words
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Article201 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter. Latest Cables From Spain. Madrid, July 27. The Government broadcast announced last night that seaplanes from Barcelona had bombed Palma and Majorca and that several rebel chiefs, attempting to escape by boat, had been taken prisoner. The British battleship Repulse has gone to Palma to—Reuter. - 201 words
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116 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter JAPAN’S NAVAL AMBITION. Tokio, July 20. Declaring the Navy Ministry, with treatiless conditions, will adopt an independent construction programme, uninfluenced by Britain or the United States, the Jiji Shimpo adds the Navy will follow the traditional policy of building superior capital ships qualitatively and not—Reuter - 116 words
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Article89 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter. ERITREAN CITY ABLAZE. Aden, July 26. Travellers from Massawa state that the town is aflame. Petrol tanks are ablaze and the flames are spreading to the magazine and aeroplanes, of which 50 are said to have been destroyed. Hundreds are dead. Official circles in Rome—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article150 1936-07-30 28 —Reuter. OFFICER BLAMED FOR “NORMANDIE” CRASH. London, July 21. Flying Officer Horsey R.N., whose plane crashed onto the French liner, Normandie, last month, pleaded not guilty before a court martial at Gosport on chirges of negligently damaging a Baffin aircraft by causing it to collide with—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article255 1936-07-30 28 The Far East. London And Tokio “At Loggerheads LORDS’ DEBATE. London, July 21. “■pHE Japanese seem to be at loggerheads with the British,” declared Lord Peel in a debate on the Par East in the House of Lords last night. “They feel,” he added “that British255 words
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Article120 1936-07-30 28 OPTIMISM IN PARIS LONDON. —Reuter. London, July 25. DOLITICAL observers are taking a more optimistic view of the European situation. A five-power Locarno conference will be held shortly, and a British Official Wireless message received today states that the position today encourages the hope that the increasing deterioration of the—Reuter. - 120 words
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1537 1936-07-30 29 Leighton - By Leighton. NO Malaya cup game in recent years has produced anything like the sensations of the deciding match in the Southern section at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday when Singapore beat the Combined Services by four goals to one.1,537 words
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Article353 1936-07-30 29 Penang Beaten But Not By Big Enough Margin. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 25. Perak.. 4: Penang. 1. DERAK needed a 4—0 or greater victory to put them in the Malaya Cup final when they met Penang here today. They won 4—1 and thus353 words
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Article97 1936-07-30 29 Changi Gunners Lose To The Panthers. I7XPERIENCE and better combination told in the Anal of the Sussex Cup tournament at the Singa* pore Polo Club on Saturday and the Panthers, although they had to give a 2 Yi goals start, beat the R.A. Changi by97 words
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Article50 1936-07-30 29 —Reuter. New York, July 22. rpHE Italian boxer Alda Spoldi scored a t.k.o. victory over Jack (Kid) Berg, former British lightweight champion, in the second of a ten rounds bout today. It was a whirlwind fight Berg being floored three times when the referee stopped the fight.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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830 1936-07-30 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 25. PUNTERS must have done fairly well at the opening day of the Penang Turf Club Autumn Meeting for the majority of winners were well supported and the highest dividend was only $52 paid on830 words
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Article111 1936-07-30 30 Seven Players Invited To Tour Australia. London, July 20. “Gubby” Allen, the Middlesex and Cambridge fast bowler has been chosen to captain the M.C.C. team to tour Australia this year. Six other players have also been invited to make he tour. They are:—R.W.V. Robins111 words
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Article198 1936-07-30 30 Mr. Mrs. C.W. Wells Shoot Well For The Negri. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. CELANGOR won the Osborne Shield on Sunday for the fifth year in succession by a margin of eight points. SELANGOR Scores. 200 500 600 Total Yds. Yds. Yds.198 words
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Article202 1936-07-30 30 Australia Earns Right To Meet Great Britain. A USTRALIA, winners of the Davis Cup in 1907-08-09 and 1911 and in the challenge round in 1912, 1920-22-23 and 1924, defeated Germany today in the Inter-Zone final and thus qualified to meet Great Britain at Wimbledon on Saturday, Monday202 words
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Article76 1936-07-30 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 23. The following have been selected to represent the Colony in the match against F.M.S., at Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 1, 2 and 3. J. Andres (Penang) S. A. Anthony (Penang) H. A. Brooke (Penang) Eu Chow Telk (Penang) Dr. H.76 words
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Article164 1936-07-30 30 Chinese Fail To Beat Police In Last Game. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 20. gY drawing with the Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club 3—3 today the N.S. Police enabled the Persldangan Bella Club (Malays) to win the Negri Sembilan Football Association league shield. The164 words
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Article105 1936-07-30 30 William of Vallence (Straits Times copyright). (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 24. THE Liverpool Summer Cup was run today over a distance of one mile, two furlongs and 170 yards and resulted as follows:— 1. Mrs. W. Singer’s RIPPON TOR (F. Fox) 7.10 2. H. H.William of Vallence (Straits Times copyright). - 105 words
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Article31 1936-07-30 30 O. B. Williams (Perak) is unable to play for the F.M.S. vs. Colony at Kuala Lumpur next week-end. His place will be taken by R. H. White (Selangor*31 words
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Miscellaneous31 1936-07-30 30 The Big Sweep The draw on the big sweep, value $25,330, resulted as follows: First: ***** Second: ***** Third: ***** Starters: *****, *****, *****. *****, *****, *****, *****. ***** and *****.31 words
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Article, Illustration952 1936-07-30 31 Military Runners Lower The 880 And Mile Records. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 25. SELANGOR lias had a long innings of five years as champion athletic State of Malaya. This was brought to an end today by the Police who carried off the championship with952 words
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830 1936-07-30 31 LONGMORE HITS HARD OFTEN. being eleven runs behind on the first innings on Saturday the S.C.C. recovered well on Sunday and had the better of a drawn game with the Ceylon Sports Club on the Padang. At the close the830 words
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Article91 1936-07-30 31 THE R.S.Y.C. visited the R.A.F. Yacht Club at Seletar on Sunday and sailed two races in the Airmen’s boats. The first race was very close the R.S.Y.C. winning by half a point. Unfortunately for the R.A.F. Sgt. Carpenter fouled a buoy and had to retire.91 words
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Article, Illustration737 1936-07-30 32 RilANY people seem to be under the impression that Paul Clerc won the Singapore title. This is not correct for the French player was never successful here, although he won the Malayan title in 1928. The Rev. W. Aitken won the—Straits Times Photograph.; —Straits Times Photogravh. - 737 words
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Article343 1936-07-30 32 Young Middlesex Player Likes Kent Bowling. London, July 21. QNCE again rain spoilt the majority of first class matches and of the nine played only two reached a definite result, Surrey defeating Lancashire at the Oval and Hampshire getting the better of Somerset at Southampton.343 words
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318 1936-07-30 32 London, July 24 £OUNTY Cricket Clubs are losing thousands of pounds as a result of the continuous bad weather this year. Of the seven matches started on Wednesday only that at the Oval reached a definite result. Derbyshire ran Yorkshire to two runs on318 words
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Article758 1936-07-30 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. All Tin Shares Marked Down. Iii tlieir weekly share report Issued on July 28. Messrs. Fraser and Co., write: “Hope deferred marketh the heart sick." During the past week the truth ot this maxim has been forcibly brought home to all those interested in tin shares.758 words
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Article60 1936-07-30 1 The output of rubber for the month of June from the following estates was: United Patani —189,594 lb. MalakofT Rubber.—l34,7so lb. Taiping Rubber.—9o,B24 lb. Sungei Batu. —45,000 lb. Windsor Rubber —22,686 lb Foothills Rubber.—23,soo lb Bertam Consolidated. —162,835 lb Kuala Muda Rubber.—l6s.soo lb Val d’Or Rubber —3?#200 lb60 words
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Article376 1936-07-30 1 London, July 28. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 118% Funding Loan 4 p c 1960-90 117% War Loan 3% p.c 106% Straits 6 p.c.376 words
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Article122 1936-07-30 1 Dividend Of Three Per Cent. Presiding at the annual general meeting of Klnta Electrical Distribution Co. Ltd., in Ipoh on Monday, Mr. J. E. Jones, the acting chairman, said that he understood that the majority of shareholders had signified their acceptance of the offer made by122 words
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Article198 1936-07-30 1 Singapore, July 29, 12 noon. Buyer, Seller Gambler 4.75 Java Cue 8.00 Hamburg 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 14.50 Black Pepper 7.50 White Pepper 14.00 •Sundried Copra 5.30 Mixed Copra 4.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.00 Llngga Sago Flour 2.57 Vi Fair Sago Flour 2.47 Vi No. 1 Sago Flour 2.67 Vi198 words
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50 1936-07-30 1 n-te Spot Aug.-Sept Oct.-Dec. Jen.-Mar Apr.-June Dondon t ?3 te 27 27% 2714 27% 27% J »»/W 24 26% 27 27 27% 27% 7% 27 26% 77 77 27% 11% 7 27 27% 2714 27% 27% 7 11/16 H 27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7 11/1850 words
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Article173 1936-07-30 2 Keuter. NOT TAKEN TO MEAN END OF CONTROL. PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY INEVITABLE. London, July 28. r[AT yesterday’s communique does not signify the end of tin restriction is the opinion of the majority of tin interests In London and Amsterdam, although much disappointment Is expressed and theKeuter. - 173 words
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Article330 1936-07-30 2 A Cosmopolitan Group In Bangkok. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—With the establishment of a Japanese bank, there are now seven exchange banks in Bangkok, and a more cosmopolitan group for such a very small number, it is indeed hard to find. Of the seven330 words
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Article890 1936-07-30 2 Dividend Of 3s. For 1935 Interim Of Is. 6d. For 1936. rnHE directors’ report of Takuapa Tin A Dredging No Liability for the year ended Dec. 31, 1935, which was presented to shareholders at the annual meeting held in Sydney on July 2. states that890 words
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Article160 1936-07-30 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1,287th auction on July 22, when there were catalogued 204,847 lbs., 537.88 tons; offered 1,192,327 lbs., 532.29 tons; sold 1,181,903 lbs., 527.64 tons. Spot London 7.11|16d. New York 16.7116 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per160 words
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Article87 1936-07-30 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 25. 'THE International tin delegates are leaving here for Sings .pore on Sunday morning by the Dutch aeroplane. At present they are .ot prepare! to make any statement on the negotiations with Siam concerning tin control. Bangkok, July 26. Interviewed87 words
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Article114 1936-07-30 2 COURT APPROVES CAPITAL SCHEME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 27. Court approval of the scheme for capital reduction of Windsor (F.M.S.i Rubber Company Limited given by Mr. Justice Bennett in the Chancery division today. The scheme provides for the reduction of the Issued capital by £49.500114 words
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Article71 1936-07-30 2 New Share Issue Oversubscribed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 23. The issue of 200,000 .shares of 2s. each at a premium of Is. being made by the New Columbia Rubber Company Limited has been oversubscribed. This issue of shares Ls being made for the71 words
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Article89 1936-07-30 2 The following rubber crops were produced by the respective estates during the month of June. Totals for the period of the financial year to June 30 are also given. Output’or Total to date June, of current 1936 financial year for—.lb. Months lb Brunei 32,712 12 345,577 Bukit89 words
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Article90 1936-07-30 2 Out of 1,303,738 acres of estate rubber in the Netherlands Indies, 638,498 acres were not tapped during the month of June. This figure is made up of 167,083 acres on estates which have entirely ceased tapping; 312,327 acres on estates which have partly ceased tapping and 159,08890 words
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883 1936-07-30 3 1nc orpor*t«d in oukn.land. raUB. PAHANG, F.M.S, July 24th 1936. REPORT NO. 509. The Chairman Director*. The Raub Auitralian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE* S3. U r "S ending July 18th. 1938. mining-development. Dr hr- Crow- Win*- Total action |q| cut- Inf A883 words
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Article397 1936-07-30 3 GENERAL POSITION SOUND. STANTON NELSON AND CO. LTD. in their weekly rubber market review Issued on July 24. The seasonal dullness still reigns In the rubber market, and values have a tendency to slip away simply from lack of interest. The general position Is too sound for397 words
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Article107 1936-07-30 3 Net Profit Of $40,000 And 8 Per Cent. Dividend. The report of the directors of Malacca United Rubber Estates Ltd., for the year ended Apr. 30 states that the net profit was $39,867 to which has been added $9,957 brought forward, making $49,824. An interim dividend107 words
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Article111 1936-07-30 3 Exports of rubber from controlled areas excluding Netherlands India during the month of June totalled 39,952 tons. Ceylon exported 3,780 tons; Malaya and Brunei 25,115 tons and other countries 11,057 tons. Consumption in America for June was 52,636 tons and in the United Kingdom 6,812 tons a111 words
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Article61 1936-07-30 3 The following rubber crops harvested during the month of June are notified:— lb. United Malacca Rubber 46,167 Bukit Katil Rubber 4,124 Benta Rubber Estates 46,000 Sandycroft Rubber 20,600 Kuala Kangsar Plantations 112,300 New Scudai Ltd 30,900 For the quarter ended June 30, Narborough Rubber Estates produced 167,899 lb.61 words
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Article75 1936-07-30 3 The crop figures for the month of June for the following estates are:— Rubber. Crops for Pin. Total crop month mos to date y B. Kg. Ankola 2 Estates Bajoe Kidoel Company 53.898.8 3 159,191 Djasinga 66,584 12 633,854 Tjikasintoe 21.596 6 130,607 Langen ***** 10 319,196 Donowarie75 words
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Article54 1936-07-30 3 The estimated rubber crops for June from the following estates are:— lb. Penang Rubber Estates 380,500 Sabrang Rubber Estate 77,000 Straits Rubber Co 180,000 Rubana Rubber Estates 92,000 Bagan Serai Rubber Estates 50,550 Tali Ayer Rubber Estates 93,500 Batak Rabit Rubber Estate 31,000 Merchiston Rubber Estate 35,20054 words
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Article54 1936-07-30 3 Operations during the month of June:— Running time. —405 hrs. Quantity of ground milled —9,807 tons Estimated output of tin ore.—lBo pels Recovery per ton milled. —1.84 catties. Tribute output for June.—loo pels Estimated value of output —515,400.00 Estimated working cost. —$11,060.00. Estimated cost of qu0ta.—53,213.00. Estimated54 words
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Article319 1936-07-30 3 TO WORK PROPERTY IN NEW ZEALAND. PROSPECTUS NEARLY READY. THE formation of a subsidiary company to develop a gold dredging property In New Zealand which was referred to by the chairman In his address to shareholders at the annual meeting of Austral-Malay Tin Ltd., in June last, has319 words
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Article80 1936-07-30 3 The High Court of the Btraits Settlements has approved the reduction of the capital of Semenyih Tin Dredging Ltd., from $1,000,000 to $300,000 divided into 1.000,000 shares of 30 cents each. The issued capital on July 21, the date on which the Court order was registered80 words
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Article82 1936-07-30 3 The following were the outputs of tin ore from the mines stated during the month of June: Piculs. Malayan Tin Dredging 2,246.04 Southern Malayan Tin 3,620.89 Nawng Pet Tin Ltd 319.00 Tongkah Compound N.L 306.79 Hours run 644, yardage 118,000. Tongkah Compound No. 2 N.L. 256.9082 words
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Article608 1936-07-30 4 London Exchange Prices On July 20. Allagar (2/) 1/4; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/3; Anglo-Malay (£1) 13/1%; Ayer Kuning (£1) 31/10%; Bogan Serai (£1) 16/3; Bahru (fael (2/) 2/11; Banteng (£1) 21/10%; Batang (2/) 1/2; Batu Caves (£1) 22/3; Batu Tiga (£1) 30/7Vi; Bekoh (2/) /11%; Bertam Con. (2/)608 words
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Article170 1936-07-30 4 Ixindon Exchange Prices On July 20. Ampat (4/) 3/10%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/; Ayer Hitam (5/) 14/6; Bangrin (£1) 17/6; Oopeng Cons (£1) 1 31/32; Hongkong (5/) 15/3; Idris (5/) 6/3; Ipoh (16/) 29/6; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 18/10%; Kamunting (5/) 11/10%; Kepong (£1) 14/6; Kinta (5/) 10/6; Kinta Kellas170 words
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Article20 1936-07-30 4 July 23 Tin. S pore Price $03% per picul ?i MX I. MX 55 m 21 MVt20 words
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Article1459 1936-07-30 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, July 29, 10 a.m. MINING. usiip val Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt issue vai. 4uyers sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers a/ Am nut Tin 3/6 4/-1,459 words
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