The Straits Budget, 11 November 1937
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1937-11-11 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4161. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article788 1937-11-11 1 ywo squadrons of warplanes, costing $2,500,000, are to be presented by the Government of the Federated Malay States to the Imperial Government for use in the defence of Malaya. The Federal Council last week gave its approval to the suggestion, which was made by the rulers788 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-11-11 1 808 GREGORY, the all-in wrestler, with VALERIE BR(h*KE youngest daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak, who are engages to hr warned in the near future29 words
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Article, Illustration38 1937-11-11 1 This effigy was burned on Nov. 5 at the dinner of A (Machine-gun) Company of the Volunteers at the Drill Hall. The dinner coincided with Guy Fawkes Day.—Straits Times Picture. —Straits Times Picture.—Straits Times Picture. - 38 words
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58 1937-11-11 1 AN INFORMAL STUDY of the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at Tuesday night’ s Poppy Day dance at Raffles Hotel. With His Excellency are Mrs. Barry (right), wife of Captain P. D. Barry, adjutant of the Gordon Highlanders, Mrs. McKechnie, wife of Captain A. D. McKechnle, also of the Gordon Highlanders,—Straits Times Picture. - 58 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article917 1937-11-11 2 RUBBER CONTROL, PAST FUTURE. —Straits Times, Nov. 4. “Even though it has, to all appearances, functioned better than its predecessor, even though it should survive the change from surplus stocks and low demand to a thin stock cushion and high consumption with nothing worse than this spring’s price advance, it.—Straits Times, Nov. 4. - 917 words
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Article850 1937-11-11 2 —Straits Times, Nov. 5. Some years ago the prospect ot being adjudicated a bankrupt was regarded with fear and shame. A man so threatened had every reason to believe that few of his friends would stand by him in his misfortune, and that he would be—Straits Times, Nov. 5. - 850 words
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Article888 1937-11-11 2 ucdci vcu iu uc wiucijf icau auu carefully studied.—Straits Times, Nov. 6. A book which deserves the attention of any person who is interested in the political situation of modern China has just been published by Victor Gollancz at 18s. under the title Red Star Overucdci vcu iu uc wiucijf icau auu carefully studied.—Straits Times, Nov. 6. - 888 words
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1021 1937-11-11 3 senior civil servant! —Straits Times, Nov. 8. If Malaya possessed its own Daily Worker —a Home newspaper of very pronounced Socialist leanings—the leader writers thereon would be howling with joy at the report of the MacGregor Committee, which was appointed to inquiresenior civil servant!—Straits Times, Nov. 8. - 1,021 words
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1152 1937-11-11 3 these ever-growing deficits. —Straits Times, Nov. 9. Sir John Bagnall has attacked the methods of the International Tin Committee and exposed the defects in the control scheme so often and with such vigour, and his views have been ignored so studiously by the committee, thatthese ever-growing deficits.—Straits Times, Nov. 9. - 1,152 words
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Article892 1937-11-11 4 —Straits Times, Nov. 10. Beside the career of James Ramsay MacDonald, Great Britain’s first Labour Prime Minister, much of the “Log Cabin to White House” type of fiction falls distinctly flat. No British statesman ever experienced more vicissitudes of fortune than Mr. MacDonald. His young life was—Straits Times, Nov. 10. - 892 words
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Article81 1937-11-11 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 8 TWO large circular reservoirs av under construction at Bukit Serene and Jalan Larkin. Both these will obtain water from Gunong Pulai. The volume of each reservoir is 150,000 gallons. The Bukit Serene reservoir, which will be finished in81 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article130 1937-11-11 5 ■"pHOROU OHLY in keeping with the sabre-rattling spirit of the day is the selection of children’s playthings featured in the Christmas catalogue of a Singapore department store. In addition to a wide variety of the oldfashioned lead soldiers, the martialminded infant can have his choice of a group of130 words
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Article119 1937-11-11 5 reading in Christopher Morley’s “Streamlines” that anybody can hear what is said in other parts of the house by submerging his head in his bath water, Crux has asked several scientifically-minded acquaintances to try out this amazing idea Number one investigator heard nothing but a drone like an119 words
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Article102 1937-11-11 5 PHENOMENON of this age is the way that remarkable magazine Esquire has elevated itself in social status. As openly bawdy as any book could be, Esquire a few years ago was left about only in the haunts of males Wives took care to read it only when there102 words
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Article129 1937-11-11 5 THE kind of man steamship and airline companies dream about has just passed through Singapore. Fifty-year-old Ernst Widmer of Switzerland has a mission in life. It is the collecting of travel tickets and their stubs, particularly those issued by aviation companies. In May he took the train to Frankfurt-am-Main,129 words
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Article148 1937-11-11 5 “A Bit Silly to book by Imperial Airways from Hong Kong to Singapore, the globetrotting Swiss found business on that line was so brisk he would have to wait several weeks. So he came to Singapore by the Victoria. He wanted an Italian ticket for his collection. About to book148 words
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Article99 1937-11-11 5 MAINLY owing to the cost, few Malayans so far have emulated the two Singapore men who took their three weeks’ local leave in Europe a few months ago. Of the three weeks, two are spent in the air and one on the earth. You can take your choice99 words
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Article33 1937-11-11 5 QVERHEARD at tiffin at Raffles yesterday when two army officers were entertaining two comely trans-Paciflc sightseers. “But boys, can’t we call you ‘iootenants’? You British have got the pronunciation all wrong.”33 words
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Article99 1937-11-11 5 pOLi,OWING the loss of several of his American girls through matrimony on the present Australian tour, Marcus has engaged the first Australian chorus girl ever to appear under his banner Previously the show has been allAmerican, carrying out beyond the United States borders the glorifying that Ziegfeld99 words
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Article104 1937-11-11 5 *t*HAT tuneful old English song, Polly Wolly Doodle all the Day was being sung in Siamese from the Bangkok short-wave station last night. No change was made in the words “Polly Wolly Doodle” but the rest of the song was unrecognisable except by its tune. It is perhaps the104 words
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Article119 1937-11-11 5 DECAUSE she fails to comply with the new American Safety of Life at Sea Fire Regulations, the Dollar liner President Harrison, well-known on the Singapore waterfront, last week was prevented from sailing from San Francisco as a passenger liner. Forced to enter the freighter class, the ship119 words
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Article129 1937-11-11 5 gCREEDS have been written on why British films are so bad or why they are so good. But the Christian Science Monitor hits the nail in an editorial written the week after the English production “Victoria the Great” received an Italian award for the finest film of the129 words
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Article135 1937-11-11 5 117ITH cinemagoers who take their entertainment seriously the objectionable Singapore habit of making a drink interval in the centre of the main film is a source of much annoyance. This week, with both Parnell and The Prisoner of Zenda,” films more or less in the135 words
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Article125 1937-11-11 5 pHINESE in Malaya are not the only people who are responding to appeals for donations to war funds, as is shown by this letter sent by a young Japanese frequenter of the Yoshiwara to his mistress. It fell into the hands of the Tokio police and was widely published125 words
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Article100 1937-11-11 5 DEOPLE in this city often comment that it is unfortunate there are no facilities here for the dry storage of winter clothing brought from other countries. It is dismaying to find a coating of mould on a tweed coat that has seen colder climates. A recently issued guide100 words
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Article50 1937-11-11 5 What Season YOUNG Singapore man was surprised to receive in a letter from his fiancee in Brisbane this week the following inquiry:—“When I arrive in Singapore in March, will it be summer or winter up there?” There is one girl who doesn’t know what she has let herself in for.50 words
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Article160 1937-11-11 5 pOLLOWING the paragraph the other day about providing runs for dogs while the rabies epidemic continues, a reader has forwarded an extract from the official recommendations to dog owners on the subject. “With regard to dog-proof enclosures,” it says, “if a special dog-run is not available or cannot160 words
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Article80 1937-11-11 5 Tall Stories newspapers are a happy hunting ground for manufacturers of tall stories about the East and the South Sea Islands. Here is a gem from a Sunday paper in Perth, Western Australia:—“7*he postmaster of Rangoon. Burma, has asked the homicidal natives of the north to 'please discontinue sending human80 words
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Article54 1937-11-11 5 Another One P"VEN taller-sounding, perhaps, is one from the Daily Mail, a fortnight ago, telling the world that on the sel-dom-visited isle of Clcobia, in the Fiji group, the natives are extremely scared of huge land crabs because whenever they chase the crabs the crabs turn round and throw dirt54 words
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Article143 1937-11-11 5 a year Singapore should see one of the new 40-seater Douglas DC-4 sleepers ordered by K.L.M. With four 14 cylinder motors, the DC-4 will be the last word in transport planes. She will be half as big again as the DC-3. But her main new feature will be143 words
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Article146 1937-11-11 6 Sea Flights •"PHE presence In Singapore of the Imperial Airways flying boat Satyrus and the published remarks of her com* mander on the subject of the future of the large flying boat in commercial aviation across oceans bring to mind the recent remarks of Mr A. Plesman. managing director of146 words
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Article78 1937-11-11 6 OEFOFE leaving Montreal a few weeks ago for Singapore and the Netherlands Indies in the‘r 50-f,?ct schooner Sea Fever. Emile l’Africain and Betty Warren were married in the vessel’s main saloon. With two other young men and their wives the couple will make a round-the-world honeymoon. To finance78 words
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Article140 1937-11-11 6 WHEN the North German Lloyd Line’s 56.0P0 tonner Bremen comes to Singapore on her world cruise early in the New Year her officers will be able to point out the suite occupied by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor on their trip to America—if the “postponement” announced this140 words
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Article119 1937-11-11 6 New Chance AAALAYA has a chance for added wealth. A claim that he can produce high quality synthetic crude oil from old rubber tyres has been made by a Polish inventor in Toulouse, Dr. John Heyman. Dr. Heyman has for some time been experimenting in the regeneration of rubber, and119 words
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Article82 1937-11-11 6 A OREEING with notes in this column some weeks ago about Wallace’s Malay Archipeligo,” Mr. H. Martin, of St. Leonards-on-Sea, England writes that 44 1 have read most of that wonderful book three times. Although I have read very many books of travel and natural history, I would82 words
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Article43 1937-11-11 6 IDEA for Singapore cafe owners: On the mantelpiece of a Midlands roadhouse the owner has pasted a notice saying that “there were 12 pewter pots on this mantelpiece. There are now 11. It is hoped that tomorrow there will still be 11.”43 words
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Article72 1937-11-11 6 I TNDER the pen-name of Shamus A’Rabbitt, James A Rabbitt, an American business man who used to be well-known throughout eastern and south-eastern Asia. has published Ballads of the East.” a volume of satirical and whimsical verse. Of the Canton River. Rabbitt writes Incessant o’er the Delta’s breast.72 words
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Article128 1937-11-11 6 *pO judge from a newly-issued guide to Manila, a surprisingly naive and honest document, Singapore taxi dance hall patrons have nothing to complain about. “These halls in Manila are rapidly waning as a drawing card for after dinner or late parties from American and other foreign colonies,’ the128 words
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Article59 1937-11-11 6 Police Army Navy. “AS a rule, all is decorum. Local police, military and naval patrols see to that. But if the visitor is fortunate enough in visiting one of the halls when the fleet is in port he will be well repaid by some of the most entertaining dancing that59 words
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Article103 1937-11-11 6 A FTER mentioning that the Santa Ana is generally conceded to have tbe largest dance hall in the world, the frank guide book adds, 44 Floor shows here are the exception rather than the rule and are usually mediocre due to lack of local talent. By no means103 words
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Article93 1937-11-11 6 Point Of Ethics A NEAT point of ethics was being discussed by a group of dancers at the charity show at Sea View on Saturday night. 44 When a member of the party has to be removed, should his friends carry out the removal, or should the corps of Jagas93 words
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Article150 1937-11-11 6 Human Precision MAKING the headlines every day now when fie has to deny saying what he is reported to have said the day before is Charles Bedeaux, former host and guide to the Duke of Windsor Ranking with Casson as one of the world’s leading efficiency experts, Bedeaux has brought150 words
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Article109 1937-11-11 6 world’s chess championship match at Amsterdam between Dr Max Euwe (Holland) and the challenger, Alekhine (Russia) should be continued today. It was postponed several days ago after 40 moves. They give these champions plenty of time to think. Dr. Euwe is professor ot mathematics at a Dutch girls’ school109 words
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Article111 1937-11-11 6 f- lEUTENANT-GENERAL Sir Arthur Wauchope, British High Commissioner in Palestine, who, according to the cables, has had to delay for a few days his return from England to Palestine from leave owing to a chill, should have only a few more weeks to go when he does111 words
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Article161 1937-11-11 6 M°st -discussed in Singapore of the articles in Esquire for November is “Young Man. Go East”, by Arthur Goodfriend. “Goodfriend” is believed to be a well-known young bachelor prominent in Singapore athletic circles. In contrast to so many stories about the East, this article is factual161 words
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Article120 1937-11-11 6 “Old Woman’ s Paradise OHE was living in an old woman’s paradise—where every white woman under 50 with any shred of sex appeal left, is an envied possession, her favours prized by starved men Men outnumber women by an overwhelming majority. Outside of marriage, not easy in the East, there120 words
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Article162 1937-11-11 6 Back Home WRITING of the return to his homeland of the youth who has been working out East, the Esquire contributor says, “Landing in San Francisco, he heads for Grand Rapids. For a few days he gloats in the spotlight. People bombard him with questions about the girls, the food,162 words
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Article131 1937-11-11 6 armchair commentator has drawn attention to a serious lack in Singapore amenities, the absence of any recognised all-night dispensary. As he pointed out, in a city of this size it is surprising to find that leading pharmacists have not come to some arrangement among themselves for providing a131 words
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Article160 1937-11-11 6 IN the minds of New Yorkers the name of the Chinese Prince, a Prince Line freighter that left Singapore yesterday, always will be associated with Malaya. On her last trip from this port she carried a number of live snakes, these being taken, it is understood, by160 words
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Article82 1937-11-11 6 Beginners’ Malay /\F interest to a newcomer to Malaya in Mata Mata Matters, the bright Christmas annual of the Malayan Police Magazine, is the page on “Malay For Beginners”. This significant contribution to Malayan culture contains such idioms as the following:— “So long, old cock—Jahit. panjang, bapa ayam,” “Why bring82 words
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Article374 1937-11-11 7 Mr. H. J. Shuttleworth, who was for ten years with Messrs. C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd. in Malaya, has become the proprietor of the Courtlands Hotel, 22, Princes Square. Bayswater, London, W. 2. Mrs. P. S. Hunter, of Singapore; Dr and Mrs. W. H. Brodle, of374 words
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Article150 1937-11-11 7 THE following F.M.S. appointments are gazetted: Mr. R. V. Talbot-Jones to be an Engineer, Posts and Telegraphs Department. S.S. and F.M.S. Lieut. T. F. S. Church to be an Adjutant, Volunteer Forces, Malaya. Mr. W. H. Barrett to be Superintendent, Stores and Workshop, Posts and Telegraphs Department, S.S.150 words
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Article86 1937-11-11 7 Thursday, Oct. 28. Mr. H. H. Robbins had luncheon at King's House. Friday, Oct. 29. Sir Shenton Thomas visited the Batu Arang Collieries. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. F. Pretty, Mrs. Savile, Major G. M. Kidd, Captain A. T. A. Ritchie. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Henggeler, Major86 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article74 1937-11-11 7 SCHOCH-HALLER.—To A. E. SchochHaller, wife of C. H. Schoch, a son. 33 Orange Grove Road, Singapore. HOWGILL.—To Queena, wife of D. R. Howgill, at Singapore on October 31, a son, Patrick Anthony Cowley. ALLEN —At Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on November 5, 1937, to Olive, wife of A. J.74 words
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Article72 1937-11-11 7 TAN—CHEW.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Tan Beng Hoe, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Ek Lee to Miss Chew Kok Neo, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chew Hock Ann. The marriage will take place on Nov. 3, 1937. The engagement is announced of Mr. Edward Norman72 words
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Article21 1937-11-11 7 The marriage arranged between Terry Davies of Basseleg, England, and Harold Leslie Davies of Singapore will not now take place.21 words
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Article127 1937-11-11 7 Wrestler Says Earl Will Attend. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 7. “gOB” GREGORY, the all-in-wrestler who announced his engagement to Valerie Brooke, the 21-year-old daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak, stated today that they will be married at the Marylebone Registery Office on Dec.127 words
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261 1937-11-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. yHE infant son of Mr. Claude Mar- cus, who was kilied in a serious motor collision in Victory Avenue a year ago, was today awarded $lB,OOO damages against Mr. K. Nagalingam, owner of261 words
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Article84 1937-11-11 7 iy|R. C. O. Howell, Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements returned from leave by the P and O. liner Rajputana on Nov. 5. He was accompanied by hip wife. Others who returned by the vessel are: Mrs. Dobbie, wife of Major-Gen-eral W. G. S. Dobbie, General Officer Commanding the84 words
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Article185 1937-11-11 7 Leaders— Rubber Control, Past and Future 2 Is Bankruptcy Too Easy? 2 Red Star Over China 2 The More You Have, The More You Get 3 Absurdities of Tin Control Scheme 3 James Ramsay MacDonald 4 Telegrams— Covering past week's news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17 20 Financial Supplement— Financial185 words
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Article91 1937-11-11 7 IMUSICAL history was made on 1T1 Sunday in the Wesley Methodist Church on Fort Canning Road. The church has installed one of the new electric organs and the Rev. Bishop Edwin F. Lee, D.D., dedicated it on Sunday. Mrs. Sylvia Barnes Thomas, organist, played the organ91 words
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40 1937-11-11 7 150,000 pieces of old clothIng, collected by the China Relief Fund, have been shipped from Singapore to Hong Kong where they will be transported to Shanghai for distribution among the refugees and war sufferers40 words
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Article89 1937-11-11 7 lyiß. T. F. PORTER, B.Sc., a graduate of St. Andrew's University, has been appointed to the Malayan Police Service and will arrive in Malava early in January. He is at present studying at the School of Oriental Studies in London, and Is a former pupil of the89 words
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Article41 1937-11-11 7 The promotion of Second-Lieutenant C. A. R. Bateman, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the rank of Lieutenant has been approved. The promotion of Captain J. W. ScharfT, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the rank of Major has been approved.41 words
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Obituary64 1937-11-11 7 DEATHS DIAMOND.—At the General Hospital, 2.11.37. Pamela, daughter of Dr. Mrs. W. C. E. Diamond of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. VAZ. —On November 9. 1937, at the General Hospital, Singapore, Frances Ethelreda Vaz, (nee van der Beek), 67 years. WEE.—Mrs. Wee Chong Beng (Nee Tan 8wi Neo) In her 76th64 words
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388 1937-11-11 8 Sir John Bagnall Attacks Tin Committee In Jubilee Speech. Singapore, Nov. 8. SHAREHOLDERS in Straits Trading Company Ltd. this morning unanimously approved a transfer of $80,000 from company funds for the benefit of the staff, on the occasion of the company’s golden jubilee,388 words
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Article34 1937-11-11 8 The King has confirmed the appointment of Mr. E. N. C. Woollerton to be temporarily a Nominated Unofficial Member of the S.S. Legislative Council during the absence on leave of Mr. H. W. Raper.34 words
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647 1937-11-11 8 Comments On Other Complaints. “CO far as Europeans, and especially married Europeans, in the service are concerned we feel that an initial salary of $2OO a month is inadequate," says the MacGregor Committee on Temporary Allowances, commenting on hardships outside its terms of647 words
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248 1937-11-11 8 (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 4. EXPORTS of tin and rubber from the regulated areas of Malaya in October show sharp falls on the amounts exported in September, according to official estimates issued on Nov. 4. These bullish stati sties have248 words
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198 1937-11-11 8 JAPAN’S anxiety to obtain supplies of war materials is evidenced by the large shipments of tin from the Straits last month. There is, however, a big drop m the amount of rubber shipped from Malayan ports to Japan. Last month only 411 tons198 words
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53 1937-11-11 8 Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 4. will not collet subsc. Options or sell articles in the streets of Selangor towns in aid of the China Relief Fund on Armistice Day. The Fund Committee has made a special request tc *his effect to the53 words
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104 1937-11-11 8 The funeral took place on Oct. 29 at the Christian Cemetery at Jesselton 8.N.8., of Mrs. Wong Chit, well-known resident of the town. Rev. Vun Nen Vun took the service, which was attended by many relatives and friends Mrs. Wong Chit, who was104 words
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Article, Illustration4913 1937-11-11 9 But Return To Temporary Allowances Not Necessary Says MacGregor Committee. SALARIES GENERALLY ADEQUATE pu ROPE AN officers with families are to be given allowances for the purpose of educating their children in temperate zones, as a result of recommendations of the MacGregor Committee, whose report onStraits Times Picture. - 4,913 words
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Advertisement19 1937-11-11 9 MALAY LESSONS LONDON for intending new residents or visitors t Ma lay a M. B. LEWIS c/o Malaya House.19 words
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Article60 1937-11-11 11 on the report of the Committee on Temporary Allowances was made by the Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, in a despatch to the Colonial Office when the report was sent forward, the Straits Times understands. It is not known, however, whether His Excellency60 words
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Article319 1937-11-11 11 {"VVER 500 spent a very enjoyable evening at masked ball in aid of Poppy Day Fund, held at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday night. A substantial sum was raised for the charity. In spite of the crowd organisation was good, and there were several original319 words
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232 1937-11-11 11 Allowances Comment. OPINION among Malayan Government servants on the Committee on Temporary Allowances is divided—married men with children are pleased and bachelors and childless married men think they have been poorly treated. uit almost looks like a campaign for more babies, like those put forward232 words
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Article38 1937-11-11 11 Mr. S. N. K. Nagappa Chettiar has been appointed to be a member of the Indian Immigration Committee for three years, with effect from Nov. 1, in the place ol Mr. S. N. Veerasamy, resigned.38 words
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276 1937-11-11 12 $2,500,000 Grant For Defence Of Empire. TWO squadrons of warplanes, costing $2,500,000 are to be presented by the Government of the Federated Malay States to the Imperial Government for use in the defence of Malaya. The Federal Coucil on November 5 gave276 words
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Article34 1937-11-11 12 The Hon. Mr. L. A. Allen, acting General Adviser, Johore, has gone on a short holiday to Penang accompanied by his daughter. He hopes to be back at Johore Bahru on Monday, Nov. 8.34 words
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Article79 1937-11-11 12 7V7 EVER before practiced in 1 Malaya, Yuzen-printing is being developed by pupils of the craft section in the Sultan Idris Training College for Malay teachers. This craft is principally used in the printing of silk and wool, and was started in the College late79 words
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146 1937-11-11 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 3. TWO Europeans were admitted into the General Hospital yesterday afternoon as a result of a motor-car accident at the traffic circus at the junction of Kelawei Road and Pangkor Road. The two injured are: Mr. A. S.146 words
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45 1937-11-11 12 NEW TREATY BETWEEN SIAM INDO-CHINA. ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 3. pRANCE Initialled her new treaty with Siam this morning, as well as a commercial and customs arrangement with Indo-China. by which the 25 kilometres barrier on either side of the frontier is abolished.45 words
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218 1937-11-11 12 JN spite of strong objection by three members, the public and Press were excluded from a meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners which considered legal opinion obtained from England on a decision of a Singapore judge in a case resulting from a218 words
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713 1937-11-11 12 Revenue Over Seven Million N ext Year. SINGAPORE’S Municipal Commissioners on Nov. 5 decided to budget for a deficit of $580,781 in 1938, revenue being estimated at $7,318,977 and expenditure $7,899,758. Mr. W. Bartley, the President, introducing the budget, said that the latest estimates had713 words
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41 1937-11-11 12 his way to study in England, the l9-year-old son of the Sultan ol Selangor Raja Iris Shah arrived in Singapore last week. He sailed for England by the Nederland Line vessel Marnix van St Aldegonde.41 words
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Article, Illustration2333 1937-11-11 13 Mr.RexReplies To “Fallacious Arguments In Cautious Review Of Finances. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. ALTHOUGH the $40,000,000 in hand with which the Federation is expected to begin 1938 is a “considerable recovery,” the Financial Secretary (Mr. Marcus Rex), taking2,333 words
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Article85 1937-11-11 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. “THE recent rescrudescence of activity by organisations of a subversive nature necessitates the launching of strenuous counter-attacks by the police and the building up, temporarily at any rate, of a strengthened Secret Service involving the enrolment of85 words
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Article52 1937-11-11 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 2. CIR Laurence Gulllemard’s book, “Trivial Fond Memories," which was withdrawn at the end of September by the publishers, Methuen and Co., Ltd., because of the objection of Mr. David Lloyd George to certain paragraphs referring to him, has been revised52 words
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408 1937-11-11 14 Valerie’s Fiance Reveals Divorce When He Gets Licence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 1. DOBERT Gregory is no ordinary all-in wrestler/’ said Valerie h Brooke, pretty 21-year-old daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak, discussing her engagement with reporters today. Gregory was408 words
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Article37 1937-11-11 14 named after him.—Straits Times cablegram. London, Nov. 2. Mr. Arthur Joseph West, builder of the North Borneo Railway, died today One of the stations on the line is named after him.—Straits Times cable-named after him.—Straits Times cablegram. - 37 words
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177 1937-11-11 14 Sequel To Fatal Motor Accident. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Nov. 1. CONVICTING Che Kamarudin, until recently Assistant District Officer, Larut and Matang, of being in charge of a car while in a state of intoxication, Mr. J. Innes Miller, District Officer, Lower177 words
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Article111 1937-11-11 14 Feature Of Imperial Show. 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 26. THE Malayan stand at the Imperial Fruit Show, which was held this year at Birmingham, was one of the outstanding exhibits of a record entry. As in previous years, the stand was devoted to a111 words
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Article49 1937-11-11 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. TO cope with additional tonnage at Prai Wharves, the F.M.S. Railways is erecting a new wharf godown of approximately 11,375 square feet and constructing two additional sidings in the marshalling yard, the total expenditure being $44,800.49 words
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Article254 1937-11-11 14 pXCISE offenders in the Federated Malay States are becoming more and more cunning in their methods to evade detection. This is one reason for a decrease in the number of prosecutions of smugglers and kindred racketeers. THE other reason is improved 1 economic conditions reducing the254 words
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1484 1937-11-11 15 Planting Topics. Regeneration Of Soils Interrupted —Gian t Mimosa As Reconditioning Agent Paper As Alternative To Wicker Planting Baskets. By Our Planting Correspondent. f HAVE always understood that the greatest caution had to be exercised in the removal of forestry growths in1,484 words
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341 1937-11-11 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 4. “pHINA is placing great reliance and faith on the results of the Nine-Power Conference at Brussels and though we do not expect any ot the Powers to fight for us we341 words
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110 1937-11-11 15 New Wage Scheme Sought In Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. SUBJECT to the approval of the Government members of the Malay miscellaneous subordinate services intend to hold a general meeting at the Ipoh Town Hall on Dec. 26. The purpose Is110 words
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Article20 1937-11-11 15 Two F.M.S. Companies have been struck off the register and dissolved. They are Pinjl Limited, and The Imperial Press, Limited.20 words
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Article659 1937-11-11 16 “Fearless Manipulation,” Urged By Mr. W. G. Blunn. MONEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. I ET this Government declare as a deliberate and permanent policy the reduction, instead of increase, of taxation during times of slump and659 words
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Article79 1937-11-11 16 Possible Hardships In Monogamy. A LETTER from Mr. J. Laycock. sug- gesting that considerable hardships would be caused to a Chinese contracting a monogamous marriage in case of desertion under the new measure now under consideration, was discussed at the last meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association.79 words
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Article77 1937-11-11 16 OETURNED from Siam, Rex Story. whose revue company played in Singapore recently, stated that he was bitten by a poisonous sea snake whilst bathing in the sea about midnight near Singora. Mr. Story suffered excruciating agony ior an hour from the bite and as a precautionary measure77 words
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Article, Illustration111 1937-11-11 16 PURCHASING cheap fish from Japanese at the Beach Road market, a Hokkien Chinese hawker returned to his site in Kampong San Teng, off Thomson Road. Before he made any sales, another Chinese approached him, and without saying anything, poured the kerosene and disinfectant contents of—Straits Times Picture. - 111 words
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Article126 1937-11-11 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Nov. 2. THE first of the provisional new treaties between Siam and foreign Powers was signed this morning between Siam and Japan. The Foreign Minister. Luang Pradit. said that the British-Siam Treaty would be signed soon. He paid tribute126 words
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49 1937-11-11 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 4. THE Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. G. A Ormsby-Gore. today rec. ved a deputation of societies interested in the mui-tsai problem. It is vnderstood they urged him to accept the minority report of the commission.—Straits Times cablegram.49 words
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Article183 1937-11-11 16 THIRD LOSS IN FOUR YEARS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Nov. 5. J-JIS HIGHNESS the Regent of Kedah and president of the State Council, Tungku Mahmud, aged 63, died early this morning. The entire State has been plunged into mourning for this able and wise statesman183 words
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Article75 1937-11-11 16 Singapore, Nov. 5. TWO Chinese in Singapore —a girl and a woman servant have been bitten by a dog proved yesterday to have been suffering from rabies. This is the eleventh case in Singapore since the first one about nine weeks ago. It occurred in75 words
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Article, Illustration756 1937-11-11 17 The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday of Mr. G. J. G. Pitt, of the Excise Department, Singapore, and Miss Myrtle Henman, Archdeacon Graham White taking the service. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. O. R. T. Henman, and—Nakajima oieture.; —Straits Times picture.; —Straits Times pictures; \I B C on Saturday —Straits Times picture.; Straits Times pictui; .—Straits Times picture.; tralia last week.—Straits Times picture. - 756 words
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Article824 1937-11-11 21 Servants— Good Treatment Gets Good Service. THERE appears to be a growing tendency these days to replace Europeans with local people wherever possible, but do those in charge of big organisations realise what the result will be A locally recruited employee is paid a824 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-11-11 21 MRS. M. L. CLARKE, wife of the Commodore, H.M. Naval Establish ments, Malaya organised the Poppy Day Dance at Raffles Hotel on Tuesday.23 words
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Article101 1937-11-11 21 uit is pleasing to note that both Government and private Arms have applied to the schools for youths who have completed their training,” gratifyingly comments the Review of Affairs, F.M.S., for the first half of 1937, dealing with the trade school at Kuala Lumpur. Thirty-seven101 words
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70 1937-11-11 21 A demonstration pineapple canning factory is to be erected near Johore Bahru. This important contribution to the improvement in the canning industry in Malaya is the result of an agreement between the Governments of the Straits Settlements, Johore and Selangor, the principal pine producing states70 words
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Article183 1937-11-11 21 —Reuter. More Questions In Commons. London, Nov. 4. FOLLOWING Sir Shenton Thomas’s recommendation to the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. Governments for the acceptance of the minority report of the Mui Tsai Commission, which advocates registration of all transferred children, questions were yesterday asked in the House—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article84 1937-11-11 21 Educated Malays. IyiALAY boys in Pahang schools who emerge with a Cambridge certificate have no fear of the future. According to the review of afTairs of the F.M.S. for the first half of this year, “There have been sufficient Government posts available for all Malays who84 words
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71 1937-11-11 21 EXPANSION of the Royal Air Force at Singapore has created a keen demand for draughtsmen for the large-scale building programme. The Air Ministry Invites applications tor temporary appointments as draughtsmen. Grade 11. at the Royal Air Force station at Seletar. The salary will be on71 words
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3501 1937-11-11 22 Reserve Fund To Aid Revenue In Lean Years. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. A PRUDENT view of the future was taken by Sir Shenton Thomas, the High Commissioner, in reviewing the Federation’s very satisfactory financial position at this morning’s3,501 words
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570 1937-11-11 23 “MONOPOLISTS’ FIRM HOLD SHOULD BE LOOSENED.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. ARE Malaya's tin resources being rapidly exhausted This question must have flashed through many minds this morning in the Federal Council, when Raja Kamaralzaman (Raja Kechil Bongsu of Perak) asked570 words
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Article, Illustration12 1937-11-11 23 A decorated stall in the Indian quarter —Straits Times Picture.—Straits Times Picture. - 12 words
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104 1937-11-11 23 SINGAPORE butter prices, which went up three cents a pound last August, are being increased again. The Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd., in a circular states: “It is regretted that, as scarcity prices are now ruling in the world butter market, we are reluctantly104 words
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377 1937-11-11 24 —Reuter. Italy Shared Spoils Of War, Now Sides With Germany. “A COUNTRY which itself as an outcome of the Great War gained very considerable accessions of territory in Europe and received certain territorial concessions in Africa from countries which were its allies then has’—Reuter. - 377 words
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Article67 1937-11-11 24 —Reuter. Shanghai, Nov. 1. DRIGADIER-General Beaumont, United States Commander-in-Chief at Shanghai, has strongly protested to Japan against the action of Japanese bluejackets who crossed the Soochow Creek from Chapei and seised a junk manned by United States marines after scaring off the crew with blank shot.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article39 1937-11-11 24 -Reuter. Berlin, Oct. 31. Chiang Wei-go. son of General Chiang Kai-shek, won a rifle-shooting competition for Chinese students at Zehlendorf, near Berlin, this morning, with a score of 196 points. The second man had 177.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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Article115 1937-11-11 24 Reuter and British Wireless. Embassy Acknowledges Responsibility. London, Nov. 1. Japanese shells killed the four British soldiers near Jessfleld Park, Shanghai, last Friday, the Japanese Embassy in London acknowledges. Steps will be taken to deal with those responsible and to provide compensation. An answer offering apologiesReuter and British Wireless. - 115 words
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47 1937-11-11 24 —Reuter. Berlin, Nov. 1. It can be categorically .ated that Germany has no military alliance with Italy,” declared official quarters tonight in reply to suggestions that there was an unwritten Italo-German understanding to give each other military aid in certain eventualities.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article53 1937-11-11 24 CATEGORICAL denial of any peace discussions between China and Japan is issued by the Foreign Office in Nanking. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied the London report that the Japanese Government has communicated to General Chiang Kai-shek six conditions as the basis for peace,”53 words
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Article82 1937-11-11 24 Durhams Relieving Ulster Rifles. Shanghai, Nov. 2. AFTER' a gruelling time guarding the western defence sector at Shanghai, the Royal Ulster Rlf.es have been replaced by the Locals, states a Reuter message. The Ulsters will not guard the sector again before their departure from Shanghai on82 words
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237 1937-11-11 24 —Reuter. existing Empire radio service will not be prejudiced by the new B.B.C. plar for news services in foreign languages, details of which were announced in the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon. Sir John recalled that the—Reuter. - 237 words
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Article427 1937-11-11 24 —Reuter. ‘‘We Have Great Liking For The British Soldiers.” Shanghai, Nov. 1. “THE order to evacuate was a bitter blow, but we had to obey,” said Hsieh Ching-guan, commander of the doomed battalion/’ when interviewed by Reuter at the internment camp in the western district where—Reuter. - 427 words
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Article, Illustration436 1937-11-11 25 —Reuter. “Reluctant, But Has No Alternative.” denies he is tied to ANY POLITICAL CREED. THE Duke and Duchess of Windsor have postpon1 ed their visit to America, says an official statement issued in Paris on behalf of the Duke. The Duke says he arrived’—Reuter. - 436 words
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Article, Illustration44 1937-11-11 25 These Japanese marines wear the death band, the sash which means they are willing to fight to the death and will not return unless victorious. They are seen waiting to charge a Chinese position in Shanghai.44 words
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Article188 1937-11-11 25 Nation’s Leaders Honour Baldwin Reuter. Given Gold Casket As Token. London, Nov. 5. I ORD BALDWIN received to- night an extraordinary ovation at the Guildhall, where, in the presence of almost the entire Cabinet and heads of the land, he was given a gold casket to commemorate his services, asReuter. - 188 words
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Article71 1937-11-11 25 —Reuter. Salt Lake City, Nov. 4. The 12-hour record was broken by Captain G. E. T. Eyston, the British racing motorist, at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, with an average speed of 163.68 miles an hour. This is about three miles an hour better than the existing—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article79 1937-11-11 25 —Reuter. Washington, Nov.7. Indications that the forthcoming year will see a naval building programme of record peace-time proportions is given in the annual report of the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. C. A. Swanson, to President Roosevelt for the fiscal year ending Oct. 30. Mr. Swanson.—Reuter. - 79 words
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141 1937-11-11 25 Reuter. Hopes That Conflict Will End Soon Berlin, Nov. 4. A STRONG current of optimism is noticeable in German political circles at the possibility of the Sino-Japanese conflict being ended shortly, and the hope, amounting to a belief, that Germany will be mediator.Reuter. - 141 words
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Article45 1937-11-11 25 .—Reuter. Gets Gold Medal Of Royal Aero Club. London, Nov. 4. Miss Jean Batten, the New Zealand aviatrix who recently broke the Australia-England record, has been awarded the gold medal of the Royal Aero Club in recognition of her many Empire flights.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article70 1937-11-11 25 —Reuter. Basle, Nov. 7. Dr. Schacht’s desire to resign the post of acting Minister of Economics in Germany was expressed in an Interview he granted in Basle today. He said he had never followed any economic or financial policy but Hitler’s. His wish to resign—Reuter. - 70 words
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155 1937-11-11 25 .—British Wireless. London, Nov. 7. r FHE text of the Air Raid Precautions Bill, designed to define the posi- tion and power of local authorities in connection with schemes for the protection of the public from air attacks is published. Local authorities will.—British Wireless. - 155 words
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1331 1937-11-11 26 Reuter. Europe’s Work For Peace At Brussels. GERMAN AND JAPANESE ABSTENTION REGRETTED. Brussels, Nov. 3. PTIINA wants peace, but is determined to continue resistance as long as Japanese aggression exists,” declared Dr. Wellington Koo, in a moderately-toned speech on China’s policy at the openingReuter. - 1,331 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-11-11 26 JEAN BATTEN, alter breaking the Australia-England solo flight record, receives congratulations over the telephone. In the picture are flowers which she received from JIM BROADBENT, whose record she broke and who has abandoned his attempt to break her outward record.43 words
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Article, Illustration66 1937-11-11 26 While flying in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Brigadier-General Lewin, 63-year-old pilot, and his wife, crashed in their plane in a swamp. They were sighted, ten days after crashing, by the flying boat Cassiopeia, which dropped them supplies. This dramatic picture, taken from an R A F. plane,66 words
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105 1937-11-11 26 Please Come,’ U.S. Pleads To Duke. Reuter. New York, Nov. 7. A LARGE section of the United States public is keenly disappointed at the postponement of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Newspapers indicate that when the Duke and Duchess visit the United States other than underReuter. - 105 words
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Article104 1937-11-11 27 Reuter. ARCHAEOLOGISTS have proved for the first time what the earliest-known human being really looked like. They have been astonished to find that he was much more like an ape than they expected. A complete head of the famous Peking man has been reconstructed inReuter. - 104 words
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Article113 1937-11-11 27 Reuter. Rome, Nov. 6. Italian Government is believed to have intimated to the Chinese Government that it is not supporting Japan in the present conflict, and is officially neutral. Although the Italian press has expressed sympathy with the Japanese, arguing that the Japanese are fighting CommunismReuter. - 113 words
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Article143 1937-11-11 27 oay ancdc laiuo on Hunan cities. —Sin Chew Jit Poh and Nanyang Siang Pau. Shanghai, Nov. 4. LARGE-SCALE Japanese land operations in South China are believed to be imminent. About 40 warships and transports are lying in Formosan harbours taking orr troops and supplies. Occupation ofoay ancdc laiuo , on Hunan cities.—Sin Chew Jit Poh and Nanyang Siang Pau. - 143 words
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Article25 1937-11-11 27 Reuter. New York, Nov. 3. Final election returns show Mayor La Guardia polled 1,334,000 votes, against Mahoney’s 890 000. Harvey’s 326,000 and Hastings’ 217,000.- Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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314 1937-11-11 27 —Reuter. This will not, however, necessarily prevent an attempt being made, because no channel of conciliation will be neglected in these preliminary stages. Although as far as can De gathered no decision has been reached In regard to the next move, it is rumoured—Reuter. - 314 words
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121 1937-11-11 27 Reuter. Shanghai, Nov. 3. CTAm** 0 a leading part in the negotiations between the Chinese and Japanese authorities for a neutral zone at Nantao are the Italian Ambassador, Signor Cora, and the French Ambassador, M. Naggiar and a picturesque one-armed Jesuit priest, Father Jacquinot. ItReuter. - 121 words
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233 1937-11-11 27 Italy Bitterly Lashes Eden’s Colonial Speech Rome, Nov. 3. A RITTER reply to the speech on the colonial question made in t*ie House of Commons yesterday by Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary is made in an official communique. The communique Bays that while Britain and France divided the German colonial233 words
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Article46 1937-11-11 27 Reuter London Nov. 3. 'THE Duchess of Gloucester underwent a minor operation this morning, following a recent miscarriage, says an official bulletin. A month of rest will be necessary. The general health of the Duchess is good. No more bulletins will be issued.—ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article132 1937-11-11 27 —Reuter. Japanese Repeat 1905 Episode. Shanghai, Nov. 3. piRING a salute of 101 live shells Into the Chinese lines, the Japanese army in Shanghai observed today the anniversary of the death of the Emperor Meiji in exactly the same way that Japanese troops fired salvos into—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article120 1937-11-11 27 —Reuter. Obstinate Resistance In Shansi Broken. Peiping, Nov. 3. A FTER capturing Chinese positions in the Hsinkow Hills, Japanese troops occupied the town of Hsinhsein this morning, according to a Japanese communique which asserts that 15 Chinese divisions were engaged on this sector and estimates—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article44 1937-11-11 27 Amsterdam, Oct. 31. The Rotterdam Lloyd and the Netherlands Steamship Company will raise passenger fares to the Netherlands Indies as from Dec. 1. by approximately two to four per cent., says the Amsterdam correspondent of the Financial Times44 words
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Article21 1937-11-11 27 -Reuter. Calcutta, Nov. 3. Mahatma Oandhl is considerably better but needs rest and constant attendance.— Reuter.-Reuter. - 21 words
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Article, Illustration461 1937-11-11 28 Fresh Reverses In North. Shanghai, Nov. 8. T'HE Chinese will be swept from Shanghai by 1 Thursday, as threatened by the Japanese com-mander-in-chief, Gen. Matsui, it is feared. The seriousness of the Chinese position on the western front is freely admitted. Slipping out quietly at night461 words
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Article103 1937-11-11 28 QHANGHAI harbour is again safe for shipping with the withdrawal of the Chinese forces from Pootung. The principal British and American shipping lines are expected to call again shortly. Singapore offices of shipping lines which have been omitting Shanghai as a port of call since103 words
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116 1937-11-11 28 Reuter. Warsaw, Nov. 8. HAD Britain not supported General Chiang Kai-shek, the Sino-Japanese conflict would have ended long ago, declared Colonel Takahashi, chief of the China section of the Japanese General Staff, in an interview here today. He said intervention from the United StatesReuter. - 116 words
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22 1937-11-11 28 Shanghai at the week-end.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Another Japanese division arrived in Shanghai at the week-end.—Sin ChewShanghai at the week-end.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 22 words
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Article121 1937-11-11 28 Loyalists Raid Insurgent City —Reuter. Blow Up Ammunition Factory. Barcelona, Nov. 7. IN reply to the insurgent air raid 1 on Lerida on Oct. 31, when nearly 250 people were killed, an air raid by Government planes was carried out on the city of Sargossa by 40 planes sent to—Reuter. - 121 words
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75 1937-11-11 28 —Reuter. Shanghai, Nov. 3. A warning that any non-Japanese planes flying over the Japanese lines will be flred on on the assumption that they are Chinese has been issued by the Japanese authorities following the alleged flying over the Japanese lines of two Chinese—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article263 1937-11-11 28 —Reuter. London, Nov. 8. JN spite of rumours to the contrary there is a tendency in London to discount suggestions of any secret understanding having been included in the anti-Comintern agreement. Competent observers are disposed to accept Count Ciano’s assurance that there Ls no such—Reuter. - 263 words
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37 1937-11-11 28 crulse to South America.—3rltish Wireless. London, Nov. 4. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, accompanied by his daughter, Sheila, left London for Liverpool today to embark on a cruise to South America.—3ritish Wire-crulse to South America.—3rltish Wireless. - 37 words
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Article69 1937-11-11 28 —Reuter. Tokio, Nov. 7. The Foreign Office has released without comment information from New York that the Herald Tribune published an article contributed by Madame Chiang Kai-shek. The article, referring to the “Doomed Battalion,” says: ‘‘We am grateful for the co-operation ot British troops who did’—Reuter. - 69 words
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164 1937-11-11 28 “Science Has Helped,” Says Inskip. London, Nov. 5. “THE resources of science have been called in and I am optimistic enough to believe that in due course we will find that civilisation is not defenceless against attacks from the air,” said Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister164 words
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79 1937-11-11 28 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Oslo, Nov. 5. A NORWEGIAN girl, Anna Knud- sen, has addressed a letter to Stalin demanding the release of her fiance, otherwise she threatens she will reveal all details about Russia’s intervention in Spain. Miss Knudsen’s fiance, Erwin Wolf, a former private secretary—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 79 words
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660 1937-11-11 29 Lieut. Simpson Gives A Great Display. riVING a splendid exhibition of fast hard rugby, notable for the display of their captain, Lt. Simpson, at scrum-half, the Army XV defeated the Volunteers by 28 points (two goals, five tries, one penalty) to 3 points660 words
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Article430 1937-11-11 29 Forwards Play Well But Backs Are Outclassed AGAIN it was seen, in Saturday’s rugger game on the padang, 11 that Singapore’s civilian team this season has some marked weaknesses. The Army won overwhelmingly, by 33 points to 3, mainly owing to their great superiority in430 words
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34 1937-11-11 29 .—Reuter. London, Nov. 3. In the annual Charity Shield soccer match Manchester City, last year’s league champions, beat Sunderland, the F.A. Cup holders, by two goals to nil.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article200 1937-11-11 29 Perak Overwhelmed At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 6. Negri Sembilan played splendid rugger to defeat Perak by 34 points (five goals two tries and a penalty goal) to nil today, after leading by 13 points at half-time to win the Farley200 words
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59 1937-11-11 29 The Johore Yacht Club beat the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Saturday by 21 /2 points to 15 in the first of two races for the Dato Mentri Besar Shield, of which Johore are at present the holders. The second race59 words
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395 1937-11-11 29 CRUICKSHANK MURRAY IN VADE CUP FINAL. Marshall’s 40 Points In Stapleford Event. JN the semi-finals of the Vade Cup competition of the Singapore Golf Club, Cruickshank beat Davidson 6 and 5, and Murray beat Craik 1 up. The November bogey competition was played during the week-end, with handicapping on the395 words
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Article48 1937-11-11 29 At the Island Club on Saturday Dr. S. I. M. Ibrahim holed his tee shot at the third hole (151 yards). He was partnering W. F. Mavor against Ruddock and Philip Lee In the qualifying round of the R.A.F. —H.M.S. Cornwall Cups competition.48 words
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Article83 1937-11-11 29 The November stroke competition rtf the Garrison Golf Club was played a*. Tanglin on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. J. K. Gale with a net score of 62. The following were the best returns J. K. Gale 8683 words
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Article17 1937-11-11 29 .—Reuter. London, Nov. 2. Oxford University beat Oxford Greyhounds by 22 points to 11.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 17 words
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1512 1937-11-11 30 “Captain Dash. ” - By “Captain Dash.” nESHTE the heavy going, good sport was provided on the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club’s Winter Meeting on Saturday. Favourites obliged in most events, to the satisfaction of most of the large crowd present. The big1,512 words
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Article126 1937-11-11 30 Golf. Won By Surg. Comdr. And Mrs. Duncan. The November mixed roursomes competition at the Island Club was held over the first nine holes on Sunday and resulted in a win for Surg./ Comdr. and Mrs. D. Duncan with a net score of 33. The following were126 words
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Article57 1937-11-11 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Nov. 2. Six cards were returned for the monthly men’s medal competition of the Royal Johore International Club played during the week-end. The winner was E. Mulligan with a score of 76—12=64. The other cards were Dr. Cheah 78—8=70, Reid 85—14=71,57 words
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Article53 1937-11-11 30 Twenty cards were taken out for the November women’s spoon competition at the Keppel Golf Club and the following were the best scores returned:— Mrs. P. J. Crawley 44— 9=35 Mrs. C. Q. Starkey 49—13=36 Mrs. W. P. Douglas 45— 8=37 Mrs. E. A. Ford 56—18=38 Mrs.53 words
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Article131 1937-11-11 30 MR. A.E.C. FOSTER SUCCEEDS MAJOR DOYLE. Mr. A. E. Carey Foster, who has been appointed official judge and veterinary surgeon by the Straits Racing Association, in place of Major E. C. Doyle, who resigned a while ago, officiated at the Singapore Turf Club’s131 words
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122 1937-11-11 30 Lawn Tennis (From Our Own Correspondent) Batu Pahat, Nov. 4. Mrs. Rees and Wilson beat Mr. and Mrs. Holland in the mixed doubles final of the Batu Pahat open tournament, which was completed yesterday 6—4. 3—6, &—4. This match had been postponed twice and122 words
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139 1937-11-11 30 The women’s match between the Singapore Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Thursday afternoon and resulted in a win for the Singapore Golf Club by 5 3 4 points to 4. The following are the detailed results139 words
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Article77 1937-11-11 30 Won By Col. Rogers And Capt. Milling. The final of the Navy Cup competition at the Garrison Golf C’ub resulted in Col. T. L. Rogers and Capt. H. G. B. Milling (R.A.PO beating Comdr. I. W. Whitehorn and Lt.-Cdr. H. C. Ainslie (R.N.) by one hole. Seventy-one77 words
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301 1937-11-11 31 Denies She Is “Going Pro”— But So Did Fred Perry! IS Helen Wills-Moody turning professional, or isn’t she Here 1 are two conflicting telegrams from Reuter correspondents at either extreme of the United States New York: Despite a previous denial Helen Wills Moody has agreed301 words
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Article65 1937-11-11 31 Golf. The following are the results of the second round ties in the Vade Cup competition at the Singapore Golf Club: D. S. Davidson beat Roy Brown 4 and 2 G. O. Cruickshank beat Dr. M. C. Bain 2 and 1 R. Craik beat K.65 words
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Article177 1937-11-11 31 JAPANESE PLAYER 4 UP IN “B” DIVISION. The men’s October bogey competition held over the week-end at the Island Club resulted In wins for W. McMullan In “A” Division with a score of one up and K. Ishikawa In B Division with i* score177 words
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Article267 1937-11-11 31 One Of Cricket’s Outstanding Personalities. CRANK WOOLLEY, of England and Kent, one of the biggest personalities in cricket, announces that he will retire from the game after next season, cables Reuter. He will be 51 years old in May. Woolley is a left-handed batsman with an exquisite267 words
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Article82 1937-11-11 31 The Trump Completes A Great Double. *THE Melbourne Cup, valued at £lO,OOO, run yesterday over two miles at Flemington, resulted as follows, cables Reuter: THE TRUMP 1 WILLIEWIN 2 SARCHERIE 3 Won by a neck; a neck. Time: 3 min. 21 Vi sec. Betting: 11 to 2; 4082 words
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Article201 1937-11-11 31 Mrs. Clark Wins With “All Square” Card. The women’s November bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. W. H. Stuart Clark in “A” division with a score of all square, in a tie201 words
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Article78 1937-11-11 31 S.L.G.C. WOMEN’ S EVENT. Eleven cards were taken out for the women’s November stroke competition which was played on Monday and Tuesday at the Sepoy Lines Golf Club The winner was Miss H. G. Lacey, with a score of 48—18 30. I The following cards were returned: Miss H. G.78 words
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Article30 1937-11-11 31 The following are results of the Johore Rifle Club competition for October: Handicap prize: H. S. Paterson, 99.66 Scratch prize: Capt. P. L. Wilkinson R E.. 94.0030 words
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260 1937-11-11 31 Rifle-Shooting. Crowther-Smith Wins The Donegal Badge. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 1. Scoring 100 points out of a highest possible of 105, C. V. Crowther-Smith won the Donegal Badge, presented by the National Rifle Association, In the qualifying round for the championship of the260 words
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Article151 1937-11-11 31 SON-IN-LAW’ S SONS AT NEWMARKET. 'J'HE Cesarewitch, run last week, was the twentysecond since Son-in-Law won the race in 1915. Foaled in 1911, he ran his first races in the year before the war began. Yet he is not only alive today, but still commands a fee of 300 guineas151 words
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86 1937-11-11 31 nrilE following is Singapore team’s score in the Khoo Sian Ewe com- petition, fired at the Farrer Range, Seletar, on Tuesday. 300 500 600 yds. yds. yds. Total. 1. Sgt. Ashenhurst 47 46 44 137 2. W. Bradshaw 42 44 37 12386 words
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1638 1937-11-11 32 COVENTRY, RANGERS RAITH STILL UNBEA TEN. LX)UR visiting teams won in Division I of the English League ;>n Saturday, and there were six draws. Only one home team achieved victory—Grimsby, in beating Arsenal. The only away success in Division II was Chesterfield’s at1,638 words
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Article378 1937-11-11 32 Martin Scores Four Goals For Queen 9 s Park (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 6. A FTER being behind three times in the first haJf Brentford beat Liverpool owing to an error of judgment by the latter’s goalkeeper in the closing stages of their game.378 words
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Article36 1937-11-11 32 —Reuter. London, Nov. 6. At the Windsor meeting the champion jockey, Gordon Richards, rode his 200th winner of the season. Last year he rode 177 winners. His record number was 259 in 1933.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article108 1937-11-11 32 Rifle-shooting. Singapore Score 1,503 Out Of Possible 1,600. Singapore’s score in the Colonial small-bore match with a team of eight each firing two deliberate practices of ten rounds each, deliberate at the 25 yards range, was as follows: Competitor Score Score Total H.P.S. P. O. R. H. Gamer108 words
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964 1937-11-11 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. A SURPLUS of $2,579,992 is anticipated by the Federated Malay States for 1938, according to estimates submitted by the Financial Secretary, at this morning’s Federal Council meeting. The estimate of revenue for 1938 is $71,269,630; the964 words
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Article151 1937-11-11 1 Singapore, November 10, 12 noon. Buy.? Seller Gammer $B.OO Hamburg Cube $15.50 Java Cube $ll.OO Pepper. White Muntok $14.50 White $14.00 Black $9.25 Sopra Mixed $4.65 Sun Dried $4.90 i aptoca Small Flake $4.40 Fair Flake $4.10 Medium Pearl $5.00 Small Pearl $4.60 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $3.17V151 words
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Article38 1937-11-11 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. The price of rubber for the assessment of export duty in the F.M.S. from Nov. 5 to 11 has been fixed at 23 5/16 cts. per pound.38 words
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Article339 1937-11-11 1 London, Nov. 9. The following are today* closing middle price* on the London Stock Exchange: Shares >t £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: 7ester* Rise day or rail Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 113% Funding Loan o.c. 1960-90 113% War Loan. 3% p.c 101% Com. Union Assoe. (Units)339 words
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Article20 1937-11-11 1 Nov. 4 Tin, S'pore Price $99 per picul 5 97 8 91 9 85 10 92.37 420 words
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61 1937-11-11 1 Date Spot Nov. Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apr. -June July-Bept. Oct.-Dec. London Nov. 4 23 23 23% 24 24% 24% 24% 7% 5 23% 23% 23% 24 24% 24% 24% 7 8 22% 22% 22% 23 23% 23% 23% 7 1/16 9 22% 22% 22% 22% 23 23%61 words
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1914 1937-11-11 2 Opposition To Buffer Pool Proposal. STRONG criticism of the methods of the International Tin Committee and of defects in the control scheme, particularly of the amount of standard tonnages and the proposal to form a buffer pool was voiced by Sir John Bagnall when addressing shareholders1,914 words
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Article180 1937-11-11 2 AS was anticipated foreign imports of rubber into the Straits last month show a sharp decline on the Agure for September. The biggest declines occurred in the imports from Netherlands Indies and Sarawak. The total imports for the month were 11.858 tons, which compares with 19,065180 words
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Article149 1937-11-11 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.354 th auction on Nov. 4 when there were catalogued 1.646,936 lbs., 735.24 tons, offered 1.397,021 lbs... 623.67 tons; sold 1,158,547 lbs.. 517.21 tons. Spot London 7%d New York 14 13|16 cts. Prices Realised. Ribbed smoked sheet cents149 words
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1166 1937-11-11 3 Rubber Market Review. Delay Announcing Quota Means Drastic Action Later. AMPLE STOCKS AND PROSPECT OF DECLINING CONSUMPTION. LEWIS AND PEAT LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Nov. 5, write Under normal conditions it might have been reasonably expected that prices would1,166 words
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Article897 1937-11-11 3 QUOTA DECISION AWAITED. MESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report Issued at the close of business on Nov. 9, write Since our report of a week ago, nothing of outstanding importance has taken place in world affairs to alter the existing situation. The897 words
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Article111 1937-11-11 3 170REIGN imports of tin ore into the Straits last month totalled 2.671 tons, compared with 2,737 tons in September, bringing the total for the ten months ended October to 25,695 tons. This compares with 21,959 tons in the corresponding period of 1936. Of the October imports,111 words
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Article101 1937-11-11 3 During the week ending Oct. 30. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 14,871 cases, of which: 4.378 (30 per cent cases were to the United Kingdom. 4.509 (30 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1.769 (12 per cent.) cases to Canada,101 words
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Article1175 1937-11-11 4 lamed By Fraeer And Co, EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Nov. 10, 1937, 10 a.m. MINING. Bvjmra Mhn 4/- Ampat Tin S/6 4/* £1 As&m Kumbang 28/- 30/£1 Austral Malay 46/- 60/-n. 5/- Ayer Hltam 26/6 37/6 1 Ayer Wen* 0.76 0.85 £1 Bangrln Tin 20/6 31/61,175 words
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Article146 1937-11-11 4 London Exchange Prices On Nov. 2. Ampat (4/) 4/4%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/6 V Ayer Hitam (5/) 29/; BangTin 23/3; Gopeng Cons. (5/-) 11/3; Hongkong (5/) 27/3; Idris (5/) 8/9; Ipoh (16/) 24/6; Kampong Lanjut 23/1%; Kamuntlng (5/) 10/9; Kepong 1 3/32; Kllllnghall (5/) 20/6; Kinta (6/) 17/6; Kinta146 words
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Article586 1937-11-11 4 London Exchange Prices On Nov. 2. Allagar (2/) 1/3; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/4%; Anglo-Malay 12/9; Aytr Kunlng 28/9; Badenoch 21/; Bagan Beral 20/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 2/3 Banteng 18/1 Vi; Batang (2/) 1/0%; Batu Caves 16/10%; Batu Tigu 32/6; Bekoh (2/) 1/6; Bertam Con. (2/) 3/8%; Bldor 32/6;586 words
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Article57 1937-11-11 4 THE exports of dry rubber from Malaya in October were 36,925 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with an estimate given earlier this month of 37,000 tons. Malaya’s export position at the end of October, including the deficit brought forward from 1936, is an under57 words
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Article63 1937-11-11 4 THE domestic production, as re1 presented by exports from the Federated. Malay States, Unfederated Malay States and Malacca, of tin and tin-ln-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content in October was 5,248 tons compared with the official estimate of 5,300 tons. This brings Malaya’s export position at63 words
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281 1937-11-11 4 THE following quotations are published oy courtesy ol Messis S. e Levy and Co.. Singapore Messrs. White. Weld and Company New York, report by cable regarding Tuesday’s markets DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today’s •Uast Close Changes SO Industrials 123.08 126.16 up 2 18 20 Ralls 31.70281 words
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Article50 1937-11-11 4 EXPORT POSITION. Over and under exports of tin in September and for the period January-September amount to:— Country Sept. Accumulated. N.I 271 2,694 Nigeria 283 1,784 Bolivia —1,857 —22,378 Malaya +1,850 157 Siam 370 3,061 Belgian Congo 286 7.400 Indo-China Unknown +896 —1,217 —38,056 t Until July only.50 words
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158 1937-11-11 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Company Diudeno r ota j ioi Books Close financia 1 Date ex Dlv «eai rikl Payable Date to 1at» TIN po Kamuntlng Tlr. 12%% Final No v. n Q ct 18 22%% K L. Tin is. Bonus ne C158 words
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