The Straits Budget, 3 September 1936
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Title Section29 1936-09-03 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4099. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1097 1936-09-03 1 UMPHASIS on the traditional friendship and co-operation of the Bri tish and Dutch, especially in the East, and severe reference to a report of Her Majesty’s intention to abdicate—these were the keynotes of an able speech by Mr. W. A. A. M. Daniels, Consul General for1,097 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article939 1936-09-03 2 world price level.—Straits Times, Aug. 27. Provided that the price of natural rubber does not move substantially above its present level, the new German synthetic product, Buna, is not likely to be used in anything but an experimental manner. It is too expensive for generalworld price level.—Straits Times, Aug. 27. - 939 words
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Article968 1936-09-03 2 sat ion of China !—Straits Times, Aug. 28. It is known that General Chiang Kai-shek is anxious that the forthcoming People’s National Congress shall be enabled to place the new Constitution on a truly national basis. This cannot be realised so long as the intransigent Kwangsi warlords, undersat ion of China !—Straits Times, Aug. 28. - 968 words
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Article799 1936-09-03 3 -Straits Times, Aug. 29. Rowland Hill gave England the penny post over 80 years ago and it was a landmark in history. Exceptional circumstances have necessitated retrogression to a threehalfpenny charge for letters, but the old and convenient unit will surely come back one day; it-Straits Times, Aug. 29. - 799 words
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Article635 1936-09-03 3 administration. Straits Times, Aug. 31. Another storm has burst over the heads of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, but in this case the Straits Times cannot be accused of stirring up the trouble. Certainly we contemplated vigorous comment on the attitude adopted by the majority of the Commissionersadministration. — Straits Times, Aug. 31. - 635 words
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Article315 1936-09-03 3 AND THE SEA BELLE —Straits Times, Aug. 31. It is announced that the Government yacht. Sea Belle II., 1s being sent to Penang to meet Sir Shenton Thomas who “is in a great hurry to get back to Singapore after his four months’ holiday in England.” Sir Shenton is travelling—Straits Times, Aug. 31. - 315 words
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Article865 1936-09-03 3 duty-paid commodities. Straits Times, Sept. 1. From the manager of a rubber estate upcountry we have received copies of correspondence relating to an inquiry for barbed wire which the planter attempted to order recently from one of the principal merchant houses in Malaya. The inquiry was for a numberduty-paid commodities. — Straits Times, Sept. 1. - 865 words
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Article853 1936-09-03 4 Straits Times. Sept. 2. I sometimes wonder/’ said the Resident Councillor of Malacca the other day, how the civil servant is regarded by unofficial interests.” Mr. Bryant went on to show that the time-honoured custom of tilting at the Heaven-born is by no means confinedStraits Times. Sept. 2. - 853 words
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Article52 1936-09-03 4 Birthday Reception In Singapore. The Officer Administering the Government. Mr. A. S. Small, and leading citizens of Singapore were among those invited to a reception given on Monday by the Consul-General for the Netherlands. Mr. W. A. A. Daniels, in celebration of the 56th birthday of Queen Wilhelmina52 words
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Article156 1936-09-03 4 The following passengers tor Europe left in the Hector yesterday:— Mr. and Mrs. A. Hadden. Mr and Mrs. Stanton Nelson. Mrs. J H. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. J H Vallender. Mrs. A. E. Mullaly. Mrs J. E. Jones and child, Miss A. A. Gentles. Mr. w. Linehan, Mrs.156 words
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Article52 1936-09-03 4 (From Our Own Correspondents Bangkok. Aug. 29. British subjects here have been invited to subscribe towards the KinGeorge Memorial Fund through the agency of the British Association ot Siam. The lists will remain op? 1 during September and it is hoped send a substantial sum to London52 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article161 1936-09-03 5 4 FRIEND of mine gallantly ate sea A s i U gs at a Chinese banquet recently and pronounced them rubbery but quite palatable. I must confess that I would feel squeamish in similar circumstances and yet it would be illogical. Why should we balk at sea slugs161 words
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Article176 1936-09-03 5 APOLOGIES are due. I feel, for returning today to the subject of crocodiles. The columnist, however, is himself rather like Crocodillus porosus, in that once he gets hold of anything interesting he rarely lets go until he has done it to death. Ana so with my recent references176 words
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Article270 1936-09-03 5 'pH ERE is a Frenchman’s grave on Tioman island after all. Some time ago. when I recalled the tradition that two French adventurers had left their bones in Pahang soil, one on Tioman and the other on the mainland, so much information was immediately forthcoming about the “King270 words
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Article85 1936-09-03 5 NAME honoured in British journalism since 1832 was misspelt in i;his column on Monday, when I spoke of Chamber’s Journal. A colleague, on seeing this in print, immediately pointed out that it should have been Chambers’ Journal. We were both wrong, however, for the form used by this veteran85 words
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Article241 1936-09-03 5 TWO critics, one in the Straits Times office and the other outside it, have opened fire on “Orang Bukit.” or rather, on me for having praised with my habitual ebullience that writer’s article in Chambers’s Journal, part of which was reproduced in the Straits Times under the title241 words
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Article232 1936-09-03 5 “MOTE too (this critic continues) how in the same sentence an ‘hour’ is reduced to a moment’ for the sake of alliteration, and with three what magnificently hackneyed epithets—' magic moment.’ ‘virgin forest,’ ‘blinding (why not ‘eye-blind-ing’?) glare’ the exordium winds up. Is this fine writing? “Paragraph232 words
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Article229 1936-09-03 5 CHALL I plead guilty? Yes, on reflection. I think I must, but only to a charge of exaggeration. “Orang Bukit’s” essay was not as good as I said it was. but neither is it, in my opinion, as bad as these two critics declare it to be. I229 words
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Article133 1936-09-03 5 A PARTICULARLY fine specimen of the Malayan Stag’s Horn Fern may be seen on the picture page of the Straits Times today. This plant is growing on a tree by the Bukit Timah Road. Formerly ferns of this species were common in Singapore, but in recent years133 words
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Article195 1936-09-03 5 AM indebted to a Chinese reader in Singapore for a note on the rambutan as an orchard fruit. This reader has evidently not attempted to market his crops, so his conclusion is perhaps needlessly pessimistic, but at any rate he speaks from practical experience on the cultural side.195 words
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Article178 1936-09-03 5 JJISTORY is repeating itself in the present Singapore policy of suppressing brothels, for only four years after the Settlement was founded Sir Stamford Raffles wrote the following minute for the guidance of Mr. John Crawfurd, Resident of Singapore. “There are many important considerations that stand in the178 words
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Article181 1936-09-03 5 THERE is a characteristic touch of dry humour in Sir Richard Wlnstedt’s article on the decentralisation policy, published in the last issue of the Asiatic Review. Sir Richard declares that the Education Department never was centralised, but he found that some Inspectors of Schools would warmly press181 words
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Article172 1936-09-03 6 TWO persons walking up Bukit Timah one afternoon this week had amazing luck, for a mousedeer waited calmly at the side of the path until they were within 15 feet of it. Lots of people have been walking in the Bukit Timah and reservoir jungle for years172 words
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Article183 1936-09-03 6 “MALARIA is still the main source l of economic loss on estates in Kedah,” wrote the British Adviser in that State in his last annual report. “It causes one death in ten and approximately 320 cases of illness per 1,000 population per annum.” If estates, which183 words
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Article237 1936-09-03 6 enter into a newspaper con* troversy, because the vulgarest man always wins.” That bit of advice was given by Archbishop Davidson to the author of a sage but little-known book. Letters From An Old Parson To His Sons. As a newspaper man myself, I have been wondering whether237 words
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Article111 1936-09-03 6 A CCORDING to Fowler I was wrong in saying the other day that if the publishing firm of Chambers followed modern practice it would drop the final s in “Chambers’s Journal.” Fowler says that the modern practice is the contrary one, and that only in poetic or reverential contexts111 words
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Article200 1936-09-03 6 A Chinese guest at the Rotary dinner at Sea View last week called my attention to a long line of lights strung out at sea. from Tanjong Rhu to Siglap. Those lights were acetylene flares used in catching cuttlefish i sotona'. The light attracts the fish to the200 words
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Article195 1936-09-03 6 OLD MARKET SQUARE 'J’HE centre of Kuala Lumpur will lose something of its quiet countrytown atmosphere now that the flame trees in Old Market Square have been cut down, to make room for an underground electric sub-station and a clock tower. Curiously enough, we in Singapore replanted trees in Raffles195 words
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Article174 1936-09-03 6 “ORANG DARA T.” A Perak resident writes to say that visitors to Cameron Highlands unintentionally Insult the aboriginals whom they meet on the roads by addressing them as “Sakai.” “The word is offensive to them.” he writes. “Orang Darat is the nest name to use. They understand it. Ask one174 words
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Article133 1936-09-03 6 BUMPED OFF TERRIBLE news today. The Americanization of the Empire, that insidious process which is ruining the slumbers of the Colonel Blimps among us. has actually reached Empress Place. In Mr. J. A. Hunter s report on “the social and economic progress of the people of the Straits Settlements” I133 words
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Article129 1936-09-03 6 A DVERTISING men ought to be good psychologists, but are they? I am prompted to ask this question by a device which has been tried several times lately in Singapore. You receive through the post a letter, addressed apparently by hand and enclosed in an envelope of129 words
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Article181 1936-09-03 6 RESIDENT of Singapore writes to complain of the procedure laid down for getting books out of the art cases in Raffles Library. Because in Singapore any book which contains illustrations of the nude in painting or sculpture is liable to be defaced by the sort of depraved moron181 words
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Article220 1936-09-03 6 SINGAPORE reader has sent mj recipe for sea slugs as served b-. the best Chinese chefs, and he has also told me a much nice! name f or this delicacy. In addition to th? names given in this column last week it is also known as Heart220 words
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Article248 1936-09-03 6 J.JOW many heroic fights in Malayan waters have there been that are unknown to the modern reading public Take for example the last fight of Dom Sancho Arriquez when his ship, with its crew of 30 Portuguese. was attacked at Kuala Pahang by 40 Malay boats having 1.200248 words
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Article69 1936-09-03 6 The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Dr. J. A. Cowan to act as Government Pathologist, S.S. and Professor ot Pathology, College of Medicine, Singapore. Mr. R. A. B. Stanhope to act as Director of Veterinary Research and Veterinary Adviser, Malaya. Dr. R. B. MacGregor69 words
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Article1070 1936-09-03 7 Mr R. H. Legge, the Kuala Lumpur lawyer, is an inmate of Bungsar Hospital Mr. Bernard S. Davis, Protector of Chinese. Negri Sembilan, Is staying at Raffles Hotel. y r and Mrs. A. W. Cole are at the Adelphi Hotel for a few days before leaving for1,070 words
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Article277 1936-09-03 7 Mr. R. A. B. Stanhope To Act As Veterinary Adviser. The following F.M.S. appointments and gazetted:— Mr. R. A. B. Stanhope to act as Director of Veterinary Research and Veterinary Adviser, Malaya Major W. H. Elkins, OB. E, to act as Transportation Manager, F.M.S.R. Mr. W. A. Griffin277 words
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Article109 1936-09-03 7 Acting Superintendent Of Education. The following appointments are notified in the Johore Government Gazette: Mr. D. J. Fitzgibbon, Drainage and Irrigation Department, Malay States, seconded for service in Johore as Assistant Engineer, Drainage and Irrigation Branch. P.W.D. Mr. F. L. Shaw, Senior Education Offlc/er Class B. Malayan Educational109 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article57 1936-09-03 7 REES. —To Mabel, wife of Noel Rees on Aug. 29, at Singapore, a daughter. WATSON.—Kathleen Douglas Fox, wife of Eric C. Watson, at the General Hospital, Singapore, a son. NORTHCOTE.—On Aug. 25, 1936, to Eileen wife of Harry Northcote, a daughter. EBER.—Aug. 27, 1936. at the General Hospital, to57 words
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Article20 1936-09-03 7 DORSMAN—HILL.—The engagement is announced between Mr. H. J. Dorsman, K.P M. Officer, and Miss Violet Marjorie Hill of Singapore.20 words
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Article27 1936-09-03 7 C/LDER—JACKSON.—At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Penang, on August 27. 1936. By Rev. R. M. Minto, M.A.. Robert Cargill Calder, Carnoustie, Scotland to Winifred Finlay-Jackson. Glasgow. Scotland.27 words
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Article346 1936-09-03 7 Leaders. Buna Not A Serious Threat 2 Chiang’s Future 2 Air Mails Without Surcharge 3 Nearing The Limit X 3 “Eliminated 3 The Unofficial And The M.C.S. 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan346 words
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Article105 1936-09-03 7 Engagement Announced In London. The engagement has been announced in London of Mr. Hugh Oliver Edward Sykes and Miss Bertha Gladys Marie Cumming. Mr. Sykes is a member of the British North Borneo Civil Service, and eldest son of the late Mr. O. J. Sykes. Indian105 words
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Obituary41 1936-09-03 7 DEATH V-ILLIAMS. —On July 24, 1936 at Auckland Hospital. Joeeph Walter dearly loved husband of Mary Gauvlne Williams of Walmarle Stafford Road, Northcote. Age 80 years. The death has occurred In Washington of Mr. Dern. U. S. Secretary for War.—• euter.41 words
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1508 1936-09-03 8 Instructor’s Evidence. AIR CRASH INQUEST VERDICT. t How Mr. T. P. Browne, 27-year-eld assistant engineer of the Public Works Department, Singapore, met his death in the crash on the motor vessel Silver Gull, was related on Monday by Mr. J. 6ale, chief1,508 words
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Article239 1936-09-03 8 EUROPEAN FINED ON THREE CHARGES. Mr. G. E C. Ash, of Borneo Motorj Ltd., was fined sums totalling $50 by the fifth magistrate, Mr. E. E. Col man on Monday on three charges of driving his car negligently along Orchard Road at ll.ro p.m. on July239 words
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Article, Illustration292 1936-09-03 8 Mystery Of Miss Nora Sale. Miss Dorothy Nora Sale, who has been missing from her home in Singapore for 13 days, was traced to the Y.W.C.A. in Penang on Sunday. Mrs. Sale arrived in Penang on Monday, leaving again for Singapore with her daughter the292 words
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Article59 1936-09-03 8 The engagement is announced ir. The Times (London) between Mr. J N. Blackwell, of Beaufort. British North Borneo, and Mrs. Vera Bowle-> of 119. North End Road. N.W 11 daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs H de R. Walker. Mr. Blackwell who is at present or.59 words
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Article402 1936-09-03 9 WHEN IT MAY BE WITHDRAWN. JUDGE ON DUTY OF MAGISTRATES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Aug. 26. In the Supreme Court on Wednesday Mr. Justice Gordon-Smlth delivered judgment on a ruling relating to eases in which an accused person has pleaded guilty, as to whether in402 words
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Article79 1936-09-03 9 “An Expression Of Personal Opinion.” Bangkok, Aug. 29. The interview with Mr. Barry B. Connell, the Adviser to the Lands and Mines Department of Siam, in Penang, prior to his departure for Europe in connection with negotiations for the continuance of the Tin Restriction scheme, is considered79 words
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Article91 1936-09-03 9 European Motorist Charged With Rash Driving. As a sequel to a recent collision at the junction of Bras Basah Road and Waterloo Street, in which three men were injured, a charge of driving a car so rashly as to endanger the personal safety of others was preferred again&t91 words
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Correspondence.
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Article114 1936-09-03 9 Women In Clubs Who Shirk Chit-Signing. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In days gone by at the Telok Anson Club it was the etiquette that the married women when playing cards with other women or with men invariably signed for drinks, etc., when they lost114 words
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Article220 1936-09-03 9 Ex-Soldier’s Views Of Gallipoli Guns. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —As you have published the remarks of Sir Ian Hamilton on a speecn made by Sir Charles Rosenthal I should like to say, as one who was at Gallipoli on Anzac Day 1915.220 words
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Article215 1936-09-03 9 Important Engineering Work. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—I understand that Ahmad bin Abdul Aziz, a Johore Malay who is now in Hong Kong, has completed his studies in civil engineering in the University of Hong Kong and is at present employed by a215 words
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Advertisement89 1936-09-03 9 4)fn McCollum's, you have one of the Worlds really great whiskies, distinguished by that subtle flavour and bouquet associated from time immemorial with Scottish ingredients and Scottish distilling methods. You could choose no finer brand for your own emoyment -nor one that will do more to enhance your fame as89 words
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814 1936-09-03 10 —Reuter Postponement Of I. 71 C. Meeting. BUT SIAM’S DELEGATE IS PETULANT. London, Aug. 27. International Tin Committee meeting has been further postponed to Sept. 23. Later. The announcement of the further postponement of the I.T.C. meeting i s welcomed in—Reuter - 814 words
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Article107 1936-09-03 10 “A Valuable Site Of Fifty Acres.” Work on Beach Road Reclamation proceeded steadily in 1935, says the annual report of the P.W.D., and 190.600 cubic yards of dredgings were deposited during the year. Of this total over 100,000 cubic yards were obtained by the electrically driven107 words
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Article160 1936-09-03 10 Sequel To Selangor Club Disaster. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. Summonses have been issued against Mr. C. Abbott, acting manager of the Federated Engineering Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, Mr. E. H. Glover, workshop superintendent of the company, and Ee Lam, contractor, to appear in court160 words
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Article131 1936-09-03 10 Celebrations In Negri Sembilan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 25. Although a parade of the Negri Sembilan Volunteers was held on the Station padang yesterday and inspected by His Highness the Yang di Pertuan Besar, the major part of the 40th birthday celebrations of the131 words
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Article106 1936-09-03 10 Alleged Robbery From Taxi Driver. Private James Hutton, of the Middlesex Regiment, was on Aug. 27 charged before Mr. Trevor D. Hughes, second magistrate, on two counts. The first charge, which was merely explained, was that Hutton on Aug. 23 at 12.30 a.m. in Alexandra Road robbed Salleh106 words
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Article52 1936-09-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent. 1 London, Aug. 19. Mr. H. S. Paterson, President of the Tenang Municipal Commission, has benefited greatly from his holiday in England. He is now staying in London, and hopes to be‘in perfect health again when he returns East in52 words
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Article569 1936-09-03 10 JUDGE CENSURES A MAGISTRATE. APPEAL SUCCEEDS IN CIVIL ACTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. The whole story is fantastic and quite incredible, and my only comment is that if in the face of all this the learned magistrate accepted Mahmood as a witness of569 words
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846 1936-09-03 11 new commissioner considers IT AN EXTRAVAGANCE. OHOL'LD the President of the Singapore Municipal Commiso gjoners have a $100,000 house This question was depated at Friday’s meeting, when a negative view was taken by Mr. L. W. Geddes, making his maiden speech as a Commissioner.846 words
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Article161 1936-09-03 11 Another Municipal Appointment. 'THE policy laid down by the Municipal Commissioners of giving local-born people an opportunity of filling posts in the Senior Officers* Salary Scheme, 'provided the candidate had the necessary qualification, was given effect to at Friday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, when161 words
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Article603 1936-09-03 11 RIVER BASIN MUST BE CLEARED. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE NECESSARY. For the fourth time in ten years, Singapore Municipal Commissioners by approving a resolution brought forward at their meeting on Friday—are requesting Government to clear up the Geylang River basin as a health measure. Mr. John Laycock. who603 words
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Article183 1936-09-03 11 Report Of Another Serious Incident Bearing numerous bruises on his body, a Chinese taxi-driver ran into the Geylang police station shortly before eleven o’clock on Friday night and reported that two Europeans in uniform, after hiring him, had assaulted him, chased him out of his183 words
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Article147 1936-09-03 11 Taken To Liner In Ambulance. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Aug. 29. Penang is saying goodbye today to the Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain in Penang, who is sailing home on the Kaisar-1-Hind. Mr. Gamier has been seriously ill in the General Hospital since the beginning of147 words
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113 1936-09-03 11 Before Mr. A. D. York In the third court a Eurasian named E. C, Batchelor was charged with having fraudulently and dishonestly used as genuine a forged document purported t<» be signed by one K. O. Morgan on Aug. 24. The charge was explained to the113 words
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Article799 1936-09-03 12 Made-up Goods Re-exported From Rhio Islands. “POSITION VERY SERIOUS “THE Secretary of State in a dispatch dated January 3, 1936, drew 1 as a conclusion from the figures 0 f importations for first six months of 1935 that in most of the Colonial Dependencies, while799 words
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Article117 1936-09-03 12 Tribute By Municipal Deputy President. At Friday’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners the Deputy President (Mr. G. L. Ham) referred to the death in India recently of Mr. Anukul Chander Chander. J.P., a Municipal Commissioner from 1922 to 1934. “In addition to his usual services117 words
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Article37 1936-09-03 12 The Perak Match Factory has been started at Telok Anson by Mr A. G Shaik. a Bombay merchant. The chop on the box is a crown and a tiger Only Malayan wood is used.37 words
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Article41 1936-09-03 12 Selangor Chinese Collect $80,000. In connection with the raising of iunds for the purchase of aeroplanes in celebration of General Chiang Kaishek’s forthcoming birthday, the Hokkien community in Selangor have collected to date about $80,000 in Chinese currency.41 words
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Article69 1936-09-03 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 29 A profit of $29,746.42 for the halfyear ending June 30 was shown in the accounts presented at the half-yearly meeting of the Selangor Turf Club last evening. Mr. E. G. Leyne presided in the absence of Mr. A.A.69 words
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Article199 1936-09-03 12 The following passengers for Colombo. Bombay and Europe, left in the Kaisar-I-Hind on Aug. 28:— Mr. Mrs. C. F. Armstrong, and child. F. Astbury, A C.I Stoker R Archman. L/Sgt. J. Britton. J A Bullard, L.A.C., Mr. J. C Chambers Mr. Mrs. G. W. Crawford. Miss I.199 words
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Article411 1936-09-03 12 Mr. L. M. Mitchell Miss Gladys Martin. The wedding took place on Saturday at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, of Mr. Lewis Mackay Mitchell, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S S Ltd., and Miss Gladys Martin The bride, who was given away by Mr. J. V. West, is411 words
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895 1936-09-03 13 Recklessness And Excessive Speed Proved. ACQUITTED on the charge of causing the death of Sergeant Holt A |jy a r ash act, C.P.O. Ough, of the Naval Wireless Station, was on Aug. 26, convicted by Mr. L. R. Gibson, District Judge, on895 words
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Article143 1936-09-03 13 A Million Dollars Knocked Off The Surplus. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. For the first time this pear F.M.S. expenditure for one month has exceeded the revenue. The months up to June each yielded a surplus of $2,000,000 or more, but in143 words
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Article, Illustration630 1936-09-03 13 World War In 1937: Oil “Strike" In 'Malaya. TERFREN LAILA, Hungarian clairvoyant, 44 professeur of the occult sciences, and confidante of Hitler, Mussolini, the late M. Briand, and other leading figures of modern history, has arrived in Singapore. While sceptics and rationalists have been seeking to630 words
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Article162 1936-09-03 13 But He Demanded To Be Locked Up—And' Was. J. W. P. Thomley walked into the guardroom of the Tanjong Pagar Police Station at 12.30 a.m. on Wednesday and insisted on being locked up, asserting that he had just murdered a man. The sergeant in charge, noticing that162 words
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Article67 1936-09-03 13 Higher Prices Due To Services “With the generally improved conditions there has been a definite upward tendency in prices though, as far as Singapore is concerned this is probably not unconnected with the large amount of work being undertaken by the Services. No difficulty, however, has been experienced with labour,67 words
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Article, Illustration1371 1936-09-03 14 ORANG BUKIT. ” - By "ORANG BUKIT. *T*HROUGH twilight spaces aromatic 1 of wood-smoke and frangipani, of drying coconut kernels and sun-baked fish, of durian fruit and champaka blossom, I walked to Haji Abdullah’s homestead. The cry of the village Imam intoning the sunset prayer1,371 words
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Article682 1936-09-03 14 Progress At Singapore And Penang. nETAILS of the work done on the civil aerodromes at Sing a pore and Penang are given in the annual report of the Public Works Department. Of the Singapore airport at Kallang it is stated that steady progress was maintained throughout682 words
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Article, Illustration796 1936-09-03 15 Best Time To Detect Root Disease: Look At Top Branches: Seeds Will Improve Soil. By Our Planting Correspondent. I A P'EW months ago I dealt with I wintering and early spring conI ditions on some Malayan estates, I and I discussed the decreased inciI dence796 words
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405 1936-09-03 15 Supplying Half Of Singapore’s Requirements. AT present the supply of fresh fish for the Singapore market is not altogether satisfactory. Japanese fishermen land approximately 50 per cent, of the supplies, and another 30 per cent, is taken in the waters of the Rhio Archipelago405 words
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152 1936-09-03 15 It is believed that all the air mails which left Singapore on Aug. 16, and which were on board the Imperial Airways flying-boat Scipio when she sank at Mirabella (Crete), have been salvaged. There is also reason to hope that few of the letters have152 words
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Article120 1936-09-03 15 The Straits Settlements Government has voted an honorarium of $750 for Dr. P. V. van Stein Callenfels, 0.8. E., who it is explained has rendered valuable assistance for eighteen months (without remuneration from Government) in the course of a survey of prehistoric sites in the Malay Peninsula being120 words
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373 1936-09-03 16 “NO SOCIAL LEGISLATION IN MALAYA. MR. JOHN HANDS CASTIGATES THE GOVERNMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. There is no social legislation in Malaya. The poor remain neglected by the Government. And if it were not for the traditional charity of the vaiious Eastern communities domiciled in this373 words
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Article423 1936-09-03 16 Little Practised By Asiatics. Chinese in the Straits Settlements are the most prolific; Europeans the least. Commenting on this fact in his report for 1935 the RegistrarGeneral of Births and Deaths (Dr. J. W. Scharff) says: “The comparatively low birth rate among Europeans and Eurasians423 words
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Article82 1936-09-03 16 Welcome Function At The Y.W.C.A. The Chinese Ladies’ Service Committee of the Singapore Y.W.C.A. gave a tea and reception at the Raffles Quay building on Monday to welcome back Miss Mary Chen About seventy-five were present. Miss Chen has spent the last six months in China, visiting82 words
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Article216 1936-09-03 16 Highest Birth Rate Lowest Infant Death Rate. “A survey of the vital statistics for the Colony during: 1935. in its relation to the figures for the previous year, yields renewed evidence of progress towards betterment in Public Health*” With these remarks Dr. J. W.216 words
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102 1936-09-03 16 Perhaps Sarawak will note with special interest the proposal in the Straits Settlements to impose a tax on the “profits” of clubs, for it is doing it in a small way itself. At a meeting of the Ki/:hing Municipal Board recently the Municipal Commissioner,102 words
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Article113 1936-09-03 16 Ex-Municipal Commissioner s Death In India. The death took place in India on Aug. 15 of Mr. Anukul Chander Chander J.P., a former Municipal Commissioner of Singapore. He had been ailing for a considerable time and he left Singapore in March last year, partly to undergo113 words
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Article357 1936-09-03 16 Singapore Is No Longer The “Chicago Of The East.” In such circumstances another year of comparative freedom from lawless outbreaks and serious crimes of violence reflects the greatest credit on the officers and men of the Straits Settlements Police, a force of whose smartness, efficiency357 words
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Article167 1936-09-03 16 ACTION AGAINST A TRUSTEE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Aug. 25. In the Supreme Court today Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith gave judgment in favour of Messrs. Gammon (Malaya), Ltd., for the amount claimed. with costs, and further interest to be agreed upon, in their action against the167 words
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Article, Illustration775 1936-09-03 17 wedding group taken alter the marriage of Mr. 11. G. Hammett. M.< .S. to Miss I). M. \owler. which took place at C hrist Church. Malacca. Photo shows: Mrs. Vowler, Mr. A. Mureliie. best man. the bridegroam and bride, Mr. \V. E. Yowlei, the threeilayan Stau’s Horn Fern < I'li: to by courtesy of Mr. K. K. IInit 1 iim.) - 775 words
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1169 1936-09-03 21 Old And Young Planters Give Their Views. By Our Planting Correspondent. I AST month I described how the 1-1 system of tapping every third day had cured mouldy rot on north Perak estates. Since then I have received a letter from the manager of a1,169 words
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Article590 1936-09-03 21 What Many Malayan Mothers Know Heartbreak At Tilbury—The Child That Is Left Behind. AS long as our civilisation lasts, so long, no doubt, will last the phrases Roman mother” and “Spartan boy. 9 And it is just as probable that the present generation will be spoken of590 words
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375 1936-09-03 21 Not Worrying Industry. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 25. THE rivalry of synthetic rubber to plantation rubber was not seriously perturbing those closely connected with the industry oversea, said Mr. H. J. Page, the new Director of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya,375 words
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Article, Illustration739 1936-09-03 22 TRIBUTES TO SIR JOHN BAGNALL CAPT. N. M. HASHIM. Addresses In Legislative Council. GENEROUS tributes to the services of Sii John Bagnall and Capt. N. M. Hashim, who were honoured by the King, were made by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. A. S Small, the officials and unofflcials.739 words
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Article264 1936-09-03 22 An Eighteen Years’ Tramp Round-the World j Walker Arrives At Malacca. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 21. Wearing dark blue shorts and shirt and thick boots, and carrying a heavy walking stick, a bearded stranger attracted attention here on his arrival last evening. He had the words Globe Trotter264 words
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215 1936-09-03 22 F.M.S. SUPPLY 35 YEARS AGO. The Electrical Times and Lighting, commenting on the F.M.S. electrical department report, states: It may surprise many to find that the supply of electricity In the Federated Malay States dates back some 35 years, for in 1901 a hydro-electric215 words
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Article299 1936-09-03 22 GUARDIAN OF FINANCES’ Unofficial’s Striking Tribute. The Hon. Col. Fletcher, speaking on behalf of the Unofficial Members, said* Sir: I rise to add the sincerest congratulations of the Unofficial Members to Sir John Bagnall on the recent honour conferred on him by His Majesty the King. For nearly 10 years299 words
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Article120 1936-09-03 22 To Be Raised To Sixteen In The F. M. S. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 24. A Bill to be introduced at the next meeting of the Federal Council will make it an offence to have relations with any girl, except by way of marriage,120 words
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Article95 1936-09-03 22 A Year’s Suicides, Murders And Fatal Accidents. There were 148 suicides in the Straits Settlements last year. 88 of them in Singapore. In 79 cases hanging or strangulation was the method adopted, the others comprising Poisons and corrosive substances 38. cutting or piercing instruments 12, drowning 8, firearms95 words
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Article65 1936-09-03 22 The following aliens have been granted certificates of naturalisation by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies under the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914: lasac Pascheove, Gan Ho Chiong* S’ng Choon Yee, Clara Adelina65 words
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Article42 1936-09-03 22 The Government are contributing $lO,OOO towards the cost of constructing Clemenceau Avenue for its length between Cavanagh Road and Newton Circus. The construction of this land, it is agreed, has enhanced the value of certain Crown land abutting on it.42 words
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Article, Illustration755 1936-09-03 23 STATEMENT BY AIR COMMODORE SMITH. Dr. Page Praises Flying-Boat Travel. ONE of the most important long-distance cruises undertaken by an R.A.F. unit was concluded last week with the return to Seletar of the two Singapore III flying-boats of No. 205 Squadron, under755 words
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Article235 1936-09-03 23 Perak Judge (jives A Warning. (From Our Own Correspondent) lpoh, Aug. 26. Seven strictures on the misuse of knives and otner dangerous weapons in the F.M.S, were made by Justice Aitken at the Perak Assizes today in sentencing an old Tamil who was convicted yesterday235 words
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Article82 1936-09-03 23 No Drawback Paid On Re-Exportation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. A ruling by the High Commissioner has been gazetted to the effect that no drawback of customs duties shall be paid upon the re-.exportation of any of the goods on which the import duties82 words
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Article50 1936-09-03 23 Capt. Wilson, the only survivor of the City of Khartoum disaster at Alexandria last New Year’s piloted the Imperial plane which arrived in Singapore on Thursday night. Captain Wilson is accompanied by his wife on his first trip to the Far East since the disaster.50 words
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Article, Illustration148 1936-09-03 23 FLYINGBOATS NEXT APRIL Imperial Airways Good Progress *J*HE Straits Times understands that good progress is being made by Imperial Airways towards the inauguration of the new “all mail by air” flying boat service on the Empire air routes. The first flying boat has now completed its trial flights and is148 words
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Article152 1936-09-03 23 —British Wireless. London, Aug. 27. TWO of the new Empire flying boats should both be afloat at Rochester and ready for Anal trials within the next tUh days. One of the boats is intended by Imperial Airways for immediate service in the Mediterranean between Brindisi and—British Wireless. - 152 words
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Article96 1936-09-03 23 Pathetic Tale Told By Eurasian. Pleading guilty to a charge of having cheated the Rev. A. H Pringle, of Kuala Lumpur, of $3 on Aug. 14 by saying that his child was dead, a Eurasian named Manuel Hendricks was sentenced to a day’s simple imprisonment and fined96 words
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Article79 1936-09-03 23 The death of Mr. Tan Lo Heong. J.P. has occurred at 16, Anson Road Penang. He leaves his wife, two sons, Tan Swee Teong and Tan Swee Chin, three daughters-in-law and fourteen grandchildren. Mr. Tan Lo Heong was born in 1881 in Province Wellesley. He started rubber79 words
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Article787 1936-09-03 24 FEDERAL DIARY. Tradesmen To Lose Money—Coronation Memorial In K. L.—Blue And Bright —Cinema Opens. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 26. 'TRADESMEN in the F.M.S. have 1 been taken by surprise, and it is a surprise that is costing them thousands of dollars. In787 words
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Article266 1936-09-03 24 One-quarter Of Malaya’s Population. THE population of Malaya as as- certained by the census on Apr. 1, 1931, was 4,385,346, that of the Straits Settlements being 1,114,015 or approximately one quarter. The populations on June 30, 1935, were estimated as 4,529,228 and 1,119,186, respectively. A266 words
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Article, Illustration412 1936-09-03 24 Every Cell Will Have Modern Sanitation. Good progress was made during 1935 on the buildings for the new Convict Prison situate about the ll 1 milestone on the Singapore—Changi Road, which, when completed, will accommodate 568 prisoners and staff at a total cost of $2,013,080. Excluding the412 words
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211 1936-09-03 24 MALAYAN IMPORTS EXPORTS UP. MORE BRITISH GOODS BOUGHT. pURTHER increases in Japanese imports into Malaya are shown in the trade returns for July. Japanese imports in July totalled $3,200,000, compared with $3,059,000 in June last and $2,379,000 in July last year. Malaya had a211 words
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Article88 1936-09-03 24 Committee’s Rejection Referred Back. A hint that the Ex-Services Association of Singapore were anxious to have the Cenotaph floodlit was made at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday when, on Mr. E. A. Brown’s proposal, the decision of a Committee that it was unable to88 words
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Article, Illustration562 1936-09-03 25 Reuter. TWO YEARS’ COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE. Hitler’s Reply To Russia’s Bigger Army Plan. Berlin, Aug. 25. /'HANCELLOR Hitler issued a decree last night extending the period of compulsory military service in Germany to two years. This is believed to be the German reply to the SovietReuter. - 562 words
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Article100 1936-09-03 25 -Sin Chew Jit Poh. “Still Based On The Three Principles.” Peiping. Aug. 25. Japan’s policy in North China, though somewhat modified, is still based on Mr. Hirota’s three principles.” stated Major-Gen. Matsumuro. head of the Kwantung Army special affairs bureau, on his return to Peiping He-Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 100 words
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Article80 1936-09-03 25 British Wireless. CHANNEL COLLISION IN FOG. London, Aug. 24. H.M.S. Keith, flotilla leader of 1,400 tons, which was on her way to England from the Mediterranean, was today in collision with the Greek steamer, Antonia Glemos. The accident occurred in the English channel today during thickBritish Wireless. - 80 words
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Article98 1936-09-03 25 ,—Reuter. RUSSIANS SHOT AT HAILAR. Changchun, Aug. 24. Charged with conspiracy to disturb the peace and order of Manchukuo by terroristic means, nine Russians, including an ex-offleer, were executed at Hailar on Aug. 20, according to an announcement by the Kwantung Army. Twenty-eight others were sentenced,—Reuter. - 98 words
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48 1936-09-03 25 London. Au*:. 26. Immediate steps are being taken with a view to securing Egypt’s admission to the League of Nations, states a Cairo message The Regents have authorised the Premier. Nahas Pasha, to request the League to admit Egypt as a member.48 words
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Article103 1936-09-03 25 Ask Chiang To Prepare Against Japan. Canton, Aug. 26. The Central Government should refrain from further aerial threats against Kwangsi and divert its military preparations in the South against the Japanese in the North.” This message was issued yesterday by the intransigeant Kwangsi leaders, Generals Li103 words
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Article74 1936-09-03 25 —Reuter Wireless. Rome. Aug. 25. Five bishops have been killed in the Spanish civil war, namely, Bishops Jaon, Lorida, Segovia, Siguenze and Barbastro, according to Vatican circles which state that Bishop Barbastro was killed by a column of Communists passing through his city while Bishop Siguenza was—Reuter Wireless. - 74 words
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Article211 1936-09-03 25 —British Wireless. British Part In Diplomatic Move London, Aug. 28. *J*HE meeting of diplomatic representatives to Spain on the Franco-Spanish border, at which it was proposed an appeal should be made to the contending forces in the Spanish civil war on humanitarian grounds to mitigate suffering—British Wireless. ♦ - 211 words
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Article142 1936-09-03 25 RUSSO-CHINESE ALLIANCE —Sin Chew Jit Poh. REPORTED OFFER OF SOVIET ENVOY. Shanghai, Aug. 26. PRELIMINARY talks aimed at the conclusion of a Russo-Chi-nese military alliance have been opened by M. Bogomoloff, the Soviet Ambassador, according to Chinese reports. M. Bogomoloff called on Mr Chen Kuo-fuo, Chairman of the Klangsu Provincial.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 142 words
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Article65 1936-09-03 25 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. —Reuter. Following a heavy cloudburst for several days in the Huangho valley, the river is now rising rapidly. It is feared that some of the dykes will not be able to withstand the onslaught of the torrents of the great river.—Sin—Sin Chew Jit Poh.; —Reuter. - 65 words
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104 1936-09-03 26 Friendly Alliance Welcomed By Both Countries. NEW ANGLO-EGYPTIAN TREATY SIGNED. Australia, Aug. 27. "THE British occupation of Egypt ends and the British 1 alliance with Egypt begins.” That is the meaning of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, signed in London yesterday in the Locarno Room of104 words
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Article, Illustration271 1936-09-03 26 TREATY PROVISIONS EXPLAINED. rE questions reserved by Britain for her own discretion when she recognised Egyptian independence have been settled by the new treaty. These questions are the security of Empire communications, the defence of Egypt against foreign intervention and the Sudan question. The treaty271 words
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Article83 1936-09-03 26 —Reuter Wireless. FOR ABYSSINIA. Rome. Aug. 25. An appeal for volunteers for the Colonial Army in Abyssinia, Eritrea and Somaliland has been issued by the military authorities. Enrolment is open to non-coms and men of all arms who had been discharged or are on permanent leave.—Reuter Wireless. - 83 words
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Article90 1936-09-03 26 —Reuter. Important Diplomatic Appointment. Tokio, Aug. 25. Mr. Mamoru Shigemitsu, ex-Minlster to China, and subsequently ViceMinister for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed Ambassador to Moscow In succession to Mr. Ohta, who has resigned following his recent return to Japan. Mr. Shigemitsu will leave for Russia in—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article461 1936-09-03 26 CHENGTU INCIDENT DEVELOPMENTS. Stern diplomatic action is foreshadowed by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. S. Kawagoe, in connection with the Chengtu incident in which two Japanese were killed by a Chinese mob and two others were injured. The Chinese Foreign Minister has made a verbal apology to461 words
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207 1936-09-03 26 .—Reuter. New York, Aug. 26. With reference to a report that President Roosevelt, if re-elected in November, will invite King Edward, Stalin, Hitler. Mussolini, the French President and representatives of China and Japan to a world peace conference, the New York Times says.—Reuter. - 207 words
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Article94 1936-09-03 26 Within Half Hour Of Arrival. Lisbon, Aug. 26. TWENTY-ONE new Spanish Government planes, including the best bombers recently imported from France” were destroyed in the insurgent air raid on Madrid on Sunday, according to a report from the Burgos Junta. It says that the insurgent spies94 words
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194 1936-09-03 26 -Reuter and British Wireless. London, Aug. 27. The first Edward VIII stamps in y 2 d., l*6d. and 2 l 2 d. denominations will be on sale on Sept. 1 for a five-day experiment, after which the new issues will only be sold if-Reuter and British Wireless. - 194 words
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Article24 1936-09-03 26 -Reuter. Washington, Aug. 25. President Roosevelt has announced the resignation of Mr. Straus US. Ambassador to France for reasons of ill-health.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 24 words
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Article, Illustration271 1936-09-03 27 ZINOVIEFF AMONG EXECUTED. END OF MOSCOW TERRORIST TRIAL. Moscow, Aug. 25. Zinovieff, Kameneff and the other 14 men condemned for treason were shot today following the rejection of their appeal for clemency by the presidium of the Central Executive Committee. A Reuter message from Oslo271 words
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65 1936-09-03 27 HONG KONG—CANTON LOOP LINE THIS YEAR .—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Hong Kong, Aug. 31. is reliably stated that the loop Lne linking the Canton-Hankow with the Canton-Kowloon railways will be 'milt and completed by the end of f his y ear p or p Ur p 0se it is stated,.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 65 words
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22 1936-09-03 27 .—Reuter. Malta, Aug. 26. The First Battalion of the King’s Jwn Scottish Borderers is leaving for Palestine.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 22 words
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198 1936-09-03 27 —Reuter. Peiping, Aug. 25. Gunmen, so far unidentified, fired seven shots from a motor-car at three British soldiers here at midnight. The incident occurred as the soldiers were returning to their barracks in the Legation quarter from a cinema. They were proceeding along the—Reuter. - 198 words
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99 1936-09-03 27 Reuter. SHANGHAI PROTEST TO NANKING. Nanking, Aug. 24. A plot to blow up the Japanese Consulate-General in Shanghai was mentioned by the Japanese ConsulGeneral, Mr. Suma, in representations to the Foreign Office today against the alleged protection extended by th* Chinese government to KoreanReuter. - 99 words
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Article175 1936-09-03 27 l —Reuter. Serious Situation In Canada. Ottawa, Aug. 25. The Finance Minister, Mr. C. A Dunning, announces that about 200.000 of the people in Southern Sakatchewan and Alberta who have been deprived by drought of even the vestige of a means of livelihood, will be aidedl—Reuter. - 175 words
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Article48 1936-09-03 27 —Reuter. Returning from Chesterfield after Northampton’s match with Derbyshire, R. P. North way, the Northampton county cricketer was killed and A. H. Bakewell, Horthampton’s famous batsman was seriously injured when their car crashed near Kibworth (Leicestershire) early today. Bakewell s condition is critical.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article143 1936-09-03 27 Reuter. Germany’s Bigger Army. Berlin, Aug. 25. It is estimated that the German army will be increased to at least 1,000,000 men after a year by the decree signed by Hitler increasing forthwith the period of active military service for all arms from one year to twoReuter. - 143 words
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Article123 1936-09-03 27 police agents and incendiaries.—Reuter. NEWSPAPER ON THE “FASCIST BANDITS.” Moscow, Aug. 28. A furious attack on Germany surpassing the virulence of similar attacks on the Soviet by the German press is published today in an Izvestia article entitled. “Fascist Bandits.” The article attacks Dr. Goebbeis andpolice agents and incendiaries.—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article63 1936-09-03 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese Aid For Mongol Autonomists. Peiping, Aug 27. The invasion of the Inner Mongolian province of Suiyuan by the allied Mongol autonomists of Chahar is momentarily expected. Japanese and Manchu troops are reported to have entered East Chahar from Jehol in support—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 63 words
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96 1936-09-03 27 Reuter. ARAB CONFERENCE. Jerusalem. Aug. 30. A settlement of the Palestine deadlock is believed to have been brought nearer, following a meeting of the Arab Higher Committee in the house of the Mufti of Jerusalem at which 50 notables were present. A telegram wasReuter. - 96 words
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Article97 1936-09-03 27 DUBLIN BRIGADE FOR SPANISH REBELS? Dublin, Aug. 29. Five thousand have volunteered in connection with Gen. O’Duffy \s plan to send an Irish Brigade to assist the Spanish insurgents. Officials are reticent as to how the Free State Government’s non-intervention decision will affect the plan. A message97 words
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Article79 1936-09-03 27 —Reuter. Inquiry To Expose Hidden Enemies.” Moscow, Aug. 30 A country-wide purge of all Trotskyites Is expected, following :he execution of ZinovlefT and other leaders. The entire Soviet press demands an investigation Into all people In leading Soviet institutions to “expose hidden enemies.” The Pravda says,—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article, Illustration398 1936-09-03 28 Three And A Half Hours Faster Than French Liner’s Record. London, Aug. 31. 'THE Queen Mary gained the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on her sixth return crossing between Southampton and New York. She made her maiden voyage from Southampton on May 27398 words
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Article97 1936-09-03 28 .—Reuter. MOSCOW EXPLAINS. Moscow, Aug. 30. The Press here states that there will not be any increase in the tied Army, as, despite the recent decree lowering the recruiting age to 19, the strength of the army remains at 1.300,000 as announced at the last.—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article190 1936-09-03 28 -Reuter. BUYS POST CARDS ON THE ACROPOLIS. Athens, Aug 29. King Edward dined last night in a Greek tavern with the British Minister. Sir Sydney Waterlow. His guests sampled local dishes 'nd resinated wine. They then visited an oj air cabaret. While or the Acropo 1-Reuter. - 190 words
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158 1936-09-03 28 .—Reuter. London, Aug. 28. The court martial on Flying Officer Guy Horsey, the R.A.F. pilot who crashed into the Normandie in a tor-pedo-bomber seaplane on July 20, found him guilty on all charges and deprived him ot 14 months’ seniority. It also.—Reuter. - 158 words
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239 1936-09-03 28 —Reuter and Sin new Jit Poh. CHENGTU MARTIAL LAW CONTINUES. MARINES SENT TO SZECHUAN. Shanghai, Aug. 31. A DETACHMENT of Japanese marine; of the Shanghai naval Landing Force left for Chungking, Szechuan river port, t* day to protect Japanese lives and interests." A report from.—Reuter and Sin new Jit Poh. - 239 words
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Article154 1936-09-03 28 .—Reuter. RELIEF PLANE TO TAKE ON MAIL. Baghdad, Aug. 30. The missing Imperial Airways liner Horsa. which left Basra with eight passengers at 11 p.m. Friday night (Basra time) for Bahrein en route to India and was long overdue, was located today by K.A.F. searchers.—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article140 1936-09-03 28 Plane Not Identified. GRIM STORY OF ALCAZAR. I Washington, Aug. 31. DRESIDENT Roosevelts 1 secretary announced today that a United States destroyer was bombed off the Spanish coast during the week end. The plane responsible for the bombing is not identified and diplomatic representations140 words
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Article98 1936-09-03 28 London, Aug. 27. The radio exhibition which opened at Olympia yesterday is providing the occasion for the broadcasting of the first organised television programme in Britain. Although most receiving sets on show are designed for picking up ordinary sound broadcasts and in range of quality of98 words
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Article103 1936-09-03 28 Reuter. To Be Formed Against Bolshevism? Paris, Aug. 30. It is reported :rom Berlin that Signer Mussolini may visit Herr Hitler at Berchtesgaden in Bavaria during the second fortnight of September. II Duce will thus return the visit, made by Herr Hitler to Venice in 1933 andReuter. - 103 words
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Article51 1936-09-03 28 —Reuter. London, Aug. 31. Mr. Alfred Holland, the Labour M-P, died today aged 34. He was suffering from meningitis. He is the third M.P. for the Clay Cross division of Derbyshire to die in less than four years, the others being Mr. Charles Duncan and Mr. Arthur—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article, Illustration1161 1936-09-03 29 members dislike the PRESENT SYSTEM. 'THAT members were not satisfied with the present system of keeping their accounts in credit and that a move be made to run these in the usual way was the main feature of the annual meeting1,161 words
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Article255 1936-09-03 29 Swimming But They Fail To Set Up New European Records. London, Aug. 28. JAPANESE Olympic swimmers almost swept the board at an International contest held at Wembley today against the Empire Swimming Club Several of the Japanese were out to beat European records and threatened255 words
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Article345 1936-09-03 29 PUBLIC SERVICES B. B. I. WIN. S. C. C. Tournament Tuffnell And Gillespie Make Fine Catches. DY defeating the United Services U Officers on Saturday on the Padang, the P.S. and B.B. and I. won the S.C.C. cricket tournament. The winners have not been defeated and the result of the345 words
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Article95 1936-09-03 29 (Straits Times Copyright). Gordon Richards Wins On Penny Royal. London, Aug. 26. THE Ebor Handicap over a dis- tance of 1% miles was run at York today and resulted as follows:— 1. Mr. E. T. Thornton-Smith's PENNY ROYAL (G. Richards) 7.9. 2. Sir A. Bailey's VALERIUS (Weston)(Straits Times Copyright). - 95 words
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Article, Illustration501 1936-09-03 30 Gloucestershire Compile The Season’s Biggest Total. DY taking first innings points from Northamptonshire Derby- shire made certain of winning the County Cricket Championship for 1936, a fine achievement on the part of a deserving team. The Indian team had the most exciting match of—Straits Times Photograph. - 501 words
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Article73 1936-09-03 30 —Reuter. London. Aug. 27. C. J. Barnett. Gloucestershire’s opening batsman has been playing fine cricket since he was chosen as one of the M.C.C. party to tour Australia and today at Clacton got yet another century and also took six wickets for 17 runs. Gloucestershire had little—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article512 1936-09-03 30 R.E.S. Wyatt Invited To Tour Australia. London, Aug. 28. OOMERSET maintained their improved form and scored their ninth victory of the season today over the new champions. Derbyshire, in a close and sporting finish in which the fast bowler and hitter, Wellard, played a large part.512 words
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Article261 1936-09-03 30 Cricket At K. I. Wanderers Win Their Annual Match. Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 23. HPHE Wanderers, who play one match every season and have been in existence since 1927, maintained their unbeaten record when they defeated the Selangor Club by six wickets on the padang today. Two261 words
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Article48 1936-09-03 30 —Reuter. Brookline, Mass Aug. 27. In the semi-final of the American women’s doubles championships today Miss Helen Jacobs and Mrs. Fabyan (the holders) beat Miss Kay Stammers and Miss Alice Marble 6—2. 21 19. The second set lasted for an hour and a half.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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242 1936-09-03 30 LOW SCORING ON SATURDAY. KNIGHT ANGULLIA TOP 50 MARK. A/C. Growder Gets Runs And Wickets At S.C.C. CCORES were on the low side in the Club matches played in Singapore on Saturday the heighest individual efforts being 63 by Knight for the Police against an S.C.C. XI and 54 by242 words
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Article74 1936-09-03 30 —Reuter. French Owner’s Success At York Meeting. London. Aug. 27. rpHE Gimcrack stakes run at York today over six furlongs straight resulted as follows:— 1. Mon. M. Boussac’s GOYA II. 2. Sir J. Jarvis’ GAINSBOROUGn LASS. 3. Sir L. Parkinson’s MERRY MATHEW. Fifteen ran. Won by a head—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article147 1936-09-03 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 30. The first final in the Selangor golf club lawn tennis tournament was played on Saturday. This was the women’s open singles, and Miss Molr. who has had a run of successes in recent Selangor tennis tournaments was147 words
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55 1936-09-03 30 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Hong Kong. Aug. 26. A message from Paris states that the Red Star Football Association, has offered 2.500 francs per month to Lee Wai Tong to turn professional. The report states that the Chinese football star has turned down—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 55 words
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Article254 1936-09-03 31 defeat police in hull cup final. Winning Goal Scored fn The Last Minute. /From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Aug. 29 'T'liE Customs F.C., winners of the Johore Bahru D.F.A. league, completed a double this afternoon by defeating the Police in the final of the254 words
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Article262 1936-09-03 31 Kelly And Isherwood In The Final. THE semi-finals in the Island Club championship were played on Saturday afternoon and resulted as follows:— S. N. Kelly beat H. L. H. Lim 1 up. R J. Isherwood beat N. A. Mallal 3 and 2. Dr. Lim, whose handicap262 words
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Article539 1936-09-03 31 S. F. A. League. i Malays And Chinese Turn Out Weak Teams. Malays 1: Chinese. 0. gATURDAY’S First Division match at Anson Road Stadium was one of the most disappointing seen this season for neither the Malays, who won by a goal to nil, nor539 words
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Article45 1936-09-03 31 London, Aug. 30. In the final of the men’s doubles of the International lawn tennis tournament at Lucerne G. de Stefani (Italy) and Kho Sin Kie (China) beat G. P. Hughes and Butler 6 —3. 4—6, 6—4, 3 —6, 6—2.—Reuter.45 words
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Article, Illustration240 1936-09-03 31 Yachting. Ramona Again Successful In Six-Metre Event. rpRIX skippered by C.W. MacPherson won the final race for the Ovans Cup for “C” class yachts on handicap and thus takes the trophy with 12 points. Pts. 1st. Trix (C. W. MacPherson) 12.02 34 12 2nd. Geol240 words
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Article139 1936-09-03 31 Definite Arrangements Not Yet Made. A MEETING of the committee of the Singapore Badminton Association was held on Saturday when the question of the invitation from the Hong Kong Badminton Association for an interport match to be played in Hong Kong was favourably considered A sub-committee139 words
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266 1936-09-03 31 R. A. O. C. Play Poor Football And Lose To Chinese CHINESE 1 5; R.A.O.C. R.S. 0. they are at the bottom of the Second Division the Royal Army Ordnance and Royal Singles team put up a stout tesistance in the first round of the S.A.F.A. cup competition against the266 words
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752 1936-09-03 32 Charlton And Chelsea Win Away —Villa’s Success. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 30. T ON DON Clubs in che First Division made a fine start in the 1936/37 football campaign which opened yesterday in hot tummer weather, for Arsenal, Charlton Athletic and Chelsea752 words
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Article69 1936-09-03 32 The Monthly Mixed Foursomes Competition was played (over 12 holes) at the Garrison Golf Club on Sunday an the following were the best returns:— Lt. Col. J. S. Ronaldson and Mrs. E. S. Adler, 59—12=47. Capt. H. G. B. Milling and Mrs. H. Golding, 58—10 1/3=47 2/3.69 words
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451 1936-09-03 32 HPHE monthly mixed foursomes com- petition was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday and resulted in a win for Mrs. C. W. Bloomfield and Dr. J. Moncur with a net score of 33*4- Fortythree cards were taken out and the following returned: Mrs. C. W.451 words
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Article269 1936-09-03 32 TAN CHENG PHOR WINS EASILY. Singapore Player Praised By Visiting Pro. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 30. 1UVR. J. F. Devlin, the English badminton professional, is finding the Malayan standard considerably higher than he expected aiyl was defeated for the third time during his tour269 words
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Article31 1936-09-03 32 —Reuter. London. Aug. 27. Forest Towns, the American hurdler, broke his own 110 metres hurdles record of 14.1 sec today at Oslo doing the distance in 13.7 sec.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article706 1936-09-03 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. “Siam’s Delegate Blows Off A Little Steam.” Messrs. Fraser and Co.< sharebrokers, in their weekly report issued at the close of business on Tuesday, write:— Conditions in the local share market show little change compared with last week and the general volume of business remains about706 words
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Article68 1936-09-03 1 During August dredge No. 1 of Takuapa Tin Dredging Company Ltd worked for 680 hours; treated 175.000 cubic yards and produced 370 piculs of tin ore. Dredge No. 2 worked for 693 hours; treated 190.000 cubic yards and produced 907 piculs of tin ore. The estimated value of68 words
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Article26 1936-09-03 1 The directors of Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Company Limited have declared a dividend of 6d. per share payable to shareholders registered on Sept. 22.26 words
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Article181 1936-09-03 1 Singapore, September 2, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Java Cube 8.75 White Muntok Pepper 14.00 White Pepper 13.50 Black Pepper 7.37V2 Mixed Black Pepper ♦Sundried Copra 5.55 Mixed Copra 5.00 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.10 Med Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Topioca 5.30 No. 1 Sago Flour181 words
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Article56 1936-09-03 1 The Deputy Controller of Rubber, states that the exports of dry rubber, uncorrected figures, from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan, for the month of July totalled 34,074 tons. Of this amount, 33,745 tons were produced in the mainland; 171 tons in the Straits Settlements Islands; 138 tons in56 words
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Article84 1936-09-03 1 The directors of Kuala Kampar Tin Fields Ltd. have declared a dividend of 3d. per share and a bonus of 3d per share payable to shareholders on the register on Aug. 20. and will be paid in Kuala Lumpur, London and Sydney on Aug 26. At84 words
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Article331 1936-09-03 1 London, Sept. 1. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or Pall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 119% Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 118% War Loan 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 p.c. 1936-51331 words
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Article18 1936-09-03 1 The output of tin ore for August from Nawng Pet tin mine was 257 piculs18 words
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31 1936-09-03 1 natp Spot Sept. Oct.-Dec Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Aul 27 28% 27 1/16 21 8/16 27 8/16 1? s* ss gs 1 SJ% S’* 27% 27,1 7 11/1631 words
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897 1936-09-03 2 Selangor Coconuts Annual Meeting. CAPITAL REDUCTION OPPOSED. The annual general meeting of shareholders of Selangor Coconuts Ltd. was held In Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Mr. W. A. Stanton, the chairman, presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended June897 words
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Article169 1936-09-03 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1.292nd auction on Aug. 26 when there were catalogued 1.040,186 lbs., 464.37; tons; offered 1,001.396 lbs, 447.05 tons; sold 835,535 lbs.. 373.01 tons. Spot London 1W New York 16 1|16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents169 words
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Article497 1936-09-03 2 Whole Profit Distributed. JN proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended May 31, 1936 at the Annual General Meeting of Nyalas Rubber Estates, Ltd., on Aug. 27, Mr. Lee Chim Tuan, the chairman, said: The accounts for the year disclose a profit497 words
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Article59 1936-09-03 2 The amount of export duty on tin ore collected by the Malayan Government during July was $1,147,769. making the total duty collected for the seven months ended July $7,545,929. The amount of duty collected in July 1935 was $1,290,929 and the total duty collected for the seven59 words
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Article420 1936-09-03 2 INCREASE IN WATER SALES. INVESTMENTS VALUED CONSERVATIVELY. 1 IN proposing the adoption of the re1 port and accounts at the annual meeting of W. Hammer and Co. Ltcl on Aug. 25 Mr. M. N. Wardell, the chairman said:— The accounts for the year ended June 30,420 words
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Article124 1936-09-03 2 Drilling To Start Soon. It is reported that drilling will start at the earliest possible date on the two new concessions in Dutch Borneo (Sangat and Amoentablean), recently obtained by the Batavian Petroleum Company, the main operating unit of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company. The combined124 words
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Article697 1936-09-03 3 SLIGHT RECOVERY IN PRICE. HEAVY SHIPMENTS FROM MALAYA. STANTON NELSON CO. LTD. in their report issued on Aug. 28 write:— Continental demand in London and ra ti,er more inquiry from factories in thr United States of America have intr diced a little more interest into the n697 words
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Article449 1936-09-03 3 Pasak To Reduce Capital. Proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended Mar. 31, at the annual meeting of New Scudal Limited on Aug. 28, Mr. S. Q. Wong, the chairman, said: The working for the year shows a profit of $17,248 and449 words
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Article98 1936-09-03 3 During the week ended Aug. 22, exnorts of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 30,844 cases, of which: 22,420 (73 per cent cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,792 (6 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 4,050 (13 per cent.) cases to Canada,98 words
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Article56 1936-09-03 3 The export position of the signatory countries and Siam under the tin control scheme at the end of July was an under-export of 1,313 tons. Malaya was over-exporte* by 1,107 tons; Netherlands East Indies by 74 tons and Siam by 102 tons. Bolivia was under-exported by 1,72656 words
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Article74 1936-09-03 3 Port and dealers’ stocks of rubber at the close of business on July 31, held in Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley, Malacca and Labuan totalled 32,331 tons compared with 32,548 tons on June 30. Of this amount, 25,398 tons were in the hands of dealers and the balance74 words
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Article83 1936-09-03 3 The following are the crop returns for July for the undernoted companies:— Ayer Kuning.—80,000 lb. Badek Rubber (Staffleld Estate) .—24.807 lb. Bradwall Rubber. —48.400 lb. Chersonese Estates.—69,000 lb. Dennistown Rubber. —31,500 lb. Highlands Lowlands.—115.000 lb. Klabang Rubber. —100.250 lb. Krian Rubber Plantations.—55,500 lb. Sungei Krian Rubber. —113.72083 words
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Article45 1936-09-03 3 The directors of Malayan 8 eweries Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 2 1 /z per cent, cm the management and ordinary shares on account of the year ending Dec. 3i, next, which will be paid to shareholders registered on Sept. 15.45 words
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Article24 1936-09-03 3 According to a Gazette notification a society called “The Malacca Rubber Exchange Association has been registered in the Settlement of Malacca.24 words
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Article50 1936-09-03 3 The directors of Sepang Valley Estate Ltd., have declared a first Interim dividend of 3 per cent, on account of the profits of the year ending Dec. 31, next, and the transfer register will be clsed on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26, for the preparation of warrants.50 words
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Article33 1936-09-03 3 During July, of 117 dredges in the F.M.S., 85 were working and 32 were closed down. In addition, 3 dredges were under construction and one new dredge was on order.33 words
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Article35 1936-09-03 3 The production of gold in the F.M.S. for the month of July was 2.831 ounces, including 2,094 ounces by the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company. Ltd., for the four weeks ending July 18,35 words
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Article38 1936-09-03 3 FRASER NEAVE LTD. The directors of Fraser and Neave Limited have declared an interim dividend of 15 cents per share on the ordinary shares on account of the year ending Dec. 31, payable to shareholders on Sept. 28.38 words
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Article113 1936-09-03 3 IN EXCHANGE FOR SHARES. At an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Semanggol Rubber Co. Ltd. held in Penang on Aug. 26, a resolution was passed authorising the directors to sell the company’s Strathern estate to Bagan Serai Rubber Estates Ltd. A second resolution jvas passed113 words
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Article115 1936-09-03 3 KATU TIN DREDGING. Dredge worked for 545 hours treated 133,000 subic yards produced 520 piculs at an estimated cost of $13,000 or 9.8 cents per cubic yard. KUALA LUMPUR TIN. No. 2. dredge worked 576 hours treated 134,918 cubic yards and produced 797 piculs. MALAYAN TIN115 words
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Article103 1936-09-03 3 KAMPONG KUANTAN RUBBER.— The directors of Kuantan Rubber Company Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 4 ptr cent, less tax payable Sept. 1 on account of the profits of the year to Dec. 31. Last year i first interim of 3 per cent., a second interim103 words
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Article128 1936-09-03 3 The acting secretary of Austra* Malay Tin Ltd. reports the following outputs of associated companies for die Arst half of August: KAMPONG KAMUNTING TIN.— Hours run 211. cubic yards treateu 51,000. total picals ore 97. net valuv? $5,432. ASAM KUMBANG TlN.—Hours run .227, cubic yards treated128 words
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Article45 1936-09-03 3 The directors of Tambalak Rubber Estates Limited propose a dividend of 2 per cent, for the year ended June 30. which, if approved, will be payable to shareholders registered on Sept. 24 The annual meeting will be held in Singapore on that date.45 words
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Article597 1936-09-03 4 London Exchange Prices On August 24. Allacar (2/) 1/2; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/0%; Anglo-Malay (£1) 12/6; Ayer Kuning (£1) 31/3: Bagan Serai (£1) 15/1%; Bahru (Sel.) ,2/) 2/8; Banteng (£1) 20/7%; Batang (2/) 1/0%; Datu Caves (£1) 20/9; Batu Tiga (£1) 29/4%; Bekoh (2/) /10%; Bertam Con. (2/)597 words
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Article170 1936-09-03 4 London Exchange Prices On August 24. Ampat (4/) 4/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 14/6; Bangrin (£1) 16/3; Goreng Cons. (£1) 1 16/16; Hongkong (5/) 14/9; Idris (5/) 6/3; Ipoh (16/) 26/9; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 17/10%; Kamunting (5/) 11/9; Kepong (£1) 14/6; Klnta (5/) 10/3; Klnta Kellaa170 words
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Article21 1936-09-03 4 Aug. 27 Tin, B’pore Price 191.00 per picul 28 91.25 29 93.75 Sept. 1 93% 2 93 2521 words
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Article1552 1936-09-03 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, September 2, 10 a.m. mining. Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt issue Val. Frasei Co. Lyall Evatt •juyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/6 5/- 4/4% 5/- i1,552 words
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