The Straits Budget, 16 September 1937
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Title Section29 1937-09-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4153. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1087 1937-09-16 1 <4TT is already certain that His High- ness the Sultan of Selangor’s reign will be glorious in the annals of Malaya,” said the High Commissioner ior the Malay States, Sir Shenton Thomas, at a banquet in honour of the 40th anniversary of the 73-year-old Sultan’s accession,1,087 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1010 1937-09-16 2 —Straits Times, Sept. 9. It Is easy to be wise after the event. After working most energetically for many weeks to put on a show which came so near to perfection as makes no matter, the local military authorities are now faced with the problem of raising a.—Straits Times, Sept. 9. - 1,010 words
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Article1149 1937-09-16 2 such a fine character. Straits Times, Sept. 10. We feel sure that we are expressing the sentiments of every one of our non-Malay readers when we join with the Malays of every State in the country, and those of Selangor in particular, in offering respectfulsuch a fine character. — Straits Times, Sept. 10. - 1,149 words
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Article915 1937-09-16 3 tragic as it is true.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. It is proposed to return to the German colonial question in this column today, in a second article on that remarkable book The Colonial Problem/’ produced by a study group of the Royal Institute ot International Affairs. In ourtragic as it is true.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 915 words
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Article949 1937-09-16 3 propaganda moves.—Straits Times, Sept. 13. If we are to judge by last week’s collapse on Wall Street, and the precautionary marking down of stocks in London, it is still possible for rumour-mongers to convince a considerable section of the populace that a large scale war Involvingpropaganda moves.—Straits Times, Sept. 13. - 949 words
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Article623 1937-09-16 4 over-enthusiastic collectors.—Straits Times, Sept. 14. We have no desire to take any action likely to obstruct the flow of voluntary contributions for relief work among the hundreds of thousands of refugees and other war sufferers in China and elsewhere. The need for medical supplies, food and clothingover-enthusiastic collectors.—Straits Times, Sept. 14. - 623 words
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Article1049 1937-09-16 4 sympathetic hearing.—Straits Tim** Sept. 15. Possession of a financial stake in a country where fighting breaks out must have a pronounced effect on one’s views as to the attitude which should be adopted by neutral Powers. So far as can be judged from the popular newspapers,sympathetic hearing.—Straits Tim** Sept. 15. - 1,049 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article71 1937-09-16 5 PROBABLY the only man in Singapore to have been to the Antarctic is Dr. W.Bremner Highet, a young New Zealander who is ship's surgeon in the Blue Funnel motor freighter Stentor, which is lying in the roads. Dr. Highet joined the Byrd Expedition a t, Dunedin, New Zealand,71 words
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Article76 1937-09-16 5 REFUGEES reaching Singapore from the war zone continue to bring tales of comedy blended with tragedy. Outside the Nanking Theatre. in Shanghai, where the dropping by the Chinese of bombs created a shambles, a gaudy poster for “Smilin' Through” still proclaims its message. Nearby on a76 words
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Article111 1937-09-16 5 PORT Canning’s tattooed Command Pigeonier and the tuneful sailor at Sourabaya have nothing on a sinna dorai who came out to Malaya as a planter for a well-known firm of agents,’’ writes a rubber man from Mengkibol, Johore. “This s.d. had a rather poor sense of direction and111 words
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Article113 1937-09-16 5 gINGAPORE radio enthusiasts who listen to the Philippine short-wave station at Manila are told each night the whereabouts of every typhoon within a radius of 200 miles of the capital. For several days before the big blow struck .Hong Kong last week, Manila was giving daily progress reports113 words
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Article251 1937-09-16 5 Girl Harpist Coming Los Angeles girl visiting Singapore says that the European harpist. Maritza Seilei, will tour the Orient this season under the auspices of the French Concert Guild. Fraulein Seiler Ptans to give concerts in Singapore, Batavia and Saigon in October and November, it 4 s said. Fraulein Seiler251 words
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Article101 1937-09-16 5 gINGAPORE will hear something very proper in the way of naval cheers at the next King’s Birthday Parade, or whenever the Navy is next called upon to cheer. Until now the Admiralty has left the articulation of the cheer to the discretion of the cheerer, but a definite vocalisation101 words
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Article96 1937-09-16 5 AFTER several “Jingapore slugs” at his hotel yesterday, an American visitor lapsed into a confiding mood and told Crux of his Great Peace Plan. Giving back Germany her colonies is not enough, he thinks. The nations should get together and arrange to give back all the colonies96 words
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Article116 1937-09-16 5 TpHE remarkable stoicism of the lower classes of Chinese was mentioned last night by a ship’s doctor who was talking of an incident several days ago when a heavy beam of timber fell during loading operations and crushed a coolie’s foot. As amputation of the toe was116 words
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Article108 1937-09-16 5 JN narrow white trousers, with long white coats and turbans, 24 raw Sikh recruits who arrived from India yesterday to Join the Hong Kong and Singapore Battery of the Royal Artillery at Changi. accentuated the smartness of bearing of regular Indian troops, men of the sth Battalion, 6th108 words
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Article113 1937-09-16 5 ITONG Kong’s newspaper historians have been busy since the Mldds reached there from Singapore. A writer in the South China Morning Post recalls that the Third Battalion. Middlesex Regiment, served in Hong Kong during the Great War under Colonel John Ward, M.P. for Stoke. On the way out113 words
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Article124 1937-09-16 5 “MOST people think the Fullerton Building is a building,” writes a man who knows what he is talking about. “But it is not a building. It is a ship. About one third of it is anchored to some rocks at the river end. The other two thirds124 words
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Article63 1937-09-16 5 IT was surprising to notice on Sunday night that of the 50 or so members of the Singapore Musical Society Symphony Orchestra. 14 were Asiatics. Although comparatively few Europeans are able to appreciate fully the beauties and spirit o; Eastern music. ;et alone master the simple instruments used,63 words
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Article78 1937-09-16 5 aboard an ocean-going ship arouses old instincts in some people. At last night’s P. and O. Centenary cocktail party aboard the Ranpura at least three couples spent most of the evening walking round the deck (seven laps to the mile, or something like that). One man who78 words
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Article85 1937-09-16 5 Bibulous Steward To many guests at the Ranpura party the star Item must have been the Indian steward who appeared to have had access to the liquor supplies. Cheerful and grinning, he approached people with his tray and whispered to them that they had not been drinking enough and that85 words
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Article141 1937-09-16 5 More Obedient Servants mention the use of the obedient servant ending on Singapore letters," writes a man from Rompin, Negri Sembilan. "It may amuse you to know that a friend of mine was sent an unknown book as a present from somebody in the United States. But it did not141 words
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Article63 1937-09-16 5 Library Purity mHIS is reminiscent of the notice Just inside the door of the lending department .t Raffles Library. It is a gem. "Novels of a pornographic nature occasionally find their way into the library," it says, "and subscribers are requested to report to the librarian any that may come63 words
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Article68 1937-09-16 5 Library must be trying to follow Britain’s lead. Since Hitler’s moral purge of Germany, vast numbers of undesirable publications, most of them Illustrated, have found their way to England and France. The Sunday Express says that a great British campaign against Indecent literature has started In the West68 words
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Article125 1937-09-16 5 their broadcasts shall ye know them,” might be said today of the nations of the world. Even In somewhat remote Singapore it Is possible to gauge national mentality from the tone of propaganda broadcasts. The other night, Tokio’s short-wave station was still telling the world that Japan wanted125 words
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Article85 1937-09-16 6 “Maylay” “Peenang.” MALAYANS like to laugh at United States and Canadian travellers who speak of the “Maylay” Peninsula and of the town of “Peenang.” Bur the Americans get Just as much fun when they listen to Englishmen who forget that Miami, Florida is pronounced “Myammy. Flawridda." with the emphasis on85 words
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Article123 1937-09-16 6 Passing The Biscuit A NEW motoring stunt made two Orchard Road policemen open their eyes the other morning. Two carloads of tourists were being driven along Orchard Road. There was a bag of biscuits in one of the cars. Whenever the occupants of the second car felt hungry, the driver123 words
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Article137 1937-09-16 6 Splicing Hoofers A\NE of the Hollywood film contingent visiting Singapore has been revealing to Crux how he and other moviegoers have been consistently deceived during the Past twelve months. Many of the elaborate dancing girl scenes of 1937 have been fakes, the film man says. There Is such an acute137 words
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Article126 1937-09-16 6 AFTER this month, local clubs will have to find a new use for the heavy rubber covers of Nash’s Magazine. Men from the publishing trade in England passing through Singapore ;.ay that Nash’s will lose its Identity as a separate magazine after the September issue and will126 words
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Article106 1937-09-16 6 Dutch Airlines and Imperial Airways have become mosquito carriers, according to recent news items. The idea of big airliners taking cages of experimental insects as freight seems strange, but it is not as strange as the loads carried by the air service running on the north-west route106 words
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Article74 1937-09-16 6 Quiet Holiday OPURRED to action by the reference the other day to the strange methods of winding up a letter now being followed by Germans and Italians, a correspondent has sent to Crux Australis a postcard he has Just received from war-battered Valencia. The cancellation mark over the stamp takes74 words
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Article108 1937-09-16 6 Baby Of The Troupe DABY of the R. B. Salisbury Company which is playing “No, No, Nanette" at the Victoria Hall is petite 17 y 2 years old Barbara Wood. For the benefit of readers who keep birthday books the date is February 29, Miss Wood having celebrated only four108 words
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Article61 1937-09-16 6 jyjERRY bachelors of the Singapore’s stage door brigade who might be planning to show any of the “No, No Nanette’’ girls the lights of the town after the show should be interested to hear that they cannot do anything like that without being personally approved by Mr.61 words
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Article144 1937-09-16 6 Australia’s Big Year visitors who arrived *n the week-end by the Niew Holland are feeling more than usually critical of England. The Mother Country has snubbed the Commonwealth, they think. Although elaborate preparations have been made for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the first settlement144 words
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Article92 1937-09-16 6 B AD teeth no longer constitute a bar to residence at Seletar. The Air Ministry has announced that the dental standards previously imposed on applicants lor R.A.F. posts have been dropped. Providing all other requirements are fulfilled a new recruit may be accepted now, however bad his92 words
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Article123 1937-09-16 6 •T'HE 1940 Olympic Games, to be held in Japan, will be within easy flying distance for Malayans. If the war has stopped in China there should be a through air service from Singapore to Tokio by that time. Already Japan is prhlishing a monthly bulletin, the Olympic123 words
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Article137 1937-09-16 6 Birth Of Blimp BLIMP, most famous of London cartoon figures, actually exists. Low has disclosed the fact in an article in the magazine. Lilliput. He describes his first meeting with the colonel—ln the steamroom. “I had entered, thinking I was alone.” Low writes, “but hearing an intermittent gurgling and whistling—‘Gagsrr137 words
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Article79 1937-09-16 6 PLEASANT alternative to cafe or club for the after-dinner drink is a visiting overseas liner. Admirers of German beers can spend an evening of bliss in the lounge of the North German Lloyd ships, while there is also a fine range of continental liquors obtainable aboard the vessels79 words
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Article66 1937-09-16 6 QUT of sheer curiosity, many people bidding bon voyage to friends sailing in Italian liners passing through Singapore take the opportunity of sampling Italy’s beer. Although Mediterranean wines have a centuriesold reputation, little is heard of brews from the Land of Benito. Sweet and almost honey-flavoured, Italian beer66 words
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Article93 1937-09-16 6 A Bleep In The Deep of drink (Anak would spin in his bunk to think of his column being turned into a guide to drinking places), people who have been reading the souvenir literature distributed at last week’s Ranpura cocktail party must have sighed when they read in the article93 words
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Article83 1937-09-16 6 Peenang Again. “•pHIS qulppery about the pronunciation of‘Peenang'i s all very well,” writes a smart fellow who signs himself “Northern Cross.” “But how many of the people who laugh at United States and Canadian travellers who pronounce the name that way realise that their pronunciation is far closer to the83 words
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Article61 1937-09-16 6 Chewers *J*HE name Penang comes from a type of palm, the correspondent recalls But it is not, as is frequently stated the betel-nut palm. Such a palm does not exist. It is the areca-nut palm. People do not chew betel-nut.” They chew betel, which is the leaf of the betel,61 words
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Article104 1937-09-16 6 QRINNING factotum behind the scenes at the R. B. Salisbury musical comedy company’s shows at the Victoria Theatre is Subjohn, Mr. Salisbury’s personal servant. Cheerful even after the most strenuous exertions, Subjohn. who is a native of Ceylon, makes himself useful by doing everything from needlework (he is104 words
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Article136 1937-09-16 6 AN explanation of the reason why amahs take up amah-ing comes from a Geylang Road correspondent. Most Singapore amahs come from Shuntuk, in Kwangtung Province, he says. Many of the women in this region remain spinsters and prefer to work for their living rather than marry.136 words
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Article37 1937-09-16 6 Pilot Officers J. McK. Hart. G. E. M Jones and T. J. L. Watkins. Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force, have successfully completed *ab initio’ flying training and have been awarded the flying badge.37 words
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Article487 1937-09-16 7 Mr B. J. Freeman is appointed to act as' Director of Posts, 8B„ and F.M.S. according to the Gazette. I Mr H. R. Joynt, M.C.S., has been appointed a Director of the Public Officers’ Guarantee Fund. Mr R. C. Triggs has been appointed Deputy Controller of Rubber,487 words
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Article34 1937-09-16 7 Their Highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore arrived in London lr om the Continent on Sept. 3 and are staying at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, writes our London correspondent.34 words
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Article428 1937-09-16 7 IN the afternoon Sir Shenton and Lady Thomas attended the Singapore Races. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency and Lady Thomas at Government House this evening: H. E. Major-General W. G 8. Dobbie, Rear-Ad-miral R. H. O. Lane-Poole, Air Vice-Mar-shal and Mrs.428 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article19 1937-09-16 7 GARDEN. —On Sept. 13 at Rubislaw Nursing Home Aberdeen, To Ina, wife of A. E. Garden a daughter.19 words
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Article86 1937-09-16 7 HENG —THIEN.—The engagement Is announced between Mr. Wilgie Heng, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Heng Mui Keng of 125-1, Pasir Panjang Road. Singapore, and Miss Irene Thien, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thien Yan Soon of 158, Sim’s Avenue, Singapore. HING—GOH. —The engagement is announced of Mr.86 words
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Article53 1937-09-16 7 IRWIN—SMYTH.—On August 4, 1937, at Armoy Parish Ch’rch by the Rev. J. West, Dennis younger son of the late J. S. and Mrs Irwin. Belfast, to Elisabeth eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smvth. Armov. Co. Antrim. Ireland. WULPP—SCHOENBERG.—On Sept. 11, 1937, at Singapore Valdemar Emil Wulff to53 words
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Article134 1937-09-16 7 COLONIAL OFFICE APPOINTMENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 6. A Colonial Office bulletin issued in London announced the appointment of Mr. D. E. C. Mekie. M B., Ch.B, F.R.C.S., to be Professor of Clinical Surgery. College of Medicine. Singapore; of Mr. G. J. Ford to134 words
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Article169 1937-09-16 7 Nr. L. Green Marries Miss Julia Hackmeier. THE wedding of Mr. L. Green, of the Singapore Post Office, to Miss Julia Hackmeier, niece of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hackmeier, of Singapore, took place at the Jewish Synagogue, Waterloo Street, on Sunday morning. The bride, who was given169 words
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Article175 1937-09-16 7 Headmasters Consider Prooosals. ■t*he headmasters of English schools in Singapore have been requested by the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation to consider the feasibility of educational broadcasts for schools from ZHL. The matter has been raised in a letter from the corporation received at a meeting of175 words
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Article276 1937-09-16 7 Leaden— The Tattoo 2 Homage To A Great Gentleman 2 The Colonial Impasse 3 The Reign Of Lawlessness 3 War Relief Funds 4 Should preat Britain Intervene i Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—28 Financial SupplementFinancial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General276 words
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Article82 1937-09-16 7 Acting Director Of Posts. The following appointments are notified in the SS. Government Gazette: Mr. T. H. Newey to act temporarily as Controller, Posts and Telegraphs, Singapore. Mr. B. J. Freeman to act as Director of Posts, S.S. and F.MJ9. Mr. A. C. L. Bell to be an82 words
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46 1937-09-16 7 The Governor has granted a Commission as acting sub-lieutenant, Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, to Mr. H. C. Butcher. The resignation of his Commission in the Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve by Mr. R. D. 8Shrimpton has been accepted.46 words
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Obituary105 1937-09-16 7 DEATHS BRENNAN.—At 7, Anderson Road, Singapore, Alfred Francis Brennan of l>xas Oil Company, on Sept. 7, 1937. Aged 31 years. LIM.—Madame Llm Keow Neo passed away peacefully at her residence No. 398 Thomson Road (opposite Police Depot) at the age of 56 years. WOODFORD. —Thelma Mary beloved daughter of Mr105 words
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Article612 1937-09-16 8 Dr. Purcell Looks Ahead. THAT English, or some form of Basic English was destined to become the lingua franca of China was the opinion expressed by Dr. Victor Purcell, of the Chinese Protectorate, Straits Settlements, in a Rotary Club address at Hong Kon g recently.612 words
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83 1937-09-16 8 Beauty and Rivalry Improve Hygiene of Teachers, But r THE popularity of beauty classes and rivalry in lingerie has caused an improvement in the personal hygiene of the students of the Malay Women Teachers' Training College, Malacca, states the Colonial Secretary's report. However, one or two girls needed strict hair83 words
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134 1937-09-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 13. ON his way back to university after spending his holidays with his family, Mr. Chen Yew Choo, 19-year-old son of Mr. Chen Kong Pu, a wellknown towkay, was killed in a collision between a car134 words
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Article92 1937-09-16 8 “If he is in Rome he should do as the Romans do,” said Court Inspector Frew to Mr. L. C. Ooh in the fourth court on Sept. 13 when a Frenchman named Lelio Dellancoe appeared on a summons, charged with reckless driving. Defendant pleaded92 words
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34 1937-09-16 8 H E. the Governor has appointed Mr. F. M. Edmonds, J.P., to be a Municipal Commissioner for the Town and Fort of Malacca vice Mr. C. F. Smith, re signed.34 words
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Article162 1937-09-16 8 But Night Mail Crash Still Mystery. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 8. “WITH Lhe completion of repairs to the track early this morning, rail traffic between Penang and Singapore has been restored to normalcy,” said Major W. H. Elkins, Transportation Manager, F.M.S. Railways, to162 words
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Article128 1937-09-16 8 11/ITH the China fighting develop- ing into a major war, Malayan and other overseas Chinese are rallying to the aid of their motherland with increasing fervour. Sing-song girls are singing m Chinese restaurants and hotels and giving their earnings to the fund, ricksha pullers128 words
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110 1937-09-16 8 MORE than 170 applications to join the St. John Ambulance Brigade for China organised by the Nanyang Chinese Students’ Society in Singapore have been received The response is regarded as excellent, as it was planned originally to have a limit of 120 members.110 words
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Article259 1937-09-16 8 Germans Seek Positions In Singapore. pOR an indefinite stay in Singa1 pore, more than 30 German and Austrian refugees from Shanghai arrived in Singapore on Sept. 12 by the Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Gneisenau. Among them are several families The boys and girls were eager to259 words
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116 1937-09-16 8 DRIOR to the departure of the night mail for Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Singapore Railway Station resembled a set in a motion picture studio. Under the burning glare of 12 Kleig lights. Paramount cameramen filmed atmosphere scenes for the film “Booloo.” Malayans who boarded116 words
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72 1937-09-16 8 Benzine Taken From Penang Motor Firm. On a charge of criminal breach ot trust involving 2,291 gallons of benzini valued at $1,718, a clerk formerly employed by Borneo Motors, Ltd.. Penang, Lim Telk Keat, was sentenced to nine month’s rigorous imprisonment, in72 words
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437 1937-09-16 9 Is Husband Bound To Pay Maintenance (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang:, Sept. 12. •THAT if a wife refuses to live with her husband at the place where he is earning his living, she is not entitled to claim maintenance, contended Mr. K. S.437 words
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Article153 1937-09-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sunday. DILOTED by the new chief instructor of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, Mr. J. Ramsden, a club Tiger Moth aeroplane crashed at the aerodrome here this morning during a test flight. Mr. Ramsden suffered head and face153 words
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Article166 1937-09-16 9 RISK OF RUBBER FAMINE AHEAD. CUPPORT for the views repeatedly expressed In the Straits Times that new planting should be permitted in any international agreement for rubber regulation after December next year, was expressed by Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake, C.B.E., a director of Harrisons, Barker and166 words
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120 1937-09-16 9 Sick Doctor Rushed From Kuantan. DU SHED from Kuantan in a Royal Air Force flying-boat, Dr. R. G. Spink, Government Health Officer, has been brought to Singapore suffering from Japanese river fever. A doctor went from. Singapore in the flying boat, and on the way120 words
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Article109 1937-09-16 9 Treasurer Marries Daughter Of Late Mentri Besar. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Sept. 10. Two leading Johore Malay families were united last night when the Hon. Dato Abdul Rahman bln Mohd. Yasin, State Treasurer and member of the Council of State, was married to Inche Kamariah109 words
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484 1937-09-16 9 THE poor prospects for well-educated boys in Singapore are deplored by Mr. D. W. McLeod, Principal of Raffles Institution, in a letter to Chorus,” journal of the Singapore Teachers’ Association. Mr. McLeod speaks of the cheap excuses which figure in local politics 99 in484 words
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Correspondence.
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Article224 1937-09-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. gIR, —With reference to your Planting Correspondent’s usual Interesting feature of Aug. 27, he and others might like to know that I experimented In August 1927 upon a native holding In equatorial Africa, upon 11 trees, all planted from224 words
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Article330 1937-09-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. OIR. —Your Planting Correspondents article In the Straits Times yesterday, like all others, proved most interesting although I do think he could have added a few lines regarding supervision. I have in view the letter from one of the correspondents330 words
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350 1937-09-16 10 French Vessels Still Calling There. Singapore, Sept. 11. CERIOUS dislocation of steamship services between Asia and the rest of the world has resulted from the fighting in Shanghai, the Japanese blockade of the China Coast and the recent Hong Kong typhoon. Only one shipping line,350 words
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44 1937-09-16 10 A FTER buying a pair of shoes in a Japanese shop, a Chinese was .assaulted by several of his compatriots in Pagoda Street on Friday evening. He was taken to the General Hospital suffering from head injuries.44 words
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313 1937-09-16 10 Singapore, Sept. 10. I7ORMER installations engineer of the Oriental Telephone r Co., 10 years ago, Mr. J. A. Gagan, with Mr. R. A. Freeman, yesterday reached Singapore after sailing the 12-ton ketch Kewarra from Brisbane, via New Guinea and Nether- lands Indies ports. A FINE313 words
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109 1937-09-16 10 Five Charges Preferred In Singapore Court. Singapore, Sept. 11. ALLEGED to have been the "terror man” responsible for a series of criminal assaults on young Chinese girls in the Beach Road district some months ago, a young Chinese, Chia Tan Soo, was produced before109 words
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149 1937-09-16 10 Hong Kong Is Able To Deal With Them All. MO official parties of British refugees from the China war zones will be sent to Singapore, the Straits Times learns authoritatively. When tens of thousands of war refugees began pouring into Hong Kong, it was149 words
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148 1937-09-16 10 IJAVING suffered the terrors of the typhoon which hit Hong Kong recently 1 900 passengers from the K.P.M vessel Van Heutsz, which was driven ashore by the high wind, were sent into quarantine at St. John’s Island on Sept. 10 when they arrived at Singapore148 words
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Article54 1937-09-16 10 Scorning the old superstitious belief of joss paper sacrifices to the dead, a Singapore Chinese on Sunday persuaded relatives of a deceased man not to make the customary sacrifices The result was that the sacrificial papers were auctioned and realised $95.60 which went to the Singapore54 words
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169 1937-09-16 10 Company In Training At Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 12. best recruiting in the country tor the Malay Regiment is Larut. in Taiping. and a company of the regiment is at present undergoing training here, and it is hoped that many recruits will169 words
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Article81 1937-09-16 10 Original Address On Rotary Letter. TW/H1LE it is not uncommon for Singapore business houses to receive letters addressed to aSingapore, China” “Singapore, India’ and “Singapore, Java” it comes as a surprise to find there is somebody who thinks the Crossroads of the East is in Japan. The Singapore81 words
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Article84 1937-09-16 10 Singapore, Sept. 13. ON her way to Macao, Portuga s South China possession. the Portuguese sloop Goncalo Velho arrived at Singapore at noon today. She is going to China because of the Sino-Japanese conflict. The craft was originally expected at Singapore on Saturday but as no84 words
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Article, Illustration518 1937-09-16 11 Takes On 900 Tons Of Oil At Pulau Bukom. Singapore, Sept. 10. SPEEDING to China seas to safeguard their countries’ interests in the Sino-Japanese conflict, two foreign warships will pass through Singapore. Bristling with anti-aircraft guns and carrying two seaplanes, the crack 40-knot—Straits Times Photograph. - 518 words
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180 1937-09-16 11 SAYS NANKING OFFICIAL. Singapore, Sept. 10. QERMANY’S sympathies are with China,” declared Mr. Ho Chung Han, a member the Central Executive Committee of the Nanking Government, who has been studying military administration in Europe. China’s sons overseas, while Maintaining a peaceful attitude, nould do180 words
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204 1937-09-16 11 Governor Piped Aboard P. O. Boat Centenary Celebrations. T*HE GOVERNOR, Sir Shenton Thomas was piped on board by the serangs and tindals of the Ranpura, when he attended P. O. Centenary cocktail party on Sept. 9 aboard the vessel. Arriving on deck he was introduced by the acting Singapore agent,204 words
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Article146 1937-09-16 11 Elderly Woman Threatened. on a charge of having committed extortion of $2 by putting an elderly Chinese woman named Goh Kim Khuan in fear that he would cancel her name from the relief list of the Silver Jubilee Fund, a Chinese youth named Ong Thian Lian146 words
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Article63 1937-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 9. REATLY to the surprise of the three officials holding the keys of the strong room in the light sentence gaol in Bangkok, when the door was opened yesterday morning for the purpose of paying the accounts It was63 words
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Article48 1937-09-16 11 has been received In Singapore by cable of the death of Mr. Wong Peng Kun, eldest son of Dato S. Q. Wong, who has been in Switzerland under medical treatment for the past six months. Mr. Wong Peng Kun was 21 years of age.48 words
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Article232 1937-09-16 11 Tests On Yellow Fever Species. Singapore, Sept. 9. £AN the mosquito which carries yellow lever, dread disease of Africa, survive aboard modern air liners which ply between the continents? A solution to this problem is being sought by the health services of India and Malaya,232 words
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Article33 1937-09-16 11 Singapore, Sept. 9. American rubber dealers in New York have advised shippers in Singapore to divert rubber and tin consignments via the Cape to avoid possible trouble in the Mediterranean.33 words
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Article129 1937-09-16 11 Officials Not Very Enthusiastic. JN spite of unfavourable comment by Municipal and Government officials, members of the (Rural Board on Sept. 9 decided to grant the Malay Union, a piece of land for a year, rent free, to hold a Malay fair to encourage the129 words
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271 1937-09-16 12 Commissioner’s Tribute To Selangor Ruler. JUBILEE BANQUET HELD AT KLANG PALACE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Sunday. “JT is already certain that His Highness the Sultan of Selangor’s reign will be glorious in the annals of Malaya,” said the High Commissioner for the271 words
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35 1937-09-16 12 Mr. Richard Williamson has been appointed a member of the Executive Council of the Straits Settlements in place of Mr. W. A. Fell, according to a Government Gazette notification35 words
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301 1937-09-16 12 Five Survivors Rescued By Singapore Ship. AT the point of death as the result of exposure, hunger and thirst, five Chinese fishermen, after being adrift for five days following the typhoon, were rescued by the P. and 0. freighter Mirzapore, which reached Singapore from301 words
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57 1937-09-16 12 MR. CHOO KIA PENG, C.B.E., who represented the Malay States, with Colonel Cecil Rae, at the Coronation, photographed on arrival in Singapore by the P.and O. vessel Ranpura on Sept. 8. Mr. Choo returned via America and Canada. He was on the Empress of Canada which took 1,700 refugees from—Straits Times Photograph. - 57 words
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Article100 1937-09-16 12 rpHE live Chinese fishermen oho were brought to Singapore on Sunday by the P. and O. freighter Mirzapore after being rescued from a sinking junk in the China Sea had never before been aboard a steamer. After they had been given food and drink, the fishermen100 words
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332 1937-09-16 12 COMPLETE CALMNESS, SAYS SKIPPER ON ARRIVAL ABOUT 200 bags of Netherlands mails for Batavia were destroyed by fire aboard the 7,000-ton Rotterdam Lloyd freighter Kota Agoeng, which arrived in Singapore on Sept. 9. When the blaze was discovered two days out from Colombo,332 words
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Article98 1937-09-16 12 Mr. Chia Poh Koon Weds Miss Lim Siew Khim. ■jpWO wealthy Chinese families in Singapore were united in marriage at the Singapore Chinese ConsulateGeneral on Sunday. The bride was Miss Lim Siew Khim, daughter of Mr. Lim Peng Slang, proprietor of the Ho Hong Company, Singapore,98 words
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Article102 1937-09-16 12 A Malay boy was fatally injured and another badly hurt when they were knocked down in Telok Blangah Road last Thursday night by a motor-car alleged to have been driven by a European, Mr. J. A. Sutor, of the Singapore Harbour Board. Both youths were102 words
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68 1937-09-16 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Sept. 12. Heavy flooding of northern rivers in Siam has raroused fresh fears for the condition of the growing rice crop in the middle belt of Siam. These floods have cut oft the northern towns’ rail connection with the capital68 words
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Article, Illustration436 1937-09-16 13 SOLDIERS HERE FROM INDIA AND ABYSSINIA. Will Safeguard Countries’ Interests In China. Singapore, Sept. 8. Vf EARLY 1,000 Italian and British troops on their way to China are in Singapore today. Crack Italian battalion which left Abyssinia at a few days’ notice, 750—Straits Times Photograph. - 436 words
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Article84 1937-09-16 13 The death in London on Aug. 30 of to? Hon. Stratford Tollemache, who parried Miss Emma Mai\asseh, daughter of Mr. Siias Manasseh, of j igapore, n 1930, is reported by our London Correspondent. Mr. Tollen.ache, who was in his 73rd year, was J?* ninth son of84 words
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89 1937-09-16 13 /CARGOES for Shanghai continue to be unloaded at Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila and other Far East ports. Vessels of the Hamburg America are discharging their goods at Hong Kong and Manila. The motorship Ruhr, due to arrive at Hong Kong on September 25.89 words
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Article18 1937-09-16 13 The engagement Is announced between Harold Desch, Forest Department, Kepong, and Gwendolen Coope, 837, Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur.18 words
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274 1937-09-16 13 “Shots” For Jungle Film On P. O. Boat. CAMERAS TAKEN ABOARD IN PILOT LAUNCH. Singapore, Sept. 8. «Q K. let’s go! Reflectors, boys,”shouted American movie cameramen as they took the first shots for the Malayan film Booloo when passengers from the P. and O. liner Ranpura disembarked this morning at274 words
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Article157 1937-09-16 13 Singapore, Sept. 8. JOVIAL, jocular, soldiers are much the same the world over. Smiling faces leaned over a liner’s side at a Singapore wharf this morning, as Italian soldiers on their way to Shanghai bargained with wharfside Chinese hawkers. A week or so ago smiling157 words
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202 1937-09-16 13 m A LTHOUGH we appreciated very much the sight-seeing tours and all the other splendid arrangements made for our entertainment, as democratic Australians we were puzzled and annoyed with the way Singapore British civilians treat sailors and soldiers," several ratings of the Australian cruiser Canberra202 words
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116 1937-09-16 13 Indian Manager To Study Conditions. company hopes to make films In the Malay language In Madras to cater for the Malayan market.” said Mr. S. Ooblndram. manager of Asandas Classical Talkies, who reached Singapore from India by the Lloyd Trlestlno liner Conte Blancamano116 words
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Article66 1937-09-16 13 THE High Commissioner, Sir Sh'enton Thomas, with the approval of the King, has been pleased to appoint Tengku Mohamed, ibni al-Marhum alSultan Ahmad al-Mu’adzam Shah, to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council for a period of three years, with effect from Apr. 24, in the66 words
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Article, Illustration1402 1937-09-16 14 Is Selangor Ruler Descended From Queen Of Sheba? THE Selangor Royal family is descended from the Rulers of old “Luhu,” or “Luwu,” lying at the head of the Gulf of Boni in the Celebes. Raffles records that the tradition there is that Luhu once dominated the whole1,402 words
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310 1937-09-16 14 Rural Population Warned By Circulars Of Muzzling. HUNDREDS of circulars warning Singapore’s rural popula11 tion about the muzzling of dogs are being distributed in outlying parts of the island, it was announced at last Thursday’s meeting of the Rural Board. Thirty men with previous experience310 words
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221 1937-09-16 14 'T'HE acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. F. J. Morten) gave evidence in the Singapore Fourth Cour r before Mr. L. C. Goh, on Sept. 9. in a case in which a Sikh lorry driver, Munsha Singh, was charged with causing hurt to a Chinese cyclist by rash221 words
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Article, Illustration2153 1937-09-16 15 FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTION OF FULL QUOTA -Planting Topics Quota Significance Of July August Yields —Estates Tapping All-Out —Crop Lost By i Replanting. (By Our Planting Correspondent) HOVV far are yf*Ws obtained in July and August indicative of Malaya’s ability to produce 90 per cent or even 100 per cent, of2,153 words
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644 1937-09-16 16 TO PROTECT POLITICAL AND CIVIC INTERESTS. Very Satisfactory Support Already Received. “TO represent, express and give 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 Straits644 words
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Article, Illustration386 1937-09-16 16 NEW SERVICE TO BEGIN EARLY IN 1938 Singapore, Sept. 7. r J*HE Imperial flying boat service from Great Britain to Australia is to come into operation early in 1938 and a trial flight will be made in the next few months/’ said Mr. Hudson386 words
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Article137 1937-09-16 16 Singapore, Sept. 7. fADDYINQ themselves round the coconut-groved course ends this afternoon for members of the Katong Golf Club. Last night, a deputation from the caddies who had downed golf bags because of a change in caddying fees, informed the committee that they desired to return137 words
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229 1937-09-16 16 Two Makers Issue Statements. CILLY, unfounded stories that certain big British companies are contributing to Japanese war funds or are assisting China’s enemy in other ways have resulted in some lines of cigarettes and other articles being boycotted by the less enlightened members of the229 words
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Article, Illustration599 1937-09-16 17 SERGEANT FRANK HENRY DANIEL, of the R.A.F., Seletar, son of Mr. C. B. Daniel, was married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, last week, to Miss Edna Maude Boswell, daughter of Flight Sergeant E. Boswell, of the R.A.F. The Rev. J. A Jagoe officiated. MU. T599 words
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Article972 1937-09-16 21 -—And Singapore Is No Exception. SOMETHING for nothing is said by cynics to be the watchword of the present generation. Whether that be true or not, all mankind dearly loves a bargain, which means we all love to become possessed of something for which972 words
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147 1937-09-16 21 (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) CIR,—Being a Scotsman, planter and 30 years of age I was naturally interested in the letter from “Sri gala” in Thursday’s Supplement. He, however, first cast eyes on Singapore (and inhabitants thereof) early this year, whilst147 words
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Article203 1937-09-16 21 (To the Editor of the Straits Times) gIR. —So the bachelors “A” to “Z” of Singapore are voicing general complaints re the local maidens. How unnatural of these girls to want to sit in the best seats, and express desires for champagne and caviar! Surely tney should203 words
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Article91 1937-09-16 21 TWO adventurous Australians arrived in a trim, white 12-ton sailing yacht the Kewarra on Sept. 9 from Brisbane via New Guinea and Java ports. Captain J. A. Gagan and his companion Freeman left Brisbane in December last and have been making a leisurely cruise up the91 words
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250 1937-09-16 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 8. TO assist a senior official of tk< British Broadcasting Corporation who is visiting Malaya to study conditions here and what listeners want from the Empire service, a special committee, representative of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation,250 words
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205 1937-09-16 21 Nanking Mystery Man Here. Singapore, Sept. 9. A MAN who may urge the enforce- ment of sanctions against Japan at next week’s meeting of the League of Nations Assembly passed through Singapore yesterday. He is Dr. P. Chang, who arrived by the P. and O.205 words
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635 1937-09-16 22 Italian Liner In Only Ten Feet Of Water 200 KILLED IN NEW TERRITORIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Sept. 5. STRUCK by the worst typhoon ever to hit Hong Kong last Wednesday night, twenty ships are ashore, and scores of smaller craft635 words
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134 1937-09-16 22 COME idea of terrific force of the recent typhoon at Hong Kong which drove 20 ships ashore, was given to a Straits Times reporter by the commander of the Ranpura. Captain J. M. Legg. The Ranpura, which was in Kowloon Bay, successfully rode the134 words
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Article106 1937-09-16 22 Rural Board’s Action At Pasir Panjang. COME gardens In Pasir Panjang are growing plants which were once in Pasir Panjang Park So to combat flower plant, shrub and palm thieves, each bed will be surrounded by a high enclosure of barbed wire. This decision was106 words
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Article, Illustration57 1937-09-16 22 (Top) Careering before a 164 mile-an-hour wind, the An Cee, Chinese coaster swept down the harbour, collided with two warships and was finally washed up with her stern overhanging Hong Kong's Praya. (Centre) British India steamer Talamba aground, after the typhoon in Lyee Moon Pass. (Below) A57 words
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Article221 1937-09-16 22 Narcotics Found Under Bilge Plate. Singapore, Sept. 9. NON GOVERNMENT chandu weighing 3,650 tahils and valued at $29,200 were found by Singapore Excise officers yesterday when they made a search of the Norwegian steamer, Hermod, which arrived from China ports on Sept. 6. Fo lowing221 words
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Article80 1937-09-16 22 H.E. the Governor has authorised the following to deputise for the Registrar-General of Statistics. SS. and F.M.S. for the purposes the Importation of Textiles (Quotas* Ordinance with the exception of Section 4 (3): Singapore: The Assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports; Mr. J. N. C. Hancock: Mr. E80 words
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Article, Illustration228 1937-09-16 23 Singapore, Sept. 8. PRINCIPAL Staff Officer to the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, Brigadier A. T. Shakespear, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., leaves for Britain by the Ranpura on Friday, after completing three years’ service with the Command. The Brigadier has on occasions acted as Officer Commanding the228 words
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Article88 1937-09-16 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. MR. Jerome Willis, who was for two years, a member of the Straits Times’s reporting staff and has since settled down in London as a successful author and free-lance journalist, is wr iting a novel in which the life88 words
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Article44 1937-09-16 23 THE use of wireless in modern warfare was demonstrated during the Volunteer tactical operations during the week-end at Tanjong Rambutan. Mobile wireless and broadcasting stations were put into operation. “P’’ sets or pocket sets, which signallers ar ry. are employed.44 words
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Article, Illustration334 1937-09-16 23 Other Communities Approve Formation Singapore, Sept. 8. A PPROVAI of the formation of the European Association of Malaya, announced yesterday, has already been expressed by leading members of other communities in Singapore, interviewed by the Straits Times. All agree that it is high time that—Straits Times Photograph. - 334 words
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98 1937-09-16 23 THE final result of the election of Malayan Chinese delegates for the fourth National Congress at Nanking is Votes. Mr. Leong Sin Nam (Perak) 177,509 Mr. Quek Shin (Johore) 157,289 Mr. Ang Chin Chung (K.L.) 114,770 Mr. Lim Keng Lian (S’pore) 65,996 The Congress was98 words
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Article86 1937-09-16 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 7. DR. and Mrs. E. W. Martindell, of Johore Bahru, left for Fraser’s Hill on Monday for a holiday. Mrs. E. W. Mumford, wife of the Chief Police Officer, Johore Bahru, accompanied by her children, has left for Fraser’s Hill for86 words
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Article150 1937-09-16 23 MR. ALFRED FRANCIS BRENNAN, manager of the Texas Oil Co., in Singapore, died on Sept. 7 at the age of 31 at his residence at Anderson Road. He had been unwell for some months. The funeral took place at Bidadari cemetery the next day. Mr. Brennan150 words
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Article83 1937-09-16 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 31. MR. G. E. P. Collins, who was formerly a member of the Singapore staff of Mansfield and Co., Ltd. and has since become well-known as the author of “Twin Flower,” probab y the best novel ever written with Ball83 words
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Article165 1937-09-16 23 7O sampan and ricksha coolies were involved in a clan fight in Craig Road on Sept. 16, in which beer bottles, stones and sticks were liberally thrown and wielded. Several people were injured, and a later sequel was the stabbing of a Chinese in165 words
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409 1937-09-16 24 DESCRIBED AS ATTEMPT TO TORPEDO MEETING. Russia Demands Payment, Rome Refuses To Comply. London, Sept. 7. ITALY is held responsible for the sinking of two 1 Russian ships in the eastern Mediterranean in a note of protest sent by the Soviet to Rome. This409 words
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Article174 1937-09-16 24 Worse Than Any In Great War. FEW BUILDINGS STILL STANDING IN TOWN. A LTHOUGH British interest in the Spanish War has been considerably overshadowed by fighting in China, a grim reminder of the nature of the Spanish war is furnished by a report of Reuter’s tour174 words
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73 1937-09-16 24 Reuter. Inquiry Not Yet Complete. London, Sept. 7. 'pHE Japanese interim reply to the British note con• ceming Sir Hughe Knatch-hull-Hugessen, the British Ambassador to China, who was injured by Japanese planes bombing his car while travelling from Nanking to Shanghai, was received in London—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article80 1937-09-16 24 WILL SANCTIONS BE INVOKED? will formally appeal to the League of Nations against Japanese aggression, Reuter announces from Shanghai. This again draws attention to what action may be taken by the League, especially after the disastrous attempt to impose sanctions on Italy during the Abyssinian80 words
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87 1937-09-16 24 i—Reuter. London, Sept. 6. IT is understood that the legal question arising from the Japanese blockade of China which has been announced without a state of war existing is under close consideration in London but the attitude the British Government will adopt will probablyi—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article61 1937-09-16 24 —Reuter. Washington, Sept. 6. ALL Americans without exception have been warned to leave China, President Roosevelt announced today. Sufficient time would be given them to take advantage of facilities for evacuation and the Government would not be respon- sible for their protection if they chose—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article53 1937-09-16 24 —Reuter. IT is learned that the Chinese owned Pratas Shoals radio station and observatory, situated outside of Hong Kong, has been taken over by landing parties from Japanese destroyers. The Pan-American clipper plane flying over the Shoals on Sept. 7 en, route lor Hong Kong noted—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article, Illustration165 1937-09-16 24 WITH the increase of Japanese strength in North China to nine divisions, a reshuffle in commands will take place shortly, with Gen. Count Terauchi, the former War Minister and a leading military strategist, in supreme command (says Nanyang Siang Pau. Other high officers will165 words
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Article, Illustration333 1937-09-16 25 Heavy Bombardment Of Chinese Lines. Shanghai, Sept. 10. JAPANESE forces in the Shanghai-Woosung area J took the initiative this morning (reports Reuter), and are subjecting the Chinese lines to very heavy bombardment. The Chinese deny Japanese reports that Japanese troops from Woosung and Yangtsepoo have333 words
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Article64 1937-09-16 25 IR-RAIDS on Tokio and other Japanese industrial cities are planned almost immediately by the Chinese Government, Sin Chew Jit Poh reports, Pour hundred Chinese airmen have volunteered, realisms that their chances of returning are slight. The decision is not unexPeoted, for observers expressed surprise that64 words
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Article73 1937-09-16 25 .”—Reuter Washington, Sept. 10. M R Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, by declaring yesterday that the United States’ responsibility for protecting of nationals lasts for the duration of a danger period, indicated the United States does not intend to withdraw troops or naval vessels from.”—Reuter - 73 words
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Article58 1937-09-16 25 Shanghai, Sept. 8. 150 British women and children who were evacuated to Hong Kong have returned to Shanghai declaring they would rather face Shanghai than Hong Kong cholera, typhoons, and clysentry and also “the deplorable conditions for those of average means.” The refugees returned in.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article272 1937-09-16 25 i.—Reuter. On a huge panorama of the world these countries are represented by red illuminated with flames and smaller flares representing countries where “strikes, terror and bloody revolts” are setting the world on fire. They mark the United States and nearly all Europe and Japan.i.—Reuter. - 272 words
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Article30 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. The Hague, Sept. 8. DRINCESS JULIANA is expecting her baby early in the New Year, doctors officially announced today. Her health is quite satisfactory.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article77 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. EXPRESSING his gratitude to American marine who rave the blood which probably saved his life. Sir Hughe KnatchballHugessen has written to Phar-macist-Mate H. A. Thomson, of the Fourth United States Marines. The doctor tells me that the transfusion was most successful, and contributed very—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article130 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. DEATH RATHER THAN SURRENDER. Shanghai, Sept. 7. food a Chinese battalion fought for days until it was Anally wiped out, man by man. This epic story lies behind a laconic announcement by the Japanese spokesman. The battalion, which had been fighting in the Woosung area,—Reuter. - 130 words
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67 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter London, Sept. 11. THE Japanese announce that 8$ eases of cholera, of which 26 were fatal, among Japanese troops in Paoshan Is attributed to the use of bacteria by Chinese, who vigorously deny the charge. Dr. Wu Lien-teh, director of the Chinese National.—Reuter - 67 words
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Article44 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. Chinese Government Funds. /CHINESE silver dollars and bora worth $350,000,000 have been deposited in the godowns of Hong Kong banks. The money, which is from Canton and Hankow, Is almost entirely the property of the Chinese Government.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article39 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. Paul Noulens and his wife, who have been serving a life sentence at Nanking on a charge of Communist activities In China, have been granted a special pardon, according to the Chinese press.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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36 1937-09-16 25 —Reuter. Lee An Tung, a millionaire Chinese business man connected with the Mitsubishi Company, was arrested at Shanghai on a charge of espionage. He was handed over to Chinese military authorities.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article, Illustration571 1937-09-16 26 i.—Reuter. HEAVY BOMBARDMENT BY JAPANESE. War Enters Fifth Week. Shanghai, Sept. 11. DOMBARDMENTS by both Japanese planes and warships, attacks by Japanese tank units, severe land fighting in several sectors and routine raids by Chinese bombers late at night started off the fifth week of thei.—Reuter. - 571 words
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Article74 1937-09-16 26 .—Domei. Japanese Reports Of Dr. Rung’s Success. THE Chinese Finance Minister, Dr H. H. Rung, is said to have succeeded in obtaining loans and credit for China amounting to £150,000,000 in the course of his visit to Europe, according to press dispatches. It is reported that.—Domei. - 74 words
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Article36 1937-09-16 26 —Re uteri The Springbum, Glasgow, by-election caused by the death of Mr. George Hardie, resulted as follows: Mrs. Agnes Hardie (Lal>,) 14,859 Mr. Maclnnes Shaw 8,881 Mrs. Hardie is the widow of the late member.—Re uteri.—Re uteri - 36 words
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Article, Illustration111 1937-09-16 26 —Reuter. To Attack Japanese In The North. Shanghai, Sept. 11. IT is announced the Chinese Red Army has been reorganised as part of China’s regular military forces and is now designated the 8th route national army. The Communist leader Chu Teh is commander-in-chief, and Peng—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article142 1937-09-16 26 Story Of Japanese Attack Off Hong Kong. Hong Kong. Sept. 7. A JAPANESE destroyer was seen this morning off the mouth of the Canton River towing two Customs cruisers, the Shungkuan and the Kwanmei. which were seized yesterday. While the two British officers in charge of the142 words
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143 1937-09-16 26 .—Bin Chew Jit Poh. THE closing of Singapore and 1 the Panama Canal as a reprisal for any Japanese interference with British or American shipping is one of the measures for an economic blockade being informally discussed between the British and United States Governments,.—Bin Chew Jit Poh. - 143 words
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Article85 1937-09-16 26 —Reuter. Strong Soviet Reply To Tokio. Moscow, Sept. 11. ■pHE Soviet Foreign Office has rejected the Japanese protest regarding the detention of Japanese fishing boats and crews found in Soviet waters near Saghalien and the Japanese cutter Asakdzi Maru. The Japanese Embassy was informed that the protest—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article120 1937-09-16 26 —Reuter. WARSHIPS ARRIVE IN STRAITS. Hong Kong. Sept. 8. A NTICIPATIONS that the Japanese intend to carry out a naval raid on Hainan Island as the next stage of their campaign in South China are heightened by the receipt of semi-official Chinese reports that three Japanese—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article23 1937-09-16 26 Nanking estimate.—Nanyang Siang Pau. Sixty-one Japanese planes were brought down during the second halt of August, according to an official Nanking estimate.—Nanyang SiangNanking estimate.—Nanyang Siang Pau. - 23 words
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Article33 1937-09-16 26 Reuter. HPHE Jardine, Matheson steamer Fooshing was boarded off Amoy on Sept. 8 by 15 men from a Japanese destroyer. After examination, she was allowed to proceed to Japan.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article, Illustration320 1937-09-16 27 at Pootung. but were frustrated.—Reuter. Claim of Chinese Airmen. INVADERS EFFECT BREACH AT YANGHONG. Shanghai, Sept. 12. MO fewer than five Japanese warships at Shanghai, including two cruisers, were hit, according to a report from Chinese airmen who tonight again staged their nowat Pootung. but were frustrated.—Reuter. - 320 words
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30 1937-09-16 27 Gen. Li Chung-jen, of the Kwangsi forces, has ordered the mobilisation oi 200.000 regulars and volunteers for active service at the Shanghai front.30 words
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Article96 1937-09-16 27 :.—Reuter. ‘AIR FORCE TO TAKE ACTION’ Shanghai. Sept. 8. T*HE Nanking Foreign Office has sent a note to representative Powers stating that in view of the Japanese blockade the Chinese air force is “compelled to take action against Japanese naval vessels on the China coast.”:.—Reuter. - 96 words
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199 1937-09-16 27 “Japanese Navy Would Never Be Inhuman. Aneta-Domei. Reuter. 'Y'HE Japanese Navy would never commit an inhuman ac t>” thundered Navy Minister Yonai when the Diet was discussing the Hugessen incident. “The British Note is an insult to Japan, in that it alleges Japanese aircraft are attacking non-combatants indiscriminately,” declared Mr.•—Aneta-Domei.; .—Reuter. - 199 words
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Article75 1937-09-16 27 Aneta-Domei. TRADE worth 36,*****0 yen ($18,000,000 Strait*) was lost to Japan in China between the beginning of July and the middle of August, the Tokio Ministry of ComrAerce estimates This includes textiles worth 28,000,000 yen ($14,0000 00 J, foodstuffs 2,*****0 yen ($1,000,000) machinery, tools and rolling-stock—Aneta-Domei. - 75 words
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Article170 1937-09-16 27 .—Reuter. Hundreds Of Women And Children Killed. Shanghai, Sept. 8. 'fc’HE Chinese officially announce that 1 at least between 300 and 400 Chinese were killed and injured when a Japanese plane bombed a crowded special refugee-laden train from Shanghai as it was entering Sungkiang station on.—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article109 1937-09-16 27 Ulan Bator, Outer Mongolia.—AnetaDomei. “ALREADY ACTIVE,” JAPANESE SAY. Tokio, Sept. 8. •T*WENTY-NINE Soviet planes man- ned by Soviet citizens are already active on the Shanghai front, according to reports reaching here. A Soviet lieutenant injured JLn an air duel on Aug. 18 has died in theUlan Bator, Outer Mongolia.—Aneta-Domei. - 109 words
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44 1937-09-16 27 Reuter. Jerusalem, Sept 12 The police are offering a trial of £10,000 in rewards in connection with the murders of Arabs and Jews since Aug. 29. A reward of £500 is placed on the head of each murderer.—Reuter.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article178 1937-09-16 27 Reuter. BEWILDERED BY POWERS’ SILENCE. “WE WILL TRY TO FIGHT UNTIL Nanking, Sept. 12. EXPRESSING bewilderment at the silence of the Western nations in the face of the Japanese war against China resulting in massacres, the demolition of homes and the dislocation of business, Madame Chiang Kai-shek,Reuter. - 178 words
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Article104 1937-09-16 27 Japanese Fear Struggle Will Last A Year. THE Japanese Lower House has 1 unanimously passed the third supplementary budget totalling 2,200,000,000 yen estimated to be sufficient to conduct hostilities until the end of the financial year, says Reuter. Officers returning to Japan from the fronts express104 words
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Article113 1937-09-16 27 i.—Reuter. THE Japanese are converting the Pratas Shoals, off Hong Kong, into a seaplane base and are landing quantities of petrol, officials of the 8ea Products Company, who have Just reached Hong Kong, state. They also state that 20 Japanese corpses were landed and cremated.i.—Reuter. - 113 words
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38 1937-09-16 27 —Renter. THE United States Embassy at Peiping has warned the 600 Americans there to evacuate China while the existing facilities are available. Otherwise the American Government will not be responsible for their safety.—Renter.—Renter. - 38 words
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Article, Illustration133 1937-09-16 28 60 WARSHIPS FOR MEDITERRANEAN. i London, Sept. 13. DRITAIN and France will contribute 35 and 25 O destroyers respectively to the Mediterranean patrol in the safety lanes for shipping, the agreement in respect of which is expected to come into force133 words
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Article214 1937-09-16 28 .—Reuter. Joint Anglo-French Control. pact to be signed THIS WEEK. Nyon, Sept. 12. AGREEMENT has been reached at the Mediterranean Conference on the following points First, each country is responsible for its own territorial waters: Secondly, France and Britain have general control of all waters of the.—Reuter. - 214 words
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52 1937-09-16 28 British Wireless. London, Sept. 10. I ORD Runciman, the well-known shipowner and father of the former president of the Board of Trade, who died at Newcastle last month at the age of 00, left approximately £2,388,403, on which estate duty and interest of £1,176,130 hasBritish Wireless. - 52 words
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Article26 1937-09-16 28 i. —British Wireless. London, Sept. 7. Major-General W. P. Macarthur will succeed Sir James Hartlgan as DlrectorOeneral of Army Medical Services from Mar. 1 next.—British Wireless.i.—British Wireless. - 26 words
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80 1937-09-16 28 —Dome!. A TOTAL of 194 Chinese planes has been shot down since the outbreak of hostilities, according to the Japanese Ministry of Marine. In connection with the Chinese claim that 61 Japanese planes of all categories had been shot down in the provinces—Dome!. - 80 words
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Article148 1937-09-16 28 Japanese Launch Vigorous Push. Peiping, Sept. 12. |7 VENTS in North China are shaping rapidly for major warfare. There are between 180,000 Japanese and at least 400,000 Chinese troops over a broken front of 200 miles. The Japanese are vigorously pushing southward and westward along148 words
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Article56 1937-09-16 28 SHIPPING FARES TO RISE .—Reuter. A UTHORITATTVE unofficial circles in Auckland, New Zealand, state there is shortly to be an increase in passenger fares on conference lines. A amount is 10 per cent, from England to Australia and New Zealand, but the fares from America to Australia and on the.—Reuter. - 56 words
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461 1937-09-16 28 —Reuter. Why China Appealed To The League. r PHE League of Nations is unlikely to decide upon sanctions against Japan as a result of China’s appeal, says Havas from Geneva. The Chinese are confident, however, that the League will admit that Japan has committed aggression and”—Reuter. - 461 words
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Article35 1937-09-16 28 —Reuter Geneva. Sept. 12. The most striking feature of the League Council meeting is tl: e fact that Senor Negrim, Premier of the Valencia Government, acting as ’resident, pronounced the opening speech.—Reuter—Reuter - 35 words
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Article66 1937-09-16 28 .—Reuter. “Great Interest Of U.S. Military Agents.” Panama, Sept. 10. JAPANESE interests are reported to be attempting to secure control of important manganese properties, the leases of which are at present held by an American. United States military and diplomatic agents are watching the negotiations.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article72 1937-09-16 28 —Dorn*;. Result Of The Japanese Blockade. SEVEN hundred Chinese vessels, aggregating 150,000 tons, are laid up, and 25,000 Chinese seamen have been thrown out of employment sinct Aug. 25 as a result of the Japanc-c blockade, reports Domei. The China Merchants Steam Navigation Company has.—Dorn*;. - 72 words
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1215 1937-09-16 29 “ Captain Dash. ” - By Captain Dash.” THE fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club’s Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting, provided a succession of surprises. IN A CARD OF EIGHT EVENTS ONLY IN TWO INSTANCES DID FAVOURITES OBLIGE—LE TOUQUET AND HARAP. Lismoira returned1,215 words
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253 1937-09-16 29 —Reuter. Splendid Final Run To Beat The Favourites. The St. Leger, run at Doncaster last week resulted as follows: Lady Glanely’s CHULMLEIGH (Gordon Richards) 1 Lord Derby’s FAIR COPY (Perryman) 2 Mrs. G. B. Miller’s MID-DAY SUN (Beary) 3 Won by half a length;.—Reuter. - 253 words
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311 1937-09-16 29 Mrs. Allen Heads Qualifiers With Round Of 90. ’’THE qualifying round of the Andrew Currie Cup competition—the women’s championship of Singapore—was played over the G.G.C. course Play was over 18 holes, and the eight qualifiers proved to be the following: Mrs. O. V. Allen 90 Mrs.311 words
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Article140 1937-09-16 29 Stoke Trounce The Albion. A number of English League matches were played last week. Reuter cables the results as follows. DIVISION 1. Blackpool Well Beaten At Bolton. Bolton 3 Blackpool 0 Charlton 0 Grimsby 0 Preston 1 Brentford 1 Stoke 4 West Bromwich 0 Wolverhampton 2 Derby140 words
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Article, Illustration1539 1937-09-16 30 44 Captain Dash. ” - By 44 Captain Dash.” TWO features overshadowed all else at Bukit Timah on Satur- day—the remarkable win achieved by Blue Peter in the. main event of the meeting and the splendid horsemanship of fockey Dodd.1,539 words
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73 1937-09-16 30 London, Sept. 6. At Gainsborough, the New Zealanders beat the Minor Counties XI by seven wickets. Minor Counties: 310 and 76 (Galllchan five for 20). New Zealanders: 337 (Kerr 160) and 53 for three wickets.—Reuter. London, Sept. 10. At Scarborough, Leveson Gower’s XI beat the73 words
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Article70 1937-09-16 30 A feature of Saturday*s racing was the riding of Jockey Dodd, who had seven mounts, to score four wins twice secure places, and be fourth in his other outing, as follows: RACE I.—Won on Glitter. RACE 2.—No mount. RACE 3.—Won on Pymble. RACE 4.—Third70 words
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Article429 1937-09-16 30 Association Football. ODD GOAL OF FIVE IN CUP-TIE. By “Echo.” In the first round of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition the Middlesex Regiment beat the R.E. 3—2 at Anson Road Stadium last week. It was a hard match, with enthusiasm and vigour compensating for a certain lack429 words
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Article1616 1937-09-16 31 CHARLTON ALONE UNBEATEN IN ENGLISH DIVISION I. \IlDULESBRO registered the only away victory in Division 0 f the English League on Saturday. Derby ran into a goal-storm at Stoke, and of five teams equal on point the Potters now lead the division on goal average.1,616 words
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178 1937-09-16 31 Illawara Cup Final Well Won By Dawson and Brown (BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) PvAWSON AND BROWN won the Illawara Cap final race over Lr threequarters of a mile inside the breakwater at the Royal Singapore Yaeht Club rowing regatta on Saturday.178 words
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Article121 1937-09-16 31 .—Reuter. VON CRAMM PUTS UP A GREAT FIGHT. New York, Sept. 12. In the final of the men’s singles In the U.S. lawn tennis championships, at Forest Hills, Donald Budge (U.S.A.) beat Baron Gottfried Von Cramm (Germany) 6—1, 7—9, 6—1, 3—6, 6—1, thus repeating his Wimbledon.—Reuter. - 121 words
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58 1937-09-16 31 Cricket London, Sept. 10. The New Zealanders beat the Gentlemen of Ireland by eight wickets. The Gentlemen made 79 and 30. owie taking six wickets for three runs in the second innings, and the New Zealanders scored 64 and 46 for 2. Boucher taking seven58 words
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110 1937-09-16 31 Score Of 85 Net. The September stroke competition of the Garrison Golf Club was played at Tanglin on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in a win for Capt J. S. Kellher with a net score of 65. The following cards were returned:— Capt.110 words
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Article35 1937-09-16 31 Twenty-five cards were taken out for the September medal (bogey) competition at Keppel Golf Club, which resulted as under:— R. J. Fennie, 3 up, winner. L. W. Byrde, all square.35 words
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261 1937-09-16 32 Japanese Beaten By Three Matches To Nil. TWO Malays, Kamis and Yadi, have won the Kliney Cup, in the first competition for this inter-club lawn tennis trophy, for the Y.M.C.A. Having: won both singles against the Japanese, their opponents in the final and also261 words
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Article113 1937-09-16 32 —Reuter. German’s Hard Fight In U.S. Semi-Final. New York. Sept. 10. The semi-finals in the singles events in the U S. lawn tennis championships at Forest Hills were played today. Budge and Baron Von. Cramm will again meet In the men’s final, as at Wimbledon,—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article62 1937-09-16 32 l—Reuter. At Folkestone, the Over 30 XI beat the Under 30 XI by an innings and eight runs. Over 30’s: 530 (Ames 149). Under 30’s: 256 (Goddard six for 95) and 266. At Scarborough, the first festival match was drawn. Leveson GowerVXT 432, for eight,l—Reuter. - 62 words
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39 1937-09-16 32 Two matches were played at Home last week in the Northern Section of Division III of the English League. Reuter cables the results as follows: Rochdale 0 Tranmere 0 Southport 2 Bradford C. 039 words
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Article334 1937-09-16 32 Swimming Airmen Win The Championship. Scoring 36 Vi points, the Royal Air Force won the championship at the Malaya Command Aquatic Sports, held at the Singapore Swimming Club last week. They won all four relay races, secured first place in springboard diving and gained third places In334 words
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Article, Illustration104 1937-09-16 32 Gordon Richards Wins On Haulfryn. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 10. The Doncaster Cup run today over two miles and a furlong at Doncaster resulted HAULFRYN 9.2 (G. Richards) FEARLESS FOX 9.12 (Smith) 2 SUZERAIN 9.11 (Perryman) 3 Betting 8 to 1; 6 to 4; 7 to104 words
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Article151 1937-09-16 32 Last week’s series of league soccer matches produced two noteworthy results. Arsenal suffered their first reverse. at Huddersfield, and Notts County could only draw at home with Exeter. Everton eliminated the zero in their points column by soundly beating the league champions. Results, as cabled by151 words
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Article154 1937-09-16 32 Lawn Bowls —R euter Edwards Beats Gray In The Final. W. M. Edwards won the SCC. lawn bowls championship last week beating H. Gray 21—12 in the final. At the end of the match the prizes were distributed by Mr. J. A. Dean, vice-president of the club. The—R euter - 154 words
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Article229 1937-09-16 32 Golf. Win For Lady Bagnall And Jackman. The Singapore Golf Club’s first bimonthly mixed foursomes competition for September was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted ed in a win for Lady Bagnall and K. A. Jackman with a net score of 35. Thirty-four cards229 words
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Article40 1937-09-16 32 —Reuter Toronto. Sept. 10. Harry Cooper won the Canadian open golf championship with an aggregate 285. Ralph Guldhal. American champion, was second with 287. Paul Runyan and A1 Watrous tied for third place with 290.—Reuter.—Reuter - 40 words
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Article35 1937-09-16 32 The women’s golf competition for August at the Royal Johore International Club was won by Mrs. Noyes Lewis, with a card of 37—12 —25 Mr Justice Laville. 86—17 —69. won the men’s event.35 words
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Article32 1937-09-16 32 Lawn Tennis. In the Cullen Cup final in the Tanglin Club tournament Mrs. Tatham and A. C. Perdriau (scr.) beat Mrs Perry and Mr. Waller 15) 6—3, 4—6. «~4.32 words
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Article971 1937-09-16 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. MESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report issued at the close of business on Sept. 14 write: Since our last issue, much as one had hoped for better news, there is unlortunately nothing to suggest any real improvement in the International outlook. As far971 words
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Article245 1937-09-16 1 Singapore, September 15, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler SB.OO Hamburg Cube $15.00 Java 3ute $ll.OO bepper White Muntok $17.50 White $17.00 Black $11.50 r Jopra. Mixed $4.75 Sun Dried $5.00 tapioca Small Flake $4.50 Fair Flake $4.30 Medium Pearl $5.20 Small Pearl $5.00 Sago Flour. No. 1 Lingga $3.65245 words
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Article323 1937-09-16 1 London, Sept. 14. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares or £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Y eater- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1044-64 113% Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1060-00 110% War Loan, 3% p.c 100% Ccm. Union323 words
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Article21 1937-09-16 1 Sept. 9 Tin, B’pore Price $130.50 per picul 10 131 11 132 13 132 14 132 15 182.6221 words
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58 1937-09-16 1 Date Spot Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Sept 9 31 31 Vi 31 32 32% 9% 10 30% 31% 31 31% 32% 9 3/16 11 30% 31% 31% 31% 32% 9 5/16 13 31 31% 31% 32 32% H 30% 31% 31 31% 33 9 5/1358 words
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850 1937-09-16 2 McAlister company’s PROFIT RISES $65,000. Proposed Total Distribution Of 15 Per Cent. THE improved trading conditions experienced throughout Malaya in the past 18 months, are reflected in the profits earned by McAlister and Co.. Ltd., for the year ended June last. The net profit, after making full allowance for depreciation850 words
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Article113 1937-09-16 2 FXOMESTIC production, as represented by exports from F.M.S., U.M.S. and Malacca of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, during August, totalled 5,811 tons. This is 11 tons higher than the estimated figure supplied earlier in the month. The F.M.S. produced 5,632 tons; Johore 73 tons;113 words
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Article30 1937-09-16 2 Th? price of rubber for assessment of export duty in the F.M.S. from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16 has been fixed as 29 11/16 cents per pound.30 words
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747 1937-09-16 2 Committee Dare Not Risk A Rubber Famine. PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Sungei Bagan 'Rubber Co. Ltd., in Singapore on Sept. 13. Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake, the chairman, said: After making due provision for depreciation,747 words
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Article39 1937-09-16 2 MALAYA exported 48,264 tons of 1T1 rubber in August against a proportionate monthly quota of 44,175 tons. The quota position at the end of August, including the carry-over from 1936, was an under-export of 7,045 tons.39 words
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33 1937-09-16 2 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 9. THE tin quota is to be maintained at 110 per cent., for the fourth quarter of 1937, the International Tin Committee decided today.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article126 1937-09-16 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held their 1346th. auction on Sept. 8 when there was catalogued 2,091,133 lbs.—tons 933 54: offered 1,836,341 lbs.—tons 819.79; sold 1646,999 lbs.—tons 735.27; London 9 H16d New York 18% cts. Spot PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Standard126 words
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Article21 1937-09-16 2 The directors of the Mercantile Bank of India Ltd have declared an interim dividend of 6 per cent21 words
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585 1937-09-16 3 After Seven Years In Which No Ordinary Payment Was Made. ONE of the last rubber-producing companies to emerge from a long period of “no dividends” on ordinary shares, is Kluang Rubber Go. Ltd the directors of which issued their report on Sept. 11. They585 words
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115 1937-09-16 3 £*OLONY rubber stocks on Aug. 31, show a rise of about 4,709 tons on the figure at July 31. These stocks on Aug. 31, totalled 52,252 tons and were held by dealers in Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley, Malacca and Labuan. 42,735 tons; Harbour Board115 words
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Article80 1937-09-16 3 Ayer Hitam and Sungei Besi Mines. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 8. THE directors of Ayer Hitam Tin Dredging Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 30 per cent, and Sungei B:si Mines Ltd. announce the declaration of a third interim of 21% per cent,80 words
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Article98 1937-09-16 3 During the week ending Sept. 4, 1037, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 36.902 cases, of which: 22,779 (62 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom: 1.410 (4 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe; 5.316 (14 per cent.) cases to Canada, and. 798 words
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Article40 1937-09-16 3 AF a total acreage of 1.321,171 acres ”of tappable rubber on estates in Netherlands India. 73,344 acres had never be?r> tapped and 152,606 acres not tapped in July. Production from estates in Ju*> tota ed 22,496 tons.40 words
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720 1937-09-16 3 SCARCITY OF FREIGHT SPACE UNLIKELY TO MATERIALISE. Local Conditions Much. More Active. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE) LTD. In their weekly report on the rubber market issued on Sept. 10, write:— Since the beginning of this week, there has been a revival of buying interest720 words
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Article68 1937-09-16 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 9. THE directors of the following com--1 panies declared interim dividends today:— Tronoh Mines, 15 per cent.; Southern Tronoh 10 per cent.; Kinta Tin Mines 12 x per cent, and Tanjong Tin 10 per cent. Interim distributions at this time last68 words
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Article73 1937-09-16 3 The following outputs of tin ore and dredging statistics refer to August: hours yardage piculs ore Ayer Weng 36 Hltam Tin 83 Kamra Tin 663 151,000 441 Kramat Pulal 507 Malayan Tin 2,890 Parol Tin 453 48,000 100 Pattani Tin 558 202,000 754 (Hydrauliclng) 71 Renong73 words
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Article141 1937-09-16 3 The following particulars of tin dredging operations of companies under the technical management of An-glo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. refer to the month of August. Piculs Hours. Yardage ore Arnpat Tin 1,166 331,000 1,019 Southern Klnta 4,683 1.294,000 5.443 Kamuntlng Tin 1,891 435,000 1,852 Pangnga River Tin 1.319 345.000 1,772141 words
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Article1191 1937-09-16 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Sept. 15, 1937, 10 a.m. mining. Boyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 6/6 £1 Asam K unibang 3ft/- 37/£1 Austral Malay 56/6 58/6 ft/- Ayer Hltam 35/- 36/6cd 1 Ayer Weng 1.10 1.20xd £1 Bangrln Tin 24/6 25/61,191 words
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Article150 1937-09-16 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 6. Ampat (4/) 5/6; Anglo-Burma (5/) 17/3, Ayer Hitam (5/) 33/9; Bangrin 25/3; Gopeng Cons 2 15/32; Hongkong (5/) 36/3; Idris (5/) 12/6; Ipoh (16/) 28/6; Kampong Lanjut 26/9; Kamunting (5/) 13/6; Kepong 1%; Killinghall (5/) 27/6; Kinta (5/) 19/; Kinta Kellas (5/)150 words
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273 1937-09-16 4 rpHE following quotations are published by courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co.. Singapore. Messrs. White, Weld and Company, New York, report by cable on Sept. 15. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today’s Close Close 30 Industrials 158.00 162.90 20 Ralls 40.77 41.85 28 Utilities 24.38273 words
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79 1937-09-16 4 —Straits Times cable. London, Sept. 14. The decline in rubber quotations in Mincing Lane today following overnight New York weakness is believed due to certain traders in America having received inside information of unfavourable August consumption. Profit-taking was a subsidiary cause. —Straits Times cable. The—Straits Times cable. - 79 words
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Article576 1937-09-16 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 6. Allagar (2/) 1/7; Alor Pongsu (2/, 3' Anglo-Malay 16/; Ayer Kuning 36/ g! Badanoch 28/; Bagan Serai 22/6; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 3/2; Banteng 26/6; Batang (2/) 1/3%; Batu Caves 20/7%; fiatu 41/10%* Bekoh (2/) 2/; Jcrtam Con. <2 4 3% Bidor 37/6;576 words
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298 1937-09-16 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Sept. 15, 10 am. Company Dividend rotaJ f r Books Close financial Date Ex. Dlv Payable Date to date TIN To Ayer Hitam 30% Int. Sept 7 Sept 27 Sept 20 30£c Ayer Weng 5% Int. Sept 13 Sept 18 Sept 14 Burma298 words
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