The Straits Budget, 9 September 1937
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Title Section29 1937-09-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4152. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article924 1937-09-09 1 “TX) represent, express and give 1 effect to the opinions and generally to promote and safeguard the political and civic interests, rights and privileges of the European community in Singapore and elsewhere in the Straits Settlements,” the European Association of Malaya was formed at a meeting924 words
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Article, Illustration52 1937-09-09 1 The Chinese Consul-General (Mr. Kao Ling Pai) and the Japanese Consul-General (Mr.Kiichi Gunji) caught by the camera at last Thursday's reception in honour of Rear-Admiral R. H. O. Lane-Poole, commanding the Royal Australian Naval Squadron, and officers of H-M.A.S, Canberra given by the Naval Commodore, Malaya (Commodore M. L.52 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article983 1937-09-09 2 Straits Times, Sept. 2. In view of the growing insistence of Germany’s demand for colonies, and the very real menace to European peace which that demand presents, the Royal Institute of International Affairs appointed a study group of its members to prepare a report onStraits Times, Sept. 2. - 983 words
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Article760 1937-09-09 2 —Straits Times, Sept. 3. One of the most notable enterprises of its kind yet attempted in any Asiatic country reached fruition in India recently, with the publication of three volumes* in which a survey is made of the whole field of Indian religion, history and culture.—Straits Times, Sept. 3. - 760 words
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Article932 1937-09-09 2 Straits Times, Sept. 4. A Malayan reader who signs himself “John (Sukiyaki) Bull, Jr.” sends us a most amusing letter on a very serious subject. Born in Japan of parents who were both British born British subjects, John (Sukiyaki) Bull, Jr. has always travelled on a British passportStraits Times, Sept. 4. - 932 words
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Article954 1937-09-09 3 —Straits Times, Sept. 6. At the June meeting of the Legislative Council His Excellency the Governor made a speech on the subject of the admission of local-born candidates to the higher ranks of Malayan technical and professional departments, irrespective of nationality. “In my experience in Africa,”—Straits Times, Sept. 6. - 954 words
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Article995 1937-09-09 3 tion in the country—Straits Times, Sept. 7. At a private meeting held in Singapore last week a body which is to be known as the European Association of Malaya was brought into being. It has been organised quite deliberately on a communal basis and no Asiatiction in the country—Straits Times, Sept. 7. - 995 words
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Article968 1937-09-09 4 —Straits Times, Sept. 8. Reliable news from the war zones in China is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Lines of communication are badly disorganised and where cables and land lines have not been destroyed, they are subject to very heavy congestion. The Pacific route from Shanghai to Europe—Straits Times, Sept. 8. - 968 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article260 1937-09-09 5 CHANG I BUGHUNTERS. he other day I met a man who had 1 j U st revisited Changl, after having been away from Singapore for some time, and he was utterly amazed by what he had seen. Naturally so, for the war Department now sprawls all over this corner of260 words
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Article274 1937-09-09 5 TEBRAU TIGERS /\NE probable consequence of the spread of the Services along the Singapore shore east of the Causeway is that the occasional visits from tigers which used to lend a pleasurable thriil to our citified lives will cease. The iast tiger on the island was th,e Municipal Pet, whom274 words
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Article193 1937-09-09 5 r pHE conscientious and serlous- minded Anak has been pained to hear that he Is suspected of deliberately making bloomers in this column In order to correct them next day, thus solving the problem of what to write about In a nefarious manner. Actually, nothing could be farther from193 words
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Article172 1937-09-09 5 *J*ALKING to an Armenian friend the other day, I was surprised learn that the Armenian Church in Hill Street, the oldest building in Singapore, is under a bishop who has his headquarters in faraway Ispahan, in Persia and that the Singapore congregation has been visited several172 words
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Article169 1937-09-09 5 PERAK TROOPERS PICTURESQUE detail of the first decade of Perak’s history as a British* protectorate is that a troop of mounted police was maintained to patrol the bridle-paths between Kuala Kangsar and the Kinta mining villages. This is recalled by Mr, Hubert Berkeley in the August number of the Malayan169 words
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Article207 1937-09-09 5 *pHERE is something strangely stirring In the sound of fonggeng gongs coming across dark waters in a lonely place at night. It seems to belong to the Inner life of the Malay race, that life which goes unchanged beneath a Western veneer and which few Europeans, certainly very207 words
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Article174 1937-09-09 5 now It is time to bring these random remarks to a close, not merely for today but for the next six months. It seems desirable to mention that the present writer is handing over to a colleague tomorrow, as otherwise readers might wonder what had happened to the174 words
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Article129 1937-09-09 5 •■pHE owners of the little mercery shops near the Adelphl showed keen business acumen when they imported large stocks of Bristol Grammar School, Royal Engineers, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force ties. The warehouse didn’t have any Eton or Harrow Touring American wives think the ties, which129 words
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Article140 1937-09-09 5 FT is surprising to find in Singapore. which has a world-wide reputation as a home of hard drinkers, such a number of teetotallers. Rapid statistic- al work at a dinner given last Saturday by a leading Singapore association revealed that one man In every seven was toasting140 words
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Article77 1937-09-09 5 Royal Orangeade THE story Is told of the occasion on which the late Harry Pelissier was once called on to give a command performance of his "Follies” at Windsor Castle. At the close, a nervous and exhausted Pelissier sank Into a chair. A footman, apparently thinking the showman did not77 words
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Article97 1937-09-09 5 Tattooed Pigeonier £OMMAND Pigeonier Bridges, of Fort Canning, who achieved some measure of fame a few weeks ago when he and his army pigeons were pictured in The Sunday Times, has another claim to distinction—his tattooed arms. The inscriptions on his left arm are rather personal and he probably would97 words
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Article139 1937-09-09 5 JN all sorts of places the tale If still repeated of the sentimental sailor who liked the song, “Where is my Wandering Boy Tonight?” so much that he had the words and music of the chorus tattooed on his chest. In a strange port the wandering boy would139 words
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Article97 1937-09-09 5 yiSITORS to Tanglin Barracks often comment on the church-llice appearance of the school provided for the military children. Mr. W. A. B. Goodall, the Pulau Serimbun Robinson Crusoe, writes that the building was a church in its earlier days. “The almost incredible part of th« tale,” Mr. Goodall97 words
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Article101 1937-09-09 6 Interior Decorator THE Washington report that a Mrs. Irene Robbins has been appointed at a salary of £1.300 a year to travel round the world directing the Interior decoration of United States embassies, legations and consulates has caused no undue alarm In the American Consulate in Singapore. The local fairy101 words
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Article90 1937-09-09 6 Women In The Camp r pHE Idea of sending out from Washington a woman to supervise wallpapering surely will startle some of Uncle Sam’s hardbolled outpost representatives. It Is easy to Imagine what some British consuls and residents would say if London were to send out a feminine Interior decorator.90 words
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Article52 1937-09-09 6 FT was a male milliner, the famous Dan Lewis, founder of the Maison Lewis in Paris, who before the War boasted that his hats crowned the heads of the mistresses of all the kings of Europe. Other milliners of that era ruefully admitted tha* Lewis* claim was no52 words
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Article69 1937-09-09 6 Anak’s Spirit ALTHOUGH Anak lies over the ocean, his spirit lingers on to Cecil Street. Pan mall continues to arrive for him. It is to be hoped that the friends of Anak Slngapura made through his column will continue to send in their bright little letters while he Is on69 words
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Article130 1937-09-09 6 Disappearing Funnels CMARTEST ship on the Singapore waterfront yesterday was the North German Lloyd Line’s big Scharnhorst. Rakish and clean In line, the Scharnhorst Is typical of the single-funnel liner of today. Gone are the dashing four funnel ships of a dozen years ago. Remaining now as the only ocean-going130 words
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Article95 1937-09-09 6 |7VERY visitor to Singapore notices some new feature of the City. A Frenchman who has been staying here several months said yesterday that he knew of no other city where hosts had to make appeals through the Press to recipients of Invitations to reply to those Invitations. The local95 words
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Article67 1937-09-09 6 QINGAPORE folk will be amused at this item from the New Statesman. “In the small groups of English folk found all over the Empire, everyone knows everyone else,” the paper says. “Hence the bank clerk’s wife will be entertained by and must in her turn entertain the consul’s67 words
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Article95 1937-09-09 6 *J*HE outside world extended its already colourful knowledge ol Malaya two or three months ago when Collier’s Magazine carried a paragraph which said that “In certain parts o! Malaysia, the women not only dominate all activity, but in the wealthier districts even keep harems of men.” “After reading95 words
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Article138 1937-09-09 6 WCOMERS to Singapore chuckle over the obsequiousness of official correspondence in the Lion City. If the policeman on point duty is smart enough to notice that your taif lamp is not alight you will receive a letter in a fortnight or three weeks from some quite high138 words
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Article104 1937-09-09 6 Gentlemen bad habit noticeable in Singapore business correspondence is the frequent use of the ungrammatical and uneuphonious “Dear Sirs.” While the modern and grammatical “Gentlemen” has come into general use elsewhere as a form of address, the typewriters of Singapore still clatter out the old backwoods phrase. Perhaps letter-writing is104 words
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Article75 1937-09-09 6 r T HE same trend is noticeable in letters reaching Singapore from Italy. The Romans now are ending their letters with the abrupt “Saluti Pasclstr (Fascist greetings). Many English firms stick to yours truly,” while the more common American ending is “yours faithfully." But the best letter termination75 words
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Article115 1937-09-09 6 Hawaiian Chinese /CHINESE in Hawaii live under conditions and enjoy greater social prestige than their countrymen in any other part of Europe and America, according to Mr. C. S. See, the Malayan Chinese traveller whose book. "A Chinese Sees the World,” has Just been published. In spite of a certain115 words
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Article95 1937-09-09 6 Wings Of The Evening COME bright souls at the swimming club suggest that the aeroplane noise nuisance that has been so noticeable since the transfer of the flying club's headquarters to the airport could be minimised by painting on the roof of the swimming club, “Keep away” or something like95 words
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Article88 1937-09-09 6 Israel Hits Back UOLLYWOOD men passing through Singapore tell of the subtle and under-the-surface campaign against Germany and German institutions being carried out by the Big Men of the movie colony. Almost without exception these men are Jews and naturally have few feelings of benevolence towards the Reich. One cameraman88 words
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Article77 1937-09-09 6 A TYPICAL example of the quiet knocks that Hollywood is continually delivering in the direction of the Rhine is to be seen in the detective film, “Charlie Chan at the Olympics.” which concludes its Singapore season tonight. Tliroughout the latter part of the picture the German police force77 words
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Article115 1937-09-09 6 THE Evening Standard carries the story of the Londoner who took a young German friend, an ardent Nazi, to see the Marx Brothers' film, “a Day at the Races” (it has been showing j n Singapore in the last few days). The German laufehed and laughed and laughed115 words
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Article141 1937-09-09 6 Red, White And Blue an important Dutch official a arriving at Singapore by sea the most magnificently clad fellow on the wharf is sure to be the number one tamby of the Netherlands Consulate General. Dressed in white drill, with a dashing hat of twisted and plattea red white and141 words
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Article63 1937-09-09 6 Lucky Ship ’■TRAVELLERS aboard the President Pierce, which leaves this morning for New York, are convinced theirs is a lucky ship. She missed the earthquake at Manila. She was at Shanghai during a lull in hostilities and then missed the Hong Kong typhoon by a few hours. The officers refuse63 words
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Article126 1937-09-09 6 pROM Tokio comes the latest contribution to the literature of warfare. It is the Cotton Piecegoods Weekly Report No. 1125. What piecegoods have to do with the Shanghai hostilities it is hard to understand, but here is what the cotton men say:— “The Oyama Case in Shanghai126 words
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Article21 1937-09-09 6 Inche Om bin Mat Jai. O.C.P.D Sungei Best, has been transferred Kuala Lumpur where he is attached the Central Police Station.21 words
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Article18 1937-09-09 6 Inche Maso’od bin Haji Zainal Abidin, Kathi of Johore Bahru, is proceeding to Mecca on pilgrimage in December.18 words
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Article525 1937-09-09 7 Mr justice Whitley to returning to csineaoore In the Carthage which sails from Marseilles on Sept. 4. Mr H. Voelhn has taken charge of Sw f SS consular Agency at Penang during the absence of Mr. P. Llenhard. inche Abdul Hamid, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Johore, has resumed525 words
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Article76 1937-09-09 7 Aug. 27. H.H. The Sultan of Perak, H. E. Ma-jor-General W. G. S. Dobbie, Mrs. Tedder, Commodore andMrs.M.L. Clarke. Hon. Mr. F. J. Morten. Mr. and Mrs. J. Huggins, Commander and Mrs. C. Dix, Mr. A. R. B. Tedder, Lieut. O. C. 8. Dobbie and the A. D.76 words
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Article204 1937-09-09 7 THE following F.M.S. appointments are Gazetted:— The Hon’ble Raja Uda bln Raja Muhammad, MJ.C., to officiate as Collector of Land Revenue, Kuala Lumpur. The Hon’ble Raja Uda bln Raja Muhammad, M.F.C., to act as District Officer, Ulu Langat, In addition to his own duties. Inche Mohamed Salleh bin204 words
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Article133 1937-09-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 28. tpHE funeral of Dr. J. R. Jacob, who was killed in a car crash on Wednesday at Scudai, Johore, took place yesterday at Bukit Serendlt cemetery, following the service at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Milton David, Rev. L.133 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article100 1937-09-09 7 SYM.— At Penang, to Margaret Constance, wife of H. B. Sym. a son. WHITE. —On September 2, at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur to Kathleen, wife of Rodney A White. Siliau, N.S., a daughter. PEDI.OW. —On September 2, 1937, at the Maternity Hospital. Penang, to Mr. Justice J. H. Pedlow100 words
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Article43 1937-09-09 7 DRAKE— NIXON—The engagement is announced between Alec James Drake, son ol the tate Mr. B. C. Drake and Mrs. Drake of Hythe. Kent, and Sheila Vivien Nixon, elder daughter of Mr. ana Mrs H. E. Nixon of t Race Course Road. Penang.43 words
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Article72 1937-09-09 7 I ANGLEY—MOTTRAM-GRAY. —At Paddington, London, on August 14. 1937, Albert L. Langley, son of Mr. Mrs. A. If. Langley of Lrrdcn, to Edna Leonora Mot-tram-Gray daughter of Mrs. Hugh Gray, Detective Station. Singapore. WILLIAMS—MANBY.—At St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, on September 2, 1937, Fiank Leslie, elder son of the late72 words
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Article244 1937-09-09 7 Singapore Padre Weds Essex Girl Hodge Dines. THE wedding took place at St. 1 Andrew’s Cathedral on Monday of Rev. Darrell Eric John Hodge and Miss Eileen Ellen Dines, daughter of Mr. Dines and the late Mrs. Dines, of Brlghtlingsea, Essex. The Ven. Archdeacon Graham White, assisted by the Rev.244 words
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62 1937-09-09 7 CIR Robert Evans Hall, Chief Justice of Uganda, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Federated Malay States, in succession to Sir Samuel Joyce Thomas, it is announced by the Secretary of State for the Coolnies. Mr. Norma* Henry Pownal Whitley, Puisne Judge,62 words
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104 1937-09-09 7 MEW Zealand had only two rubber companies with estates in Malaya, but there is considerable interest in them, said Mr. Robert Milligan, a prominent businessman from Oamaru, New Zealand, on his return from inspecting properties in Kelantan. ’Mr. Milligan, who is chairman of the104 words
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Article64 1937-09-09 7 lli|R. Chen Kim Toh was enrolled as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court, Straits Settlements, on Sept. 3 before Mr. Justice Horne, who wished him success in his profession. Mr. J. C. Cobbett appeared in support of the petition for admission and Dr. C. H64 words
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Article361 1937-09-09 7 Leaders— Chatham House and the Nazis.. 2 The Heritage of China 2 Dual Nationality 3 Opportunities For Local Men 3 European Association of Malaya.. 4 War News 4 Telegrams— Covering past week's news 29—28 Picture Supplement 17—28 Financial SupplementFinancial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General361 words
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60 1937-09-09 7 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the following appointments: Mr. G. L. Carson to be an Assistant Conservator of Forests, Malayan Forest Service. Dr. A. A. Cameron to be a Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Service. Dr. M. L. Byrne has seconded lor service60 words
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737 1937-09-09 8 MALAYAN’S VIVID DESCRIPTION OF HAVOC IN COLONY. LJOW the Hong Kong Chib, a great solid building was rock- ed to its foundations by the typhoon which struck the island in the early hours of last Thursday, doing millions of dollars worth of damage737 words
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172 1937-09-09 8 Says Mr. Choo Kia Peng In Hong Kong. “|I1|ALAYA is the only country in the world where there is no political strife of any description, and yet, everybody is happy. There is no racial animosity and the domiciled races are beginning, more and more,172 words
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Article92 1937-09-09 8 So Phong Leaves For Palembang. Continuing, a world cruise, the trim American yacht So Phong left Singapore for Palembang at the weekend on her way to Colombo ana on through Suez to New York. The yacht arrived at Singapore about three weeks ago from Java and92 words
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Article17 1937-09-09 8 Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, of Sabrang Estate, Lower Perak, have returned from the Cameron Highlands.17 words
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Article247 1937-09-09 8 Smyllie Keogh. /\NE of Singapore’s best-known yachtswomen, Miss Kathleen Keogh, daughter of Sq.-Ldr. and Mrs. M. S. Keogh was on Sept. 6 married to Mr. Thomas Marshall Smyllie, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Smyllie, of Motherwell, Scotland. The ceremony was at the Cathedral of the247 words
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Article27 1937-09-09 8 Although the Chinese postal administration has announced its inability to accept deferred or letter telegrams full rate and code messages are still being accepted.27 words
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220 1937-09-09 8 SAYS NEW ENVOY AT PENANG. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 5. JJRITAIN is taking a far greater interest in China than in any other part of the world at the present time and is determined to protect her interests in Shanghai and220 words
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Article224 1937-09-09 8 European Driver Fined. HAD ONLY BEEN HERE TWO WEEKS. THERE was a sequel to a fatrl 1 accident that occurred at the junction of High Street and North Bridge Road on Mar. 23, when a motor-car driven by a European knocked down a Chinese224 words
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Article20 1937-09-09 8 Among passengers leaving for Europe tomorrow is Major D. M. Patrickson official handicapper of the Straits Racing Association20 words
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801 1937-09-09 9 IN THE MAIL-BAG SCOTS PLANTER ON HOW TO ENTERTAIN. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sjp t> I crave the courtesy of your columns to reply to the article “Have Singapore's Young Women No Manners" by XYZ in Thursday’s “Malayan Bungalow"801 words
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225 1937-09-09 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. SIR, —Referring to the first paragrapn of Planting Topics in your Issue of Aug. 27 it might interest your contributor and others to hear that while serving as an assistant on Sungel Gadut estate, of Seremban Rubber225 words
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533 1937-09-09 9 Lesson Of Recent Price Increase. To the Editor of the Straits Times. gIR, —The recent sudden rise in the price of rice brought before the people of Malaya the glaring fact that they are at the mercy of other countries for their daily533 words
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Article56 1937-09-09 9 T UMUT, the splendid natural har- bour at the Dindlngs on the west coast of the Peninsula, was chosen for field manoeuvres by Perak Volunteers last week-end. This is a further Indication of the Importance attached by defence authorities in Malaya to Lumut as a56 words
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Article473 1937-09-09 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. QJIR,— In reference to the very in* teresting article by your planting correspondent in your issue of Aug. 27, I am quite sure cuttings from rubber trees will “take”. I have often seen rubber sticks used for fencing round473 words
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Article45 1937-09-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Sept. 1. AT present seventeen convicts condemned to death, are awaiting execution at Bang Kwang gaol. One Siamese paper believes that the Superintendent has postponed their shooting till after the Buddhist Lenten season has ended45 words
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Article30 1937-09-09 9 AFTER protracted negotiations, the strike by Singapore Chinese goldsmiths has been settled, the strikers capitulating because of “China’s national crisis.” The workers have returned to their jobs.30 words
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382 1937-09-09 10 Indian Of Unsound Mind At Time, Says Judge. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 3. MCRUGASU Rasiah was today acquitted on a charge of attempted murder of Mr. D. H. Elias (until recently General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways), Mr. Justice Howes (acting382 words
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Article, Illustration83 1937-09-09 10 A FTER enduring a “terrible time” in war-wracked Shanghai, Miss Kathleen Young, a talented American dancer who was in Singapore in February as part of the Harvey and Young dance team at Raffles Hotel, is alive and well in Hong Kong, according to a letter received83 words
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150 1937-09-09 10 Says Chinese Threw Case At Him. A young Japanese fisherman named Agarie was injured last Thursday morning when he was assaulted, it is alleged, by a Chinese. The incident occurred on the landing steps at Clyde Terrace Market in Beach Road shortly before 8 o’clock. According150 words
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218 1937-09-09 10 Hardly Worn At All, Says Official. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 1. ttTHE Committee note with satis- faction.” This is the comment in the minutes of a meeting of a committee of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board recording the removal of rubber218 words
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400 1937-09-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,—l am pleased to read that it is the intention of the Hon. Captain Hashim to put appropriate questions in Council on Monday next having reference to the neglect that has been shown towards the interests of the400 words
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444 1937-09-09 10 Correspondence To the Editor of the Straits Times. CIR,—The slump and consequent European unemployment in Malaya have been followed by a trade revival which has produced a condition of European employment which can only be described as a racket. I refer to the temporary billets444 words
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Article85 1937-09-09 10 NEGRO TRADE ENVOY ON WAY BACK. “T'HE war killed my chances of securing any further trade concessions” said Mr. Theodore Taylor, Gold Coast Negro trade envoy, who arrived in Singapore from Japan on Sept. 3 after having seemed the first trade contract between the85 words
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91 1937-09-09 10 No Loss Of Life. MO serious damage was caused to the Singapore-registered steamer Hong Peng, owned by the Ho Hong Steam Ship Co., Ltd., which grounded during the Hong Kong typhoon. Nor was there any loss of life on the ship. The Hong Peng,91 words
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521 1937-09-09 11 SECOND MACHINE CHRISTENED. Appeal For Petrol Concession From Government. PETITION to the Government to grant a rebate on duty on A pe'rol has been presented by Weame’s Air Services, it was revealed by Mr. T. J. B. Wearne, a director, when Mrs. Wearne on Sept.521 words
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Article73 1937-09-09 11 Singapore, Sept. 4. 51,250,000 (Chinese currency) has been sent to China by Chinese in Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. Red Cross funds totalling $1,047,832, including $500,000 from the Singapore Chinese Red Cross Fund Committee, has been received by the Bank of China in73 words
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Article195 1937-09-09 11 S. S. Association Protests. THE INCREASINGLY common habit of the Straits Settlements Legislative Council in hurrying bills through all stages at one sitting on a certificate of urgency when there are no valid grounds for urgency has been the subject of a protest by the Straits195 words
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137 1937-09-09 11 Dry Weather May Harm Padi Crop. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 1. lifiANY farmers are short of food supplies, and about a hundred farmers hailing from three districts to the west of the Capital proceeded in a body to the Ministry of Interior137 words
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132 1937-09-09 11 European Killed In Katong Crash. pUNNER G. W. A. Stones of the 11th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (Changi) appeared in the Singapore Fourth Court, before Mr. L. C. Goh, on Sept. 3, on a charge of causing the death of E. W. Adams by rash driving. The132 words
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Article34 1937-09-09 11 It is notified In the S.S. Government Gazette that in compliance with an order of the Registrar of Societies the Singapore Filipino Association has been registered within the Settlement of Singapore.34 words
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257 1937-09-09 11 PLANTERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO REMOVE BAN. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 4. £ONCERN is being felt among owners of rubber land in Malaya at the question of replacing rubber areas cut out for tin mining. “It has been suggested to257 words
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200 1937-09-09 11 Paint And Cork Stores Damaged. Singapore, Sept. 4. QLD boats of all descriptions, stocks of paint and cork, ships* ventilators, thick chains, machinery and tyres were damaged in a fire in a store beside Dock No. 1 at Keppel Harbour last night. The cause200 words
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480 1937-09-09 12 Coaches Partially Telescoped. EARLY MORNING MISHAP IN JOHORE. Singapore, Sept. 6. PARTIALLY telescoping some of the coaches and hurling others from the line at about 35 mUes an hour, the night mail-train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was derailed just north of Kulai,480 words
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117 1937-09-09 12 'TWO Singapore men returned by a Royal Dutch Airways (K.L.M.) machine on Sept. 6 after spending their local leave in Europe. They were Mr. W. E. Russell, wharf manager for the Singapore Harbour Board, and Mr. J. A. A. Sprengers, of the staff117 words
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Article114 1937-09-09 12 Fire In Mail Hold: Returns To Ceylon. PIGHT tons of dynamite were thrown overboard when fire broke out last week on the 7,000 ton Rotterdam Lloyd freighter Kota Agoeng, 600 miles off Colombo bound for Singapore. There were 15 European passengers aboard. The Kota Agoeng, put114 words
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Article73 1937-09-09 12 DAHANG has enjoyed immunity from calamitous floods for the past few years, but is constantly prepared to take emergency measures. With vivid memories of the severe floods of 1926, responsible Government officers during the November-March north-east monsoon—probable flood period—have to remain at their posts. Special73 words
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259 1937-09-09 12 Dry Cleaners’ Shop Fire. Singapore, Aug. 31. pLAT dwellers in Amber Mansions had their night’s rest rudely disturbed at 1.30 o’clock this morning by shrill cries of fire.” They discovered that the premises of the Sunlight Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Co., which is one259 words
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Article213 1937-09-09 12 “W E do not need any more territory, but we demand the right to trade fairly and we will not tolerate anti-Japanese propaganda in China,” said Mr. S. Nakayama, new Japanese Minister to Iran, in an interview with a Straits Times reporter on the N.213 words
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79 1937-09-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.; Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 3. L1IS Majesty the King has delegated to H.E. the High Commissioner authority to grant to retired officers of the F.M.S Volunteer Force who have served for a minimum period of ten years as officers on the active79 words
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Article115 1937-09-09 12 QRICKETERS in the match between H.M.S.A.S. Canberra and the Singapore Cricket Club on the padang on Sunday were struck by lightning. One of the more vivid flashes during the electric storm, caused a small, panic, quickly followed by bursts of laughter.. At least six of the115 words
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Article81 1937-09-09 12 A CIRCULATION of 15,000 a day is aimed at by the Chinese Daily News, the new daily journal which will start publication in Kuala Lumpur before the end of the year. With modern plant, adequate capital and an experienced and capable staff, the newspaper expects81 words
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222 1937-09-09 13 dollar withdraw after BOMB EPISODE. Italian And French Mail Ships Unaffected Yet. Singapore, Aug. 31. ONLY two steamship lines running services from Europe to the Far East by way of Singapore are still calling at Shanghai. They are the Italian Lloyd Triestino222 words
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Article71 1937-09-09 13 THE Messageries Maritimes liner 1 Aramis, which left Shanghai with 500 refugees on Aug. 21, arrived in Singapore on Aug. 31 with 15 passengers from Shanghai. Some of her passengers had terrifying experiences during the Shanghai bombardment. M. and Mme. Villetard were outside the French71 words
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160 1937-09-09 13 JNDIAN troops for China—men of the 5th Battalion, the 6th Rajputan*.’ Rifles—passed through Singapore Straits in the steamer Elephanta on August 31, on their way from Calcutta to Hong Kong, where they will carry out internal security duties, during the absence of two160 words
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Article98 1937-09-09 13 Many Volunteers At Consu'ate-General. “We want to fight for China.” This is the general trend of letters written to the Singapore Chinese Consulate-General by scores of local Chinese, including a number of Straits-born, who want .to be sent back to China to join the army.98 words
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30 1937-09-09 13 T*HE Singapore Chinese Red Cross Fund topped the million dollar mark in Chinese money on Sept. 1 the total to date being $600,000 Straits.30 words
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Article88 1937-09-09 13 25 Years Of Work Together. /■CONGRATULATIONS on a quarter of a century’s relation between Ford organisations and Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., have been received from the President of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, by Messrs. Charles and Theodore Wearne. “The message reads: Heartiest congratulations on88 words
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101 1937-09-09 13 Highlands Course Pleases Golfers CONSIDERABLE improvement in the amenities for visitors to the Cameron Highlands has been made by the Pahang Government recently. The nine-hole golf course opened by Sir Shenton Thomas last year is now in excellent condition and has been warmly praised by visiting golfers. Taman Sedia, between101 words
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76 1937-09-09 13 All British Troops Inoculated. £JH0LERA has brought a new menace to war-wracked Shanghai. All the British troops in Shanghai—including three battalions and other units—are being inoculated immediately, states a Reuter message from Shanghai. An outbreak of cholera which has occurred In the French Concession ts attributeo76 words
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365 1937-09-09 13 Few Alterations In Present Agreement, Says London. UUILL facilities for the development of Malaya’s young tea industry to fulfil domestic requirements be given under the International Tea Agreement which is due for signature in March next, when the present scheme expires That is the365 words
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Article41 1937-09-09 13 THE population of the Cameron Highlands has gone over the 3,000 mark, it is revealed in the Pahang administration report. At the 1931 census the figure was 1,842. At the end of 1936 the figure was approximately 3,260.41 words
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Article107 1937-09-09 13 P. O. Centenary Celebrations. Cocktail Party On Ranpura. LOCAL celebration of the centenary of the P. and O. Company began on Sept. 1 with a 15-minute broadcast from Singapore ZHL entitled A Hundred Years of the P. and O. Company by P. C. Barnes. Celebrations will culminate in a cocktail107 words
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791 1937-09-09 14 Proved Areas Should Be Opened Up. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 28. CIAM’S failure to fulfil her tin export quota during the first half of this year was referred to with some concern by Mr. H. A. Coates, presiding at the791 words
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Article72 1937-09-09 14 400-ft. Extension To Glugor Pier Approved. PREPARATIONS to "eceive the Em- pire flying boats which are expected on the Engiand-Australia service shortly, are to be made in Penang The Legislative Council on Monday approved the construction of an extension of approximately 400 feet to Glugor Pier.72 words
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177 1937-09-09 14 Clearing Up After Fierce Typhoon. Shanghai, Sept. 3. AT least two of the ocean-going vessels driven ashore in the devastating Hong Kong typhoon are likely to be salvaged. The trans-Pacific liner of the N.Y.K. line, Asama Marti, which was driven aground, will be refloated,177 words
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201 1937-09-09 14 ’J'HE world steel shortage and rising prices are likely to stimulate the improving Malayan timber trade, according to the Adviser on Forestry, Malay States, in his report for 1936. In the Federation, last year, timber output rose from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 cubic feet. The value201 words
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132 1937-09-09 14 Plans To Welcome Fishermen And Photographers. King George V Jubilee Park—on the borders of Pahang, Trengganu and Kelantan—is shortly to be provided with facilities for tourists, animal photographers and fishermen. “WHILE at present it cannot be said that the park is easily accessible elaborate132 words
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Article80 1937-09-09 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 3. THE preliminary survey work in 1 various parts of the State for a general improvement of drainage and padi cultivation is nearly completed. A big programme for the expansion of padi cultivation is planned for next y^ar.80 words
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202 1937-09-09 14 JJATU Pahat’s Health Officer, Dr. John Harrol Hudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, of Leeds, Yorkshire, on Sept. 1 married Nola Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. W. Gray, of Pelepah Valley, Kota Tinggi. The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral,202 words
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Article65 1937-09-09 14 Singapore, Sept. 3. CEVENTY men from the cruiser Canberra are today seeing the sights. They are being taken on an all-day tour of Singapore and Johore Bahru by the Missions to Seamen. The outing was arranged by the Fev. A. V. Wardle, the Missions to65 words
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2764 1937-09-09 15 DIFFICULTIES ARISING IN TREATING Planting Topics Curing LATEX FROM B UDGRAFTED TREES Late Dripping—Pre-Coagulation Bubbly Sheet —Very High Percentage Of Second Quality And Lower Grade Rubber. (By Our Planting Correspondent) «v CANNOT help thinking that the next few years will see some disappointments, and the ultimate gain of budded rubber,2,764 words
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Article, Illustration122 1937-09-09 16 Study Would Help Both, Says Dutch Expert. uthe exchange of British officials from Malaya and Dutch officers from the Netherlands Indies for the purpose of studying colonial administration could be of great benefit to our respective governments.” Thus said Dr. G. H. C. Hart,122 words
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Article203 1937-09-09 16 SINGAPORE had 354 bankrupts last year compared with 270 in Penang and 39 in Malacca. Of this number, 154 were Chinese, 71 Indians, 71 Malays, 42 Eurasians five Europeans and 11 other races, according to the annual report of the Bankruptcy Department for the year 1936.203 words
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Article23 1937-09-09 16 Mr. A. Hyde, M.CJS., has arrived at Kuantan and relieved Mr. C. W. Shorland as District Officer. Mr. Shorland having gone on leave.23 words
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254 1937-09-09 16 Three Escape Unhurt. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 31. WHILE attempting to make a forced landing on a sea beach three miles from Kuala Muda yesterday an R.A.F. Vickers Vildebeeste torpedo bomber crashed in soft sand and mud. The machine, which was254 words
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432 1937-09-09 16 John Hands On His Impatience. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. U, |'HE outlook for everyone is not as rosy as casual observers may be inclined to believe,” declares Mr. John Hands, hon. secretary and treasurer for the Selangir Asiatic Unemployment Committee, in432 words
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Article85 1937-09-09 16 F.M.S. Police Officer’s Death. The Malayan Police Magazine records the death of Mr. F. L. Riley who retired in October, 1935. Mr. Riley who served twenty-three years in all in the Police was originally appointed an Inspector and earned promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner.85 words
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Article, Illustration524 1937-09-09 17 iiiad 10 gel aw<*y mmi »uc Uu.uuui a' ment at Shanghai was Mile. Gabrielle I.itargne who passed through Singapore by the M.M. vessel Aramis. —Straits Timc-s photograph. The marriage took place on Sept. 2 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral of Mr. F. L. Williams, Protector of—Straits Timc-s photograph.; —Straits Times photograph.; —Straits Times photograph; —Straits Times photographs.; (Straits Times photographs.) - 524 words
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903 1937-09-09 21 a S one of Singapore’s Young Things, I find that, in the majority of cases when a man takes a girl out ‘‘a deux” they each hope to give the other a pleasant evening, do their best to bring this903 words
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50 1937-09-09 21 fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 31. The Hon. Mr. L. A. Allen, M.C.S., acting Oeneral Adviser. Johore, and Mrs. Allen held an At Home at their residence last night. Nearly 200, including H.H. the Regent (Tungku Mahkota Sir Ismail >, the leading officials and50 words
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Article396 1937-09-09 21 To the Editor of the Straits Times JIR.— Singapore's women come in f or a good deal of criticism, and most of the adverse reports appearJ nR in the press are unfortunately rue. Good manners are certainly not practised by many of our Young rungs, but396 words
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Article313 1937-09-09 21 Plans For Empire Exhibition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 1. AN ATTEMPT will be made at the Malaya section of next year’s Glasgow Empire Exhibition to give Scots some idea of the amenities of life in the tropics of 1938. The committee appointed313 words
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Article144 1937-09-09 21 Better Times For “Cinderella State.” TTHE continued and somewhat accelerated rate of improvement in economic conditions throughout Malaya was shared to the full by the state of Pahang, says Mr. J. V. Cowgill, acting British Resident of Pahang, in his annual report Just issued. Revenue again exceeded144 words
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415 1937-09-09 22 Bright Outlook For Radio, Says B.M.B. C. Chairman. ALTHOUGH reporting a loss of $5,368, without providing for depreciation, on the first year’s operations, Mr. R. C. Gig- gins, chairman of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation. spoke optimistically of the future in his address415 words
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Article112 1937-09-09 22 Mr. E. R. C. Williams Appointed From Johore. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Aug. 31. IUVR. E. R. C. Williams, Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Mersing. has been appointed State Engineer, Trengganu, and will be leaving for that State in October. Mr. Williams was appointed to112 words
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Article121 1937-09-09 22 Travelled P. O. 80 Years Ago. /"\NE Singapore resident recalls in connection with the P. O. centenary celebrations that he travelled by the line 80 years ago. Mr. H. W. H. Stevens, of Gresham House. Battery Hoad, sailed from England to Malta in the Nyanza in 185? with his mother121 words
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Article149 1937-09-09 22 Good Progress. JL LARGER patrol vessel may be obtained to supplement the two present craft of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve—the Panglima and the Pahlawan. “The possibility of providing a larger vessel, capable of accommodating a number of officers and men for short cruises and better149 words
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Article63 1937-09-09 22 Jjk LTOGETHER 32 motor car accidents were included among the 242 calls attended by the accident ambulance service of the Singapore Fire Department during August. The rest Included 22 motor lorry accidents, 14 collapse cases, 10 trolley car accidents, nine shooting or stabbing cases, eight63 words
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Article180 1937-09-09 22 Williams —Man by. IOHORES Protector of Chinese, Mr. Frank Leslie Williams, M.C.S., was on Sept. 2 married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral to Miss Barbara Gwyneth Manby, only daughter of Mr. H. B. Manby, headmaster of the Bukit Zarah English School, and Mrs. Manby. Mr. Williams began180 words
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167 1937-09-09 22 Prominent Chinese women in Singapore are to organise a committee to help swell the Singapore Red Cross Fund. Among them will be Mrs. Kao Ling Pai. wife of the Singapore ConsulGeneral, Mrs. S. Q. Wong and Mrs. Seow Poh Leng. Funds continue to pour167 words
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190 1937-09-09 22 FINANCIAL FAILURE OF MILITARY TATTOO. SINGAPORE, notorious for its lack of appreciation of worthwhile entertainment, cold-shouldered the big military tattoo staged by 2,000 men of the Malaya Command at a cost of $25,000 and after months of painstaking preparation. The result is a financial190 words
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Article239 1937-09-09 22 Sudden Death Of R.A.S.C. Officer. rpHE death took place early on Sept 2 after a very short illness of Lieut. (Q. M.) James Edward Burton of the Royal Army Service Corps at the age of 46 years. Lt. Burton is survived by his wife. The funeral239 words
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Article84 1937-09-09 22 jyURING a tour of the Naval Base by officers of the Royal Australian Navy on Sept. 2 conducted by Commodore M. L. Clarke, D.S.C., and dockyard officers, the opportunity was taken of naming a new road in the Naval Base Canberra Road. The ceremony was84 words
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361 1937-09-09 23 Board Chairman Warns Members. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 1. A 25 per cent. cut in public works special services by the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board next year is likely to be made. The announcement was made by Mr.361 words
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437 1937-09-09 23 No Restoration Of Staff Salary Cuts Yet. 'J’ENDERS for the alterations to the S.C.C. clubhouse have been called for, the acting president, Mr. J. A. Dean, told members at the annual general meeting on Aug. 30. It was likely that the work would437 words
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Article117 1937-09-09 23 Singapore, Sept. 3. 'T'ODAY is one of the busiest days in the history of the Singapore Harbour Board. The number of ships berthing is 26, including such large vessels as the Scharnhorst, Christiaan Huygens, Yasukuni Maru. Merkur, Plancius and two Ben liners. Notwithstanding the recent extension of117 words
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151 1937-09-09 23 Singapore, Aug. 31. CWELTERING in the hot noonday sun, a party of Chinese received more than $5,000 Straits yesterday in response to their door to door appeal for donations to the Singapore Chinese Red Cross Fund. It was the first day of their drive lor151 words
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405 1937-09-09 23 50,000 During First Six Months Of This Year. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 2. THE large increase in the influx of Indian labour into Malaya 1 this year is shown in statistics just issued by the Indian Immigration Committee. Nearly 40,000405 words
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Article116 1937-09-09 23 BOUT 500 men of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment, accompanied by British and native officers, will come to Singapore from Taiping tomorrow and will go into camp at Beting Kusa, Changi, for a month. They will arrive by train in the early morning. About 400116 words
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Article304 1937-09-09 24 —Reuter. RUSSIA MIGHT SUPPLY ARMS TO CHINA CHINESE HOPE FOR PEACE IN FAR EAST. Shanghai, Aug. 30 THE Japanese view the Sino-Soviet pact with grave mistrust and they suspect that there are secret clauses, said the spokesman ©f the Japanese Embassy at a Press conference. It—Reuter. - 304 words
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Article119 1937-09-09 24 “Was Lying Too Near Transports. C’HINA has admitted that the American liner Pre1 sident Hoover was accidentally bombed by Chinese planes “because she was lying very close to Japanese transports.” The promptness with which the apology has been tendered is deeply appreciated by the United States,119 words
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Article113 1937-09-09 24 U.S. Navy Will Evacuate Civilians If Needed. ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, on Aug. 30 issued an order that no more American ships should call at Shanghai until peace is restored. The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull,113 words
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30 1937-09-09 24 —Domei. Madame Chiang Kai-shek has taken her place on the Nanking war council and regularly watches Japanese air raids, afterwards personally surveying the damage.—Domei.—Domei. - 30 words
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Article161 1937-09-09 24 pROM the leading article printed in the Straits Times on Friday, Aug. 27 poSSIBLY, in due course, Tokio will put forward one of its usual efforts to shift the blame, bringing the Emperor of Manchukuo, the head of the East Hopei Autonomous Government or some other "independent161 words
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Article, Illustration362 1937-09-09 24 Government Could Not Have Asked F or Less. London, Aug. 30. WARM commendation for the British Note to Japan is expressed by the British press. THE terms of the Note will be ap- proved by the public as just,” says The Times “No British362 words
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Article92 1937-09-09 24 £125,000,000 For Third Budget. MORE than 2,*****0,000 yen £125,000,000 will be provided for the Sino-Japa-nese conflict by Japan’* third supplementary Budget, to be introduced of an emergency session of the Diet on Friday, reports the official agency, Domeu The Japanese Government is following precedent and92 words
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101 1937-09-09 24 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. TOTAL INCREASED TO 64. Shanghai, Aug. 31. 'I*HE total number of Japanese warships at Woosung and on the Whangpoo River has been increased to 64, reinforcements having just arrived from Tsingtao. Six transport ships carrying a division of Japanese regulars have—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 101 words
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Article42 1937-09-09 24 British Wireless. London, Sept. 2. Sir Roger Lumley, Governordesignate of Bombay, left London today for India. Secretary for India, the Marquess of Zetland, was represented at Victoria Station and Viscount Halifax, Lord President of the Council, was also present.—British Wireless. - 42 words
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Article95 1937-09-09 24 .—Reuter. Shell Bursts Only 60 Yds. Away. Shanghai, Aug. 30. COLDIERS of the Loyal Regiment. who are occupying a block-house in the North Station sector of the Shanghai front, today narrowly escaped a Japanese shell which landed on a building 60 yards away from the Chines side.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article242 1937-09-09 25 Two Air Raids Cause Panic Among The Inhabitants. Canton, Aug. 31. JAPANESE aeroplanes twice bombed Canton this J morning. After a dawn attack the raiders were beaten off. They later returned but were again driven off before they could reach the city. Two were shot down.242 words
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135 1937-09-09 25 —Reuter. Berlin, Aug. 31. A LL Berlin newspapers refer to the Sino-Soviet Pact as having a fateful significance for China and express the belief the Soviet will not keep within the limits of the agreement. The Nachtausgabe expects considerable aggravation in the Far East from.—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article59 1937-09-09 25 -British Wireless. London, Sept. 1. Better recruiting figures continue to w reported. Jn the London area last week the n take for recruits for the regular army as 107 for all arms, an increase of J over the previous week and the best 1f f,. u-British Wireless. - 59 words
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Article65 1937-09-09 25 battalions of Manchukuo troops have mutinied at Mukden, reports the Manchester Guardian which adds that there have also been disturbances in Jehol, where two Japanese generals have been killed, one by his own men. Reuter, there is good reason to suppress the news, says owing to the65 words
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77 1937-09-09 25 Withdrawal Of Interests Not Contemplated. Washington, Sept. 1. THE order of Rear-Admiral Harry S. Yarnell, Commander of the United States Asiatic Fleet, that American vessels should not call at Shanghai is to be considered only as a temporary precaution, the Secretary ot State, Mr.77 words
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Article, Illustration296 1937-09-09 25 -Reuter. A Japanese spokesman said that following the capture of Woosung village and Woosung fort Japanese troops were consolidating fheir line from Woosung village to Paoshan. The Japanese drive towards Lotien is encountering stubborn resistance from five or six Chinese divisions. The spokesman claimed that-Reuter. - 296 words
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47 1937-09-09 25 -Aneta-T rant-Ocean. y HE exploits of Lui Tsuigan, a prominent Chinese airman, have earned him the name of “the Chinese Richthofen\,” after the celebrated German war ace, Baron von Richthofen. Lui Tsui-gan has already brought down seven Japanese planes. Aneta-T rans-Ocean.-Aneta-T rant-Ocean. - 47 words
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50 1937-09-09 25 Reuter. Valencia. Sept. 4. AN official communique states that Belchite, a strategically important road junction near Saragossa, has been entirely occupied by Government troops after fierce fighting in the streets. About 1,500 insurgent dead were counted, and over 500 prisoners and much war material were captured.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article, Illustration151 1937-09-09 26 Averages 129.5 m.p.h., But “Lot Up Sleeve Still.” Locarno, Sept. 2. WITH an average speed of 129.5 miles an hour, Sir Malcolm Campbell bettered his world’s water speed record of 126.32 miles an hour established yesterday. He also established an unofficial speed of151 words
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Article133 1937-09-09 26 headquarters at Habarovsk.—Aneta-Trans-Ocsan. ‘URGENT STEPS FOR DEFENCE’ Berlin, Sept. 2. NORMAL railway traffic on the trans-Siberian line has been greatly reduced owing to the transport of troops and war material to the Far East, according to a Moscow dispatch to the newspaper Der Angriff. Troopsheadquarters at Habarovsk.—Aneta-Trans-Ocsan. - 133 words
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Article24 1937-09-09 26 .—Reuter. London, Aug 29. The death is announced of Lord Rothschild, head of the English branch of the famous banking firm.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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154 1937-09-09 26 and exact in their dress.—British Wireless. NEW PLAN TO MAKE ARMY ATTRACTIVE. London, Sept. 2. THE recent series of changes in conditions of army service which are part of the policy of removing irksome restiictions to increase the attractiveness of army to potentialand exact in their dress.—British Wireless. - 154 words
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Article95 1937-09-09 26 without warning—Reuter and British Wireless. Complement, Including Women, Barely Escapes. A RUSSIAN steamer, the Timlriasev 1.075 tons, was torpedoed by an unknown submarine last Tuesday nighfive miles off the Algerian coast between Dellysand and Tigzirt. She sank almost immediately, giving the 29 persons on board, three ofwithout warning—Reuter and British Wireless. - 95 words
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213 1937-09-09 26 will be available.—Reuter and British Wire. ess. Mystery Submarine Fires On British Destroyer. EIGHTEEN ships have been attacked off the Spanish coast since the beginning of August. The British destroyer Havock was attacked last Tuesday night by an unknown submarine off Cape San Antonio,will be available.—Reuter and British Wire. ess. - 213 words
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144 1937-09-09 26 fJENERAL Chian# Kai-shek, Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese forces, discussed the Sino-Japanese hostilities with Reuter's correspondent yesterday. He was asked upon what terms China would agree to terminate the present fighting. “That can be answered only when Japan decides to withdraw from the impossible situation in144 words
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Article76 1937-09-09 26 IN KWANGTUNG CEVENTY-TWO Soviet planes have already arrived in Kwangtung by way of Shensi, according to the spokesman of the Japanese Consulate-Gen-eral at Shanghai. An additional 144 planes are expected to te sent by the Soviet to the same destination, the spokesman declared. With the exception of the—Sin Chew Jit Poll. - 76 words
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Article73 1937-09-09 26 Textile Factories Get Huge Orders. Warsaw, Sept. 2. The Polish textile industries are swamped with orders as a result of the Sino-Japanese conflict. Factories have large orders to deliver material to China for winter uniforms lor the army. Textile factories in Lodz are working in—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 73 words
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Article28 1937-09-09 26 -Reuter. Moscow, Sept. 2. The Premier of the Ukraine, M. Lubchenko, committed suicide today because, says a communique, he was discovered in anti-Soviet activities.– -Reuter. - 28 words
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44 1937-09-09 26 over 66 seaside resorts.—British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 1. The Imperial Airways long-range flying-boat Caledonia arrived at Southampton this afternoon after her three days’ round Britain flight in which she has travelled 3,500 miles and passed over 66 seaside resorts.—British Wire-over 66 seaside resorts.—British Wireless. - 44 words
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106 1937-09-09 26 —Reuter. IS NOT SEEKING AH' FROM POWERS. San Francisco, Sept. 4. will ultimately defeat the Japanese.” declared Dr. Shih Leihsu, general counsellor to the Chinese Ministry of Industry, who arrived from. Hong Kong today. The world under-estimated the strength of China, he said. He denied that China—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article389 1937-09-09 27 the Ministers’ meeting.—Reuter and British Wireless. MEN KILLED ON BRITISH AND SOVIET VESSELS. Crew In Water For Twenty Hours After Sinking. London, Sept 3. rpHE sinking of merchant shipping in the 1 Mediterranean by submarines continues. The Soviet vessel Molakieff was sunk off Skyros Island,the Ministers’ meeting.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 389 words
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425 1937-09-09 27 —Reuter. Typhoon Does Terrific Damage In Colony. Hong Kong, Sept 2. Terrific damage was done at Hong Kong last night by a typhoon which swept the colony. Many ships were driven ashore. The death roll on land is computed at less than 100, but—Reuter. - 425 words
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Article149 1937-09-09 27 NEW “GOVERNMENT” PROCLAIMED. PROVISIONAL Autonomous Government of Chahar Province has been established at Kalgan, reports Domei. This move followed a conference °f more than 100 representatives from various guilds and public 0I !?anisations which adopted the Maintenance of peace and order, industrial development and educahonal reform149 words
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Article26 1937-09-09 27 The Chinese Telegraph Administration notifies that until further advice deferred and letter telegrams cannot be accepted for China. This does not affect Hong Kong and Macao.26 words
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Article54 1937-09-09 27 -Reuter. New York, Sept. 4. r*HINA bought more American aircraft in the first six months of 1937 than any other nation, Department of Commerce figures published yesterday show. Total purchases by China were SU.S. 2,415,922 (about £483,000). Japan's aircraft purchases for the same period were-Reuter. - 54 words
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292 1937-09-09 27 prlt of this unlawful practice.’’—Reuter and British Wireless. London, Sept. 4. THE reinforcement of the British destroyer strength in the Mediterranean by the despatch of the 11th destroyer flotilla, and the prospect of forthcoming discussions between the Mediterranean powers are the chief topics ofprlt of this unlawful practice.’’—Reuter and British Wireless. - 292 words
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Article44 1937-09-09 27 report on tramp shipping.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 3. Only two British tramp vessels were laid up on July 1, compared with 39 on the same date last year, and 26 on Apr. 1, 1935. This is disclosed in the half-yearly report on tramp shipping.—Britishreport on tramp shipping.—British Wireless. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration600 1937-09-09 28 Heavy Reinforcements Lying Off Coast. SOUTH CHINA PORTS SUFFER BOMBARDMENT. Shanghai, Sept. 6. WITH the tide of battle in the Shanghai-Woosung area turning in favour of the Chinese, the Japanese commander-in-chief, Gen. Matsui is reported to have announced that a fresh general offensive will be600 words
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49 1937-09-09 28 Reuter. fO prevent the British and other foreign forces in Shanghai “suffering” from a shortage of beer, the Japanese, it is officially announced, are considering means to facilitate the normal operation of the British-owned brewery in the eastern district of the Settlement Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article137 1937-09-09 28 —Reuter. Nanking, Sept. 6. Government is willing to consi- der a request of the Consuls-Gen-eral if Britain, France and the United States undertake to guarantee that Japanese warships move as proposed and do not bombard during the withdrawa’ of Chinese troops and that no advantage is—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article124 1937-09-09 28 rpHE Japanese have extended thei blockade against Chinese shipping. From Sept. 5, it was applied from Chinwantao in North China to Pakhoi in Southern Kwangtung about 65 miles from the border of French Indo-China. A naval proclamation states that Tsingtao and “waters belonging to leased territories—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article106 1937-09-09 28 DESTROYER SUNK OFF AMOY. Hong Kong. Sept. 6. JAPANESE naval and air operations against Amoy have been extended to the Kwangtung coast. H.M.S. Diamond is rushing to Amoy (Fukien) from Hong Kong (reports Reuter) to protect British interests threatened by recurring Japanese attacks on Amoy forts. The106 words
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Article, Illustration1245 1937-09-09 29 “Captain Dash. ” - By 4 “Captain Dash.” HORSES in form triumphed generally, on the second day of the Singapore Turf Club’s Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting at Bukit Timah last week. The attendance was good especially in the latter nnrt of—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,245 words
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Article176 1937-09-09 29 Luton Beat The Villa. Reuter cables results of league soccer matches played at Home on Wednesday as follows ENGLISH LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Arsenal 3 Huddersfield 1 Birmingham 3 Middlesbrp 1 Brentford 2 Preston 1 Derby 1 Wolverhampton 2 Leeds 2 Chelsea 0 Liverpool 3 Portsmouth 2 Manchester176 words
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145 1937-09-09 29 -Reutei. Irish Lead Twice And Lose By A Penalty-Kick. London, Sept. 1. IN a soccer match at Belfast, the Scottish League beat the Irish League by three goals to two, before 12,000 spectators. The Scots played the more thrustful football at the outset, and-Reutei. - 145 words
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Article77 1937-09-09 29 —Reuter. New York, Sept. 4. Joe Louis and Max Schmeling have signed articles for a world heavyweight title fight next June.—Reuter. This seems a long time for SchmeUng to wait for the chance, to which he is entitled, to show that his knock-out victory over—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article108 1937-09-09 29 Mr. And Mrs. Potts Win With 48 1/3 Net. The Garrison Golf Club’s monthly mixed foursomes competition for August was played (over 12 holes) at Tanglin on Tuesday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. and Mrs A. C. Potts with a net score of 48108 words
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700 1937-09-09 30 Farr Puts Up Great Fight But Loses On Point*. JOE LOUIS beat Tommy Farr on points over 15 rounds. The Yankee Stadium was packed in clear and warm weather, by 40,000 spectators, including many negroes, an hour before the start of the world title700 words
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385 1937-09-09 30 -Reuter New York, Aug. 31. ALTHOUGH he failed to wrest the world’s title from Louis, Farr struck a great blow for British boxing prestige by lasting the full distance against the negro, who is described as the greatest coloured heavyweight since Jack Johnson. Farr put up-Reuter - 385 words
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Article43 1937-09-09 30 Reuter. Next? New York, Aug. 31. A FIGHT between Farr and Schmeling at Madison Square Garden, the winner, meeting Louis for the title, is reported as next on promoter Jacobs’ programme. Baer and Braddock are other possible opponents for Farr.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article107 1937-09-09 30 A number of matches in the English League were played on MondSy: Reuter cables results as follows: DIVISION I. Blackpool 2 Bolton 2 Leicester 4 Sunderland 0 West Bromwich 0 Stoke 1 DIVISION 0. Blackburn 2 Plymouth 1 Bury 1 Sheffield U 0 Coventry 1107 words
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113 1937-09-09 30 Rugby Football. —Reuter. New Zealand Lose After Leading At Interval. Christchurch, Sept. 4. Forty-two thousand spectators saw South Africa be&t New Zealand by 13 points to 6 in the second Test match played here today. New Zealand won the first Test. Taking command of the—Reuter. - 113 words
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53 1937-09-09 30 Results of Rugby games played on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, are: Cardiff 2i, Cross Keys 3. Coventry 12, Bridgend 8. Headingley 5, Northampton 6. Leicester 12, Bedford 18. Newport 24, Pill Harriers P. Neath 6, Skewen 3. Plymouth Albion 24, Teignmouth 0. Torquay Athletic53 words
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Article177 1937-09-09 30 Lawn Tenni s. Germans Win American Doubles Title. Brookline, Aug 3C In the final of the men’s doubles in the UJS. championships the American pair, Wimbledon winners, Donald Budge and Gene Mako, suffered defeat. The German pair, Baron vonCramm and H. Henkel, were their conqueror.* winning177 words
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63 1937-09-09 30 Reuter. Brookline (Mass), Aug. 31. In the semi-final of the mixed doubles in the American championships Budge and Miss Fabyan beat Sabin and Miss Jacobs 6—2, 6—4. In the quarter final Yamagishi and Mrs. Andrus beat Mako and Alice Marble, the holders. 6—0, 6—3, butReuter. - 63 words
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92 1937-09-09 30 Several thousand people, cables Reuter, saw S. C. Wooderson, of Blackheath Harriers, British champion, establish on Saturday the new World record of 4 min. 6.6 sec for the mile (previous record, 4 min. 6.8 sec., held by Glen Cunningham, U.S.A.). Wooderson had the assistance92 words
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Article53 1937-09-09 30 Golf. By permission of the captain and committee of the Singapore Golf Club the Coales Cup, for members of the Engineering Association of Malaya, wat competed for on Saturday at Bukit Timah and result as follows: Winner. R. W. Cowen. 83 less 9. 47 Runner-up, F.G. Coales, 8953 words
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Article40 1937-09-09 30 -Reuter. London, Aug. 28. On the Bruntsfleld links, Edinburgh, in the boys’ amateur golf championship final, the 16-year-old Ian Roberts, from Murrayfleld, beat J. I. Stewart, aged 14V 2 years, an engineer’s apprentice from Auchendinny, eight and seven.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 40 words
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Article28 1937-09-09 30 Reuter cables results of English League matches played yesterday as follows: DIVISION I. Grimsby 1 Charlton 1 DIVISION 111 (SOUTH) Bristol R 0 Northampton28 words
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1229 1937-09-09 31 “Captain Dash. ” - By “Captain Dash.” ALTHOUGH rain threatened to mar the third day of the A Singapore Turf Club’s Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting at Bukit Timah on Saturday, the day actually turned out to be >.he most successful of1,229 words
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Article58 1937-09-09 31 Lawn Tennis. -Reuter. Henkel And Mako Beaten In The Singles. Forest Hill, Sept. 4. In the American championships there were two outstanding defeats today. Martin Buxby (America) beat Henkel (Germany) 5—7, 6—1, 6—4, 6—4 and Robert Riggs beat Gene Mako 2_6, 6—3. G—4. 7—5. G. T. Hunt beat-Reuter. - 58 words
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471 1937-09-09 31 Motherwell T ake A Point From The Rangers. AFTER two fine victories, Wolverhampton Wanderers were thought to have discovered a new secret of soccer success in gland treatment for their players. It availed them little however, at Highbury on Saturday. Arsenal licked them by five471 words
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Article76 1937-09-09 31 SWIMMING RECORDS BY DANISH GIRL Copenhagen, Sept. 4. Two new world records for women swimmers were set up by the 16 year old Danish star, Ragnhild Hveger, at Aarhus. She achieved the new world 9 s best times of 5 min. 14 sec. in the 440 yard crawl and SAneta Trans Ocean. - 76 words
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385 1937-09-09 32 Four Goals To ‘Two In Listless Display. VICTORY for the Inniskillings by four goals to two over the Malays in the last match in Division I League of the S.A.F.A., at the Anson Road Stadium last week, affirmed the soldiers’position as runners-up to385 words
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Article84 1937-09-09 32 FINAL POSITIONS. Goals P. W. L.D. F. A. Pts. Chinese 16 12 2 2 38 15 26 Inniskillings 16 9 3 4 36 19 22 Middlesex 16 8 4 4 29 21 20 RJl 16 8 6 2 35 18 18 R. 16 8 6 2 4084 words
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354 1937-09-09 32 Craik All Square From Scratch. The September bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for M| Buchanan in “A” division with a score of 3 up, in a tie354 words
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Article24 1937-09-09 32 Ee Yan Kiat did the 17tb (“Tiger") hole in one at the Island Club on Saturday, playing in a four-ball match.24 words
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Article22 1937-09-09 32 —Reuter. Johannesburg. Sept. 5. In a 12-round bout Petev Sarron retained his world’s featherweight title by outpointing Freddie Miller.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article303 1937-09-09 32 -GATE" AT OVAL TO BE GIVEN TO CHARITY. VORKSHIRE won the County Cricket Championship for the nineteenth time by achieving victory over Hampshire, at Bournemouth, in two days. The Yorkshire County comrai ttee, cables Reuter, have accepted the challenge from Middlesex (who finish runners-up), and the303 words
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178 1937-09-09 32 In the end Yorkshire have won the County Cricket Championship by a clear margin. They won their last match against Hampshire and finished with a percentage of 71.9, whereas Middlesex, outplayed by Surrey and only just averting defeat, wind up with 68.3. Reuter cables the178 words
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110 1937-09-09 32 -Reuter. Three Centuries For Surrey. London, Sept. 4. At Hove, in the final match in the County Cricket Championship. Surrey beat Sussex by seven wickets. Sussex 214 and 403: Surrey 495 (Sandham 102, Gregory 124. Holmes 115) and 124 for three wickets. Yorkshire won their-Reuter. - 110 words
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Article219 1937-09-09 32 The Final Table W L Points P. W. L. 1st Inn. 1st. Inn. N.R Possible Obtd. Percent. Yorkshire 28 18 2 4 4 420 302 71.9 Middlesex 24 15 4 3 2 360 246 68.3 Derbyshire 28 14 6 2 4 2 420 240 57.1 Gloucester 30219 words
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Article987 1937-09-09 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. MESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report issued at the close of business on Sept. 7. A week ago the general outlook appeared somewhat gloomy and during the past few days nothing has happened as far as the International situation is concerned which can987 words
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Article315 1937-09-09 1 London, Sept. 7. Yester- Rise day. or FaU Conversion Loan 6 p.c. 1944-64 118% Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 110% War Loan, 3% p.c 100% Com. Union Assce. (Units) 9% Prudential Assce “A” 34 Royal Assce '£l share lCs. pd.) 8% Oieat Western Rly Orel. 62% Canadian Pacific315 words
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Article230 1937-09-09 1 Singapore, September 8, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 88. 00 Hamburg Cube $15.00 Java Cube $11.00 Pepper. White Muntok $17.50 White $17.00 Black $11.50 Copra. Mixed $4.85 Sun Dried $5.05 Tapioca. Small Flake $4.40 Fair Flake $4.25 Medium Pearl $5.10 Small Pearl $4.80 Sago Flour. No. 1 Llngga $3.57y230 words
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Article21 1937-09-09 1 Sept. 2 Tin, S pore Price $l3O per picul 3 129.25 6 129.75 7 w 129.25 8 129.37%21 words
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55 1937-09-09 1 Date Spot Sept. Oct.-Dec Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Sept. 2 30'* 30V* 30% 31 31V, 8% 3 30% 31 31 h 31% 31 7 k 8 7 w 6 30% 3C% 31 31* 4 31V* 7 30% 31 31 H 31% 32 8 15/10 8 30% 30%55 words
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652 1937-09-09 2 American Manufacturers And Dealers Replenishing Stocks. I.KWIM AND PKAT (NINC1APORK) I.TI). In tlirlr weekly report on the rubber market issued on Sept 3. write:- We today received udvlce that the Controller of Rubber q|ttinated domestic export* from Mnlayn to be 47.900 tons for the652 words
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Article174 1937-09-09 2 FIKKHaN exports of tin being final shipments on ocean steamers In August totalled 8,53# tons compared with 11,306 tons in July. Total shipments for the eight months ended August are 63.231 tons compared with 54.305 In the corresponding period of 1956. Of the August shipments. 789 tons174 words
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Article162 1937-09-09 2 EmpText »From Our Own Correspondent London Sept. 2. A STRAUSS and Co U.v. estimate th» world's vis bic supply of tin vv Auk 31 at 20.219 tons. an Increase of 122 tons. The carry-over in the Straits was 3.335 tons. a decrease cc 27$. andEmpText - 162 words
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Article25 1937-09-09 2 7C*re eg rxibhrc roc assessment «f exjvn 2r the HIS 2Tubl 3 v 9 >ai sefr. —ved 3 5, orcr:* rxfc Tvtcrd.25 words
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Article536 1937-09-09 2 ADDITIONS TO FLEET NEXT YEAR. SALES OF WATER INCREASE. ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of W. Hammer and Co., Ltd., in Singapore on Aug. 30, Mr. M. N. Wardell, ;he chairman, said: Tiie profit for the year amounted to $160,336 which, with the balance brought forward536 words
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Article117 1937-09-09 2 P*ORELlCiX imports of robber in A ukust were tons compared with !ilM tons in July, brinfinf the total imports for the eiKht months ended Aotvst to 156.181 tons. For the correspondmt period of 1934 total imports were 118.118 tons. Of the August imports. 15.764 tons were117 words
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280 1937-09-09 2 But Tin Exports Still Below. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) MALAYA substantially improved her rubber quota position in August, if estimated exports for last month—issued by the Controller of (Rubber on Sept. 3, —prove correct. But the tin quota position has not improved and exports280 words
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Article446 1937-09-09 3 profit nearly doubled AT $117,052. dividend increased to 16 PER CENT. A NET profit of $117,952 was A earned by Amalgamated Malay plates Ltd- for the year ended Tune 30, last. This compares with S62 671 in the preceding year. An Interim dividend of 6 per cent,446 words
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Article100 1937-09-09 3 ■L e thc Weck cncJ ing Aug. 28. 1937. of tinned pineapples from Ma■which JrtS amounted t0 28.087 cases. ,6 per cent > cases were to ■,050 K,n^, t n four Per cent.) cases to the ■sVo 1 0t Europe > H, P er cent.) cases100 words
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483 1937-09-09 3 Subject To Silting And Flooding From River. A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of New Scudai Ltd. In Singapore on Aug. 27, Mr. H. S. Russell, the chairman, said: The results for the year show a profit of $54,355 as compared with $17,381483 words
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Article59 1937-09-09 3 —Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 1. A CCORDING to estimates com- piled by W. H. Gartsen, world visible stocks of tin on Aug. 31, were 25,164 tons compared with 25,042 tons on July 31. Deliveries in United States of America in August—Straits Times cable. - 59 words
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Article79 1937-09-09 3 AS was anticipated, ocean ship- ments of rubber from Malaya in August, show a decline on the abnormal quantity shipped In the previous month. Total shipments in August were 64*525 tons compared with 71,863 in July bringing the total shipments for the eight months ended August to79 words
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Article137 1937-09-09 3 TTOS Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,345th. auction on Sept. 1 when there were catalogued 1,650,524 lbs.; 736.64 tons. Offered 1,254,666 lbs.; 560.10 tons. Sold 1,132,809 lbs.; 505.70 tons. Spot London 8 13|16d. New York 18% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per137 words
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Article103 1937-09-09 3 Bruas, Bukit Klian And Ligertwood. EXTRAORDINARY general meetings of Bruas Rubber Co. Ltd., Bukit Klian Rubber Co. Ltd., and Ligertwood Rubber Estates Ltd. were held In Penang on Aug. 27, at which resolutions were passed placing the three companies in voluntary liquidation. These three companies have103 words
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Article74 1937-09-09 3 The following outputs of tin ore and dredge statistics for the respective companies refer to the month of August: Piculs Hrs. Yardage ore Ayer Weng 82 Katu Tin 624 153,000 624 Kuala Lumpur Tin .1,258 234,162 1,020 Malaysiam 301 New Kopah Tin 509 57,000 250 Rahman74 words
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Article302 1937-09-09 3 ASSESSMENT IS INCREASED. ADDRESSING shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of The Nyalas Rubber Estates Ltd. held at the registered office of the company, French Bank Building, Singapore, on Aug. 31, Mr. Lee Chlm Tuan, the chairman, said:— The accounts disclose a profit of $63,385.06 which Is302 words
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128 1937-09-09 3 489,425 tons on July 31, 1936.—Straits Times copyright. London, Sept. 2. A CCORDING to the bulletin of the International Ruober Regulation Committee, net exports of rubber in July totalled 112.309 tons. Consumption In July Is estimated to have been 89.305 tons. Absorption irj the period489,425 tons on July 31, 1936.—Straits Times copyright. - 128 words
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Article60 1937-09-09 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 6. JAPANESE motorshlps with cold storage installations are experimenting with shipments of Siamese meat for Japanese markets. This follows a visit of Inspection by Japanese authorities to Bangkok to observe methods of killing and the quality of the60 words
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Article33 1937-09-09 3 Renong Consolidated Tin dredge statistics for August are as follows: hours run 678; cubic yards treated, 265,000; tin ore won, 664 piculs; estimated cost. $15,000; cost per cubic yard, 5.66 cents.33 words
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Article1298 1937-09-09 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Sept. 8, 1937, 10 a.m. BONING. Bayers Sellars 4A- Am pat Tin ft/- 9/6 £1 Asem Kumbang 3ft/- 37/£1 Austral Malay 53/6 58/6xd 5/- Ayer Hltam 34/6 36/6 1 Ayer Weng 1.30 1.40cd £1 Bangrin 'nn 25/31,298 words
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280 1937-09-09 4 *fHE following quotations are published cy courtesy of Messrs. 8. E Lew and Co.. Singapore. Messrs White. Weld and Company. New York, report by cable on Sept. 8 DOW-JONES AVERAGES Saturday's Today's Close Close 30 Industrials 172.55 164.39 20 Ralls 47.43 44.37 20 Utilities 26.86280 words
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Article148 1937-09-09 4 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 30. Ampat (4/) 6/; Anglo-Burma (5, 17/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 35/6: Bangrin 25/6; Gopeng Cons 2 13/32; Hongkong (5/) 36/6; Idris (5/) 13/; Ipoh (16/) 29/6; Kampong Lanjut 26/9; Kamunting (5/) 14/3; Kepong 1%; Killinghall (5/) 27/6; Kinta (5/) 19/; Kinta Kellas (5/)148 words
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Article589 1937-09-09 4 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 30. Allagar (2/) 1/6%; Alor Pongsu 2/) 3/ Anglo-Malay 15/6; Ayer Kuning 35/7:,’. Mmoch 28/; Bagan Serai 22/6; Hahn! (Sel.) (2/) 3/2; Banteng 26/6; Batang (2/, 1/4%; Batu Oaves 20/7%; Batu Tto 40/; Bekoh (2/) 2/0% Bertam Con ,2/, 4/4%; Bldor 37/6; Bikam589 words
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294 1937-09-09 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Sept. 8. 10 a.mCompany Dividend Books Close cns Date Bx Dlv Payable Date 10 TIN TO o r. Austral Malay 3% Int. Sept 3 Sept 10 Sept 4 3%% BOnUS :r. Aver Weng 5% Int. Sept 13 Sept 18 Sept 14 U Burma294 words
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