The Straits Budget, 14 January 1937
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Title Section29 1937-01-14 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 111*. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7«l.29 words
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Article, Illustration1206 1937-01-14 1 *|VIE Indian deputation to Malaya. the Right Hon Mr. V S Srinivasa «ks-r: and Mr. G. S. Bozman. have. various people they have met. >:•■ r- ssod themselves exceedingly sa:isht.d with the conditions of Indian ,.tc ear on estates and other spheres tn Malaya. They have,1,206 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article979 1937-01-14 2 have been avoided. —Straits Times, Jan. 7. In November last Mr. Charles Abbott, acting manager of the Federated Engineering Company, and Mr. Edward Herbert Glover, the company’s workshop superintendent. were tried at Kuala Lumpur on a charge that they negligently omitted to take such care withhave been . avoided.—Straits Times, Jan. 7. - 979 words
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Article899 1937-01-14 2 Straits Times, Jan. 8. Although the theme of the article published on this page today is applicable rather to an attitude of mind than to specific policies in the Malay States, it is well worth leading by those who believe that a reaction against idealisationStraits Times, Jan. 8. - 899 words
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Article853 1937-01-14 3 Straits Times, Jan. 9. German agriculture is making tremendous efforts to obtain from limited land available the Quantities of food products Q ece ssary to guarantee the nation’s sustenance In spite of the difficulties of imports. We obtain his information from the weekly report of the GermanStraits Times, Jan. 9. - 853 words
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Article900 1937-01-14 3 —Straits Times, Jan. 11. According to the last issue of the Straits Settlements Government Gazette, Messrs. J. A. Elias, R. Tessensohn, G. Parbury, E. A. Brown. Ng Sen Choy, Seow Poh Leng and Dato Mohamed Ghazali bin Mohamed Ariffln have been reappointed Municipal Commissioners for the town.—Straits Times, Jan. 11. - 900 words
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Article930 1937-01-14 3 —Straits Times, Jan. 12. When members of the Indian community of Singapore said goodbye to Mr. Srinivasa Sastri yesterday. at the conclusion of his Malayan mission, they did so with mixed feelings. It has been all to the good that so distinguished a representative of India—Straits Times, Jan. 12. - 930 words
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Article833 1937-01-14 4 Straits Times, Jan. 13. One may grant that a certain amount of secrecy is essential where defence activities are concerned and still contend that over indulgence in hush-hush tactics can cause far more alarm and do infinitely greater harm than full disclosure of what is being doneStraits Times, Jan. 13. - 833 words
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Article163 1937-01-14 4 The following were passengers on the N.Y.K. liner Fushimi Maru, which left Singapore on Friday for Europe Miss L. Busse. Mr. and Mrs. G Fuller, Miss J. M. Fuller, Com. and Mrs. J. H. Owen. Sri Mr. R. Paranathari. Mr. V. P. Ponnampalam. Dr. R. Ratnam. Miss H.163 words
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56 1937-01-14 4 Steamer Springs Leak Near Bangkok (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 11. The Straits Steam Ship Co’s s.s. Kamuning sprang a leak after leaving for Singapore last week and had to return to port, discharge cargo and enter dry dock here. The owners are taking advantage of the incident to56 words
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Article151 1937-01-14 4 The death took place at 29. Mandalay Road. Singapore, early on Tuesday of Mrs. M. M. Johnson 1 (nee Margaret van Dort). at th* age of 80 Mrs. Johnson was the widow of Mr James Johnson, who came out to this country from Cardiff and served151 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article178 1937-01-14 5 -he fell hand of Mars, having spoilt I the lonely, bracken-covered slopes I Mount Faber, has now seized another of our Singapore beauty spots. people who drive out nowadays to the place known as the “Little Gap” on the East Road are startled to And the former178 words
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Article150 1937-01-14 5 IN our house the kebun is now bring- !ng in baskets oi chikus picked from two trees in the garden. These trees, strangely enough, bear f ruit all tne year round, but there is an unusually large crop at present. It seems odd to be eating homegrown fruit150 words
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Article186 1937-01-14 5 JUNGLE VILLAGERS FRIEND lately introduced me to Leonard Woolf’s A Village in the Jungle, a story of Ceylon which has run into five editions since it first came out in 1913 and is now established as a classic in the literature of the Eastern tropics produced by Europeans. The only186 words
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Article211 1937-01-14 5 p*ROM a Johore planter who has been turning over some old papers comes a cartoon from the Christmas number of Truth, 1925. It shows a crowd ot cheering rubber magnates, dealers, brokers etcetera, standing around one of those Try-Your-Strength devices seen on fairgrounds, the purpose of which is to211 words
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Article251 1937-01-14 5 QO much has been written recently about Mr. Sastri’s reputation as an orator that I for one must confess to having been distinctly on the defensive when he rose to address the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. Oratory is at a discount in the world of today, which vastly251 words
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Article249 1937-01-14 5 I ISTENING to Mr. Sastri at this luncheon it struck me that his visit to Singapore is going to do a lot of good in an unexpected way. It is going to raise the prestige of India in this city. It is going to give Singapore a timely249 words
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Article186 1937-01-14 5 IT is probable that few of Mr. Sastri’s heaftrs yesterday, other than the Indians, knew just how long and distinguished Mr. Sastri’s experience of public life has been. He has represented India at the Imperial conference, at the League of Nations Assembly and at the Washington Naval Conference. He186 words
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Article255 1937-01-14 5 ■TTIE pineapple should be one of the best dessert fruits *n this country mit it is actually one ot the most unsatisfactory. Nine out of ten pineapples bought in the Singapore market are unripe, which explains why most Europeans declare that they prefer the canned to the fresh255 words
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Article224 1937-01-14 5 MR. H. Gerhold, of the F.M.S. Police, is the fortunate possessor of a print of early Singapore of which only two copies have been discovered It was reproduced in the Christmas number of the Malayan Police Magazine, together with notes written by Mr. F. N. Chasen when224 words
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Article249 1937-01-14 5 PILLION POSTERIOR one who was a keen cyclist at Home, and would be out here If he wasn’t damnfool enough to be afraid of being stared at, I have been reading with gusto the Malayan Law Journal’s report of an appeal in which three judges debated the knotty point oi249 words
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Article222 1937-01-14 6 THANKS to Mr. J. H. M. Robson, who compiled the first exhaustive Malayan bibliography several years ago and has been adding to it ever since, it is now possible to find out quickly and conveniently what has been written about Malaya from the time of the Portuguese222 words
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Article192 1937-01-14 6 |T is unfortunate that so much material which ought to be available for reference in this country has been published in the journals of learned societies elsewhere. Mr. Robson cites papers on Malayan metal work, boat-building, dyeing and weaving at Sitiawan, pottery and the old tin currency192 words
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Article188 1937-01-14 6 LISBON AND GOA Robson lists all the works in the Hakluyt series which throw light on early Malaya, particularly Malacca, but it is not generally known that there is still a great deal of untranslated historical material in Portuguese which deals with this country. I recently inquired as to that188 words
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Article68 1937-01-14 6 AFTER conducting a column like this for a year or so one becomes accustomed to being asked for information on anything from pre-history to birth control. The latest inquiry is from a Kuala Kubu reader who wants to know what Qantas stands for. Answer:—Queensland and Northern Territory Air68 words
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Article204 1937-01-14 6 does the future hold in store for the Indo-Malayans. for those Indians who will be born and bred here, who in all probability witf never cross the Bay of Bengal nor even speak their mother tongue Is this really a good country for an Indian to adopt for204 words
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Article212 1937-01-14 6 'j'AKE Singapore. What does it offer to the youth of the Indian, Chinese and Ceylonese coiijp munities? Practically nothing except sport, cinemas, cabarets and other ways of killing time. Now contrast the vulgarity of this commercial cosmopolis with what is happening in other great cities of the East In212 words
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Article285 1937-01-14 6 ii/HAT can life mean for intelligent. thoughtful, socially conscious youth in such a country? That question can best be answered indirectly by referring the reader to Mrs. Pearl Buck’s introduction to the much-discusscd book by Lin Yutong, My Country and My People, in which she shows what285 words
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Article173 1937-01-14 6 I first saw this name 1 thought it must be a character in a gypsy novel but now I know that it is a spa in Czecho-Slovakia. It has a special interest for readers of this column because it was the spa to which the Sultan of Johore173 words
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Article145 1937-01-14 6 *jpHEN the Sultan asked for a good doctor. To his surprise, that too had been arranged. Two .doctors arrived, a university professor and his assistant. Their fee was a mere $25 for the professor and $l5 for the assistant, for EACH VISIT. Later the Sultan met someone145 words
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Article197 1937-01-14 6 jyjY notes on monkey talk have 4 caught the eye of a retired planter, who tells me that he does not agree that the siamang (the black gibbon) talks very little. He says that when he was on an estate in Perak many years ago the noise197 words
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Article227 1937-01-14 6 CO far as Perak as a whole is concerned, this Malay theory of the distribution of the two species is baseless, but there may be an element of truth in it in the districts familiar to my correspondent, for the reason that the siamang lives in the hills,227 words
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Article665 1937-01-14 7 c stratton Brown will be leaving] cjfngor on a trip to England next nionth. A. McLennan, and InspecIn F P G and Mrs. Minns, have left Singapore on leave. The Raja Muda of Perak Is not enJng good health. He Is at present staying at Kuala Kangsar.665 words
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Article172 1937-01-14 7 New Under-Secretary To Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. It is understood that Mr. Hugh Fraser, who is now acting secretary to the High Commissioner, will be appointed Under-Secretary to the Government of the F.M.S. when Mr. S. j W. Jones assumes efflee in172 words
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Article98 1937-01-14 7 Tuan Muda Of Sarawak Gives Away The Bride. The marriage of Miss Margaret Eleanor Brodie, only daughter of the late Mr. J H. Brodie and Mrs. Brodie. of Kuching, Sarawak, to Mr. George William Webb, Malayan Civil Service, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Webb, of Sunbury-on-Thames.98 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article77 1937-01-14 7 FOOKS. —On January 8, 1937, at the General Hospital, Singapore, to Jean, wife oi E. A. Fooks a daughter. INNES. —On Jan. 6. at the General Hospital, Johore Bahru, to Edith, wife of M. A. Innes, G L. F. BIRD.—On January 6, at the General Hospital, Johore Bahru, to77 words
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Article15 1937-01-14 7 The engagement is announced of Dr. Lian Futt Seong to Miss Lee Guah Kiang.15 words
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Article16 1937-01-14 7 FERGUSON—TYSON.—At St. Andrews Cathedral Singapore on Jan. 5. 1937. Alan Stewart Ferguson to Violet-Clare Tyson.16 words
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Article617 1937-01-14 7 Tuesday, Dec. 29. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Thomas attended by the Personal Staff left Kuala Kangsar for Singapore. Wednesday, Dec. 30. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this morning. Friday, Jan. 1. In the mormng Lady Thomas617 words
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Article278 1937-01-14 7 Leaders— The Liability Of Directors 2 Three Acres And A Kerbau 2 Food And Colonies 3 More Face Saving 3 Mr. Sastri’s Three Weeks 3 Masks and Secrecy 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32278 words
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Article80 1937-01-14 7 The tollowing appomtm-nts are announced in the F.M S Government Gazette Dr. C. Chitty to be a Surgeon. Grade B. Malayan Medical Service. Mr T. R. to act as a Deputy Commissioner Customs and Excise. F.M.S. Mr. H. J. Trevett to act as Running Assistant. F.M.S.R. Mr. G.80 words
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Article52 1937-01-14 7 The Rt. Hon. the Secretary of State ior the Colonies has been pleased to approve the promotion of Mr. C. Wilson, an officer of Class 18, Malayan Civil Service, to be Controller of Labour, Malaya. Class IA. Malayan Civil Service, with effect from Feb. 24,52 words
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Article549 1937-01-14 8 European Women Injured Remarkable Escapes In Car Crash. R/VRS. L. RIDLEY, wife of Squadron Leader Ridley, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar, and Mrs. C. Aitkens. wife of Capt. Aitkens, of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who were injured in a motor-car collision with a police van on Tanglin Road on549 words
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65 1937-01-14 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 9. The contract for Siam’s sugar factory machinery has been awarded to the (ontinental firm of Skoda. Its value is over £BO,OOO sterling. A condition of the contract is that the mill shall be working within ten65 words
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Article309 1937-01-14 8 Taking Part In Big Manoeuvres. 'T'HE Malay Regiment, the Empire’s youngest and most remarkable body of troops, will arrive in Singapore this morning and will go under canvas at Selerang (Changi) prior to taking part in combined'manoeuvres with the Garrison troops towards the end of this309 words
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Article106 1937-01-14 8 The following are the members of the Hospitals Board in the Straits Settlements for the year 1937: The Hon the Director of Medical Services, S.S (Chairman); The Hen the Resident Councillor Penang; The Hon. the Resident Councillor. Malacca: The Deputy Treasurer. Straits Settle ments; The Chief Medical106 words
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Article245 1937-01-14 8 Mr. E. J. Venables. BROTHER OFFICERS AS PALLBEARERS. MR. Edwin John Venables, European Warder at the new Convict Prison at Changi, who died on Monday from a gunshot wound sustained when the revolver which he was cleaning went off, was cremated the same afternoon. A funeral245 words
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Article252 1937-01-14 8 Syce’s Reckless Driving. U/ H. W. LITTLE. B.A., European master at the English College. Johore, was convicted and fined $50 in the Singapore Fourth Court on Monday on a charge of being the owner and sole passenger of a car when it was being driven recklessly252 words
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344 1937-01-14 8 THE proposal for a merger of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Protestant Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was unanimously approved at Monday morning’s session of the Malaya Annual Conference. It is expected that these three bodies will be united in 1940,344 words
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Article169 1937-01-14 8 Death Of Former Chief Manager. His wide circle of friends in the City —and particularly those with Eastern connections—heard with the deepest regret of the death on December 23 of Mr. J. L. Crcckatt, the late chief manager of the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and169 words
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1183 1937-01-14 9 “CATTLE-KING’S” PROPERTY IN FRENCH INDIA. 0 0NA KADER SULTAN, at one time a local cattle-king and a M pvilti-millionarire, but now bankrupt, was unable, owing to ill it ii* to attend the Singapore Bankruptcy Court on Jan. 8, when an DlicTtion was made by the1,183 words
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73 1937-01-14 9 Illuminations Tenders. 'J'HE Coronation of King George VI will be celebrated in Singapore on a scale befitting the importance of the occasion. Preparations tor the decoration of public buildings are well in hand and Singapore will be gay with bunting and illuminations for the great73 words
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Article87 1937-01-14 9 Taiping Plans. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Jan. 8. At a public meeting of the Chinese community of Taiping held this week, it was decided to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI on a lavish scale. The meeting agrees:— To distribute rice to the87 words
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Article143 1937-01-14 9 Did It In China, Says Woman In Defence. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. “I plead guilty. I did not Know it hurts the child so much; this is what we used to do in China” said Loew San, a Cantonese woman, when she143 words
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Article162 1937-01-14 9 Correspondence Language Teachers From Negri Sembilan. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Can anyone give any information about the Negri Sembilan Malays who were taken to Japan about 30 years ago for the purpose, it is said, of teaching the Japanese the Malay language The162 words
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Article273 1937-01-14 9 Mission To Dispel Suspicion In Malaya. JMPORTANT changes in Japanese policy in the South Seas—a term that is used in Japan to describe an area which includes British Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies —may follow the visit of a high official of the Gaimusho, the Japanese273 words
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Article249 1937-01-14 9 Dutch In Singapore Honour Royal Couple. “A maiden who dreams of a future lull of domestic happiness...” *‘A prince who, a stranger in the Ne therlands only a short time ago, now lias become one of us and one of the very first among us, thanks249 words
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844 1937-01-14 10 Lotus Club Speaker’s View. HAS LOCAL ASSOCIATION MONOPOLISED MR. SASTRI? T r HAT there should have been a woman on the Indian delegation to Malaya, which is headed by Mr. Srinivasa Sastri, P.C., C.H., LL.D., was the opinion expressed by Mrs. E. V. Davies, speaking844 words
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Article216 1937-01-14 10 Psychological Novels Most Popular. Mr. H. Shimazaki, one ol Japan’s foremos. novelists and oresident of 'he Japanese Pen Club arrived in Singapore on Sunday on the Haruna Maru returning from Europe after attending an international conference ol Pen Clubs at Buenos Aires. Argentina at which 40 countries216 words
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Article440 1937-01-14 10 YOUNG EUROPEAN CHARGED IN JOHORE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Jan. 9. A YOUNG European giving his name as Frank Vincent age 24. was thsi morning charged before the Second Magistrate. Shaik Abdul Bakar b. Yahaya, with the theft of a motor car belonging440 words
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Article480 1937-01-14 10 PROVISION STORE INCURS BAD DEBTS. A 23-year-old English-speaking youth, who inherited two-flfths of his father’s $300,000-estate, getting $65 a month for life, stood in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice McEwlaine, on Jan. 8 a bankrupt. He described how he had480 words
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193 1937-01-14 10 A strong plea for justice for Indians settled in various parts of the British Commonwealth of Nations was made by the Right Hon. Srinivasa Sastri P C., C.H. LLD., the distinguished leader of the Indian Labour Delegation to Malaya, speaking to a gathering of193 words
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Article284 1937-01-14 11 European and Malay. SEVEN FORMER MEMBERS REAPPOINTED. rpWo n :w members will be seen, 1 1( (he half-circle table of the <ineauore Municipal Commissioners at the first meeting of the year on Thev are Mr. E. Gregory-Jones, nominee of the Straits Settlements cmaanore) Association, who Is284 words
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Article261 1937-01-14 11 Fis h e r-McDia rm id. From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 6. Tiie marriage of two popular members of the Government medical staff was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Pres-] bytertan Church. Penang, on Monday when Dr. Oscar Elliott Hsher of the Malayan Medical Service was261 words
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Article76 1937-01-14 11 Lowest Accepted. Tenders fjr ths erection of Ma 1 av and quarters for headmaster two assistant teachers at Monks hill Buklt Timah were received from hie following: Wah Hup $26 GOO. Poh Ghee $28 000 «o!?«e Cers ancl Contractors. Ltd SJ9.«50. Poh Hoe Swe? $3276 words
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95 1937-01-14 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8. WILLIAM KELLITT, a British subject, of Atherton Estate. Siliau, (F.M.S.) has been granted a certificate of registration in respect of United Kingdom patents of an invention entitled Improvements in and relating to apparatus for the treatment95 words
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Article131 1937-01-14 11 Captain A.T.A. Ritchie Arrives In Malaya. Capt. A. T. A. Ritchie O.B.E. M.C., Malaya’s first stipendiary Chiei Game Warden, arrived at Singapore oy the N.Y .K liner Haruna Maru on Sunday afternoon. He wl.l assume duties hitherto performed in an honorary caoacity by Mr. Theodore Hubback Capt.131 words
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Article54 1937-01-14 11 Th° Rev. Nigel Williams has come ,o S r c anore from Ipoh to act as Cathedral chaplain while Archdeacon Graham White is on leave. Mr. Williams is to be married to Miss Nora Castel in St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Feb. 1 Miss Castel will arrive from Heme54 words
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Article, Illustration307 1937-01-14 11 MR. JUSTICE J. McCABE REAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 8. Mr. Justice J. McCabe Reay who in 22 years rose from a cadetship in the Malayan Civil Service and an appointment as acting Treasurer and Superintendent, Posts and Telegraphs, to the high position307 words
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Article45 1937-01-14 11 The Rt. Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased tc approve the appointment of Lieutenant William Richardson tc be a Company Officer. Malay Regiment. Federated Malay States with effect from Nov. 26. 1936. inclusive. Lieutenant Richardson arrived on Dec. 19. 1936.45 words
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Article185 1937-01-14 11 SINGAPORE NAZI ‘FAST. Help for Winter Fund. JMORE than 100 loyal Nazis in Singapore joined on Sunday in the voluntary “fast’' which is held on the first Sunday in every month in aid of their unemployed compatriots in Germany. The German community in Singapore, together with loyal Germans at Home185 words
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Article181 1937-01-14 11 Death Of Malayan Engineer Surveyor. Mr. William Deacon Harding, an engineer surveyor with Messrs. Engineers and Contractors Ltd., died in the Genera' Hospital. Singapore, on Saturday at the age ot 68 Mr. Harding arrived in the East in 1901 lor Shell Transport ana Trading Co. and181 words
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196 1937-01-14 11 Singapore Night Landings For Flying-Boats Good progress continues to be made with the new civil aerodrome at Kallang. Erection of the two hangars has been completed and the terminal building also has reached an advanced stage. Dredging of the seaplane channel is being pushed ahead and the calling of tenders196 words
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Article492 1937-01-14 12 Early Morning Tragedy. SIKH SERGEANT INJURED AT SAME TIME. L'DMLN'D .John Venanles, European Warder at the new Conu vict Prison at Chanjri, died on Monday from a wound received when a pistol he was cleaning went off and a bullet pierced his chest. A Sikh492 words
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291 1937-01-14 12 BISHOP LEE ON METHODIST POLICY. that the Church stands for constructive liberalism, friendly co-operation with all Christian bodies, and a progressive programme, Bishop Edwin F. Leei delivered an address in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday to an audience that filled the hall to capacity. This291 words
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Article85 1937-01-14 12 Singapore Pilot Uninjured. An Aeronca Jap light aeroplane made a forced landing near Seremban about 2 p.m. on Sunday. Mr F C. Cooke, of the Royal Singapore Flying Club, the pilot escaped injury, and the plane was only slightly damaged. Mr. Cooke made a skilful landing85 words
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Article49 1937-01-14 12 Two consignments of birds have just arrived from Australia for the Ponggol Zoo at Singapore. From the Taronga Park Zoo ar Sydney have come golden-shouldered parrakeets and a type of Australian pigeon and the Perth Zoo has provided a number of finches of two different kinds.49 words
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Article, Illustration121 1937-01-14 12 RAILWAY MAIL CARS ON THE ROAD. The F.M.S. Railways have taken over the conveyance of mails and passengers by road between Kuantan and Jerantut, and have introduced a fleet of fast buses of the latest design for a service twice daily. Previously the contract was let by121 words
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123 1937-01-14 12 The Rt. Hon.' Mr. V. S. Sr.nivasa Sastri. P.C.. C.H., accompanied by Rao Sahib Mukundan, The Agent to the Government of India and his party, visited the Ramaknshna Mission premises. Singapore on Sunday. Mr. Sastri was received at the entrance by a few members of123 words
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Article159 1937-01-14 12 (.From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Jan. 8. “When funds become available Seremban will ha/e a chlorinated water supply.” said Mr. Hughes.j the British Resident of Negri Sembilan. j in an exclusive interview belore his I departure on retirement. Although the water is not dangerous, residents of Seremban feel159 words
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Article414 1937-01-14 12 Perak Town To Be Miniature Fairyland. EFFORTS TO GET MEMORIAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Jail. 8. A PROGRAMME which will transform Taiping into a miniature fairyland and will provide several entertainments, extending over five days to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, was drawn414 words
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463 1937-01-14 13 Able To Receive New Giant Battleships. ni’iTAIN’S foresight in constructing the new graving-dock at the B nore Naval Base to a size capable of berthing a warship conleribly* larger than the largest battleship afloat appears to have been well exp j r y of the463 words
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Article54 1937-01-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 8. Three Dutchmen, who constitute Kuala Lumpur’s total of permanent Dutch residents, met at the Station Hotel yesterday afternoon to listen in to the broadcast of the royal wedding. As there were no otherj of their nationality, no other form54 words
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Article347 1937-01-14 13 Mr. S. W. Jones Appointed. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Jan. 8. T*HE Straits Times is reliably informed that the Hon Mr. S. W/ Jones Acting Under Secretary to the F.M.S., Government nas been appointed British Resident Selangor Mr. Jones’ appointment will, it is j understood,347 words
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Article60 1937-01-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 7. The Commander-in-Chief of the French naval forces in the Far East arrived from Saigon on a visit to Bangkok today. He is remaining here till Tuesday next and being entertained by. the Siamese Ministry of Defence in the60 words
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Article279 1937-01-14 13 Government Asked For $5,000 1 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) j Malacca Jan. 7. 1 In response to a circular issued by 1 the Hon. Mr. G. R. Sykes acting Resident Councillor Malacca b public meeting was held in the Drib Hall of the Malacca Volunteer Corps279 words
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Article145 1937-01-14 13 PENANG—K. LUMPUR CHANGES. A revised time table will be introduced on the F.M.S. Railways from Jan. 15. The main alterations are to the night mail trains between Penang and Kuala Lumpur the down mail from Penang will depart at 9.00 p.m. instead of 8.00 p.m. and145 words
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Article78 1937-01-14 13 Malaya’s Opportunity. “I have been struck by the apparent prosperity of Malaya.” said Mr. Tanlchiro Yoshida. a Japanese Foreign Office official who is visiting Singapore at present during a tour of Malaya and the Netherlands Indies, in an interview last week. "Japan needs more and more78 words
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167 1937-01-14 13 Distance from the scene of the wedding of Princess Juliana, Crown Princess of Holland, to Prince Bernard zur Lippe-Biester-feld, her German consort, did not diminish the rejoicing of Dutch people—in Singapore and throughout the Netherlands Indies. The modern marvel of radio gave the event167 words
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Article194 1937-01-14 13 120 Homeless At Seletar. OVER 120 Chinese and Indian rubber factory workers, squatters and a few actors and actresses are homeless as a result of a Are which destroyed 11 attap houses, a shop and a Chinese wayang (theatre) at Chua Chu Kang village. Seletar, on194 words
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Article126 1937-01-14 13 Minutes Of Meetings For The Press. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 6. A suggeston that the press should be supplied with copies of minutes of committee meetings of the Board was made by Major G. M. Kidd at today’s meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary126 words
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337 1937-01-14 14 United Engineers Capital Scheme Approved. LARGE MAJORITY FAVOUR PROPOSALS. The scheme of arrangement proposed by the directors of United Engineers Ltd. details of which were* circulated to shareholders in October last, received the approval of l>oth classes of shareholders at extraordinary meetings in Singapore on Jan. 7. A special meeting337 words
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938 1937-01-14 14 Park Discharged At Assizes. OY a majority verdict of five to two a common jury on Jan. 7 found Sidney Archibald Seymour Park, who was charged with causing the death of a Chinese bread-seller by driving his car in a negligent manner, not guilty938 words
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Article422 1937-01-14 14 Civilian Employers Likely To Follow The Example Of Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 6. INTERVIEWS bv a Straits Times representative with official and members of the public in the Federal Capital reflect pleasure at the announcement of restored wages cuts422 words
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Article226 1937-01-14 14 PENANG PROCESSIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS. 1LIALAY celebrations in Penang of the Coronation on May 12 were dedecided at a meeting last week. The provisional programme, on the same lines as the silver Jubilee celebrations, is:— Borea performances on Tuesday nig lit. May 11. at the Dato Kramat226 words
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Article102 1937-01-14 14 British Journal Celebrates Jubilee. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 3. On the afternoon of New Year’s Day His Excellency the British Minister entertained representatives of the Press of Bangkok to tea at the Legation, the occasion being the jubilee of The Bangkok Times, a British newspaper.102 words
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Article, Illustration2839 1937-01-14 15 Large Acreage Of Budded Rubber Experiments And Replanting Forestry Growths And Mouldy Rot —A Lovely Garden. (By Our Planting Correspondent). KAMUNING estate is one of the oldest and best known rubber plantations in Perak. Situated about 18 miles north of Ipoh on the main trunk2,839 words
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670 1937-01-14 16 Learning Binds World Together, Says Mr. Sastri. GOVERNOR AMONG LARGE GATHERING AT RECEPTION. an appeal for the recognition of Indian university degrees in Malav was made by the Right Hon. Srinivasa Sastri, P.C., C.H i n th course of his speech on Jan. 6 at670 words
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90 1937-01-14 16 tt In nes president of the united Planting Association of Malaya), the Hon. Mr. W. S ReeveTucker (vice-president). Mr. C F II Plerrepont and Mr. C. Ward-Jackson. had an Interview on Thursday morning with the Government of India Deputation. and afterwards were the guests of90 words
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Article144 1937-01-14 16 Fifth Magistrate’s Second Retirement. Mr. E. E. Colman, Singapore Fifth Magistrate, has just relinquished his seat on the Bench in favour of Mr. C. L o, Ess formerl y Deputy Registrar of Singapore High Court who will be acting Fifth Magistrate This is Mr. Colman’s “second144 words
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Article, Illustration633 1937-01-14 17 S l|1 i the guests at the main table during the reception to \i, „ui at Victoria Hall last week. Mr. A. S. Small is sM the centre, with Lady Bagnall on his left and Mr. G. S. Bozman on his right. At the Tamil633 words
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951 1937-01-14 21 Why Be Slaves To It? Asks A Singapore “Mem.” are slaves to convention. How about our ridiculous convenUon oi calling What useful purpose for example, is served by Cropping two or three bits of pasteboard into a newcomer’s box The newcomer, following your lead,951 words
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Article210 1937-01-14 21 REPRESENTATIVES ot stveral Christian communions were present at the opening on Jan. 7 of the Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Malaya by Bishop Edwin F. Lee at Wesley Church. Fort Canning Road. The Reverend Edwin Lewis Professor of Systematic Theology at Drew Theological210 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-01-14 21 A recent portrait of Miss Lorna Mavis Ansley- Young, younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. AnsleyYoung of Klang, whose engagement to Mr Hallam Brookfieid Egmont Hake. C.B.E., was announced recently.30 words
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200 1937-01-14 21 STOLE FROM PARENTS SHOP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Jan. 6. I had to pay a debt that I incurred through gambling I took the cloth to make good the amount.” So pleaded Kong Fui, a Chinese youth when charged before200 words
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Article298 1937-01-14 21 DEAD CHINESE HARD! OF HEARING. Four Europeans, two sergeants of the RAF., Seletar and their wives, were coming to town in a taxi when their car knocked down a 25- j year-old Chinese fitter named Tan Ah Peng at Upper Serangoon Road, about 7 p.m.298 words
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Article75 1937-01-14 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 7. When about ten thousand tons of earth crashed into a mine at Kepong yesterday, three Chinese miners were buried alive and several others had a narrow escape. The three bodies are still buried. It appears that the accident75 words
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Article128 1937-01-14 21 Members Of Penang Association. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 7. Fines totalling $4,500 were imposed by the Penang magistrate today on six members of the Fooichew Association who had been convicted at a previous hearing on a charge of assisting in carrying on a public128 words
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Article2308 1937-01-14 22 4 4 Civilisation For the Native. THERE is, however, a danger inherent in the very nature of Indirect Rule which needs considering—the danger of making too much of a good thing, of making fetish instead of a stepping-stone (if I may mix mv metaphors; of2,308 words
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Article220 1937-01-14 22 ANOTHER “FLYING FARMER. “It's a shame to hurry a flight like this, there is so much to see on the way said Mr. Colin Kelman, who with his wife arrived at Singapore on Jan. 6 on a leisurely trip by pri vote aeroplane from Engfand to Australia. Mr. Kelman is220 words
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1196 1937-01-14 23 American “Bluff” Blamed For Rubber Price Fluctuation. To the Editor of the Straits Times, As far back as in 1932 I wrote witter to the Straits Times in which r iccused the American Rubber ManuI of playing with "fire" and th.t history would repeat Itself, unless1,196 words
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1147 1937-01-14 23 Bark Qualities Not Up To Expectations To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— While W W .R’s artic'c. which appeared in the Financial News has been ably reviewed by your Planting Correspondent, I believe that one very important point has beer overlooked I refer1,147 words
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Article203 1937-01-14 24 Military Attache In Singapore. Japan is not likely to adopt the creed of Fascism, declared General Oshima, Japanese Military Attache in Germany, when he arrived in Singapore on Jan. G aboard the German liner Potsdam, on his way home on holiday. The General was. however, warm203 words
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Article150 1937-01-14 24 Local Celebrations. DISTRICT COMMITTEES TO BE FORMED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 4. The following communique has been issued in connection with the Coronation celebrations in Negri Sembilan:— The day of the Coronation, May, 12 1937, has been declared a public holiday. As it is150 words
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Article87 1937-01-14 24 The Singapore Poppy Day Committee announce that $15,337 was obtained in the 1936 appeal. The details are: Sale of Poppies $6,235.34 Donations 840.00 Car Labels 2,101.50 Church Collections. Presbyterian Church in Singapore 58.52 Tanglin Garrison Church 67.20 St. Andrew's Cathedral 307.68 Changl Garrison Church 12.0087 words
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Article476 1937-01-14 24 Our “Polyglot Paradise. Through London Eyes. Poker Fiends In Singapore Clubs. Probably few of us realise thai our hard-bitten Colonials will play poker in Singapore Clubs for nothing less than $10 a chip but prefer S100 chips whene\er the petty cash is available! While we remain in ignorance, however. London476 words
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Article95 1937-01-14 24 Soft are the folds where purple shadows fall Upon the silent beauty of the sea, Gentle the hands that hush the wonder call In silvered temples of serenity. Here is nc tempered dimming of the day, No twilit hour, no lingering call to rest The afterglow comes95 words
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251 1937-01-14 24 figures In K.L. Kidnapping Case. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 4. Early in December, a young Cantonese girl, stated to be under 16 years of age, was reported missing from her home in Penang Road, Kuala Lumpur. She was traced to Malim251 words
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Article154 1937-01-14 24 THE Diocese of Malacca has suffered 1 a loss by the death last Tuesday night of Rev. Father Joseph Sy, Parish Priest of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Tank Road. Singapore and manager of the Malaya Catholic Leader. Father Sy had been in indifferent154 words
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Article193 1937-01-14 24 MR. WANG CHING-WEI RETURNS. Mr. Wang Ching-wei, China’s ex-Premier and Foreign Minister arrived in Singapore last Wednesday evening on the N.D.L. liner Potsdam on his way back to China from Europe where he has been recovering from the bullet wounds he received during the attempt to193 words
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Article62 1937-01-14 24 Shanghai. Jan. 6. It is reported that Mr Wang Ching Wei. former Premier, who is now on the way back to Nanking from Europe, will probably be appointed Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Central Political Council in place of Mr. Hu62 words
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Article124 1937-01-14 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 4. A further charge was preferred against Simon David, a Tamil, in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, when he was produced pending hearing of the case in which he is alleged to have falsely represented to Messrs.124 words
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Article156 1937-01-14 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 6. Several cases of planting rubber contrary to the Rubber Regulations Enactment were heard today by the Seremban magistrate, Mr. M. J. Hayward. Haji Rafar bin Haji Mat Yassin and Mariam binti Hussein were summoned for such planting in the156 words
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Article595 1937-01-14 25 •—Reuter. N c CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES NEEDED OR ASKED. PRESIDENT Roosevelt, in his first message to I ongress during his second term of office, reviewing the record of his first administration, declared that it was the task of himself and Congress to prove that Democracy could be•—Reuter. - 595 words
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59 1937-01-14 25 —Reuter. Amsterdam, Jan. (i. All the mutineers of the warship Zeven Provincien, who rebelled when the vessel was in the Dutch Indies in 1933, will benefit by the royal amnesty on the occasion of Princess Juliana's wedding. The amnesty is of the widest nature, including—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article66 1937-01-14 25 —Reuter. OPENING OF SPECIAL FACTORY. 0 London, Jan. 6. The Home Office announces that arrangements are being made to give all families individual instruction on fitting and using gas-masks, of which 30.000.000 will shortly be available. Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd is opening the first factory exclusively—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article44 1937-01-14 25 British Wireless. London, Jan. 4. A bulletin issued from No. 3 Beigrave Square today says that the Duchess o* Kent is making very good progress and the infant Princess is gaining weight steadily. No further bulletins will be issued.— British Wireless.— British Wireless. - 44 words
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33 1937-01-14 25 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 5. Queen Marie of Jugoslavia and her 11-year-old son, Prince Tomislav, arrived in London today. The Prince has come to attend school in England.—British Wireless. - 33 words
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Article141 1937-01-14 25 —Reuter. EMPLOYERS’ FIRM ATTITUDE. Detroit, Jan. 6. Mr. Homer Martin, president of the United Auto Workers, has pledged cooperation with Government agencies seeking conciliation in the present strikes. The pledge followed a report from Washington that the Minister of Labour. Miss Frances Perkins, had—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article117 1937-01-14 25 —British Wireless. SATISFACTION VOICED BY MR. EDEN. London, Jan. 5. The French Foreign Minister has published in Paris a message from the British Foreign Secretary thank-; ing for the statement made by M. Delbos on Saturday regarding the British and Italian declaration on the Mediterranean and in the.—British Wireless. - 117 words
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Article42 1937-01-14 25 —Reuter. Paris, Jan. 6. The French government note to the Spanish government protesting against the shooting down of the French Embassy plane reported on Dec. 8 demands the punishment of the guilty airmen and compensation to the l victims—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article39 1937-01-14 25 .—Reuter. Canton, Jan. G. Mr. Thomas Gordon Paget, a British officer of the Chinese Customs at Kwangchowwan, is reported to have been murdered by smugglers. Mr. Paget was aged 38 and was a native of Bradford.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article41 1937-01-14 25 —British Wireless. London. Jan. 4. Information has been received in official quarters in London which confirms reports that on New Year’s Day some 4.000 Italians were landed at Cadiz from the Italian transport Lombardia. -British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 41 words
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27 1937-01-14 25 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 5. The King has assumed appointment as Air Commodore-in-Chief of the squadrons comprising the auxiliary air force.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 27 words
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161 1937-01-14 25 SHOULD RETURN COLONIES TO GERMANY.’ —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Suggestion By Lord Elibank. The immediate tackling of the colonial problem is demanded by Viscount Elibank, president of the Federation of Chambers cf Commerce of the Empire and president of the West India Committee, in a letter to The Times (London), in which he—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 161 words
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Article126 1937-01-14 25 that it will suffice our needs.—British Wireless. NOT LIKELY TO COME IN PEACE TIME. London, Jan. 6. The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, in a speech in Glasgow, prophesied that Britain would never introduce conscription in peace time and ridiculed the fantastic motions entertained in somethat it will suffice our needs.—British Wireless. - 126 words
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Article45 1937-01-14 25 —Reuter Detroit. Jan. 8. The strikes in the motor industry have spread to five more factories, following a breakdown In f he negotiations for a settlement. They include sit-down strikes in two factories supplying automobile bodies to the Ford works.—Reuter—Reuter - 45 words
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Article39 1937-01-14 25 —British Wireless. London, Dec. 31. The estate in England of the Duke of Buceleuch, father of the Duchess of Gloucester, who died in October last year, has been proved at .£551.294 Scottish estates amounted to £423,188.—British Wireless. - 39 words
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80 1937-01-14 25 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. London, Jan. 6. The officials of various British ports have been instructed in connection with the recruiting of soldiers for the Government forces in Spain to keep a sharp lookout in order to prevent the enlistment of boys und p r a certain age.Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 80 words
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Article, Illustration486 1937-01-14 26 —Reuter. Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Pegeantry Of R oval Wedding The Hague, Jan. 7. Everything except the weather is now settled for today’s royal wedding. A howling wind blew throughout Tuesday night followed yesterday by torrents of rain. Many decorations were ruined but others, such as orange electric bulbs and—Reuter.; – Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 486 words
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Article66 1937-01-14 26 —Reuter Wireless. Quarrel With Prince Bernhard Settled. Berlin, Jan. 6. The Nazis have called off the quarrel with Prince Biesterfeld and the German Press prints a statement from Prince Biesterfeld declaring he regards Germany very affectionately and is most anxious for an improvement in German-Dutch relations The Press—Reuter Wireless. - 66 words
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Article, Illustration769 1937-01-14 26 —Reuter. (A Princess Rides In A Golden Coach. HA G UE l VEDDrXG. COR the second time a Dutch Princess in direct succession to the throne has chosen a (ierman as her Prince Consort, and her choice has been enthusiastically approved by the people throughout the—Reuter. - 769 words
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97 1937-01-14 26 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Germany’s Declaration Of War. Paris, Jan. 2. Rumours prevalent here for some time oi the mysterious disappearance of the original document of Germany's declaration of war on France from the archives of the Foreign Office are now confirmed by the Matin. The paper asserts—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 97 words
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280 1937-01-14 27 —Reuter. German And Italian Soldiers in Uniform. alarming reports from SPANISH MOROCCO. THK latest news from Madrid stat«s that amongst the build- j nf;s struck by bombs in the so-called neutral zone is the British Embassy building, two British subjects being wounded. Meanwhile it is—Reuter. - 280 words
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Article58 1937-01-14 27 —Reuter. Assassination Said To Be Proved. Brussels. Sensational evidence about the death tj Baron Borchgrave, First Secretary 0 the Belgian Embassy at Madrid, is disclosed in an official communique. Baron Borchgrave recently died near Madrid. The body, when exhumed yesterday, bore revolver wounds. The communique says it—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article51 1937-01-14 27 —Reuter. Situation Eased. Istanbul, Jan. 8. genial Ataturk is returning tonight, ‘he Turko-French tension appears owing to the resumption of u ect Rranco-Turkish negotiations, n he the French suggestion for the of the League session ■scheduled for Jan. 18 has also conjoined to the amelioration of the Situation.——Reuter. - 51 words
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Article25 1937-01-14 27 -British Wireless. London, Jan. 8. of Kent, who has been Royal wedding at The **«guc, returned to England by air (day.—British Wireless.■ -British Wireless. - 25 words
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Article155 1937-01-14 27 —Reuter. SENSATION IN PEIPING. Peiping. Jan. 8. I A body, believed to be that oi the 17-year-old daughter. Pamela, of Mr. E T. C. Werner a lawyer and author who was formerly British Consul at Foochow was found by the sub-city wall this morning. It is not—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article121 1937-01-14 27 British Explorers’ Fine Achievement. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Jan. 5. Mr. Ronald Kaulback and Mr. N.; J. F. Hanbury-Tracy have reached Calcutta after 20 months spent in i Tibet. They entered that country from Northern Burma in May, 1935. and l emerged at Sadiya on121 words
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Article61 1937-01-14 27 August and October last year.—Reuter Wireless. Heavy Rewards- For Information. Jerusalem, Jan. 5. Rewards totalling £50,000 are now being offered by the authorities for information concerning those guilty of many murders committed during last year’s disturbances. The authorities have just published a list of 71 murders of BritishAugust and October last year.—Reuter Wireless. - 61 words
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Article99 1937-01-14 27 FLU EPIDEMIC IN BRITAIN. Reuter. LONDON HOSPITALS FILLED. 1,400 POLICE ON SICK LIST. London, Jan. 7. There are no signs of an abatemen in Britain’s influenza epidemic, which is the worst for many years. The London general hospitals are filled, the more serious cases numbering more than 1,000. A totalReuter. . - 99 words
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Article210 1937-01-14 27 —Reuter. CLYDESDALE BANK MURDER. London. Jan. 8 A £5 note passed across the counter of a Glasgow stores in Christmas week led to the solution of a crime which had baffled the police for more than five years. On Aug. 12. 1931. Robert Donald, who was in—Reuter. - 210 words
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Article117 1937-01-14 27 Reuter. Nanking, Jan. 10. The radical elements including Communists, have taken over the control of Sian, capital of Shensi, with a “national salvation programme in which anti-Japanism is featured, according to official announcements An American Communist authoress has been very active in the movement frequentlyReuter. - 117 words
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Article138 1937-01-14 27 for £100 was wrapped—British Wireless. “FERGUSON’S GANG.” London, June 8. The body of anonymous well-wishers of the work of the national trust for the preservation of beauty spots who call themselves Ferguson’s Gang have given to the trust money for the purchase of a furtherfor £100 was wrapped—British Wireless. - 138 words
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Article121 1937-01-14 27 Sin Chew Jit Poh 100 TANKS ARRIVE AT SHANTU. Shanghai. Jan. 5. The lull in the Inner Mongolian fighting, which has continued since the Sian coup in December, may be ended momentarily. Chinese reports from SuiyiTan state. It is reported that a company of Japanese regulars– Sin Chew Jit Poh - 121 words
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207 1937-01-14 28 .—Reuter. Persistent French Accusations. London, Jan. 11. /CONTINUALLY increasing tension is apparent in Franco-German relations and matters have now reached the stage at which a spark may cause an explosion. Reports from Morocco allege both the preparation of barracks for German troops expected.—Reuter. - 207 words
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Article74 1937-01-14 28 .—Reuter Wireless. ALPHONSO ENTERTAINS EDWARD. Vienna Jan. 10. The Duke of Windsoi was a guest at luncheon of ex Kin* Alphonso at the Hotel Imperial at which the only other person present was Alphon* so’s son Don Jaime. After a stay of an hour. ex-King Alphonso.—Reuter Wireless. - 74 words
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Article129 1937-01-14 28 Vatican City, Jan. 11. The Pope had a comfortable day yesterday with considerably less pain in the leg. He gave two audiences in the morning.—Reuter. Earlier Reuter reports from the Vatican City indicated slight signs of improvement in the condition of the Pope and a lessening of pain.129 words
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Article102 1937-01-14 28 Reuter Wireless GREAT IMPROVEMENT REPORTED. Paris. Jan. 10. The remarkable charge in the strike situation in France mainly due to the Government’s new Arbitration Act. was strikingly illustrated today by M. Dormoy, Minister for the Interior, who stated there were now only about 6.500 strikers throughout Fiance,Reuter Wireless - 102 words
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Article102 1937-01-14 28 —Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 8. The time limit of the German ultimatum to Valencia, regarding the release of thp passenger and cargo of the Palos, has expired without any answer being received. In view of the non-receipt of a Spanish reply, it is concluded that the Spanish—Reuter. - 102 words
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73 1937-01-14 28 Rabat, Jan. 4. The release of the steamer Aragon is announced in an insurgent broadcast from Tetuan. —Reuter. The Aragon, a Spanish Government steamer, was seized by German warships and it was stated that she would only be released when the passenger and cargo of the73 words
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Article274 1937-01-14 28 PRESS COMMENTARY Th£ text of the declaration concerning the assurances with regard to Mediterranean which was signed in Rcme on Saturday by Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, and Sir Eric Drummond, the 3ritish Ambassador, is prominently published together with exchanges of notes between Italy and Britain. In274 words
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Article58 1937-01-14 28 Reuter. Gibraltar Jan. 11. An informant from Cadiz asserts that preparations are being made at Jerez and Cadiz *or the arrival this week of 5.000 Japanese volunteers Reuter. The Consul-General for Japan ’n Singapore. Mr. K. Gunji, said on Monday that he had no information of theReuter. - 58 words
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Article69 1937-01-14 28 —Reuter. Hong Kong, Jan. 11. Mr. D. L. Campbell, British and a native of Bognor, who was Captain of the Customs cruiser Cheung Kong was shot dead by a cabin boy who went amok this morning while the cruiser was in Hong Kong waters..—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article82 1937-01-14 28 -British Wireless INSURGENTS HOLD n> ANOTHER VESSEL. London, Jan. 4. The British ship Etrib. sailing tr rr Haifa to Liverpool with a carg oranges was stopped by an insur e vessel off Europa Point near GibruVi and asked to show her papers. The master refused to-British Wireless - 82 words
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Article167 1937-01-14 28 —Reuter Nanking, Jan. 4. THE State Council today pardone: Gen. Chang Huseh-liang, ringleader of the Sian revolt who heiGen. Chiang Kai-shek captive for two weeks. It is not yet known whether the “Young Marshal” is being reinstated to the command at Sian Reuter. During his trial by.—Reuter - 167 words
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Article56 1937-01-14 28 —Reuter. Information Sought By Solicitors. London, Jan. 5. A WEEK’S search has failed to unearth Lady Houston's will and her solicitors have publicly appealed for information. It is estimated that £5,000,000 are involved. Lady Houston was buried yesterday There were hundreds of mourners and the.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article102 1937-01-14 28 .—Reuter. Westminster Abbey Closed To Public. London, Jan 4. The public yesterday paid their last visit to Westminster Abbey for eight months. The doors were closed after the evening service and the Dean and Chapter resigned their control unti’. September to the Crown. The keys in the.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article, Illustration555 1937-01-14 29 “Stand-Off. ” - By “Stand-Off.” n v it points (two goals, two tries) to nil, the Army beat U Singapore in a game which produced fast, open rugger muler adverse conditions on the padang on Saturday afternoon It is—Straits Times Photograph. - 555 words
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Article117 1937-01-14 29 Yorkshire Beaten By Eight Points To Three. In inter-county Rugby Union games on Saturday, cables Reuter, Lancashire beat Yorkshire by 8 points to 3, and Warwickshire beat the North Midlands by 3 points to nil. Results of club games were: Blackheath 6, Harlequins 24 Bristol 15, Royal117 words
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249 1937-01-14 29 PERRY AGAIN BEATS VINES IN “TERRIFIC BATTLE. pOLLOWING his brilliant victory by three sets to one over Vines, in his first match as a professional, in New York, Fred Perry won again when they met a second time at Cleveland (Ohio) on Friday. The match, says Reuter, was the best249 words
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181 1937-01-14 29 —Reuter. Captaincy Faulty: No Support From Vice-Captain. New Delhi, Jan. 10. A FULL meeting of the Board of Control of Cricket in India discussed the report of the Beaumont Committee, and leached the followiiif findings (1) That the vice-captain, Naidu, did not support the captain.—Reuter. - 181 words
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103 1937-01-14 29 Carries Odds Of 6 To 4. Mas d’Antibes won the Viceroy’s Cup for the second year in succession at Calcutta on Dec. 26, starting at 6—4. The placings were: Nawabzada Yemin-ul-Mulk of Bhopal’s MAS D’ANTIBES. 1 Mr. A. J. Hoyt’s PLAY ON 2 Mr. Eve’s103 words
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Article63 1937-01-14 29 —Reuter. Philadelphia, Jan. b. John Henry Lewis, the negro boxer, light-heavyweight champion of the world (who defeated Len Harvey in a fight with his title at stake In London recently), was outpointed here today in a ten rounds bout with A1 Ettore (who was badly beaten by Joe—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article85 1937-01-14 29 Six Tries Scored In Fast Game. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 4. ©LAYING their fastest game this season, the Penang team gained a well deserved victory over the Royal Artillery on the esplanade this evening by 18 points (three goals and one try) to85 words
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40 1937-01-14 29 Reuter Wireless. London. Jan. 7. Dr. Alekhine won the international chess tournament at Hastings with a score of eight out of a possible nine points. Reuhenflne. America was second with seven and a half points.—Reuter Wireless. - 40 words
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675 1937-01-14 30 But They May Play In The Second Division. AT the S.C.C.’s annual soccer meeting last week it was decided again to enter the S.A.F.A. League and Cup competitions, but to leave it to the League Committee to decide whether or not they should675 words
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183 1937-01-14 30 EVERY FOURTH YEAR. Partly due to the mpirvement of the Ipoh wicket and partly to the sound financial position of the Perak Cricket Associaticn. the committee of that Association has been able to negotiate successfully with other States and with Singapore and Penang to183 words
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Article69 1937-01-14 30 The Welsh rugger team to meet England at Twickenham on Jan 16 has been selected, cables Reuter as follows: Jenkins (London Welsh); Idwal Rees, Claude Davey (Swansea), Wooller (Cardiff) and Clement (Llanelly); Haydn Tanner and Davies (Swansea); Bryn Evans (Llanelly), T. J, Rees (Newport),69 words
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Article65 1937-01-14 30 The Hose Cup competition was play ed at the Garrison Golf Club last week-end. The following were the best returns:— Capt. St. JC. Hooley 88—22=66 Major L. A. J. Graham 75 7=68 Lt. Col M. F. HammondSmith BG 9=71 Capt C. K. Hamilton 82—10=7265 words
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717 1937-01-14 30 “ECHO. ” - By “ECHO.” THE worst fight of the evening at the New World last Friday was that which ought to have been the best—the main event. A 1 Rj Vers and Joe Bautista just mauled each other about the717 words
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127 1937-01-14 30 —Reuter. New York, Jan. 9. A POWERFUL organisation, the Non-Sectarian Anti-Nazi League, announce that they intend to boycott the BraddockSchmeling fight on June 3. The president said: “The League is opposed to German commodities and Schmeling is one. We are trying—Reuter. - 127 words
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94 1937-01-14 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 9. The choice of Dr. H. O. Hopkins as captain of the All-Malayan side to meet Sir Julien Cahn's team in Singapore in March was approved at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur yesterday of the K.L. and District94 words
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498 1937-01-14 31 Merchants’ Victory Over The Etceteras. EE teams—Merchants, Etceteras, and Public Services and Banks T have tied on results in the S.C.C. rugger tournament. The Tu tn-.m United Services Officers, withdrew after playing and f#U r l\ne match-with the Merchants. ,oMn h g498 words
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357 1937-01-14 31 Preparations For Visit Of Cahn’s Team. JWO trial matches are to be played in Singapore prior to the arrival of Sir Julien Cahn and his cricket team on Mar. 26. The dates proposed for these are Feb. 27 and 28 and March 13 and 14.357 words
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Article54 1937-01-14 31 GOLDEN MILLER’ S EASY WIN. Miss Paget’s Golden Miller won the Optional Selling Steeplechase by thirty lengths at Wincanton on Dec. 26 Khartoum made the running for three-quarters of the way. but when Golden Miller was asked to make his effort the horse responded well and, without apparent effort, came54 words
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Article, Illustration9 1937-01-14 31 “appears to have completely regained his confidence.”9 words
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Article545 1937-01-14 31 AT Melbourne, January 1—7. Australia won by 365 runs. AUSTRALIA.—1st Innings Fingleton c Sims b Robins... 38 Brown c Ames b Voce I Bradman c Robins b Verity 13 Rigg c Verity b Allen 16 McCabe c Worthington b Voce. 63 Darling c Allen b545 words
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Article188 1937-01-14 31 Hammond and Leyland Head the Batting Lists. The following are the leading averages for both teams in the Test Matches: ENGLAND —BATTING Inn. N.O. T’al. H.S. Aver. Hammond 5 1 339 231* 84.75 Leyland 5 1 329 126 82.25 Barnett 5 186 69 37.2 Allen 5 1 123188 words
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Article31 1937-01-14 31 Australia's great victory at Melbourne makes the Test Match record “cdl square" once more Details: Matches played 137 England have won 54 Australia have won 54 Drawn 2931 words
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1506 1937-01-14 32 RESULTS of matches in the Home soccer leagues on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, with the tables up to date ENGLISH LEAGUE —DIV. 1. City Win Local Derby At Manchester. Charlton A. 1 Leeds U 0 Chelsea 1 Middlesbro’ 0 Derby Co 3 Sheffield1,506 words
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Article, Illustration298 1937-01-14 32 Hollow Victory In Senior Teams’ Game. THE superiority of the S.R.C. over the S.C.C. at hockey has been well established this season. When the first and second teams met in October they won 7 0 and 5—1. Last week the return clashes occurred. Result:—Straits Times Photograph. - 298 words
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Article37 1937-01-14 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 6. C. C. Goodaway, of Warwickshire has replaced P. Vaulkhard (Notts.) in Sir Julien Cahn’s cricket team, which will arrive in Malays at the end of March.37 words
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Article168 1937-01-14 32 Winners In Christmas Competitions. The January mixed foursomes of the Selangor Golf Club were won on Monday by Mrs. Cox and Parnell. 34 net. After this competition prizes were distributed to the following:— Class “A” Medal Bogey.—J. Dewar, after the with C. F E Mounsey. Class “B w168 words
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Article118 1937-01-14 32 The women's January bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah last week. The following cards were returned:— “A” DIVISION Mrs. S. N. Kelly 8 2 down Mrs. J. Huggins 11 2 Mrs. W. P. Douglas 17 3 Mrs. W. McMullan118 words
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Article985 1937-01-14 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Marked Deterioration In Situation On Continent. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Jan. 12, write:— It does not require a very intimate or profound knowledge of the in:ricacies of European politics to perceive that during the985 words
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Article217 1937-01-14 1 Singapore January 13, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambiei $6.50 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Java Cube 9.50 Pepper. White Muntok 22.00 White 21.50 Black 12.50 Copra. Mixed $10.05 Sun Dried 10.30 Tapioca. Small rlake 5.25 Fair 4.75 Medium Pearl 5.25 Small Pearl 5.30 Sago Flour. No. 1 Lingga 3.60 Fair 3.50217 words
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Article370 1937-01-14 1 London. Jan. 12. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Btock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Y ester- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944*64 U7*4 Funding Loan 4 p c. 1960*90 115** War Loan 314 p.c ***** —l4 Com.370 words
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64 1937-01-14 1 Hate SDot Jan. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London Jan 7 37% 37*4 37% 37% 37% 37% 10% Spot Jan. Feb.-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London 8 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 10% 11 37% 37% 38 38% 38% 38% 10 9/18 12 38% 38% 38% 38%64 words
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711 1937-01-14 2 Capital Scheme Approved ARDINARY shareholders in United Engineers Ltd. are soon to receive a bonus dividend of $2.50 per share, following resolutions which werr carried at extraordinary general meetings ol all shareholders, preference shareholders and ordinary shareholders held on Jan. 7. The scheme to reduce711 words
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Article145 1937-01-14 2 Conditions Of Service. As has been already announced, radio telephonic communication between Malaya and Indo-China has now been established. The Post Office notification states:— The exchanges in Indo-China to which communication will be available are Saigon. Cholon. Giadinh and Pnom-penh. The question of the extension of145 words
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Article66 1937-01-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 6. Mr. V. A. Lowlnger. one of Malaya’s representatives on the International Tin Committee, has left for Soutn Africa on a two months’ holiday. He expects to return to London on Mar. 8 Mr. Lowinger was one of the delegates of66 words
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Article42 1937-01-14 2 The secretaries of Ulu Yam Tin Dredging, Ltd., report that the company’s dredge resumed operations towards the end of December, and is now in action with the object of producing the quotas of ore allowed to the company.42 words
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Article244 1937-01-14 2 Advance Of £46,000, To £144,600. A rise in profits of £46,003 to £144,569 is reported by United Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations for the year ended Aug. 31 last. After adding interest and deducting directors’ fees’ and London expenses there is a balance of £142,911, which, with244 words
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Article121 1937-01-14 2 The following crops of rubber were harvested by the respective estates during December. lb. Alor Pongsu Amalgamated 71.754 Bedong Rubber 73.091 Broome Rubber 163.813 Jimah Rubber 31.282 New Scudai 32.500 Punggor Rubber ***** Temer’oh Rubber 23.384 Benta °ubber 60,000 Sandycroft Rubber 19,100 Kuala Kangsar 143.500 Henrietta121 words
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Article31 1937-01-14 2 —Reuter Wireless. Canberra, Jan. 7. Australian gold production in the ten months to last October totalled 942,646 fine ounces, compared with 719,506 for the corresponding period of 1935.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 31 words
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Article645 1937-01-14 2 KEEN DEMAND FROM U.S.A. CONTINENT EFFECT OF STRIKE NEWS. I LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE LTD. in their weekly report on the rub ber market issued on Jan. 8 write With the opening of the New Year the market has become unsettled. Th*high prices reached at the end645 words
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821 1937-01-14 3 RPOR *TeD IN QUEENSLAND. raUB. PAHANG. F.M.S. Jan. 4th 1937 REPORT NO. 515. fte Chairman Director*. The Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ud. SINGAPORE- S.S. m S r »h is the Report ot the R»ub Aua„S Gold Mining Co.. Ltd., for the lour821 words
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747 1937-01-14 3 All-In Cost Of 15 Cents Considered High THE fact that 90 tons of rubberoi hundreds and I am sorry to say had been sold forward for the t hey ade qulte a long stay at In Cira&iri. whole of 1937 at 40 cents per747 words
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Article124 1937-01-14 3 Returns For The Quarter To Dec. 31, 1936. Returns for the quarter to Dec. 31, 1936: Mines Piculs. Gopeng Consolidated 2,922 Tekka Limited 1,341 Tekka Taiplng 3,277 Pongkalen Ltd.: Dredge 2.908. Tribute 11 2,919 Rambutan Limited 777 The Kinta Tin Mines 2,560 Idris Hydraulic Tin 1,469 The124 words
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Article311 1937-01-14 3 For This Year And Next. The following companies have made forward sales of rubber over 1937 and 1938. Including those previously announced as under: SELANGOR RUBBER —1937, 180 tons at 8.29d. per lb., c.i.f. 1938, 132 tons at 8.92d. per lb., c.i.f. The 1937 standard production is311 words
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Article29 1937-01-14 3 The output of Raub Australian Gold Company for the four weeks ended Jan. 2, was 2,055.72 ounces compared with 1,997.05 ounces for the preceding four weeks.29 words
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Article136 1937-01-14 3 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,311th auction on Jan. 6 when there were catalogued 978,927 lbs., 437.22 tons; offered 750.395 lbs.; 335.00 tons; sold 690,002 lbs., 308.04 tons. Spot London 10 l|16d. New York 20 11|16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents136 words
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Article36 1937-01-14 3 The price of rubber for assessmeni of export duty in the F.M.S. for the I period Jan. 8. 1937, to Jan. 14. 1937. inclusive, has been fixed as 35 13/16 'cents per pound.36 words
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Article157 1937-01-14 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) > Kuala Lumpur. The Malayan Governments have rejected the International Rubber Regulation Committee’s suggestion to credit producers with six month’s export rights and have substituted a decision of their own, which will apply to Malaya. The decision is announced by the Controller of157 words
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Article68 1937-01-14 4 During the week ending Jan. 2, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 49,681 cases, of which: 42,947 (87 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2,550 (5 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 3,000 (6 per cent.) cases to Canada,68 words
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Article129 1937-01-14 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 11. The following are today’s ‘bid’ flotations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 24 V/ 2 British Empire “B” 11 V/ 2 British Empire Cumulative 19 3 British Empire Comprehensive 22 9 British General “A” 25 6 British General129 words
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Article55 1937-01-14 4 Forward Sales Arranged. The undermentioned rubber companies announce that they have made lurther forward sales of ribbed smoked sheet in equal monthly quantities during January-December. 1937:— Tons Price per lb. d. Amherst Estates 120 10 Banir 36 10 Escot 48 10 Madingley 36 10. North Hummock 60 955 words
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Article39 1937-01-14 4 During November 3,013 ounces ot gold were won from the F.M.S. 2.269 ounces from Pahang 706 ounces from Perak and 41 ounces front Selangor. The royalty collected by the Government on this production was 58.55339 words
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Article1145 1937-01-14 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, January 14, 10 a.m. MINING. Imue VaJ Buyers Sellers 7/- Am pat Tin £1 Asam Kumbang 33/6 34/6 £1 Austral Malay 56/- 56/5/- Ayer Hltam 23/- 24/6 1 Ayer Weng 1.80 1.90 Bangrln Tin 24/9 25/9 11,145 words
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Article70 1937-01-14 4 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Company Books close Date Dividend Ex div. date Payable 1111 1/- <30th> Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Kuchai Tin 20% int. Jan. 16 Jan. 25 !0% Jan. 16 Jan. 25 S>uUern Kinta 5 Jan 16 Feb. 4 iw 6d Jan. 25 Jan. 30 Thabawleik 6d.70 words
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Article481 1937-01-14 4 London Exchange Price* On December 31. Allagar* 1/9%; Ang.-Malay 19/6; a Vp Kun 2 5/16; Badenoch 26/3; Bahru* 3/0 Banteng 14; Batang* 1/3; Batu Cav* 1 5/16; Batu Tlga 2 3/32; Bekoh* l/n? Bertam* 4/104; Bidor 2 1/16; Blkam* 3/ Bradwall 1 5/16; Braunston 1 1/lg; Brook' lands*481 words
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Article166 1937-01-14 4 London Exchange Prices On December 31. Ampat Tin (4/) 5/; Anglo-Burma <5/> 17/9; An«?lo-Oriental (5/) 2/44; AngloOriental Pref. 16/9; Aramayo (F.Sw. 2c 31/3; Ayer Hitam (5/) 23/3; Bangrin Tin 23/6; Beralt Tin (5/) 7/74; Brit. Tin Inves: (10/) 22/; E. Pool Agar (1/) /6; E. Pot*: Agar Pt.166 words
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Article38 1937-01-14 4 London. Jan. 8 The Pepper Sales Control Committee has fixed the new spot price la: Singapore White Muntok pepper 6 3 4 d. for duty paid and 6d. for bond for the limited quantities avail' able.—Reuter.38 words
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Article19 1937-01-14 4 Jan. 7 Tin, S’pore Price $114.50 per picul 8 115 11 114.87*4 12 115 13 114.12%19 words
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