The Straits Budget, 4 February 1937
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1937-02-04 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY \o. im. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY I, 19.17. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1237 1937-02-04 1 r-LYINO-Otticer Robert Douglas Blair. aged 22, bachelor, of Harrogate. England, lost his life when he was trapped in a Singapore III flyingb a* wlvch crashed in the darkness early morning when taking-off u in J.hore Strait on Tuesday to continue the search for the “enemy’' fleet1,237 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article946 1937-02-04 2 .—Straits Times, Jan. 28. Service of lasting value to the pagan hill tribes of northern Malaya and to the Governments responsible for them has been tendered by Mr. H. D. Noone in the report published in the Journal of the F.M.S. Museums last week. That report.—Straits Times, Jan. 28. - 946 words
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Article987 1937-02-04 2 —Straits Times, Jan. 29. So the F. M. S. unemployment scandal has reached Parliament at 1 last. A question was asked ir the House of Commons on Wednesday end Mr. Ormsby-Gore promised to ask for a report from the Commissioner. This is a welcome counter-attack, albeit—Straits Times, Jan. 29. - 987 words
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Article887 1937-02-04 3 --Straits Times, Jan. 30. O no of Singapore’s best-known, uionalities recently made a petty significant gesture of resent- at a newspaper which, Lid criticised him by refusing to' o that newspaper information ,‘nut coronation festivities in the u 'y which he was helping to »nise. That refusal,--Straits Times, Jan. 30. - 887 words
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Article999 1937-02-04 3 coveted police decoration.- Straits Times, Feb. 1. On a day when the world is digesting Herr Hitler’s momentous speech on European relations it may seem parochial in the extreme, indeed lacking in a sense of proportion, to devote this column to a discussion of the Malayan sectioncoveted police decoration.- Straits Times, Feb. 1. - 999 words
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Article900 1937-02-04 4 destroy each other. —Straits Times, Feb. 2. Western Europe should breathe more easily after Herr Hitler’s speech last Saturday. There are only two possible verdicts on that speech: either that the Fuhrer does not mean what he says, or that he wants peace. Peace, yesbut with whom? Hitlerdestroy each other.—Straits Times, Feb. 2. - 900 words
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Article820 1937-02-04 4 wide fluctuations in price.—Strait.•> Times, Feb. 3. The decision of the International Rubber Regulation Committee fixing the export quota at 85 per cent, oi standard production for the third quarter of this year has been hailed with satisfaction. That is explained by the fact that the announcementwide fluctuations in price.—Strait.•> Times, Feb. 3. - 820 words
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Article63 1937-02-04 4 The engagement is announced of Captain Richard Black, Royai Engineers, son of the late Colonel J. A F>lack, 1.M.5., and of Mrs. Black of 2 Brasenose House, London, W.B, and Cecilia Storey, daughter of the late Rev. C. E. Julian and o f Mrs. Julian, of Milstead Old Rectory, Sittingbourne,63 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article249 1937-02-04 5 C NO before the Ingenious Mr. I Mackintosh first made maclcin- us creating a word which has t0S ever since, an East India Company surgeon tried to make rubber in the January number ol Chambers's Journal, in the regularly reserved lor extracts runl the Chambers's of a century249 words
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Article203 1937-02-04 5 WATER Gardens is the title oi the address which Mr W Birtwhistle is ti> give to the Singapore Gardening Society on Mar. 8 It should impart sc.me useful information about an expression of the gardeners art which is much neglected in Malaya—unreasonably so. lor nothing gives an air203 words
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Article129 1937-02-04 5 KR A FICTION. P Singapore we are used to reading NVlId rumours about the Kra Canal but until yesterday I had nevei mu across a newspaper story which ‘is.umod that the Canal was actually in b ng Sad to say. it was in a British magazine that the bloomer occurred.129 words
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Article102 1937-02-04 5 “*|*HE present age has a disgusting characteristic in that every fatuous coxcomb finds himself justified In criticising national heroes, great eaders and important personages, in terms that betray the acme of bad taste. “It is simply revolting to see such outstanding people like Edward Windsor. Hitler, Mussolini. Mosley102 words
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Article219 1937-02-04 5 WHILE passing along South Bridge Road on Monday night my eye was caught by most ambitious Neon lighting displays covering the entire frontages of two buildings. On the ground-floor of these buildings were Chinese shops of the, general-store type, selling everything from men’s nats to hair cream, and219 words
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Article286 1937-02-04 5 IT so happened that when I saw these 1 Neon displays I was on my way to the Southern Hotel, to be one of a number of European guests at a dinner given by a Chinese friend. A Chinese dinner is an interesting and piquant experience at any286 words
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Article227 1937-02-04 5 OO R W. Duff has died and with him a good deal of unwritten i Malayan history. The ful. story oi his extraordinary career has never, yet been published, and probably never will be. Duff first dreamed dreams of j making his fortune in Kelantan when he227 words
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Article150 1937-02-04 5 TODAY us talk about tapioce. There is something very satisfying about tapioca—to the soul. 1 mean, as web as tne stomach —u these days when the headlines ar tsl. of guru and warplanes and Ota*"* produces af our magnificent civilisation. a tapioca takes us back to earthy, elemental150 words
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Article171 1937-02-04 5 AS I can see many Europeans in voluntarily gagging at the mere mention of tapioca I hasten to explain that this vegetable, as cooked and oaten tresh trom the garden u Malaya, bears no resemblance to the loathsome, glutinous, yellow puddlne of shark’s-fln-soup consistency wnlch used u>171 words
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Article190 1937-02-04 5 WHAT do you think of the suggestion that the B.M.B.C. should bring an assortment of Singapore hawkers to the mike? It was made last Wednesday by a Straits Times correspondent who thought that such a cacophony on the ether would teach our well-to-do Municipal Commissioners, living190 words
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Article193 1937-02-04 5 SUBURBAN NOISES HTHAT only Shows how careful you have to be oefore you phone the police and make a complaint. Why. only last night I heard the most awiul banshee-like wailing on Mount Rosie which I thought was the bagpipes, and I was Just about to shout a protest lrom193 words
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Article187 1937-02-04 6 HOW many people in Singapore today know that over three hundred Eurasians from Malaya enlisted in His Majesty’s Forces tor se: vice overseas during the Great War? This honourable record Is In danger ol being forgotten, and l was glad to see that Observer recalled It187 words
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Article245 1937-02-04 6 'THE most distinguished of those who Joined up from the Malayan Eurasian community was the late Major van Someren. son of the wellknown Penang lawyer, who was an acting colonel at 21 or 22 and was demobilised with the rank of majoi. After the War he commanded245 words
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Article220 1937-02-04 6 MOTORISTS passing Selerang camp, on the Changi Road, last Saturday evening saw a large gathering of people under the trees, in a space softly lit by Chinese lanterns. Lieut Colonel Bruce and the officers of the Malay Regiment were giving a pahit party. They have been given220 words
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Article234 1937-02-04 6 *pHE use of high explosive against white ants is. as the saying goes, a new one on me. but it is recommended where termites are spoiling carefully tended tennis courts or golf greens by tunnelling underground and eating the young shoots of the grass at their base,234 words
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Article56 1937-02-04 6 N OT having anything better with which to fill this column today, I am constrained to resort to a limerick, with apologies to the victim: There was a young lady of T,ynn Who sent Mr. Noone a step-in. With an intimate note—“In field work,” she wrote, “How can56 words
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Article266 1937-02-04 6 STREET CRIES pVER since the famous Anti-Nois« Ordinance was passed in the Colony four years ago. making it a penal offence for a Chinese to hawk within half a mile of Government House, the control of hawkers at night has been one of Government’s major problems Latterly it has been266 words
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Article191 1937-02-04 6 gOME weeks ago I referred to Mr H. E. Davidson, an F.M.S. personality of 30 years ago who was famed for his w'it and phenomenal memory. Since then I nave learnt that Mr Davidson is living in Sarawak, ms address being Sungei China. Matang My reason191 words
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Article303 1937-02-04 6 J.JAVING long believed that Hevea is underrated—as a tree, I mean, not as an arboricultura* cow- and having been unable to sympathise with the familiar complaint that “one sees nothing but rubber” when driving upcountry. I am delighted to see that “Don” has come out with a lyrical303 words
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Article176 1937-02-04 6 *pHAT hydra-headed creature, ti Straits Settlements Association which exists in all three Settlements under the same name but in complex separation, was pulled to pieces in Straits Times leading article Saturday. Even after that dissection I cannot understand the anatomy of me um, ter. any more than I176 words
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Article289 1937-02-04 6 I HAD twelve bottles of whiskey :n my cellar and my wife told me i empty each and every bottle down th kitchen sink, or else So I said 11 would, and proceeded with the uncongenial task I withdrew the cork from the Hr>; bottle and poured289 words
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Article63 1937-02-04 6 The marriage arranged between Ivo Charles Clayton Rigbj, Bathurst. Gambia. Colonial Legal Service, only son of James Philip Clayton Rigby, late Malayan Civil Service, and Mrs Corbett, of Scarborough Hill, North Walsham, Norfolk, and Agnes Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bothway, of Wreningham. Norfolk. v/ill take place63 words
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Article400 1937-02-04 7 ,„d Mrs. H. W. Raper, returned leave in the Carthage. F Knewstubb. of Kramat Tin. nV Tuallang. has returned from Rome K‘^ ve LaZ arus Rayman, M.C.S Finan Adviser F. M. S. and Mrs. Rayman. unreal' Iron) leave in Europe by the n Thursday. v r Hadow.400 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURENCES
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Article45 1937-02-04 7 I'ARQUHARSON.— On Jan. 26. 1937. at the 'iciu-nd Hospital. Singapore, to Catherine, 'nee Fenton) wife of C. Farquharson. nengam Estate Johore, Twin sons. GREETHAM. On January 23. 1937, at urumochter Ix>dge. Port Dickson, to Marg.uet. wife of A. E. Greetham, Mines F.M.S.. a daughter.45 words
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Article61 1937-02-04 7 ‘Y The engagement is announced vtr* t e Yen 8» third son of the late Shnnokff I?! 1 11 Yen 8. the well-known S n la 1 P|} ,lan thropist, to Miss Rachel L. •mri lde r daughter of Mrs. Sum Chei Foo Sum Che Foo, of Hong nleas61 words
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Article154 1937-02-04 7 Saturday, Jan. 23. Lt.-Col. G. Mcl. S. Bruce, Captain A. F. J. England. Captain J. R. G. Andre. Captain G.T Denaro. Captain l A. W. Buchanan, Captain and Mrs. L. Raynar-Smith. Captain and Mrs. A V Weller. Lieut, and Mrs. H. R. F. Mason and Lieut. J. P.154 words
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Article155 1937-02-04 7 The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. Paul Storr to be temporarily a Crown Counsel. Singapore and while so employed to perform the functions and duties assigned to Deputy Public Prosecutors. Mr. J Huggins. M.C.. M.C.S.. to act as Secretary to the High Commissioner155 words
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Article75 1937-02-04 7 The Secretary oi Slate for the Colonies has approved the following appointments:' Major Vere Gordon Stokes. M.C., to be Commandant, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force. Mr. Colin William Anderson Inglis to be an Assistant Architect, Malayan Public Works Service. The creation of the post of Stamp Officer and75 words
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Article52 1937-02-04 7 His Excellency the Governor appointed the following to form the Sikh Advisory Board for 1937: Mr. P. Pennefather-Evans (chairman), Jemedar Sardara Singh (vicechairman). and Messrs. Jawala Singh (secretary). Sunder Singh Sawhny, Sohan Singh Viring, Sunder Singh Wassan, Jiwan Singh Raisar, Narain Singh Cha.i. Partab Singh Mehna,52 words
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Article61 1937-02-04 7 Following is the list of members of the Hindu Advisory Board. Penang, for this year: The Deputy Controller of Labour. Malaya 'chairman, ex-offlcio>: Dr. K. Muttukumaru, J.P. 'vice-chairman): Mr. P. N. M. Muthupalaniappa Chettiar. J.P., Rai Sahib B. R. Sharma and Messrs. R. S. Narechania. J.P.,61 words
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Article84 1937-02-04 7 Chairman Back. Although the order for mechanical coal handling plant for the new wharves being constructed at Keppel Harbour has been placed, floating bunkering plant has not been purchased yet.” said Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, Chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board, on his return from leave84 words
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81 1937-02-04 7 THE S.S. Government proposes to 1 select two more probationers lor the Straits Settlements Civil Service this year. Applications, which must be submitted on the orescribed forms, must reach the Colonial Secretary’s office not later than Feb 27 The first two appointments to the Service81 words
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Article96 1937-02-04 7 Mechanics’ Association Pays High Tribute. Described as a “captain of industry and commerce. and “head of the largest engineering concern in the East.” Mr. J. P. Strachan, Managing Director cf United Engineers, Ltd., Singapore, was entertained by the Singapore Engineering Mechanics’ Association to a farewell tea party on Saturday96 words
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Article90 1937-02-04 7 The Manjuiijong ceremony, a conti nuation of the installation ceremom was conducted «?t the Astana Makhota Klang. in the presence of the British Resident. Selangor che District Officer Klang and the leadlnr members of the Malay community, on Friday It began at 3 p m. and lasted an90 words
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79 1937-02-04 7 Examinations for Government officers who are required to pass in law, general orders and colonial regulations or who have received permission to study any of those subjects will be held in the Council Chamber on Mar. 1, and following days. Officers desiring to present them'''ves for examination79 words
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Article288 1937-02-04 7 Leaders— The Hillmen Of Malaya 2 An Appeal To Parliament 2 The Parish Pump 3 Conservatism In Honours 3 Hitler Speaks 4 Prices Outpacing Quotas 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News—288 words
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Article92 1937-02-04 7 Successful Show At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent» Seremban, Jan 30 Produced by Mr. J. F. Walker, TcnMinute Alibi.” a play in three acts by Anthony Armstrong, was presented a* the Sungei UJong Club, Seremban. [today to a large house. Many of Seremban’s talented amateur actors took part92 words
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Article65 1937-02-04 7 Mr F. D. Ascoli, C.I.E. a director of Dunlop Plantations Ltd is a passenger tor Europe in the Ranpura which sail ed on Saturday. F.M.S.V.F. Orders state that Lieut R G. H. Wilshaw. "X” Platoon, .s transferred to the F M S. Light Batterv and assumes command of th» Right65 words
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Obituary132 1937-02-04 7 HEATHS thr result 1 S B Clayton, aged 32. as Tan r S ult of an accident. TAN -In, an accident, ftohd sin'i 30 28 1937 at No 8 Swanage yours S K ore M r T an Kwee Swee, 56 ids wifi, ave j to mourn his loss. Thoon132 words
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1214 1937-02-04 8 Big Subscribers To Selangor’s Fund Says Mr. Hands. CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE IN HOME PAPERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 31. THE bulk of the $60,000 that has been subscribed to the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Fund during the past live years1,214 words
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835 1937-02-04 8 Singapore Ratepayers Assn. Views On Houses THE Committee of th*- Singapore Ratepayers’ Association avo of opinion that the service of the Governor's nominee; ttie Municipal Commission should not extend beyond a ptriu! of nine consecutive years and that in the event of this subH-i being835 words
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Correspondence.
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Article674 1937-02-04 9 Veterans Who Refuse To Make Way For Young Men. j the Editor of the Straits Times. gilv i have just read the letter j v „eo Publico 1 In your issue of Jan. l»> I; ‘he lirst place. I wish it to be quite clear that I am674 words
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Article458 1937-02-04 9 Post Offices Closed On A Business Day. To the Editor of the Straits Times, i Sir, —The Post Offices in the various districts of the State .rt Johore close theii business to the general public» at 5 p m. At Johore Bahru only the i P.O., I458 words
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Article193 1937-02-04 9 An Appeal To Colony Collectors. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Among my other interests. I am a keen philatelist and have a good collection of Malayan and Bornean stamps, and should like to hear from philatelists whether they have ever seen or have in their193 words
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Article40 1937-02-04 9 Mr J Champe.vron *f Chemor Riv j r Tip Chemor accomoaoi''fl bv his wif'md child, has left for Home on leave Mr. A. Ramsay the well-known mining engineer, is looking after Chemor River Tin during the absence of Mr. Champevron.40 words
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Article279 1937-02-04 9 Fine Work Of Singapore E.S.A.M. up*VERY appeal for assistance is closely investigated and no deserving case, which under our rules we would be able to assist., has been turned down,” declared Mr. H. Amon, of Raffles College, in an address after his election as chairman279 words
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Article92 1937-02-04 9 Two Perak Officers Selected. (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh. Jan. 28 The Perak representatives of the F M S Volunteer contingent for the King’s Coronation are Captain L. A Blackhall MC. and Captain Syed Shaid All. The former is at present O C Sungkai unit M S V92 words
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Article222 1937-02-04 9 Mr. Tan Kwee Swee’s Death. The death took place at his residence. No. 8 Swanage Road, on Thursday, of Mr. Tan Kwee Swee, the 56-year-old father of two Queen Scholars. Mr. Tan Thoon Lip and Miss Maggie Tan. Mr. Tan. who was a very well-known222 words
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Article340 1937-02-04 9 Allegations Of Bad Treatment. Elias Davies, an Indian, appeared before Mr. C, F. J Ess in the Fifth Court on Jan. 29 to answer a charge of having neglected or refused to maintain his lawful wife. Bertha Elizabeth Davies, from about Dec. 19. Davies claimed trial340 words
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30 1937-02-04 9 His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. V. W W. S. Purcell. M.C.S., to be Deputy President of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town. Penang.30 words
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1186 1937-02-04 10 Comment Necessary Even If It Is Unpalatable. CHINESE MEMBER ATTACKS “HUSH-HUSIl CONFABULATION.” THE Municipal Commission should not be afraid of criticism, for public comments are necessary and wholesome for its well-being, although they may sometimes be unpalatable, declared Mr. Seow Poh Leng, speaking at Friday’s1,186 words
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712 1937-02-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 31. pROMINENT people from all over Malaya were in Kuala Lumpur today to witness the marriage of Mr. Khoo Teik Ee, J.P., to Miss Loke Yuen Peng, youngest daughter of Mrs. Loke Yew and the712 words
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Article170 1937-02-04 10 Fusilier Pleads Guilty. TWO policemen on patrol duty were cycling along Stamford Road on Jan. 29 at about 4 30 p.m. when they saw a man throw a large stone into a flower shop in Stamford Road, near the entrance to the Capitol Theatre. As soon170 words
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1310 1937-02-04 11 decorations for his excellency and THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. IIE Sir Shenton Thomas, with a G.C.M.G., heads the Malayan section of the postponed H Mew Year’s Honours List, which was published in Singapore on Feb. 1, while the Hon’ble Mr. A. S. Small,1,310 words
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381 1937-02-04 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. 29. DREADFUL case of amok with a parang, resulting in the death of a Malay’s wife, injuries to another man, his uncle, a Malay woman and finally the loss of his own life, is the morbid and381 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-02-04 11 London, Jan. 31. Sir Andrew Caldecott, Governor of Hong Kong, and former S.S. Colonial Secretary, has been made a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in the New Year’s Honours List.— Reuter. Sir Andrew was recently appointed Governor of51 words
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Article74 1937-02-04 11 Municipal President Announces Cheaper Rates. From July 1 this year the price of water to ships will be reduced by three cents per ton by Messrs. Hammer and Co., revealed Mr. W. Bartley. Municipal President, at Friday’s meeting of the Commissioners. This represents a reduction of about74 words
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Article284 1937-02-04 12 Rev. Nigel Williams Miss N. Castel. 1WH1LE St. Andrew’s Cathedral basked in the brilliant sunshine of the first February morning* the wedding took place within of the liev. Nigel Williams and Miss Nora Castel, who had arrived from Home last Friday. Mr. Williams, who is the son284 words
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Article237 1937-02-04 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 29. 1J. E. the High Commissioner, with the approval of H.M. the King, has appointed <>r. Sree Kadha Krishnan to he an ITiofficial IVIemhcr of the Federal Council for a period of three years, with effect from Feb. 1, 1937,237 words
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Article482 1937-02-04 12 Giant Flying Boats Scour China Seas (Special To The Straits Times). Singapore, Feb. 1. “WAK has come to the Far East the largest manoeuvres to be held by British forces East of the Mediterranean have begun. (Jiant flying-boats from the Singapore Base are sweeping 1482 words
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Article30 1937-02-04 12 Mr. A. G. Glenister, senior partner in the firm of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel. Mining and Consulting Engineers. Ipoh, returned from Europe In the Carthage which reached Penang on Thursday.30 words
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Article138 1937-02-04 12 ATTEND THEIR FIRST MEETING. lyiR. E. Gregory Jones, nominee of the Straits Settlement (S pore) Association, taking the place of Mr. David Frankel, Mr. E. J. Bennett. appointed by the Governor, and Shaikh Yahya bin Ahmad Afifl, nominee of the Singapore Ratepayers’ Association, replacing Mr. Lee Chim138 words
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Article65 1937-02-04 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 1. Lieut.-Col. W. A. Gutsell, Officer Commanding the Negri Sembilan Volunteer Battalion, will be one of the Malay States Volunteer representatives at the Coronation. Lieut.-Col. Gutsell is a leading planter. He is the president of the Seremban Rotary Club and the president65 words
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Article145 1937-02-04 12 Thomas Charles Grove aged 28. and formerly a European inspector in the S.S. Police, was sentenced to nine months’ 'mprisonment for bigamy at the Old Bailey recently. Grove, who became a nurseryman on his return from Singapore, was married at Edmonton in 1928. It was stated that145 words
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Article446 1937-02-04 12 “MASS MARRIAGES very wise in cases where the parties are not wealthy*’ declared the Chinese ConsulGeneral in Singapore, Mr. Kao Ling Pai, speaking in Man darin at the mass marriage of ten Chinese couples at which he officiated in the cabaret at the Great446 words
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Article96 1937-02-04 12 An apology to a Singapore concern was made at the Municipal meeting on Friday. Mr, G. Parbury corrected a misstatement he had made at the last meeting of the Commissioners. Speaking of the encouragement of new industries, he had stated, he said, that the Commission had turned96 words
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678 1937-02-04 13 Years Of Litigation Over East Coast Railway. i RE MARKABLE chapter in the development of the Malay A < ta tes, in which the Governments of Malaya were involved /iwnutes over millions of dollars, is recalled by the death in H’alc* last week-end678 words
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Article167 1937-02-04 13 Was Bothering Writers Back In 1858. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Jan. 24 The recently much discussed Kra canal has had more than present-day interest, for the matter was being written about in 1858. The suppression of the Indian Mutiny. the settlement of the British dispute with167 words
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520 1937-02-04 13 Coroner Returns Verdict Against Persons Unknown. 117HILE on strike duty on the i night of Dec. 5 and during an J attempt to arrest some slogan 1 writers at the junction of Kandang > Kerbau and Racecourse Roads, De- < tective Mohd. Ali Khan was520 words
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157 1937-02-04 13 Protection For Britain ’s Far East Coastal Trade |T is confidently predicted in wellinformed quarters that the British Government may assist British shipping in the Far East by introducing legislation whereby the coastal trade between British Far Fast ports such as Bombay, Ceylon, Singapore and Hong Kong will be prohibited157 words
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Article114 1937-02-04 13 ‘t/'MVIL war is not likely to break out in China.” declared Mr. T. Hazlerigg, who is on his way Home on retirement after being Crown Solicitor in Hong Kong, when he arrived at Singapore by the P. and O. liner, Ranpura on Jan. 27. “Opinion114 words
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Article172 1937-02-04 13 $940 More Than Previous Year. Poppy Day collections in Johore this year totalled $5,522. which was $940 more than the previous year. Mrs. Lucien A. Allen was the hon. lady organiser. Following is a list of collections in the various towns of Johore: Muar. Mrs. Andrews172 words
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Article68 1937-02-04 13 Miss Edna Misso, one time of Singapore, who has beei sudying law in England, has passed her examination in Roman Law and is now* qualifying at the Inner Temple. She is the daughter of Mrs. Pauline St. John Misso. who lived for many years in Penang and Singapore before moving68 words
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Article445 1937-02-04 14 (Special To The Straits Times.) GOVERNMENTS DECIDE ON BETTER PUBLICITY. Unit Ready To Begin Work In Singapore. (Special To The Straits Times.) DECAUSE the existing publicity films on Malaya are so old D that no theatre bookings can be obtained for them overseas, (he F.M.S.(Special To The Straits Times.) - 445 words
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58 1937-02-04 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Jan. 27. The Siamese press is carrying a story to the effect that the Premier, Phya Bahol, wishes to relinquish his cuties at the termination of the next ordinary session which ends in October. A general election follows in58 words
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Article452 1937-02-04 14 To Preside At Manila Congress. A GREATER diversity of race* and tongues of the Roman Catholic faith than ever before will unite at the Eucharistic Congress to begin at Manila next week,” said Cardinal Dennis Dougherty, Archbishop of Philadelphia. Papal Legate a Latere, who will preside452 words
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Article149 1937-02-04 14 Judgment Reserved At Inquiry. Judgment was reserved by Mr. W. G Reeves, the Singapore Third Magistrate. till Feb. 10. at the conclusion ol the preliminary inquiry held before him into charges of criminal breach of trust of $40 000 preferred against Lawrence Aroozoo, and of149 words
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Article133 1937-02-04 14 The Straits Times Press Ltd., on Jan. 27 achieved the distinction of being the first newspaper in the Far East to print colour advertisements on a newspaper rotary machine and have since received the congratulations of many advertisers and readers. The range of colours covers133 words
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Article118 1937-02-04 14 Awakened early last Thursday by a hand shaking his shoulder, a middle aged Teochew earthernwaie manufacturer, at Jurong Road blinked, opened his eyes, sat up—and received the contents of either a tin or cup of corrosive acid full in his face. He rolled off his bed118 words
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322 1937-02-04 14 Lady Haig Speaks Out In Singapore. I bravely say that conscription is the very best thing for Britain, for unless conscription is introduced now in peace time Britain will never bring her recruitment up to the level at which she is aiming and will be322 words
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Article230 1937-02-04 14 The following Johore appointments are gazetted His Highness the Sultan, with th concurrence of His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements has appointed the Hon. Dato Sir David Galloway. S.P.M.J., Kt. Bach., to oe an unofficial member of the Executive Council for a period of two years,230 words
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Article, Illustration2098 1937-02-04 15 PLANTING topics Modern Factor Layout And An Up -to date Sheeting Battery Replanting Method Described. (By Our Planting Correspondent). poR my subject this week I will l 4 my readers to transfer selves to Sungei Buloh Estate t ie district of Kuala Selangor, re2,098 words
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Article, Illustration210 1937-02-04 16 Planted In 1878 And Still Going Strong. To the Editor of the straits Times Sir.—I was very interested in the photograph in your issue of Friday last, showing some of the oldest trees in Malaya, which I understand are on Kamuning Estate. Perak. It has since occurred210 words
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Article54 1937-02-04 16 The Malay Mail understands that copies of Padilands. the delightful Malayan story by Mrs. Keppel Gamier, have been graciously accepted by their Majesties Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. This is an honour on whlcn both the author and the publishers. Caxton Press Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, deserve to be congratulated, says54 words
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Article241 1937-02-04 16 Customs Party Make Big Haul At Port Weld. From Our Own Correspondent) Talping Wednesday. Two Malays. Man oin Mat and Sarun oir Awang. of Port Weld, were today convicted by the Taiping Magistrate on a charge of Doing knowingly concerned in conveying goods, namely 1.330 lb241 words
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Article31 1937-02-04 16 Two French submarines. on their way to French Indo-China, passed through Singapore Strait on Jan 29. They did not anchor, but came fairly close to the coastline.31 words
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151 1937-02-04 16 Singapore. Jan. The ri -.e R AT squadrons c trated at Seletar for the for the r manoeuvres have taken part in wscale exercises during the past th days. Pilots and observers from India j. Iraq have acquainted themselves v the topography of thr151 words
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Article74 1937-02-04 16 I he Singapore Cenotaph, in Connaught Drive, is to be perfloodlit shortly A statement that the plan to floodlight the memorial would be put into operation “any day non” was made by the new chairman or the Singapore branch o r the F\Services Association of74 words
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Article239 1937-02-04 16 The following passengers from Malaya for Europe embarked in tlu* Ranpura which left Singapore on Friday. Mr. F. D. Ascoli, C.I.E., Mr. F. G Aplin, Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham Brown, Mr. and Mrs. U. T. Barters r.nd three children. Miss B. Bartel!' Mr. A. Bartells, Mrs.239 words
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Article42 1937-02-04 16 Former Johore P.W.D. Engineer Dies At Sea. Mr. Harold Byrne, tormerly chid engineer of the Public Works Depart ment. Johore. died suddenly at sea on his way from England to South Africa, according to a Reuter cablegram from London.42 words
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Article, Illustration666 1937-02-04 17 The Chinese Consul-General at Singapore, Mr. Kao Ling I*ai, (in Chinese formal ilress on hit), arriving at the Great World on Sunday afternoon to officiate at the first “mass marriage' cl 10 Chinese couoles. With him are Mrs. Kao Ling-pai, and Mr. Lee Choon Eng.666 words
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976 1937-02-04 21 (Special To The Straits Times.) Extension Of Naval Reserve Forecast. (Special To The Straits Times.) f| knot armed patrol launches —Fanglima and Pahlawan r nhich H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas took formal delivery 2<> on behalf of the S.S. Royal Naval Reserve, are, L'lievcd, the forerunners(Special To The Straits Times.) - 976 words
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Article39 1937-02-04 21 Che Yahaya bin Mohamed Hashim of the Kedah Customs Department. A lor Star, has been transferred to the office cf the Shariah Court. Alor Star, in place of Mr. Ismail bln Mohamed Zain. who has retired from Government service.39 words
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Article38 1937-02-04 21 Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt, advocate and solicitor of Shelley Thompson and Demuth, the Singapore law firm, has become a partner. Mr Chong Thutt Pitt is also a director of the Sze Hal Tong Banking and Insurance Co.. Ltd38 words
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Article873 1937-02-04 21 Keeping Contact With Kiddies At Home —Great Problems Of Malayan Mothers. M UCH has been written lately on the problem it certainly is, of keeping our children healthy in the tropics and so training them educationally that in due course they may be able to go home873 words
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Article93 1937-02-04 21 With a complement of nearly 700. including officers and men woo will man seven new destroyers which are now being built in Italy for the Siamese Navy, the Siam Government yacht Angthong, which arrived at Singapore from Bangkok, continued her voyage to Italy on Jan. 27. On93 words
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Article, Illustration680 1937-02-04 22 “Force Yields To None In Keenness “THESE launches are going to give the Straits Settlements 1 R.N.V.R. a real opportunity to extend their efficiency,” said His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, in formally accepting on Jan. 22, on behalf of the Colonial Government,—Straits Times Photograph. - 680 words
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Article54 1937-02-04 22 A young Kuala Lumpur philanthropist, who wishes to remain anonymous, has just distributed a sum of 820,000 to local charities. Among the funds which will benefit by his generosity are: Unemployment Fund, Leper Settlement, Po Leung Kok, Old Chinese Women’s Fund, Chinese Maternity Hospital and54 words
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Article174 1937-02-04 22 THE band and drums of the Malay Regiment, accompanied by two Malay officers and 12 men of the Regiment, will set out on a recruiting tour of the Federated Malay States early this month. The Regiment will be brought up to its full establishment of 850 all174 words
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Article22 1937-02-04 22 Mr. J. O’Connell, Senior Superintendent, Customs and Excise Department, F.M.S., has been appointed to be a Deputy Commissioner. Excise Department, S S,22 words
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335 1937-02-04 22 Self-Torture By Indian Devotees (By Straits Times Reporter.) pU ROPE AN women gasped on Jan. 26 as they watched Singapore Indians skewer their longues and cheeks with metal spikes and pattern their bodies with countless needles* at various subsidiary temples in the city before335 words
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Article121 1937-02-04 22 In Malay Kampong Near Banting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 26. jy|ALAYA’S leading woman pilot, Miss Wong Chiew Wan, who has become well-known for her cross-country flights over the Peninsula, was involved in a forced landing this morning. Flying a Kuala Lumpur Flying Club121 words
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Article63 1937-02-04 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 27. Mr. John Hunter, the veteran Selangor and Pahang planter, arrived by the Jutlandia and left Penang fer Kuala LumpuT by last night’s mail train. Mr. Hunter is the former wellknown sportsman, having represented Selangor at Rugby and his son, who63 words
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739 1937-02-04 23 Dramatic Bedroom Scene. RESCUED FROM LEDGE ON LADDERS. \s motorists sped past Fullerton Building, Singapore, ,rtly after one o’clock on the morning of Jan. 26, firemen ru standing on a ledge high above their heads trying to j. escUe a mortally injured European who739 words
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Article53 1937-02-04 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 25. There was no official celebration on the part of Saint Andrew’s Society of Burns Night, but there were many private parties and stocks of haggis in cold storage were completely disposed of nevertheless, several functions took place minus53 words
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Article125 1937-02-04 23 Accused’s Threat In Second Court. “I will not eat. I will starve to death.” threatened Richi Yamagawa when his application for the preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder in which he is the accused, to be heard on an earlier date than Feb. 1. was refused125 words
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Article64 1937-02-04 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 26. Interesting arrivals by the Jutlandia were Sir Ralph Paget and Admiral Sir Heathcoat Grant, commander of H.M.S., Diana, Kent, Black Prince and Canopus at one time. Sir Ralph is revisiting Siam after an absence of 28 years and it was64 words
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Article, Illustration408 1937-02-04 23 Famous Catholic Preacher Speaks In Singapore recent events in Spain and the frequent assertion that the Roman Catholic Church in Spain had been guilty ot identifying itself with reactionary political forces. Father C. C. Mart indale, the famous Jesuit preacher who arrived in Singapore on Jan. 26 on his way408 words
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Article144 1937-02-04 23 Malay To Study Engineering. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 25. The 1936 v/inners of the FM.S. Queen Scholarships are to leave for England some time in August this year. They are Mr. Ng Wah Hing. of the Anglo-Chinese School. Ipoh, Raja Zahar, of Malay College,144 words
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108 1937-02-04 23 Stayed In Romantic House Of Palms.” Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wentscher. the well-known German artists, have returned to Singapore after an extended visit to the East Coast. Kuala Lumpur. Malacca, and other up-country centres During their stay in Kuala I umpur Mr. and Mrs Wentscher108 words
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Article44 1937-02-04 23 Tengku Abdul Aziz. Secretary to HiHighness the Sultan of Selangor, who was Installed as Tungku Indra-Stia d 1 Raja on Saturday morning left for Singapore the same afternoon on <t short vacation. The Dato Kaya Klair; will act during the absence of Tengk'j dent44 words
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566 1937-02-04 24 Likely To Be Appointed, Says Mr. John Hands (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 28. FOLLOWING the announcement in the House of Commons r this week that the High Commissioner has been asked by the Secretary of State to submit a report on566 words
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Article227 1937-02-04 24 Where Are The Higher Govt. Officers To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir —I am really surprised to see that among the Johore Volunteers there is practically a negligible number ol Malay (Government) officers and officers whose salaries are above $150 p m I cannot understand227 words
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Article144 1937-02-04 24 To tlie Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —In gny letter ot Jan 18 ‘Eau Kiam Place” referred to Ean Kiam Place. Sorry fer my bad writing owing to “hawker-shattereo nerves.” What an opportunity for the new Broadcasting Company to make permanent records144 words
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Article1034 1937-02-04 24 Disagreement With Mr. H. D. Noone. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Please allow me some space to make a few remarks on the article, “Missions to Sakai Tribes Not to be Encouraged,” in the Straits Times of Jan. 21. The view expressed by1,034 words
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Article117 1937-02-04 24 WHY NOT A EURASIAN REGIMENT Example Of The Malays. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—It .cid good to the hearts ol many to see the Malay Regiment march yesterday from the Victoria Theatre to their mosque. As a Eurasian, and one whose family have been British subjects for117 words
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Article794 1937-02-04 25 —Reuter WORKMEN’S DISMISSAL DISCUSSED IN HOUSE. Open Trial Demanded For Accused Men. London, Jan. 26. I,, the House of Commons this Itl r noon a vote of censure was liy the Labour Opposition m [nniieetion with the dismissal of the m-livard workers on Jan. 19—Reuter - 794 words
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62 1937-02-04 25 Anglo-American Trade Discussions —Reuter. Washington, Jan. 28. The British Embassy has issued a statement that further discussion is necessary before it can he determined whether a firm basis exists on which detailed negotiations are possible for a reciprocal Anglo-Ameri-can trade agreement. The statement adds that Mr. Runciman exchanged views on—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article171 1937-02-04 25 L—Reuter. Increase Of Squadrons. London, Jan. 28. TN the House of Commons yester- I day, Sir Thomas Inskip, outlining > the progress of air defence, said at present 87 squadrons had been formed, of which 13 were still on a one-flight basis. Sir Thomas anticipated 100 squad-L—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article103 1937-02-04 25 Brilliant Scene At Brompton Oratory. London, Jan. 28. Garter. Clarenceux and Norroy, Kings-of-Arms. accompanied by the six Heralds and four Pursuivants, were present in their tabards at Brompton Oratory when the Duke of Norfolk married the Hon. Lavinia Strutt there yesterday. These thirteen members of the103 words
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Article212 1937-02-04 25 A Reuter message from Melbourne says that Britain has agreed to the Australian conditions for joining the seven-day bi-weekly airmail service between London and Sydney to start next January. Commander A. D. S. Murray, Area Manager for Imperial Airways in Singapore, told a Straits Times212 words
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Article283 1937-02-04 25 —Reuter. Trotzky’s Son Arrested. Moscow, Jan. 28. JHK prediction that a RussoJapanese war was a certainty this year was mentioned by Karl Radek, giving evidence at the mass treason trial. He said he received a message riom Trotsky through PiatakofT. alleging a deal had oeen carried through with—Reuter. - 283 words
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Article103 1937-02-04 25 -Reuter. Protest Against Cancellation. London Jan. 25. IN the House of Commons today Sir Charles Cayzer drew attention to the Japanese Government proposals to cancel the perpetual leases granted to certain Britons in treaty ports upon the expiration of extra-territorial rights in Japan in 1899-Reuter. - 103 words
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51 1937-02-04 25 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 27. It is estimated that the leading London Hotels are expending sums totalling £200,000 on redecoration and remodelling in preparation for the Coronation, for which a great influx of visitors is expected from all parts 'f The Empire and from foreign countries—British—British Wireless. - 51 words
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1564 1937-02-04 26 Reuter. Germany’s Desire For Peace In Europe. FUEHRER’S EIGHT-POINT PLAN FOR PACIFICATION. Berlin, Jan. 30. LOUD-SPFAKERS blaring marches in the streets and avenues decorated with coloured poles, golden streamers and Swastika flags by the million, and the tramp of Black Guards on the marchReuter. - 1,564 words
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Article188 1937-02-04 26 —Reuter. ALL DEFENDANTS PLEAD GUILTY. Moscow, Jail. 24 M. Karl Radek, the famous Soviet Journalist, who is amongst the accused in the treason trial, giving evidence stated that he had promised to ced*the Ukraine to Germany and Amur to Japan and to co-operate with the German military—Reuter. - 188 words
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92 1937-02-04 26 —Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 29. Government and Municipal officials including in-come-tax collectors, railway men, gasmen and postmen, now have to take on the oath of allegiance to Herr Hitler in accordance with a new law. All officials must be true to the Fuehrer unto death and—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article38 1937-02-04 26 —Reuter. Berlin. Jan. 24 They are invented stories and perfect nonsense.” declared an official spokesman, alluding to the Moscow trial allegations that Trotsky saw Herr Hitler’s deputy, Hess, and that the Germans conspired to overthrow Stalin.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article121 1937-02-04 26 -Reuter. JAPANESE AGENTS IN HONAN. Nanking. Jan. 25 TTHE Foreign Office has protested to Japan against the activities of Japanese secret service agents in Chengchow. Honan Province, wher Chinese police on Jan. 5. raided a house, seized a number of document' and arrested three Japanese. The-Reuter. - 121 words
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473 1937-02-04 27 Shortage Of Drinking-Water Rouses Grave Fears. Washington, Jan. 26. THE tale of death and destruction wrought by the terrible floods which are affecting no less than ten of the United States mounts hourly and it is to be feared that the worst is yet473 words
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44 1937-02-04 27 Epidemic Of Malaria At Indian Naval Base —Reuter. Colombo, Jan. 28. THE Trincomalee naval base has been transformed into a great hospital to cope with a malaria epidemic among the labourers at the base. During the past month 1,750 patients have applied for admission.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article118 1937-02-04 27 the League is about 3.000— British Wireless London, Jan. 28. AT a meeting of the Labour Party Executive yesterday, it was decided to disaffiliate the Socialist League of which Sir Stafford Cripps is chairman. The League al a recent conference decided to support the United Front campaign withthe League is about 3.000— British Wireless - 118 words
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Article69 1937-02-04 27 recommend their successors.—AnetaDomei. Tokio, Jan. 26. Following a conference the military leaders declared that no General would become a candidate for the post of Wat Minister. Nothing daunted, Gen. Ugaki is going ahead preparing the formation of a new Cabinet. Yesterday he called on Gen.recommend their successors.—Aneta-Domei. - 69 words
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31 1937-02-04 27 I —Reuter. Colombo Jan. 25 Lord Nuffield, who is passing through here en route to Australia, has donated 350,000 rupees to the local and blind school—Reuter.I —Reuter. - 31 words
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Article153 1937-02-04 27 —Reuter. Succession Not Affected. London, Jan. 27. jyjR. Baldwin in the House of Commons read a message from the King recommending a permanent Regency institution to cover any possible incapacity of the Sovereign, the accession of a Sovereign during infancy or the absence of the Sovereign—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article136 1937-02-04 27 Reuter, London, Jan. 29. The Regency Eill provides that Royal functions wili be performed by the Regent if the Sovereign accedes under the age ot eighteen or If found temporarily wholly incapable of performing Royal functions. The Regent wili be the person next in the line ofReuter, - 136 words
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Article39 1937-02-04 27 British Wireless. London, Jan. 29. A scheme for the formation of antiaircraft units or sub-units from players and supporters of football clubs has been approved by the Football League clubs in the London area.—British Wireless. - 39 words
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Article189 1937-02-04 27 British Wireless. Committee To Be Formed. London, Jan. 28. THE League Council has adopted the report of Colons Beck and accepted its recommendations to appoint a pact-finding committee on raw materials. The report reminded the Council that, in view of the keen controversy that has been provoked,. British Wireless. - 189 words
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Article305 1937-02-04 27 .—British Wireless. SETTLEMENT ACT TO BE EXTENDED. LARGE INCREASE IN YEARLY GRANTS. London, Jan. 25. the second reading of the Empire Settlement Bill the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, said that the movement of recovery had been maintained so well in the Dominions that they ventured.—British Wireless. - 305 words
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Article54 1937-02-04 27 —Reuter. Honolulu, Jan. 29. What is claimed as the greatest non-stop overseas formation flight in history was carried out by 12 United States naval seaplanes, carrying 80 men, which arrived here at 2.21 a.m. G.M.T., 21 hours and 53 minutes after leaving Sandiego, California, a.—Reuter. - 54 words
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884 1937-02-04 28 ROYAL RECIPIENTS OF SPECIAL POSTS. Queen Elizabeth As Head Of Victorian Order. London, Jan. 31. HTHE first honours list of the new reign was issued 1 tonight. They are the New Year Honours which were delayed by the constitutional crisis, and among those884 words
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Article269 1937-02-04 28 Knight Commander MAJOR THE HON ALEXANDER HENRY LOUIS HARDINGE, C.B., C.V.O.. M.V.O., Private Secretary to the King. MR. HENRY THOMAS TIZARD, C.B.. Rector of Imperial College of Science and Technology, Commander MR. RONALD CAMPBELL. C.M.CS. Head Counsellor of the Egyptian Department of the Foreign Offl ;e.269 words
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141 1937-02-04 28 —Reuter. peoples of peace mus learn from the trial-.” Paris, Feb. The 13 men condemned to death at the Moscow trial have been executed, according to the Communist newspaper Humanite.—Reuter. Moscow, Jan. 31. Hundreds of thousands of workers, students and soldiers thronged the Red Square.—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article96 1937-02-04 28 Mexico City, Jan. 31. “I offer to present my flies anr' thousands of other documents to an international co..amission in order to cleanse the atmosphere of these germs c r deceit, calumny and trame-ups.” declared M. Trotckj in an interview in which he fiercely attacked the organisers96 words
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75 1937-02-04 28 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 28. The production has been started of the new blue army uniform which will be worn for the first time by troops taking part in the Coronation ceremonials. About 50,000 Regulars and Territorials will be supplied with the uniform,—British Wireless. - 75 words
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Article102 1937-02-04 28 Reuter. LEADERS ADVISE SETTLEMENT. San Francisco, Jan. 31 The Maritime Union leaders have ordered a vote to be taken on the question of the settlement of the stamen’s strike on the Pacific coast and have also recommended that the strikers accept the tentative agreements to end theReuter. - 102 words
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Article476 1937-02-04 29 Volunteers Win Rugger “Sevens. R. E. DEFEATED IN FINAL. I-INE TRIES SCORED BY LUNDON AND HAMLYN. n/i VINTAINING their brilliant form, the S.V.C. “A” team won the IVi linai 0 f the S.C.C. seven-a-side rugger competition on the padang i t week defeating the Royal Engineers “A” by 8 points476 words
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Article30 1937-02-04 29 Reuter cables the following results of Rugby Union matches played at Home yesterday: Royal Naval College. Greenwich 2. Portsmouth Services 35. Cambridge University 25. Guy’s Hospital 10.30 words
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Article37 1937-02-04 29 —Reuter London Jan. 28. Rugby Union matches played today lesulted as follows: Leicester 4. R.A.F lb County Championship. East Midlands 14* Warwickshire 0 At Northampton Welsr* Trial: Monmouthshire 11. Glamorgan 9 At Newport —Reuter—Reuter - 37 words
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Article23 1937-02-04 29 .—Reuter London. Jan. 27. At Bristol today. Bristol City beat Bournemouth 4—1 in their match in Division III < South*.—Reuter.—Reuter - 23 words
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Article228 1937-02-04 29 ONL.V0 NL .V unsteadiness within the circle deprived the S.C.C. of a hockey <ivpiv |k? r 'r- n e P a( *ang when they played more impresnan fort (’aiming but had to be content with a 2—2 draw. 110I 10 S.C.C. attack showed surprisingly228 words
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Article46 1937-02-04 29 The match between the M.C.C. and South Australia at Adelaide was abandoned with no further play, owing to rain, cables Reuter. Play was possible on only two of the four days. The scores were as follows: M.C.C. 301; South Australia 194 for six.46 words
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Article110 1937-02-04 29 Tarbet First In A Light Wind. The international six-metre class boats of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday sailed the first race of a series for the Worham Trophy. The wind was very light and variable from the East, tide flooding. Tarbet skippered by L R110 words
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61 1937-02-04 29 What is probably the first instance of a woman golfer in Singapore holing out in one stroke occurred on the S.G C. course at tlukit Timah on Jan. 18. The feat was performed by Mrs. K. A. Jackman, whose tee shot at the second61 words
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91 1937-02-04 29 H. L. Ward Transferred To Kuala Lumpur. It is understood that H. L. Ward, who was recently elected cricket captain of the S.C.C., is being transferred to Kuala Lumpur. Ward will probably leave for the Federal capital at the end of February, just91 words
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Article, Illustration194 1937-02-04 29 Lawn Tennis. Beats Aizawa In Deciding Set. Chua Choon Leong. S.C.R.C. champion and Aizawa. the Japanese who has won the Formosan title, completed their semi-final tie in the open singles event of the Farrer Park hard courts tournament last week. The Chinese had previously lost the—Straits Times Photograph. - 194 words
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Article92 1937-02-04 29 —Reuter. Bromwich Beats Crawford In Protracted Match. Sydney, Jan. 28. There were several surprises In the Australian lawn tennis championships here today A. K. Quist. the title holder, was beaten by H. Hopman in the quarterlinals 11—9, 3—6, 7—5, 6—3. John Bromwich, the ambidextrous and unorthodox—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article253 1937-02-04 29 Golf ed by E G Holiday finished first Finishing times and ojlnts 1 Ist Awan Terbar.g (E. G. Holiday* 12—26—33 8 pts. 2nd Punai (V. C. Bath* 12—29 —41 7 3rd Eetsy (M. H. Matheson* 12-30- 23 6 4th Mowgli (G. M. Coltart) 12 -44—15 5 sth Merlin253 words
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Article, Illustration1072 1937-02-04 30 “ Touch Judge. ” - Special Report By Touch Judge.” AFTER bointf eight points down in the first half, the North equalised early in the second and in the last fifteen minutes of the game scored three great goals to heat the South—Straits Times Photograph.; —Straits Times Photograph - 1,072 words
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Article122 1937-02-04 30 Reuter. Teams For Twickenham On Feb. 13. London. Jail. 31. England's XV to meet Upland at Twickenham on reh. 13 has been sc Iccted as folic ws: Owen Smith; Butler. Cranmei Candler. Sever: Kemp and “A. N. Other”: Longland, Toft, Prescott, “A. X. Other," Huskisson, Weston. J.Reuter. - 122 words
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100 1937-02-04 30 Rugby Union games olayed on Saturday resulted as ollows. cables Reuter; Army 10, Harlequin? 9. Blackheath vs. Royal Navy, ground unfit. j Bristol Newport 0. Cardiff vs Richmond, ground unfit. Guy’s Hospital G. Glrucc ter 3. Leicester 3. Coventry 12. London Scottish 24. London Irish100 words
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Article119 1937-02-04 30 Reuter. Half-Million Dollar Offer From Chicago Accepted. New York, Jan. 31. Joe Gould, manager of Jim Braddock, world heavyweight champion, announces that he has accepted an offet of $500,000 with the option of 50 per cent, of the gate, for a title bout between—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article31 1937-02-04 30 Reuter. New York Jan 30 In a ten-round conttst here last night Joe Louis outpointed Bob Pas tor. the New York champion. There were no knock-downs Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article52 1937-02-04 30 The following are Johore Rifle Club scores for January: NETT CUP Capt. H E Pike, RE. 31 +33+ 29 93 Ng Thian Choe 31 +3O +-30“ 91 HANDICAP CUP Arjan Singh Lcpl. 1085 Johore Police) 74 +2l 855 —95 855 Abdul Jabbar Sgt. 636 (Johore Police) 58 36.52 words
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984 1937-02-04 31 Two Promoted Horses Win Their Races. From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Jan. 30. nfNN'ING its fourth race in Malaya, Jack Druce scored a U Surprise win at Ipoh on Saturday—the first day of the 'vrak Turf Club meeting—to pay a tote dividend of984 words
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Article55 1937-02-04 31 The New York Athletic Commission has approved Bonny Lynch’s victory over Small Montana as entitling him ic recognition as world ffy-weight nampion Th.° National Boxing Association als. recognises Lynch as champi :n The nmmission has decided tha» all tne conditions were complied with, especially the fact that the55 words
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Article, Illustration592 1937-02-04 31 Europeans Beaten By Two Goals. QNCE again the Rest won the annual hockey match with the Europeans, on the padang last week. Valberg and Sullivan scored splendid goals for them and their own defence was preserved intact. Rut it was a well contested encounter and—Straits Times Photograph. - 592 words
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Article68 1937-02-04 31 Eve ton vs. Tottenham The 5th Round Titbit. Reuter cables the draw for the fifth round of the F A. Cup competition—matches to be played on Feb. 20—as follows: Luton or Sunderland vs. Swansea or York. Bolton or Norwich vs. Manchester City. Grimsby vs. Wolverhampton or68 words
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Article42 1937-02-04 31 The Singapore Goll Club's second bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for January was played ut Buki< Timah and resulted in a win for Dr and Mrs L. F Day with a ne 1 score of 33'<j Forty-six cards wer.• taken42 words
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966 1937-02-04 32 THERE were no matches in the Scottish League on Saturday, owing to the cup ties, and for the same reason the Eng lish League programme was much restricted. The games played resulted as follows, cables Reuter DIVISION I. Charlton Drop A Point To Middlesbro.966 words
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Article, Illustration376 1937-02-04 32 QUEEN OF SOUTH BEAT CELTIC IN SCOTLAND. THEKK were fewer surprises than usual in the fourth round ties in the K.A. Cup competition on Saturday. The most striking result was Millwall’s three-goals conn nest of Chelsea. Arsenal had easy victims in Manchester I—Straits Times Photograph.; -Strain Times Photograph. - 376 words
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Article51 1937-02-04 32 Reuter Sydney Jan. 30 In the Australian lawn tennis singles championship una McGrath beat Bromwich 6—3. i -6 6—o. 2- 6. B—l McGrath was cn the peak of his form, smashing brilliantly and using the most delicate drop shots He never allowed Bromwich to settle down.Reuter - 51 words
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243 1937-02-04 32 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 30. gECOND half superiority decided the inter-state hockey match here today when Selangor beat Negri Sembilan b> six goals to one. As on many occasions this season, Negri Sembilan fell off in the closing stages. In the last243 words
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70 1937-02-04 32 The Governor’s Cup competition was nlayed .at the Garrison Golf Club .on Saturday and Sunday. The follow ing were the best returns: Malor L. A. J. Graham l up. Capt. C. K. Hamilton 2 down Capt. P. J. Cator 4 down. Ball sweeos: Ist70 words
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Article882 1937-02-04 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. General Nervousness Now Removed. Fraser and Co., in their. weekly share report, issued at the ,se ei business on Feb. 2. write:— During the past week several factors have contributed to produce what ap- Kired to be a rather uneasy frame ot .ind in financial circles882 words
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Article247 1937-02-04 1 Singapore, February 3, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambier $7.50* Hamburg Cube 15.00 Java Cube 10 50 Pepper White Muntok 21.50 White 21.00 Black 11.75 Copra Mixed 7.20 j Sun Dried 7.45 Tapioca Small Flake 5 50 Fair Flake 5 00 Medium Pearl 5 o 5 Small Pearl 5.60 Sago247 words
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Article119 1937-02-04 1 Bah Lias Rubber Estates has raised its dividend for the year tc Oct. 31 last from 5 per cent to 9 per cent., less tax. Total issueci capital is £351.213 in £1 st ares The annual meeting will be he’d on February 17. Toerangie < Sumatra' Rubber119 words
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Article346 1937-02-04 1 London, Feb. 2. The following are today's closing middle Dnces on the London Stock Exchange: Shares ot £1 oeaomniation unless otherwise stated: Y ester* Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 116 Funding Loan o c 1960-90 113% f War Loan 3% p.c 1037* +74 Com.346 words
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Article22 1937-02-04 1 Jan. i 28 Tin, S pore Price $112.50 per picul 29 112.37% Feb. 1 112.25 2 112.50 3 113.7522 words
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52 1937-02-04 1 Soot Feb.-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept Oct.-Dec London jo? 28 35% 35% 35% 35% 10% Jan 09 35% 35% 35\ 35% 35% 10 5 16 Ftb 1 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 10 5/16 2 35*4 35% 35% 35% 35% 10 5/16 3 35 V, 35% 35% 35%52 words
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819 1937-02-04 2 Capital Increased And New Share Issue Of $200,000. PROPOSING the adoption of th< 1 report and accounts at the annual meeting of Glenealy Plantations Ltd. at the annual meeting in Singapore on Saturday, Mr. H. t\ Atkin-Berry, the chairman, said: The profit for the year819 words
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Article137 1937-02-04 2 at Dec. 31. 1936 Straits Ti7nes Cable. Stocks Decrease By 156,000 Tons. (From Our Own Correspondentj London, Jan. 30. A CCORDING to the January issue of the Statistical Bulletin of the International Rubber Regulation Committee, world net exports of rubber in 1936 totalled 866,559 tons andat Dec. 31. 1936 — Straits Ti7nes Cable. - 137 words
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Article101 1937-02-04 2 During the week ending Jan. 23, 1937. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 29,668 cases, of which: 22 576 (76 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 2.980 (ten per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 2,725 'nine per cent) cases101 words
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Article59 1937-02-04 2 The accounts of Taipir.g Rubber Plantations Ltd. for the year ended Sept 30 last show a profit of €11.348 A sum of £1 500 hae been placed to reserve and the directors propos' dividend of 4*/ 2 per cent, which, if approved, and after .dding the balance brought forwaro will59 words
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Article853 1937-02-04 2 DANGER OF INCREASE IN USE OF RECLAIM. POOR DEMAND AT AUCTION. I.EtVIS ANl> PEAT (SINGAPOKE) LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued on Jan. 29, write: Since writing last week the International Rubber Regulation Committee have met and left the percentage of export853 words
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Article116 1937-02-04 2 —Straits Times cable STEEL CORPORATION AND NEW PROCESS. (From Our Own Correspondent! London, Jan. z\ World consumption of tin f,j year ended Nov. 30, 1936. was 15;* *>'10 tons compared with 140,469 tons in n previous twelve months. It is noteworthy that although the United States,—Straits Times cable - 116 words
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Article158 1937-02-04 2 1314th auction. Jan. 28. 1937. lbs. ton* Catalogued 1,351,420 603 31 Offered 1,223,579 546 24 Sold 875,813 390 90 Spot London 10 d New York 20 15/16 ets PRICES REALISED. Ribbed smoked sheet. cents per lb. Standard quality 35 to 35" i (1 lot ai158 words
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Article881 1937-02-04 3 Cost Of Replanting Properly Charged To Reserve. r>KOt>OSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the I Annual General Meeting of Lunas Rubber Estates Ltd., held at the Registered Office of the Company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore on Jan. 2i, Mr. C. V. Miles said881 words
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Article127 1937-02-04 3 Straits Times cable. SLIGHT INCREASE IN JANUARY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb 2 |N their monthly review of the tin market. A Strauss and Co. Ltd. estimate that world visible tin supplies on Jan. 31 increased by 116 tons. Including the Straits carry-over of 1Straits Times cable. - 127 words
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58 1937-02-04 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) London Feb. 1. Following the amalgamation of nglo-Oriental Mining Corporation with London Tin Corporation and vctal Securities Ltd., the now shares i Lor.don Tin are now 4s. and were ouoted here today at ss. 4 2 d. The shares of58 words
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Article68 1937-02-04 3 VXPORTS of tin metal, including metal smelted from tin ore imported from foreign countries, during January totalled 7,938 tons, compared with 5,521 tons in January last year. Of this amount 175 tons were consigned to the United Kingdom; 5,825 to America; 840 to the Continent of Europe;68 words
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Article308 1937-02-04 3 of the capital into stock -Straits Times cab.e. CAPITAL INCREASE APPROVED. Anglo-Java Rubber Company has purchased an estate in Johore. com- I prising 2.239 acres, of which 2.234 acres are planted with rubber. The purchase price is £28.612 in cash and the allotment of 1.362.778 shares of Is.of the capital into stock -Straits Times cab.e. - 308 words
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Article89 1937-02-04 3 The Langkat Sumatra Kubber Cj announces that the following rubber contracts have been mad.- 2V 2 tons per month. January-Decembcr. at Bd. per pound c.l.t 2 2 tons month y. Januarv-December at, 8»/ 4 d. per nound. 2 -> tons monthly. January December at 8 23/32d per89 words
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233 1937-02-04 3 Larger Proportion Goes To Japanese Customers. THE total value of Malayan trade, imports and exports, for 1936 reached a total of $1,152,151,000 an increase of $89,241,000 on the figure for 1935, which was $1,062,910,000. The total value of trade in December was $108,705,000 compared233 words
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Article253 1937-02-04 3 Government R.G.A. To Defray Cost Of Oxford City Scheme. From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 31. The Oxford City Council at tomor row’s meeting are likely to accept the offer of rubber paving for the Corn Market which will cost £7.500 to which the F.M.S. Government are253 words
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Article83 1937-02-04 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.* London, Jan. 25. Conditions In the London copra market this week have been easier, and prices have fluctuated Buyers have shown some reserve dealers have offered more ireely. and quotations have consequently declined very sharply. Consumers having failed to avail themselves of the83 words
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Article545 1937-02-04 4 Closing Prices In London On January 22. Allagar (2/> 1/8; Alor Pongsu <2/> 3/, Anglo-Malay 18/10; Ayer Kuning 45/7 2 Bagan Serai 22/6; Bahru <Sil (2/) 3/9*6; Banteng 25/; Batang <2/> 1/3 Batu Caves 25/6; Batu Tiga 41/3; Bekoh (2/) 1/2; Bert am Con. (2/) 4 8'*; Bidor545 words
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Article159 1937-02-04 4 (’losing Prices In London On January 22. Anipat (4/) 5/3; Anglo-Burma (5/) 17/; Ayer Hltam (5/) 22/6; Bangrln 23/3; Cons. 27/16; Hongkong (5/) 31/6; Idris (5/) 12/; Ipoh (16/) 33/9; Kampong Lanjut 26/3. Kamunting <5/) 14/9; Kepong 26/3; Klnta (5/) 16'; Klnta Kellas (5/) 8/9; Kramat Pulai (5/)159 words
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Article1251 1937-02-04 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE ANI) STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, February 4, 1ft a.m. MINING J 4 Ampat Tin V® 1 ii Asnm Kumbang 33 b J4,« 11 Austral Malay 55/- 5b/3 Ayer Hltam 22 9 23 9 1 Ayer Weng l-<5 1-80 11 Bangrln Tin 23^91,251 words
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Article197 1937-02-04 4 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Total tor Books Close flnanc al Company Dividend Dait Fx Div y^ar ’ayabie Date to tp TIN. Hitam 5 r Int. Jan 28 To Feb 3 Jan. 29 i0'/ r Ampat Tin 2*/2% Int. Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 2 20'/ t K Lumpur197 words
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Article72 1937-02-04 4 OCEAN shipments of ruboei > u eluding re-exports, fy om Ci Malayan ports during January tailed 41.571 tons. The Un'cd Kingdom receive 3.439 tons; America 22,409: Toatm ent of Europe 9,781: British Posies sions 1,318; Japan 3,445 at a 3 th er countries 1,179 tons. These shipments72 words
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Article220 1937-02-04 4 Profit Of $30,800 And Dividend Of 7 Per Cent PROFIT of $30,866 for the v, r ended Sept. 30 last is shown in the report of the directors of Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Ltd This amount has been added to $14,893 brought forward making a220 words
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