The Straits Budget, 22 July 1937
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1937-07-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE S TRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4145. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1028 1937-07-22 1 A NEW site for barracks at Penang has been chosen and construction work will begin before the end of the year. Five miles south of Georgetown, it is an area of 259 acres near the east coast of the island and close to the road leading—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,028 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1073 1937-07-22 2 Straits Times, July 15. There is a lot of quiet campaigning going on in London and elsewhere against the continuance of tin control. Opponents of restriction base their arguments on the under-export from a number of producing countries, especially Bolivia, the signs of a further improvement inStraits Times, July 15. - 1,073 words
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Article572 1937-07-22 2 —Straits Times, July 16. A curious feature of the rubber position at present is the very wide divergence of opinion that exists in well-informed circles about the potentialities of Dutch native rubber. At one extreme we have Mr. R. H. Wright writing in the Financial Times—Straits Times, July 16. - 572 words
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Article952 1937-07-22 2 —Straits Times, July 17. In the June issue of the Contemporary Review there appeared an article by Major B. T. Reynolds describing the work and aim of government training centres for industries which have been established in Great Britain. Although the centres deal largely with adults,—Straits Times, July 17. - 952 words
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Article1001 1937-07-22 3 —Strais Times, July 19. A Chinese member was unkind enough to point out in the Johore State Council a fortnight ago that there would be general starvation in Johore in twenty-one days if a blockade cut off rice imports by rail from Siam and by—Strais Times, July 19. - 1,001 words
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Article1091 1937-07-22 3 whom are inarticulate. Straits Times, July 20. Not all members of the Singapore Municipal Commission are offering blind opposition to the efforts of the Straits Times to secure representation of the public at the proceedings of committees appointed by the Commissioners. Several of them share with a largewhom are inarticulate. — Straits Times, July 20. - 1,091 words
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Article950 1937-07-22 4 outstanding issues.—Straits Times, July 21. Of the many accusations directed against China by the Japanese as excuses for threats or acts of aggression, the one which has worn most threadbare alleges persistent violation of solemn agreements. It is true that the Japanese can point to a variety of undertakingsoutstanding issues.—Straits Times, July 21. - 950 words
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57 1937-07-22 4 The following have been appointed to be members of the Committee to administer the Singapore Mercantile Marine Fund: Master Attendant, S.S. (Chairman), Inspector-General of Police, S.S., Deputy Treasurer, S.S., Archdeacon of Singapore, and Chairman, Singapore Harbour Board (ex-offlcio official members); and Messrs. H. F. Hammond, and57 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article260 1937-07-22 5 rr>o serve up two columns of snake 1 st ories within a fortnight is a bit over the odds, I know, but snakes have horrid fascination for everybody and j l a ve struck a rich vein of lore about them which really cannot be wasted. Everybody knows260 words
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Article182 1937-07-22 5 'THE hamadryad preys not only on 1 other snakes but on its own kind, judging by a remarkable story told by CaDt. G. H. Evans in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. Two European officials were crossing a small river in Burma when they saw a182 words
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Article151 1937-07-22 5 what happens when one of these great snakes gets its fangs into human flesh is shown by the grim experience of a European in Burma 'jno thought he would use a hamadryad to make a test of snake-charm-ng Powers. The result is thus recorded: He sent for a151 words
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Article231 1937-07-22 5 Evans mentions a case of a friend of his who was attacked by a hamadryad while riding his pony and only escaped by killing it with his riding switch while still mounted. Mr. Aagaard has recorded another case: “One of my tappers was attacked while at work. He231 words
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Article195 1937-07-22 5 •"THE extraordinary complications that are caused in Malay kampongs by the local application of a code of law devised for nomads of the Arabian desert are known to few Europeans outside the Civil Service. The Mohamedan law of succession divides up an estate into numerous carefully calculated195 words
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Article241 1937-07-22 5 ¥T was Sir Hugh Clifford who first de- dared that officers of the Malayan Civil Service did not show their pride in their service in a sufficiently demonstrative manner and insisted that they should use the letters “M.C.S.” after their names in signing official correspondence. As an241 words
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Article288 1937-07-22 5 pUROPEANS who had the goodfortune to be brought up in the country and are now living in Singapore suburbs sometimes wonder whether wild-flowers play the same part in Malay rural life that they do in the countryside at Home. I have been looking through a list of wild-flowers,288 words
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Article217 1937-07-22 5 A LTHOUGH the Sungei Lembing mine in eastern Pahang is one of the deepest tin lode mines in the world, there are ancient underground workings on its property, relics of an unknown and forgotten race of miners, which are so ambitious as to compel respect from the217 words
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Article229 1937-07-22 5 'J’HE workings mentioned above were presumably made by tin miners, but Mr. Baker also develops a theory about the ancient gold miners who gave the Malay Peninsula the reputation which it apparently had as a gold-producing country in Ptolemy's time. 1800 years ago. Mr. Baker thinks that the229 words
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Article285 1937-07-22 5 p*EW people know that the table on which the Pangkor Treaty was signed In 1874, the treaty from which the modern period of the Malay States is preserved in the Perak Museum at Taiping. It has a curious history, recorded In a note by Mr. Hubert Berkeley, the285 words
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Article253 1937-07-22 6 REMEMBERING the tremendous shock which the Simpson affair gave to British people everywhere outside the United States, owing to the silence about it which the British Press had loyally observed, the newspaper man must ruefully admit that there is a certain amount of truth in Humbert Wolfe’s253 words
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Article352 1937-07-22 6 RAMPING and travelling in the jungle may be quite pleasant if it only lasts for a week or so, with a road or railway never more than fifty miles away, as is the case almost anywhere in the Malay Peninsula, but it is very different in central Borneo.352 words
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Article125 1937-07-22 6 ny way of a footnote to the Selangor unemployment report, which advises Government to spend no money on ‘he relief of destitution among the j clerical class and Eurasian community. tlr wing passage in the editorial column* of the Malaya Catholic Leader 1 of Julv 10 strikes me125 words
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Article266 1937-07-22 6 BANDOENG ROMANCE IJAVE you ever heard the story of 1 how a young American girl. Aimee Crocker, one of the wealthy and fashionable Crockers of San Francisco, was abducted by naked savages on the outskirts of Bandoeng and carried oil to Borneo by a Malay prince in a luxurious steam266 words
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Article266 1937-07-22 6 was walking along tranquilly through the jungle in the darkness when four indistinct human shapes appeared. “One of them stepped towards me and eld his hands out straight towards me, the palms down." This sounds mor* lihe ancient Egypt than modern Java, but perhaps I am wrong. Anyway266 words
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Article218 1937-07-22 6 INURING the first two days of the voyage Djoet-ta wore a sarong, but when the yacht began to steam “up the Mahakan River inland to the very heart of Borneo” he apologetically told Almee that ‘‘he would have to change into something far simpler in order not to218 words
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Article286 1937-07-22 6 gOME time ago I was asked who was the Dickson of Port Dickson, and I promised to try to find out, for it seemed to me that we present-day Malayans who delight in the peaceful ness and beauty of that West Coast resort should know who was286 words
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Article301 1937-07-22 6 lI7E still have a survivor of those day* in Singapore, in Mr. R. A. Naganather. who was assistant Government surveyor in Sungei Ujong in ttv eighties. Mr. Naganather has goon reason to remember Sir Frederics Dickson’s visit, for he had to do a very strenuous day’s work in301 words
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Article162 1937-07-22 6 P.D.’s RAILWAY JT will now be clear that Sir Frederick Dickson is associated with the port lather than the seaside resort oi Port Dickson. The port and railway came first, and then were discovered the sandy bays where the holiday bungalows are today. The site of the town itself was162 words
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Article55 1937-07-22 6 'HE death occurred in the Singapore General Hospital on Friday of Mr. D. A. Hamilton, a partner in Hamilton. Waters, and Watson, the Singapore insurance assessors. Mr. Hamilton, who was 47, was an old resident in Singapore, where he was well-known. He had been55 words
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Article201 1937-07-22 7 Ir j A. Black, M.C.S., }ias been iDDointed to be President of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang- Dr (Miss) Florence Craig has taken duties as Lady Medical Officer in j p oh in place of Dr. (Mrs.) Aiken. Mr and Mrs. Ee Kong Ouan att°nded201 words
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Article106 1937-07-22 7 Malayan Promotions And Transfers, 4 From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 9. The Colonial Office announces the following Malayan promotions, transfers and appointment: Mr. R. A. Wright M.R.C.V.S., to be a Veterinary Officer. Malaya. Messrs. J. L. J. Haxworth, T. W. A. Huggins. J. C. Mathewson, A. B.106 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article88 1937-07-22 7 steed --To Helena Mary, wife of P. H. Steed, on July 10, at General Hospital, Singapore, a son, only lived two hours. WEDGWOOD —at Ormidale, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire. Scotland, on July 10, to Katharine Stewart Symington, (Kitty Hutton), wife of A. T. Wedgwood, &jn&apore, a daughter, Sonia Christian Winifred. HAMMETT.—88 words
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Article30 1937-07-22 7 H ~7 ANG Dr 800 Ghee, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Quah Cheow Kay to •Jiss Ang Chin Choo, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ang Slang Ghee.30 words
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Article67 1937-07-22 7 rh 3E l^ L EIR At the Presbyterian fh« sln 8*P°re, on July 12, 1937, by v Stephen Band, Maynard Neave Aon«L 0f Sydney and Singapore and SHaw S ™°i Weir of Melbourne, ran! MILLER. —At the St. Andrew’s on Jul y 16 1937, by the Rev. o67 words
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Article398 1937-07-22 7 Tuesday. July 6. IN the afternoon His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Straits Chinese Consultative Committee held at Government House. Afterwards the members of the Committee had tea at Government House. Wednesday, July 7. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at398 words
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Article98 1937-07-22 7 Johore Offer Of Reward For Information. .(From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru July 19. 'T'HE Commissioner of Police. Johore. (Mr. H. B. Langworthy) has offered a reward of $100 to the person who will give information leading to the arrest of the person who .nisappropriated a98 words
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Article80 1937-07-22 7 H.E. the Governor has approved the promotion of Lieut. H. J. Rae, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the rank of captain. The promotion of Second-Lieut. Pawan bin Bab, S.S.V.F., to the rank of lieutenant has been approved. A commission as second-lieutenant in the S.S.V.F., has been80 words
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Article, Illustration162 1937-07-22 7 Dutch Skipper Retiring. 27 years with the K.P.M., Captain, J. J. J. M. Stooker. commander of the Plancius, will bring the vessel here tomorrow for the last time before he retires. He is 47 years of age. Captain Stooker has been in command of all162 words
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Article85 1937-07-22 7 Mr. W. G. Webb As Assistant District Judge. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. T. D. Hughes, M.C.S., to be a Superintendent of Prisons for Penang. Mr. G. W. Webb, M.C.S., to be an Assistant District Judge for Singapore, Penang and to District85 words
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Article136 1937-07-22 7 HIS Highness the Sultan of Perak has appointed Che Mohamed Hashim bin Haji Hassan of Ipoh to be a Chief with the title of Toh Muda Panglima Bukit Gantang. He is a great-grand-son of the late Che Alang Laidin who was the original holder of the136 words
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Article366 1937-07-22 7 Leaders— Plenty Of Tin 2 A Native Rubber 2 “An Unrivalled Irritant” 2 Training Schools For Adults 3 An Object Lesson To Johore 3 Unfounded Fears 4 Half-Truths 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32366 words
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Obituary53 1937-07-22 7 DEATHS T“At Bexhill-on-Sea on July 10, Eraser dearly beloved wlfe of K M P ?i E Sir? n July 19 1937 at the uenePpr Rosp 15 a Singapore, Albert Stanislaus years, late of the Government Office. London. July 11. The death occurred today of the eleventh Earl of Wemyss, aged53 words
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240 1937-07-22 8 Gleniffer Arrives After Thames Accident. (From Our Own Correspondent.) y. Penang, July 19. THE LUCKIEST ship in the world must be the 10,000 1 tons Glen liner Gleniffer, which arrived at Penang yesterday from London. While anchored in the Thames Estuary in a thick fog240 words
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Article131 1937-07-22 8 Black Bear Shot On Perak Estate (From Our Own Correspondent.) Teluk Anson, July 16. A FULL-GROWN black bear was yesterday shot on Nova Scotia Estate after it had swum the Perak River. The sampans near the spot made themselves scarce with the exception of’one whose rower, a little bolder than131 words
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Article100 1937-07-22 8 A LITTLE comedy of the Chinese New Life Movement is creating discussion and testing tempers at a Singapore Chinese school. It appears that the school authorities have circularised parents advising that they should have their sons' heads close cropped for economic as well as hygienic reasons100 words
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Article131 1937-07-22 8 Flying Club Skipper’s Suggestion. lb|R R J. Morton, Captain of the Perak Flyng Club. wa s the guest of honour at a farewell dinner at the Orand Hotel. Ipoh. Speaking of his love for flying Mr. Morton said: “I feel very honoured at seeing my131 words
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185 1937-07-22 8 Making Singapore Youth Air-Minded Dutch Effort. Singapore, July 19. yO foster an increased air sense among the children of British Malaya, the Royal Netherlands Indies Airways (K.N.1.L.M.) tomorrow will inaugurate a series of conducted nutshell 44 tours of Douglas airliners for Singapore schoolchildren. Every Tuesday afternoon two classes from local185 words
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Article167 1937-07-22 8 Privy Council Appeal. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 19. THE Privy Council today partly allowed the appeal of Messrs. Richard Phillip Phillips, Robert Sydney Stewart, and Alexander Smith Brown, accountants and auditors, of Penang and Ipoh. The appeal was against a majority decision of tre F.M.S.167 words
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103 1937-07-22 8 The Nanyang Students Society Ambulance Brigade, so named at a meeting held on Monday and formed with the object of training ambulance men and women for China’s Red Cross, is to start with 40 members of the Society. Chinese men and women from 16103 words
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70 1937-07-22 8 QIX years after a Chinese. Lau Leh, was murdered at Miral Kerimon! in the Netherlands Indies, another Chinese, Lim Teh, was arrested in Singapore on Saturday. H: was taken into custody in Clyde Street by detectives and this morning the arrested man was charged with70 words
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371 1937-07-22 8 First Prosecution Of Kind At Taiping Court. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. July 20. A DELETERIOUS drug is being sold openly throughout Malaya by Indian merchants it was revealed in the Taiping Magistrates* Court by Dr. R. E. Anderson, Health Officer, Taiping. The drug371 words
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Article180 1937-07-22 8 Johore Tengku Mahkota’s Opinion. (From Our Own Correspondent.) H Batu Pahat, July 17. IS HIGHNESS the Tengku Mahkota opened the Central Agricultural Show at Batu Pahat on Thursday after inspecting the guard of honour composed of the Johore Military Forces (Batu Pahat) and the Johore Volunteer180 words
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Correspondence.
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608 1937-07-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. i IR —With all due respect to your D correspondent Dredgemaster,” n nine cases out of ten, the European winchmen employed by dredgnc companies do not grasp the fact that, in the terms608 words
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Article313 1937-07-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR, —From the article appearing in the Straits Times on Friday, it is interesting to note that the Ross Institute industrial advisory committee in London reported at its last meeting the practical possibility of Temperate Coolness in313 words
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Article291 1937-07-22 9 A Sample Of Latecomers’ Misdeeds. To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR, —In answer to Mr. A. C. Ball I, too, say that I like a little quibble and have followed this one with the greatest delight. To argue is the spice of life! I have read a291 words
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345 1937-07-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR, —I see that you have had a great deal to say about the salaries of Government servants lately and have compared them with the salaries paid to commercial employees. The public and the Commission now sitting when345 words
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810 1937-07-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your ‘‘Notes of the Day” recently, the shooting of the 13 ft. 4 ins. hamadryad in Johore, and the views of Mr. Aagaard and Capt. G. H. Evans that this species of snake is not810 words
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Article194 1937-07-22 10 Should Non-Producers Prospect Uneasiness In Kinta. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 14. CONSIDERABLE resentment is now felt in mining circles here over the Government’s partial lifting of the ban on tin prospecting. Producers criticise the Government’s granting of permission to prospect to those not in possession of assessments. Some194 words
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Article163 1937-07-22 10 Malacca Problem Puzzles Experts. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. July 18. <*THIS cannot be accounted for by damage to stem-borer or other pests, as these are no worse here than anywhere else. Analyses have been carried out ot both the soil and the water163 words
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Article86 1937-07-22 10 New District Officer Appointed. *T° lonely Christmas Island goe s Mr. O. W. Webb, M.C.S., to Decome District Officer, according, to an announcement in Friday’s Government Gazette. Christmas Island is the smallest and most Isolated portion of the Straits Settlements and is vlslto/i onlv at Infrequent Intervals86 words
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473 1937-07-22 10 What The Public Must Not Know!” SECRET MUNICIPAL REHEARSALS. SINGAPORE’S unique tragi-farcc, What the Public Mustn’t Know,” rehearsals of which have been in progress for 79 years, is apparently not yet quite ready for its first public performance at the Municipal Building. It seems that the performers have not yet473 words
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277 1937-07-22 10 JHE perfect paradox has been produced by the Malayan Film Censor. “0.H.M.5,” a British film made by Gaumont with the help and advice of the British Army Council, to depict the life of a British soldier in authentic detail and to stimulate277 words
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187 1937-07-22 10 Alleged Amok On Highlands Road. (From Our Own Correspondent) Tapah, July 14. 117HAT is bAeved to be the first known case of its kind occurred when a Sakai, named Banga. living at the 18th mile. Cameron Highlands Road, is alleged to have run amok187 words
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Article73 1937-07-22 10 THROUGH the Chinese Press the officers and cadets of the training ship, China Freedom, are thanking- the Chinese community of Singapore for having given them a splendid time during their stay in the city. The ship, which left Singapore for Penang on Wednesday morning, carried with73 words
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176 1937-07-22 10 Farewell To Hostel Superintendent. FAREWELL tea was given by the general and hostel committee of the Y.W.C.A., for Miss Sybil Nicholas, the Hostel Superintendent, who is returning to England. Mrs. Farleigh-Claxk, who is secretary of the hostel committee and a very old member of it, wished176 words
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Article59 1937-07-22 10 piVIL uniforms get a whole paragraph to themselves in the latest issue of the Government Gazette. It points out that an officer acting temporarily in an office to which a higher class of civil uniform is assigned than that of his substantive post should in all circumstances59 words
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Article, Illustration81 1937-07-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 15. SIR Walter Huggard. former Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, is sailing from London for Cape Town next September to take up a legal appointment with the South African Government. Sir Walter Huggard will be accompanied by Lady Huggard. Sir81 words
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293 1937-07-22 11 New .Site Chosen For Barracks. five miles south of town. A NEW site for barracks at Penang has been chosen and construction work will begin before the end of the year. Five miles south of Georgetown, it is an293 words
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243 1937-07-22 11 Motorists’ Five Years’ Fight. Malayan motorists will be glad to learn that a reduction by nearly 50 per cent, on tolls on vehicles going across the Perak Iskandar and Blanja Bridges, will take effect from Aug. 1. The announcement of new rates243 words
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Article177 1937-07-22 11 Indian Alleges Defamation. ARISING out of an article that appeared in the periodical, Orient Gong, on June 30, the editor K. R. Menon, and P. w. Penson appeared on summons before Mr. Ivor Lewis in ne Singapore Fifth Court on July 16. In the summons it177 words
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80 1937-07-22 11 4 SINGAPORE Chinese has paid S1.000 (Chinese currency) for a ticket to a performance to be staged on Aug. 8 at the Great World in aid of a Red Cross fund for China. He is Mr. Teo Kim Eng, proprietor of Guan Choon and80 words
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122 1937-07-22 11 New Delhi Meets Malayan Wishes. For the first time since the creation of the office, the new Agent of the Government of India in Malaya is to be a member of the Tndian Civil Service. The officer selected to succeed Rao Sahib K.122 words
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Article83 1937-07-22 11 Mr. Frank Dale Of Lower Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 12. |li|R. and Mrs. W. Frank Dale, who have been 30 years in Malaya, out of which 17 years have been spent at Telok Buloh Estate, Utan Melintang. are retiring and sailing on83 words
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Article162 1937-07-22 11 Big Industry May Develop. J7UROPEAN manufacturers of war materials are making repeated inquiries about the prospects of a regular supply of charcoal from Malaya for gas masks. Being one of the best known absorbents of gases, charcoal is used extensively in masks. It can be162 words
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135 1937-07-22 11 Exhumation Of Old Graves Necessary. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 14. A BIG development in the irrigation scheme for the whole of Province Wellesley, with a view to improving the soil for agricultural purposes, is anticipated in the near future. It is understood that135 words
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303 1937-07-22 11 Pioneer Settler To Extend His Terraces. progress is being made with citrus fruit growing at the Cameron Highlands, according to Mr. John Cornweff, pioneer European settler in the Renglet area and owner of the largest fruit property. Mr. Cornwell told a reporter that he now303 words
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Article, Illustration205 1937-07-22 12 Over .Malacca Demolition Order. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. July 18. jTOUR of the six unofficial members of the Malacca Municipal Commission have tendered their resignations to the Governor. The Commissioners who have resigned are: Mr. Tan Chong Lek, J.P., Mr. L. A. Chitty. J.P., Capt. Mohamed205 words
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601 1937-07-22 12 Singapore, July 19. yODAY is one of rare occasions on which a joint public pronouncement is made by the Protestant ministers of Singapore. This takes the form of a statement on the Spanish civil war which is being published simultaneously in 40 countries601 words
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405 1937-07-22 12 «|7VERY young man should take an intelligent interest in the world in which he lives and not only in his own corner of it,” said the Hon. Capt. Noor Mohamed Hashim, addressing medical, dental, science and art students of the Muslim Students’ l405 words
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199 1937-07-22 12 Third Highest Paid Job In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 19. THE managership of the Federated Malay States Railways, highest-paid position in Malaya next to those of the Governor and Colonial Secretary is to go to Mr. Leslie Mason Smart, C.B.E.,199 words
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Article69 1937-07-22 12 “CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. Singapore, July 19. 'J'RAINING ship for China's young seadogs, the China Freedom has cut short her Malayan cruise and will arrive at Singapore from Penang tomorrow on her way back to China. But this is not because there might be a war, the Straits Times learns69 words
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Advertisement26 1937-07-22 12 A YOUNG ENGLISH LADY travelling from London to Singapore about October is willing to look after children in return for passage. Box No. 542. Straits Budget.26 words
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212 1937-07-22 13 CRACK CRUISER TO VISIT MALAYA. Commonwealth Warships To Cruise Pacific. Straits Times Special. SIGNIFICANCE attaches to the fact that a cruise which ships o w f the Royal Australian Navy will begin this month includes a visit by the cruiser Canberra to the Netherlands Indies and to212 words
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242 1937-07-22 13 But Said Nothing Ai School. tFrom Our Own Correspondent) Batu Gal ah. July 12. A CHINESE schoolboy aged abou' eight years was drowned In an old mining-pond at Tronoh. It is understood that the boy, accompanied by his ten-year-old brother, left his house242 words
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Article50 1937-07-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) YTaiping, July 13. OU should not be so free in the use of your knife,” said the Taiping Magistrate today in sentencing a Tamil. Kannan, to four months ngorous imprisonment for stabbing his wife Sinnammah. The woman’s lung was punctured.50 words
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Article219 1937-07-22 13 Two Decrees Nisi Granted. MAN WHO WANTED TO MARRY ANOTHER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 12. A REMARKABLE story of a Malayan who married in England, returned to the East by himself and afterwards wrote to his wife telling her that he “wanted to marry219 words
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Article90 1937-07-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, July 12. Mr. Brain Bramall, secretary-trea-surer of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, states that during the last few months, correspondence has been exchanged with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Siam regarding the use of records for broadcasting. In90 words
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296 1937-07-22 13 MELBOURNE Inman and young Horace Lindrum, when, they 11 arrived in Singapore on July 13, talked of everything except billiards. With impish glee, youthful Horace pulled Mel’s leg. Mel tries retaliation, but finds it difficult! I ISTEN to this little bit of chatter296 words
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Article181 1937-07-22 13 Mr. C. Sherrington Over 35 Years In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 12. MR. C. SHERRINGTON, of the Rubber Restriction Department, who died suddenly at the Malacca General Hospital yesterday morning was buried at sea. Mr. Sherrington was 56 years old and came181 words
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Article65 1937-07-22 13 TRAVELLING round the world for seven years since she left a London hospital, Sister E. W. Bell, a hygiene lecture, has arrived In Singapore. “It is fascinating.” she said describing the work of a travelling propagandist. Sister Bell is staying in Singapore a fortnight after which65 words
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Article37 1937-07-22 13 New members of the Association of British Malaya include Messrs. M. E. Rudolf. F. G. Aplln, A. L. Blrse. J. R. Dennler. S. Fortune, M. K. Foster, E. J. Riches and M. W. Tipler.37 words
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188 1937-07-22 13 Malacca Follows Singapore Lead. part of a Malaya-wide plan of preparedness for time of emergency anti-gas and first-aid measures will be taught in Malacca, where a branch of the St. John Ambulance Association will be formed. The association hopes to extend to other Malayan centres.188 words
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Article69 1937-07-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 12. The engagement is announced in London today of Mr. Justice Howes, puisne Judge in Singapore, to Mrs. Marjorie Sanders, of Bexhill. Mrs. Sanders is the widow of Engi-neer-Rear-Admiral Cory Sanders. Mr. Justice Howes recently acted as Chief69 words
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280 1937-07-22 14 Settling Industrial Disputes By Rational Means. NEW ZEALAND LAWS MAY BE USED AS A MODEL. STRIKES will be outlawed in Malaya, if proposals, which the Straits Times understands are under consideration, for introducing some means of industrial arbitration reach fruition. Although the strictest reticence280 words
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Article210 1937-07-22 14 Shows Areas Liable To Floods. NEW motor map of Malaya has been Issued from the Department of the Surveyor General, F.M.S. and S.S. It gives much fuller Information than previous motor maps, and one of the most useful of the new features In It Is210 words
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89 1937-07-22 14 I FEAR there will be a very marked shortage of housing in the near future,” says Mr. W. Bartley. the Municipal President, in the course of his annual review. ’’There was a slight though noticeable increase in general building activity during the year. It has not,89 words
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Article238 1937-07-22 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 15. gINGAPORE’S high cost of living as it affects naval officers and employees of the Admiralty stationed at Seletar was the subject of a question in the House of Commons today. Sir Robert Young (Lab. Lancaster. Newtown) asked the238 words
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Article192 1937-07-22 14 Alkaff Co., Win Plans Appeal. Writ Of Mandamus Agains^Commissioners. By a majority the S.S. Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal of Syed Abdulrahman bin Shaik Alkali and Syed Aboobakar bin Hussain AlkafT from the judgment of the Chief Justice discharging a rule nisi for a mandamus obtained against the192 words
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Article97 1937-07-22 14 STIFF FINE FOR MAN FROM CHINA. “J AM a travelling agent and my business is to bring passengers from China to Malaya and also to deliver messages to families in kampongs and villages in China where postal services do not extend.” This was the statement97 words
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Article65 1937-07-22 14 Mr. Li Yen, Chinese Vice-Consul at Singapore, has been appointed Consul to take the place of Mr. Sze Zau Tsumg, who will go on transfer, as Consul at Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Li’s promotion has unfortunately coincided with the news of his mother s death in China65 words
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362 1937-07-22 14 Cable To Nanking. Singapore, July 16. VERSE AS Chinese will give China every assistance she needs.” This expression of loyalty and assurance of support formed the outstanding statement in a cable which Singapore Chinese have sent to the Central Government at Nanking, urging362 words
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109 1937-07-22 14 Malayan “Taxi-Dancers Want Union. taxi-dancers ”—hostesses of the cabarets—are on the verge of revolt. It is understood that there is a proposal to form a Malaya-wide organisation of dance hostesses, to safeguard their interests and uphold the prestige of their profession.” With the opening: of new and bigger cabarets in109 words
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Article, Illustration2449 1937-07-22 15 Planting Topics Research VII [Fertiliser And Cover Trials On Hilly Land At Sungei Buloh Experiment Station. 1 (By Our Planting Correspondent). two preceding articles conI* ce rning the Rubber Research Institute Experiment Station at Suilge i Buloh, I recorded what I !rulPhoto by courtesy of the Rubber Research Institute. - 2,449 words
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190 1937-07-22 16 PROVISIONS IN NEW TREATY. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, July 8. THE new Japanese Minister to the Court of Siam is now on his way to Bangkok to negotiate the new Treaty with Siam. His duty, according to the Japan Chronicle of June 17, Is190 words
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580 1937-07-22 16 TOWN SAVED FROM SILT MENACE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. FOR those who travel fleetingly through the Penlnco— and gain the impression that nature is still in the raw,” rivers are flowing in their natural channels and floods occur and recur as a580 words
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151 1937-07-22 16 Recalled Owing To Crisis. /GENERAL TSAI TING KAI. who is due in Singapore either on July 26 or Aug. 6. according to his private secretary. Mr. Wong Ching Yit, in an interview on July 15, has been recalled to China from the Philippines, says151 words
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Article184 1937-07-22 16 Singapore Veterinary Officer Explains. ttHPHERE has been an absolute pro- hibition on the importation of Indian goats and sheep into Malaya since the ban was imposed on May 14 this year.” said the Government Veterinary Surgeon. Singapore, when asked to comment on a letter184 words
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Article81 1937-07-22 16 Some Small Mines Suspend Production. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 15. A THUNDERSTORM with heavy rain occurred in the Kinta Valley last night and it is believed that the end of the drought is in sight. Four inches of rain were recorded at Ipoh81 words
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Article, Illustration375 1937-07-22 17 Mr. J. A. Shaw, of Sydney, and his bride. Miss S. Miller, after their wedding at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on July 1(>. Left to right are Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Flynn, Bride and Bridegroom. Mrs. Lane and Mr. Troller (best man). —Photo by Nakajima. —Photo.—Photo by Nakajima.; ipore soon. (Photo by Ikeda). - 375 words
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Article, Illustration1362 1937-07-22 21 i AM sorry for any girl 1 these days who, when she finishes school, does not train for some career or other. Sooner or later, unless she has great personality and a burning desire to be of use in the world, or1,362 words
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200 1937-07-22 21 Mail Bag. Tq the Editor of the Straits Times. CIHYour contributor last week condemned women and girls in Singapore who happen to be earning salaries they do not need. I am nearly twenty and came to Malaya two years ago, straight from school,200 words
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Article70 1937-07-22 21 Miraculous Escape Near Balu Gajah. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 12 AJfR. Ian Chalmers, of Tanjong Tua- lang, had a miraculous escape from serious injury yesterday when his car made a somersault on the Batu Gajah road while he was proceeding to a cricket match at70 words
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Article, Illustration412 1937-07-22 22 THE ‘man who made the Singapore Airport,” Mr. R. St. George Caulfeild, resident engineer on the undertaking throughout its construction, is to select the site of the flyingboat base at Sydney, the southern terminal of the new EnglandAustralia Empire airmail service.412 words
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311 1937-07-22 22 Back In 14th Century. T’HIS is not the fourteenth century 1 but Singapore has its Star Chamber” Just the same. It is on the second floor of the magnificent Municipal Building. Committees meet there—in secret, separated by steel and concrete and stout311 words
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Article145 1937-07-22 22 Homeward Bound There were many farewells on the P. O. liner Carthage before she left for England on July 16. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, left on seven months leave for England. He expects to return in February with Mrs. Roberts, who is now in145 words
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Article97 1937-07-22 22 Hired Bicycle And Sold It. £*HARGED on two counts with having committed the theft of a bicycle and voluntarily having disposed of stolen property. Daniel Spence Scot, of the Gordon Highlanders was convicted by Mr. W. G. Reeves in the Singapore Second Court on July 13.97 words
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Article100 1937-07-22 22 SPOILING “SIMPLE SAVAGES. Singapore Doctor Says It Is A Myth. "AS to ‘spoiling the simple savage,’ **those who have to do the Job find that the people so called are rarely savage and never simple,” said Dr. Cicely Williams in a Singapore Rotary Club talk on July 14 on the100 words
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536 1937-07-22 22 Convicted Of Rash Act In Midnight Car Crash (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, July 14. CHE Kamarudin, M.CS., Assistant District Officer, L Taiping, was today convicted and sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of $500, in default a further three536 words
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394 1937-07-22 23 Employers’ Sympathy Needed, Says Commerce School Head. rpHE starting salaries offered in Singapore and the future orospects for boys who qualify from the Y.M.C.A. School of Commerce are not very encouraging,” according to Mr. M. R. .vlenon, the principal, speaking at the annual prize394 words
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Article126 1937-07-22 23 Arrested On Singapore Wharves. RESTED on a warrant at the Singapore wharves early on Tuesday mornin g a Swede. Carl Albert Ekland. appeared later in the day before Mr. G. Reeves in the Singapore econd Court and was charged with bigamy. Ekland is alleged, on June126 words
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75 1937-07-22 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 13. CIR Richard Winstedt is to be proposed for the presidency of the Association of British Malaya at the annual meeting on July 21. Sir Richard, who retired from Malaya two years ago, was General Adviser, Johore, and75 words
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Article313 1937-07-22 23 All Over 12 Must Register. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 9. THIS week’s Gazette promulgates the Registration of Aliens Act, B.E. 2479 which comes into effect in October this year, and has a definite interest for Malaya. Aliens over 12 years of age domiciled313 words
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435 1937-07-22 23 SAYS WAS STRUCK FIRST. pOR the murder of Bernard Klatigg, Eurasian sub-overseer at the P.W.D. Bukit Timah’s asphalt-mixing plant. Ratnam, a Tamil labourer, was on July 15 sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Howes, presiding at Singapore Assizes. *J*HE second charge against435 words
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297 1937-07-22 23 WITNESS THOUGHT ONE LIGHT MEANT A MOTOR CYCLE JN spite of the submission of defence counsel that there was no case to meet, A. E. Garrard, the Malayan jockey, is to be called upon to make his defence on a charge of297 words
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157 1937-07-22 23 Accident In Engine-Room. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 13. ANE person is dead and three others are in hospital (one seriously injured) as the result of a serious explosion in the engine-room of the Isis Cinema, Ipoh. The noise of the explosion was157 words
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Article, Illustration386 1937-07-22 24 Part Of Empire-Wide Reorganisation. MR. W. C. HODGES CREATED S.S. ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL. AS part of the financial reorganisation of Colonial Governments, announced in April, Mr. H. Weisberg, Treasurer of the Straits Settlements since December, 1935, has been appointed Financial Secretary to the Colony Government. The386 words
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85 1937-07-22 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Teluk Anson, July 13. 'THE Lower Perak Club, Teluk Anson, is to hold a pahit dance on Wednesday in honour of Mr. H. de H. Smith, who after four years as Presidet of the Lower Perak Club has retired. Mr. Innes85 words
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Article232 1937-07-22 24 New $10,000 K.L. Building. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 13. T OOKED at from any angle, on the ground or in the air, the new club house for the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club will resemble a giant* aircraft. A Straits Times representative saw232 words
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538 1937-07-22 24 Grande Asked Manager Not To Throw In Towel. THAV the fight between Nai Boon Mah and Joe Grande, in 1 which the latter received fatal injuries, dying a few hours later in hospital* was a fair one and that no one was538 words
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59 1937-07-22 24 T*HE gigantic dry dock at the Naval Base was the scene of a tragedy on July 14. During a quarrel between a Chinese and Tamil, the former, it is alleged, was knocked off the top walk of the dock and hurled 40 feet59 words
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Article72 1937-07-22 24 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 12. AAR. Benedict Ponniah, F.M.S. Queen’s Schoar of St. John’s College, Cambridge, has been awarded a scholarship and book prize at the college subsequent to his success in the recent Law Tripos examination. Another Malayan Queen’s Scholar, Che Ahmad72 words
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217 1937-07-22 24 BETTER PROPERTY MARKET. THE value of Municipal Singapore last year was assessed at $17,444,517—an increase of $379,050 over 1935. Rents showed an upward tendency, and conditions in the property market were better than for some years past, states the report of the Municipal Assessment and217 words
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335 1937-07-22 25 Nationals To Be Ready To Leave Country. CHINESE MOVE TO MOBILISE FOODSTUFFS AND LABOUR. Shanghai, July 13. THE 13th and 16th Japanese naval squadrons based at Formosa have been ordered to South China ports to guard against anti-Japanese agitation.” Two warships have already arrived335 words
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Article405 1937-07-22 25 Disciplined Chinese. pHINA’S national army has showly taken shape during the past few years under the guidance of Chiang Kai-shek, with the assistance of about 100 German advisers headed by General von Falkenhaussen, says Reuter. Unlike the ragmuffins of former years, the army comprises troops which are405 words
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242 1937-07-22 25 San, Francisco, July 14. A NEW world long-distance record has been established by the Soviet fliers who flew via the North Pole from Moscow, to San Yacinto, California, a distance of 6,750 miles in 60 hours, 20 minutes. Their original destination, says Reuter, was San242 words
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Article64 1937-07-22 25 —British Wireless. London, July 11. A CLAIM that the coastline of Spain had been fortified by Germany was made in the House of Commons today. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, replied that he understood Gen. Franco had installed batteries on the coast, but his information—British Wireless. - 64 words
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230 1937-07-22 25 “Time Has Come For Settling Accounts. Shanghai, July 15. CINO-JAPANESE tension is increasing and a boycott of Japanese goods has been started in some districts in China. Chinese opinion is hardening against Japan. “The time has come for a settlement of accounts” is the230 words
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Article155 1937-07-22 25 —Reutei. Satisfied With U. S. Mission. New York, July 14. r)R. H. H. Kung, the Chinese Finance U Minister, is evidently not hurrying back to China as was thought a few days ago. He left New York today by the Normandie for a brief visit to—Reutei. - 155 words
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32 1937-07-22 25 —Reuter. Tientsin, July 16. The death took plac*- at Tientsin today of Lieutenant General Tashiro. a former General Officer Commanding of the Japanese troops in North China—Reuter—Reuter. - 32 words
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239 1937-07-22 26 “Rights Clearly Violated”, It Is Claimed. CRISIS MAY INVOLVE THE REST OF WORLD. Nanking Troops Defy Warning And Enter Hopei. P’HINA is appealing to signatories of the Nine- 4 Power Treaty, which guaranteed her territorial integrity, to take action She has also appealed239 words
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298 1937-07-22 26 Shanghai, July 16. IN the event of a conflict the best Chinese strategy will be a kind of guerilla warfare leading gradually to the exhaustion of the Japanese, suggests Reuter. But it is doubtful whether there is enough Chinese cohesion for the execution of any298 words
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Article144 1937-07-22 26 -Reuter. Authorities Charter Ships For Transport. Shanghai, July 17. QUOTING reports "from unimpeachable sources” the official Chinese news agency says that the 5th. 6th. 10th, 12th and 16th Japanese divisions, totalling about 100,000 men, have left for various destinations in Korea and North China since the-Reuter. - 144 words
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Article307 1937-07-22 26 —Reuter. BOTH SIDES CLAIM ADVANCES. BLOODLESS NAVAL ENGAGEMENT. London, July 13. THAT 3,000 members of the International Brigade fighting for the Spanish Government were killed in the Madrid suburb of Usera is claimed in an insurgent broadcast. The insurgents claim to have advanced a further 500—Reuter. - 307 words
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97 1937-07-22 26 Reuter. Disappointment Felt Among Japanese. B. Berlin, July 14. ARON Von Neurath, the German Foreign Minister, saw both the Japanese ana Chinese ambassadors at the Foreign Office this afternoon and discussed with them the Sino-Japan-ese situation. Diplomatic circles in Berlin believe that the Japanese and ChineseReuter. - 97 words
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Article36 1937-07-22 26 Southampton’s snipping this year up to June 30 totalled 9,354,531 gross tons, a record for the port and 10 per cent, more than in 1936, while the increase in passengers was 50,209, or 25 per cent.36 words
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Article178 1937-07-22 26 RACING the greatest crisis o/ 1 his career, GEN. CHIANG KAISHEK presents the picture of a calm, masterful man with set purpose, whose plans whatever they may be are well made. Although all Cabinet members have returned to Nanking, Gen. Chiang remains at the summer178 words
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Article131 1937-07-22 26 —Reuter. MAROONS BOOM AT MIDNIGHT. 2 TOWNS COMPLETELY BLACKED OUT. London, July 16. THE boom of maroons and the roar of sirens at midnight at Southampton and Portsmouth were the prelude to the most thorough air raid rehearsals yet undertaken in Britain. The towns were completely—Reuter. - 131 words
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61 1937-07-22 26 —Reuter. Khouw Ke Hien Leaves Shanghai. Shanghai, July 18. The Batavian Chinese aviator Khouw Ke Hien hopped cff for Hong Kong at 8 a.m. today en route to Batavia. Khouw Ke Hien is a well-known Java cattle dealer. On his way to China in—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article285 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter. Bitter Labour Attack. “HAS SURRENDERED TO FASCIST DEMANDS.” i.rt/AR postponed might be war averted,” said W Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, replying to Labour criticism of Britain’s non-interven-tion proposals in the House of Commons on July b “Mr. Eden is attempting to reconcile the—Reuter. - 285 words
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Article81 1937-07-22 27 of Parliament.—British Wire- Contributions From Own Pockets. London, July 15. DEPARTMENTAL committee to examine the practical aspects of p P en sion scheme for members of Parliament has been appointed, the lme Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberpln announced in the House of commons today. The necessary funds,of Parliament.—British Wire- - 81 words
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36 1937-07-22 27 short ‘y in Tokio.—Sin Chew Chin Vl€w Sino-Japanese crisis. 8* as withdrawn from the Fed!? 1 Conference of the World ration of Education Associations Jit SS? shortl y in Tokio.—Sin Chewshort‘y in Tokio.—Sin Chew - 36 words
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Article71 1937-07-22 27 Hong Kong, July 16. IJEAVY consignments of silver from Chinese Central Government banks are arriving in the Colony, says Sin Chew Jit Poh. White metal valued at over $50,000,000 has been unloaded at the wharves this week. It is believed that these silver stocks are71 words
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Article109 1937-07-22 27 Another Division On Fukien Border. Canton, July 16 IJEAVY military movements are going on in Kwangtung Province and, Japanese reports state, the 160th Kwangtung Division, acting on orders of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, is going northward by the CantonHankow Railway. Meanwhile another Kwangtung division has been concentrated109 words
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59 1937-07-22 27 Reuter. GOVERNORS TO INVITE CONGRESS LEADERS. Bombay, July 14. THE Governors have invited Congress leaders in the six provinces where the party has a majority to form new ministries in place of the existing minorities. These are expected to be realised this week inReuter. - 59 words
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Article100 1937-07-22 27 British Wireless. Rugby, July 17. 4< THE Opposition criticism that 1 the present prosperous state of trade is only temporary and is of an artificial nature due largely to the armaments race is fallacious,’* said the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, in the HouseBritish Wireless. - 100 words
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Article133 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter London, July 14. THE new British non-inter-vention proposals provide for retention of the system of observers on the ships bound for Spain, the dropping of the naval control scheme, the substitution of observers at Spanish ports and the reestablishment of frontier control. The granting.—Reuter - 133 words
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Article44 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter. London, July 16. Far Eastern bonds weakened today but there was no pressure to sell, the marking down of prices due to the desire of Jobbers to safeguard themselves against the possibility of surprise selling from the Far East.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration124 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter. Honolulu, July 12. *T r HE giant United States aircraft carrier Lexington, with 64 military aeroplanes, is today carrying out a final search of a 6,000 square miles stretch of ocean for Amelia Earhart, the lost aviatrix, and her navigator, Captain—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article109 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter. TELEPHONE LINES ACROSS SIBERIA. N°w York. Julv 18. rAT will be the world’s longest complete communications system is indicated in the announcement that a contract has been concluded between the British company, Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd., and the Soviet Government. The contract, which is—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article36 1937-07-22 27 .—Reuter. Lucknow, July 17. THE inclusion of Mrs. Wijai Pandit, the sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, in the new Congress ministry in the United Provinces, gives India her first woman cabinet minister.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article34 1937-07-22 27 —Reuter. The North Dorset by-election caused by the death of Sir Cecil Hanbury resulted as follows: Captain A. V Hambro (Nat. Con.) 12 247 Mr. J. Borthwick (Liberal) 11,704 Majority 543—Reuter. - 34 words
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327 1937-07-22 28 Any Interference In The North Would Be “Strongly Opposed.” Tokio, July 19. VIRTUALLY warning Britain to keep out of the North China trouble, the V powerful Japanese Black Dragon Society, together with the ultra-rightist Japan Production Party, has presented a letter to the British327 words
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Article85 1937-07-22 28 Tokio Aims To Conquer China. —Aneta-Havas. Paris, July 18. /''HINA knows perfectly well Tokio aims at conquering China; that is why Nanking, with extraordinary energy, is sending its ten most moJern divisions to North China.” writes Madame Tabouis. distinguished French journalist, in L’Oeuvre. This conquest oi North China is a’—Aneta-Havas. - 85 words
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283 1937-07-22 28 WIDELY believed to have played an important part in bringing RussoJapanese tension to a head in 1904 and in precipitating the Manchurian crisis in 1931, the Black Dragon Society, powerful secret political organisation has been a sinister force in Japanese politics. The society,283 words
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Article119 1937-07-22 28 —British Wifeless New York, July 14. FOLLOWING recent successful trans-Atlantic tests, Mr. Mead, chairman of the House of Representatives Post Office Committee, announces that legislation will be enacted within a few weeks to establish regular air-service deliveries to London and New York each twenty-four hours at—British Wifeless - 119 words
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28 1937-07-22 28 —Reuter. London, July 17. The figures for the Irish Free State plebiscite on the new constitution give 685,105 in favour and 526.945 against.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article44 1937-07-22 28 Reuter. Madrid, July 19. The biggest air battle in history was fought on the north-west frontier of Madrid today, when 160 planes were in action over an hour. The Government claims 18 insurgent machines and four Republican were shot down.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article116 1937-07-22 28 —Reuter. Want Mines To Check Britain And France. Valencia, July 18. ar TTHE Germans and Italians are not here to defeat the Republic but to take our mines and naval bases in order to check other powers like Britain and France,” declared President Manuel Azana addressing a—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article, Illustration180 1937-07-22 28 —Reuter. THE insurgents have resumed the offensive on the West Madrid front with a vengeance. Thirty-six bombing planes working in relays and escorted by 112 fighters are stated to have continuously attacked Government positions at Villa Nueva, Del Pardillo and Brunete without resistance by—Reuter. - 180 words
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Article359 1937-07-22 29 MALACCA’S BATTING COLLAPSES. t HOLLOW VICTORY FOR THE STATE TEAM. .From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 18. The N.S.-Malacca match ended here today In a win for Negri SembUan bv an innings and 94 runs. Negri batted yesterday and scored 253 Bovell hitting up a359 words
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Article77 1937-07-22 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 18. The De Silva Cup match between the Europeans and the Rest ended here today in a draw*. Scores: THE REST: 247 (D. La Brooy 76, Fu Cheow Teik 44, Lim Cheng Hock 43) and 66 for one declared.. EUROPEANS:77 words
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Article296 1937-07-22 29 And Catches College's Star Batsman. H.E. the Governor (Sir Shenton Thomas) turned out with the NonBenders against Raffles College on Sunday. He batted well for his 20 runs, took a good catch to dismiss Cheow Chye, star batsman and highest scorer, and had a296 words
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51 1937-07-22 29 Rugby Football. —Reuter. Sydney, July 17. Before a crowd of 30,000 in the second Rugby test match the Springboks beat Australia by 26 to 17. The half-time score was 26—6. Australia were superior in the second half despite the loss oi their captain. C-ril Towers—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article40 1937-07-22 29 Rifle-Shooting. —British Wireless. Officer Cadet Birney. late of Cambridge University O.T.C.. won the King’s Prize at Bisley with a score of 283. Lieut. Smith, of the 80th Low’and Royal Artillery, was second with 281.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 40 words
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Article314 1937-07-22 29 Sikh Runner’s State Record For Half-Mile. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 17. gAROOP SINGH, the V.I.O.B.A. runner, earned the distinction of being the only competitor to break an existing Selangor record when on Saturday he lowered Fauja Singh’s time of 2 min. 7 4/5 sec.314 words
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Article44 1937-07-22 29 —Reuter. New York, July 18. At Dallas, Texas, John Woodruff created a world record for 800 metres with the time of 1 min. 47.8 sec., beating Elroy Robinson's 1 min. 49.7 sec. made iast week when beating the half mile record.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article83 1937-07-22 29 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 16. The MacKinnon Trophy at Bisley resulted: Falkland Islands 316, British Guiana 315, Trinidad 314, Gold Coast 312, Tanganyika 310, Malay States 287, Jamaica 286, Sierra Leone 284, Sudan 281. Malay States’ marksmen’s scores were: Belgrave 83, Western 72,83 words
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103 1937-07-22 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. July 12. After a brief respite following their win against the Penang Chinese R.C. Club on Saturday, the South China A A., with four changes, routed the Penang F.A. XI at Victoria Green today, winning 4—o. They thrilled the crowd,103 words
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Article205 1937-07-22 29 SLADE AND LANG FLOG NAVAL BOWLING. Both Slade and Lang recorded centuries for the S.C.C. in Saturday’s match against the Naval Base on the padang. The naval men were able to save the game. Scores: S.C.C. J. Slade not out 101 A. Hunter b Quill 9205 words
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Article63 1937-07-22 29 .—Reuter. Hot Favourite Wins For Mr. W. Woodward. London, July 13 The Dullingham Stakes, run today over one and a-half miles at Newmarket resulted as follows; Mr. W Woodward’s FLARES 1 Lord Derby’s SETTLING DAY 2 Mr. M. Field’s SANTORIN 3 Betting: 6 to 1 on; 8 to.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article34 1937-07-22 29 rta v» Reuter. London, July 16. Yesterday’s call over for the Stewards Cup was:— 10 to 1 The Drummer offered. 100 to 6 Ingsgap and George Here offered. 20 to 1 taken.—rta v» Reuter. - 34 words
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Article, Illustration363 1937-07-22 30 THREE SETS FINAL WITH JAPANESE. MRS. STRICKLAND AND SMITH WIN MIXED DOUBLES. THREE finals in the Singapore lawn tennis championships I were played on the S.C.C. courts last week, the results MEN’S DOUBLES Yon* Loon Clione and Tan Huck Toe (holders) beat T. Uchlda and—Straits Times Photograph.; —Straits Times Photograph - 363 words
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189 1937-07-22 30 —Reuter. Six Up In Challenge Match Over 72 Holes London, July 13. Henry Cotton (Britain) defeated Densmore Shute (America) six and five .in .their £500 .challenge golf match, played over 72 holes at Walton Heath yesterday and today. At the end of the first 36—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article134 1937-07-22 30 Tai Swee Kee Clears Nearly 22 Feet At Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 10. Despite the soft ground a high standard of athletics was seen at the Perak athletic championship meeting held here today. A Malayan record was created in the long Jump by Tai134 words
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Article509 1937-07-22 30 “ Echo. ” - By Echo.” SINGAPORE has a new lawn tennis champion in Yong Loon Chong, runner-up last year. He lost then in three sets to N. S. Wise. This time he beat him in two, and thoroughly beat him. Wise gave a most disappointing display, losing509 words
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238 1937-07-22 30 r J t HE results of first-class cricket matches at Home which ended yesterday are cabled by Reuter as follows Home cricket results as cabled by Reuter are: At the Oval, Surrey beat Warwickshire by an innings and 190 494 Squires 133, Barling 121K Warwickhire238 words
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Article, Illustration371 1937-07-22 31 MRS. EBER WINS FINAL IN TWO SETS. DEFEATING Mrs. Strickland in two well fought sets at the S.C.C. last week, Mrs. Eber became Singapore’s woman lawn tennis champion. The holder, Mrs. Pennefather, was beaten in the second round by Mrs. Nassim, whom Mrs. Eber371 words
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Article54 1937-07-22 31 N EW ZEALANDERS DRAW WITH DURHAM. Cricket. two days match ending yesterday 0 cen Durham and the New Zea*anders was left drawn. < uter sends the scores as follows: J\ ew Zealanders 330 and 159 for six Wl 2*ets. declared lnH u f r ham 270 (Townsend 138 not out)54 words
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Article169 1937-07-22 31 Malacca Championship Tournament Ends. t (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. July 13. The Malacca L.T.A. championship tournament ended this evening, when the final of the mixed doubles was played at the Malacca Club. The men’s open singles finalists. Chan Ah Him and Chan Ah Beng. failed to169 words
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91 1937-07-22 31 Cricket. —Reuter London, July 15 England’s team for the second Test Match against New Zealand, at Manchester beginning on July 24. will be selected from the following: R. V. W. Robins (capt.). F. R. Brown (Surrey), Hammond, Barnett, Ames. Paynter. Hardstaff. Hutton. Jim Smith.—Reuter - 91 words
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652 1937-07-22 31 Good Racing At Taiping Skye Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, July 16. cool weather conditions prevailed for today’s races, the opening day of the Taiping Turf Club’s Skye Meeting, which was attended by a large crowd for a week day. The going was good652 words
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Article85 1937-07-22 31 Eight From Selangor: Three From Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 15. THE F.M.S. eleven to meet the Colony at Penang over the August Bank holiday week-end has been chosen as follows T. M. Hart (Perak), capt., R. C. Erkhe (Perak),85 words
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Article69 1937-07-22 31 The Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park yesterday, over a mile and a quarter, resulted as follows, cables Reuter: Mr. William Woodward's BOSWELL (9.10) 1. Sir George Bullough's DAYTONA (9.4) 2. The Duke of Marlborough's MONUMENT (9.4) 3. (Winner trained by B. Rochfort) Six ran. Won69 words
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619 1937-07-22 32 CHE SAAID RIDES FIVE WINNERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, July 17. DRILLIANT weather favoured the concluding day of the Taiping Turf D Club’s Skye Meeting. A large crowd was present, including H.H. the Sultan of Perak and suite. The going was good, and619 words
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60 1937-07-22 32 The National Breeders’ Produce Stakes, for two-year-olds, run at Sandown Park on Saturday, resulted as follows, cables Reuter: 1, Sir H. de TrafTord’s Portmarnock. 2, The Aga Khan’s Tahin. 3, Lord Furness’s colt by FairwayGolden Hair. Twelve ran. Won by one and a half lengths,60 words
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Article347 1937-07-22 32 NEGRI AND JOHORE DRAW AT MUAR. From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, July 17. MEGRI SEMBILAN and Johorc drew in their Malaya Cup fixture here this afternoon, neither side scoring. Johore were most unfortunate in not winning as they were definitely the better team. The Negri have347 words
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Article44 1937-07-22 32 —Reuter. New York, July 12. Leroy Robinson, of San Francisco, broke the world record for the half mile at Randall Island, New York, returning 1 min. 49.6 sec., beating Ben Eastman’s time of 1 min. 49.8 sec. at Princeton in 1934.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article65 1937-07-22 32 TWO days sufficed for the annual Players vs. Gentlemen match at Lord’s the end coming yesterday with the victory of the Players by eight wickets, cables Reuter. The Gentlemen scored 165 and 184; the players 229 and 121 for two wickets. In the Players’ first65 words
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Article108 1937-07-22 32 Lawn Tennis. Singles Win Each In Davis Cup Match. At Wimbledon on Saturday, in the inter-zone final in the Davis Cup competition, U.S.A. vs. Germany, the winners of which will meet the holders, Great Britain, in the challenge round on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday next, two singles108 words
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Article98 1937-07-22 32 Australia Beaten Hare Masters Crawford. As a preparation for the Davis Cup challenge round, the British team played a match with Australia, the results being, cables Reuter: Hare (Great Britain) beat Crawford 6—2, 6—2, 2—6. 3—6, 6—3 Austin (Great Britain) beat McGrath 6—1, 6—2, 6—3. Tuckey (Great98 words
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Article76 1937-07-22 32 MALAY STATES’ MODERATE SCORE. From Our Own Correspondent London, July 15. The Junior Kolapore shoot at Bisley resulted as follows British Guiana 550. Trindidad 544. Gold Coast 542. Falklands 539. Jamaica 539. Sudan 534. Burma 532. Sierra Leone 525. Malay States 523. Tanganyika 496. The Malay States76 words
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Article167 1937-07-22 32 Perry Heads Qualifiers With 68 Net The qualifying round of the Duffers* Cup competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and yesterday and resulted as follows S. W. Prittie Perry 90 22 68* Lt. J. H Salaman 89 16 73* Dr.167 words
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Article84 1937-07-22 32 The Oldfield Cup competition at the Garrison Golf Club was played on Saturday. and resulted in a win for Brig, and Miss Shakespear with a net score of 66. The following cards were returned:— Brig, and Miss A. T. Shakespear 84— 18=66 Lt. R. G. Gregory and Mrs.84 words
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Article114 1937-07-22 32 —Reuter. The July medal competition held over the week-end at the Garrison Golf Club resulted in a win for H. R. M. Campbell with a net score of 68 The following cards were returned:— H R. M. Campbell 78—10=68 Brig. A. T. Shakespear 85—16=69 Capt. J. D. Newman—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article805 1937-07-22 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. “Strength Of Tin Market Undeniably Encouraging. Messrs, fraser and go., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on July 20 write:— As far as the situation at home is concerned the past week has been a fairly quiet one on the whole,805 words
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140 1937-07-22 1 The following particulars of June dredging are furnished by Anglo-Ori-ental (Malaya) Ltd.:— Hours Cu. yds. Piculs Ampat Tin 1,157 320,000 1,142 Southern Kinta 4,854 1,407,000 5,963 Kamunting Tin 1,800 389,000 1,984 Pangnga River Tin 524 144,000 1,062 Tongkah Harbour Tift 2.459 475,000 1,271 Anglo-Siamese Tin 941140 words
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Article332 1937-07-22 1 London, July 20. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares )1 £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yea ter- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan o p.c. 1944-64 112% Funding Loan 4 d.c. 1960-90 110% War Loan, 3% p.c 99% Ccm. Union Assce.332 words
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Article19 1937-07-22 1 July 15 Tin. Spore Price $131.87% per picul 16 131.62% 19 131.62% 20 131.50 21 131.7519 words
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Article292 1937-07-22 1 Singapore, July 21, 12 noon Buyer Seller Pepper. White Muntok $17.25 White $16.75 Black 1 $lO.OO Copra. Mixed $5.65 Sun Dried $6.05 Gambler $B.OO Hamburg Cube $15.00 Java Cube $ll.OO Tapioca. Small Flake $4.40 Fair Flake $3.90 Medium Pearl $5.15 Small Pearl $5.20 Sago Flour. No. 1 Lingga $3.40292 words
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45 1937-07-22 1 Date Spot July Aug.-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar London 15 31% 31% 31% 31% 32 9 3/16 16 31 31% 31% 31% 31% 9% 19 30% 30% 31 31% 31% 20 30% 31% 31% 31% 9 1/16 21 30% 31 31% 31% 9%45 words
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478 1937-07-22 2 BRITAIN GOOD BUYER. Ocean Freight Rate Rise Has Bad Effect. ALTHOUGH MALAYA’S timber trade with the A United Kingdom showed a progressive increase in the first six months of last year, exports for the period being more than double those for the first478 words
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Article49 1937-07-22 2 The Controller of Rubber states that export credits unused and cancelled on June 30 totalled 59,687 lb., approximately 26 tons. Johore lost 21,787 lb: the F.M.S. 15,672 lb.; Straits Settlements Islands 12.866 lb.: Straits Settlements mainland 5,00? lb.; Kedah 4.272 lb. and Labuan 87 lb.49 words
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Article169 1937-07-22 2 Straits Time'’ Copyright. CAN MALAYA PRODUCE IT? From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 15. FURTHER comment on the ability of the leading rubber producing countries to ship the 90 per cent permissible export quota during the rest of the year is made in London today.Straits Time'’ Copyright. - 169 words
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Article89 1937-07-22 2 on July 26 in London.—Straits Times copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 19. The report of the directors of Southern Kinta Consolidated Ltd. for the year ended Mar. 31 last, was issued today and discloses a profit of £561,269. As previously reported in the Straitson July 26 in London.—Straits Times copyright. - 89 words
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Article75 1937-07-22 2 Again 25 Per Cent. Tax Free. The Pearl Assurance Company has declared an interim dividend of 25 per cent., free of tax, in respect of 1937 Dividend warrants will be posted Aug. 19. Dividend for the corresponding period r. 1936 was at ihe same rate, when it75 words
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101 1937-07-22 2 a new impetus.—Straits Times Cable. From Our Own Correspondent..) London, July 15. rpuE comparatively high prices ruling for tin and the general belief that the prices may rise even higher, is causing some anxiety to manufacturers. The manufacturers of a popular brand of Empire tobacco isa new impetus.—Straits Times Cable. - 101 words
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Article125 1937-07-22 2 higher levei.—Straits Times copyright. ONLY THREE WEEKS’ SUPPLY. London, July 14. TIN stocks in the United Kingdom have shrunk to approximately 2.000 tons which is the equivalent of only about three weeks supply. It is feared that a further shrinkage in stocks will take placehigher levei.—Straits Times copyright. - 125 words
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Article119 1937-07-22 2 Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 15. The directors of Hongkong Tin Ltd., today declared an interim dividend of 30 per cent, making 60 per cent, to date for the year ending Aug. 31, 1937. The company holds a sub-mining lease of 305— Straits Times Copyright. - 119 words
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Article163 1937-07-22 2 11,547 tons in June 1936.—Straits Times Copyright. 4,600 Tons Net Decline In Stocks. London, July 15. Consumption of rubber in America in June was well maintained at 51,798 tons. This compares with 51,733 tons in May and 52,635 tons in June 1936. Questionnaire figures are published today.11,547 tons in June 1936.—Straits Times Copyright. - 163 words
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Article153 1937-07-22 2 Rubber Estate Ltd.—Straits Times copyright (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 15. THE Emerald Rubber and Cocoanut Co., Ltd., has today increased its capital from £200,000 to £250,000 The new capital is required for the purchase of Tanjong Duablas Estate at Banting, Selangor, which hasRubber Estate Ltd.—Straits Times copyright - 153 words
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Article141 1937-07-22 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,338 th auction on July 14 when there catalogued 1,638.574 lbs., tons; offered 1,062,293 lbs.: 474.24 tons; sold 1,040,162 lbs.; 464.36 tons. Spot London 9%d. New York 18% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per lb. Standard141 words
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Article207 1937-07-22 2 Straits Times copyright. Share Capital To Be Converted To Stock. (From Our Own Correspondent) London July 13. A resolution to effect the conversion of the share capital to stock will be submitted at the annual meeting oi Straits Plantations Ltd., which is being held inStraits Times copyright. - 207 words
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861 1937-07-22 3 Small Support From America Maintains Prices. CONSUMPTION of rubber “may not be so good in the latter half of this C year but any falling off should be offset by the very necessary replenishing of stocks in Home markets.” That opinion is expressed by Lewis861 words
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Article141 1937-07-22 3 Fraser And Company’s Company Statistics. Fraser and Co., on July 19 issued their twentythird edition of “Facts and Figures,” containing particulars of Malayan (Dollar) rubber, mining, industrial and other companies. The particulars given in this edition have been brought up to June and a valuable addition has141 words
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Article553 1937-07-22 3 PUNGGOR CHAIRMAN’S VIEWS. DIVIDEND AFTER TEN YEARS REST. <‘IT seems fairly clear that there is 1 no reason for extreme optimism with regard to any substantial rise in prices.” On the other hand, ‘‘It would appear unlikely that the price of rubber will decline much further.”553 words
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324 1937-07-22 3 Quota Position Normal, Says Controller. ALTHOUGH some mines in Kinta may be short of water, owing to a dry period there is, says the Senior Warden of Mines, F.M.S. (Mr. H. G. Harris) in an official communique issued on July 20 no evidence whatsoever324 words
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Article124 1937-07-22 3 The following crops of rubber, tea and coffee were harvested by the respective estates in June:— lb. Kuala Reman 112,300 Lok Kawi 53,000 Bruseh Rubber 40,000 Ayer Molek 27,261 United Malacca 51,700 Henrietta Rubber 135,100 Sungei Matang 44,000 Alor Gajah 17,200 Australasia 23,000 Ayer Panas 73,000 Bukit124 words
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Article1174 1937-07-22 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, July 21, 10 a.m. MINING. Buyer* Seller* 4/- Ampat Tin V' d £1 Asam Kumbang 39/- 41/ ca £1 Austral Malay J®JJ/" 5/- Ayer HlUm 33/' J 4 £1 B^ r grto Cl Tin 23/9 24/9 cSSf-iSr1,174 words
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Article95 1937-07-22 4 The following dividends have either been proposed or declared and are in respect of the year ended Mar. 31. BUKIT RAJAH RUBBER.. Five per cent. CHEMBONG RUBBER. A Anal of 2»/ 2 per cent, making 4 l 2 per cent, for the year. KUALA REMAN RUBBER. No95 words
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Article608 1937-07-22 4 London Exchange Prices On July 12. Allagar <2/> 1/8; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/11 >4; Anglo-Malay 16/6; Ayer Kuning 38/1*4; Badenoch 29/3; Bagan Serai 23/9; Bahru <Sel.) (2/) 3/6%; Banteng 28/9; Batang (2/) 1/5; Batu Caves 21/10*4: Batu Tiga 45/7*2; Bekoh (2/) 2/4; Bertam Con. (2/) 4/6; Bldor 39/4*4;608 words
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Article149 1937-07-22 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. July 20 Three annual reports of companies of the Anglo-Oriental (Malay) Ltd group for the year ended Mar. 31 iaswere issued today. Thty art Kramat Tin Dredging Ltd., Kuala Kampar Tin Fields Ltd., and Malim Nawar Tin Ltd Kramat has earned149 words
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Article120 1937-07-22 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 19. The following are today’s ‘bid’ quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire “A” 22 3 British Empire “B” 10 3 British Empire Cumulative 17 lO l^ British Empire Comprehensive 19 0 British General “A” 21 i\' 2 British General120 words
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Article159 1937-07-22 4 London Exchange Prices On July 12. Ampat (4/) 6/9: Anglo-Burma (5/) 18 C: Ayer Hitam (5/) 31/3; Bangrin 22/6; Goper.g Cons 2 5/16; Hongkong (5/) 39/3; Idris (5/) 13/; Ipoh (16/) 33/; Kampong Lanjut 26/10 4; Kamunting (5/) 15/1 4; Kcpong 1 11/32; Kinta (5/) 18/9; Kinta Kellas159 words
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259 1937-07-22 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, July 21. Company Dividend TotaJ tor Boots Close financial Date Ex. Dlv Pavable Date to date tin To Asam Kumbang 5% Int. July 23 July 30 July 24 22%% 15% Bonus Hong Fatt 4% Int, July 20 July 30 Julv 21 8^ Hong259 words
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