The Straits Budget, 20 January 1938
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Title Section29 1938-01-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4171. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1938. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article930 1938-01-20 1 IN my view, the Incorporated Society of Planters is in* a healthier posl-1 tion than it has been tor many years, probably than it has ever been,” declared Mr. W, Leggatt after his reelection #as chairman for the fourth successive year at the annual meeting at930 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article929 1938-01-20 2 l their official duties.—Straits Times Jan. 13. Part of the “Malayan Court" which is being prepared for the Glasgow Empire Exhibition is to be on public view at Kuala Lumpur over the week-end. The exhibit is to include life-sized plaster models of Chinese pineapple cutters and canners shownl their official duties.—Straits Times Jan. 13. - 929 words
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Article873 1938-01-20 2 the part of China.—Straits Times, Jan. 14. It Is only recently that newspapers in Europe have contained references to rumours that Japan was giving serious consideration to a formal declaration of war upon China. In Singapore the possibility has been mentioned vaguely at i intervals sincethe part of China.—Straits Times, Jan. 14. - 873 words
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Article856 1938-01-20 2 .—Straits Times, Jan. 15. Television has made enormous strides in Great Britain during recent months and figures published at the end of the year showing the increase in the number of televisors in use have prompted a number Of articles in Home newspapers, including the Observer.—Straits Times, Jan. 15. - 856 words
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Article991 1938-01-20 3 Straits Times, Jan. 17. At some point or another in most discussions of the international situation, reference is made to the position of Soviet Russia and the strength of the Red war machine. Views on the subject vary widely but there appears to be general acceptance ofStraits Times, Jan. 17. - 991 words
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Article809 1938-01-20 3 —Straits Times, Jan. 18. According to the Articles of Association of the R.G.A., the chairman and vice-chairman of the organisation are eligible for annual re-election to those positions for an indefinite number of years. For some time past, however, it has been the custom to—Straits Times, Jan. 18. - 809 words
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Article824 1938-01-20 4 difficult problem. Straits Times, Jan. 19. From Feb. 23 all first class mail is to be carried by air over Empire routes, at the rate of eight cents per half ounce for letters and four| cents for postcards. The obvious advantages of this “all up" scheme ensured adifficult problem. — Straits Times, Jan. 19. - 824 words
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Article172 1938-01-20 4 High China Post For Penang Man (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 19. £>ENANG has the distinction of providing China with her second Director of the National Quarantine Service in Dr. C. Y. Wu, who is at present Director of the Hong Kong Bureau of the Red Cross Society m172 words
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Article69 1938-01-20 4 Correspondence. To the Editor of the Straits Times. OIR. —I appeal to all my compatriots in view of the hostilities in China, to desist from letting off any fireworks and crackers during the coming Chinese New Year and send whatever money they had so intended to69 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article101 1938-01-20 5 Zola Banned f"|NE virtue of an autocratic Government like that of the Straits Settlements is that it does not have tc take highly arbitrary actions in its efforts to pander to politically-power-ful religious organisations. As the works of Emi>e Zola are listed in the Church of Rome’s Index of Prohibited101 words
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Article106 1938-01-20 5 Tingel-Tangels REFERRING to yesterday’s note about the Tingel-Tangel girls, a man who has been many years in Singapore recalls that the girls would line up on the stage and start off with their violins, accompaniment being provided by a male pianist. After the number had been in progress for a106 words
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Article112 1938-01-20 5 AFTER a dance, the Tingel-Tangel girl would lead her partner to a table. He would do the proper thing and order drinks. The girls as a rule encouraged the buying for themselves of mild, coloured cordials, for which exorbitant prices were charged. A Tingel-Tangel rarely asked for liquor as112 words
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Article125 1938-01-20 5 Names Again pURTHER cases of coincidences in surnames are mentioned in a note from Mr. Leonard Cornwell, of Ipoh. Mr. Cornwell writes:— In 1916 in Milton Boys’ School, Portsmouth, the following were the masters Messrs. Allen (headmaster), Jarvis, Broadbridge, Borrows, Skeens, White, Green, Scarlet and Twine. The boys used to125 words
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Article62 1938-01-20 5 Ball Cotton Twine JNTEREST in curry, rice and fish and parallel cases has spread even to Kuala Lumpur and there has been correspondence on the subject in the ‘‘Men and Matters” column of the Malay Mail. A correspondent of the Mail says that the Langley Park professionals have been Ball,62 words
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Article112 1938-01-20 5 Peace And Order to be relied on as a source of Japanese humour is the weekly cotton piece goods report of Koyata Yamamoto and Co., Osaka. The report that reached Singapore merchants this week contains among the cotton prices this piece of history:— The world should celebrate Dec. 13, 1937,112 words
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Article112 1938-01-20 5 Afreshed And Alive this poetic effort, the cotton report becomes broader in its political scope and goes on to say that:— The world stage has now shifted, where Japan is seen to have literally secured the hegemony of eastern Asia and under the morgenrote of Asiatic morality, eight per cent,112 words
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Article39 1938-01-20 5 VERY chastened is the young Singapore nnti-militarist who was persuaded to “go places with some Volunteer friends. He woke up yesterday morning to find he was a Volunteer himself, complete with chits for his uniform issue.39 words
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Article249 1938-01-20 5 JAPAN is bringing civilisation to China with a vengeance Several times in the past few weeks Crux has quoted in this column unconscious humour appearing in Japanese propaganda sheets But the richest humour yet to be produced by Japan Is in the handbills distributed a few days ago to249 words
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Article166 1938-01-20 5 Gentle Bow Requested fpYPICAL of Japanese consideration for the welfare of Europeans is that neat touch about medical inspection of the unclean Chinese. But the next paragraph in the handbill gets warmer. Foreigners returning to districts North of the Creek are specially requested to respect the sentry on point duty166 words
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Article240 1938-01-20 5 N ow we know what girls learn at the Tokio High School. Japanese education certainly cannot be accused of narrowness. This exposition of the benefits that Rising Sun civilising influence can bring to residents in Hongkew winds up somewhat creakily on a different note. The240 words
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Article121 1938-01-20 5 AUSTRALIAN papers say Katharine Cornell is still undecided over her proposed world tour next year, which should include Singapore. “I’m a most nervous person,” America’s first lady of the stage told the Sydney Sun. “Though I long to do it. my heart turns over at the thought of121 words
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Article72 1938-01-20 5 DRONISLAW HUBERMAN. the Polish violinist who passed through Singapore a badly-shaken man a few days after he was injured in the October air crash at Palembang, will not lose the use of his hand, as was feared at first. The famous Italian surgeon Donati has assured Huberman that he72 words
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Article76 1938-01-20 5 Cold Night pURTHER grist to the Curry. Rice x and Fish mill comes from a Singapore resident who says that several years ago four people sat down to dinner at the Bukit Chermin (Harbour Board) Mess and found their names were Frost, Chill, Gale and Winter Two of the party,76 words
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Article310 1938-01-20 5 Enterprise AS a change from funny letters and circulars from Japan, here is a letter the manager of a prominent Singapore firm received yesterday irom a young man in a highly-developed European State Dear Sir, Your address, as an enquiry office, was given to me by Mr. To be quite310 words
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Article178 1938-01-20 5 THE magazine British Maiaya, which is published in London, does not like Rupert Emerson's “Malaysia”, which was reviewed in the Straits Times last week. Criticising the American writer's bias against European imperialism, British Malaya says that Emerson in his criticism ol the British in Malaya neglects material facts.178 words
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Article81 1938-01-20 5 Voice of Singapore QINGAPORE’S new short wave broadcasting station will probably be on the air by the end of March. Work is well in hand on the 400 watts transmitter. which is housed alongside the B.M.B.C’s existing medium wave plant in the "homson Road buildings, and the aerial already is81 words
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Article159 1938-01-20 5 Luxury Yachts p*ROM a reader in the F.M.S. comes a complaint that every large private yacht visiting Singapore is referred to in the Straits Times as a luxury yacht “As this term is now beginning to pall, it would be of interest if you would inform us what constitutes luxury159 words
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Article145 1938-01-20 6 were is another specimen of t> e rubbish that Is fed to readers oi “Cavalcade, the British News-Maga-zine”, pitiful London imitation oi America’s fairly sensible Time. Under the faptlon, “Malaya. Preparation,” Cavalcade tells its wide-eyed public:~ Like a bead of venom from a snake's mouth lies British-owned,145 words
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Article119 1938-01-20 6 AFTER continuing with the information that “anchored off Singapore is the warship Monitor (Cavalcade means the monitor H.M.S. Terror) with a couple of 15-lnch guns and other equipment which makes it a virtual floating fortress etc.”, the magazine says:— But the fears of Sir Shenton and Majc'rGeneral William119 words
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Article160 1938-01-20 6 flflTH fancy dress being optional at Singapore’s forthcoming Australian dinner and ball, we can expect to see such celebrated Australians or people closely associated with Australia as Ned Kelly. Captain Cook. Don Bradman, outlaw Peter Lalor, Merle Oberon. Bllgh of the Bounty, and that beloved stage figure, Nellie160 words
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Article143 1938-01-20 6 J>AGO Pago, administrative centre of American Samoa, a town which formerly has owed most of its fame to Somerset Maugham’s “Rain”, the plct of which was set there, has come lnte the limelight this week with the loss of the Pan-American Airways flying boat Samoan Clipper. During the143 words
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Article83 1938-01-20 6 fJROM a Jervois Road Hollander comes an unusual request. Ir. oetween preparing for the royal twins he has received an appeal from his father-in law. who owns a tea plantation in East Java, to find a home for up to 20 spotted deer. These animals, at present housed83 words
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Article93 1938-01-20 6 *"pHE Malayan Governments apparently are not going to do anything about representation at San Francisco’s big Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939. Latest publicity handout? from the organisers indicate that exhibiting countries will be expected to build public cafes at which their respective foods may be sampled by93 words
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Article303 1938-01-20 6 PROM London comes an Evening Standard clipping on lakubra magic as practised in the Moluccas. It is a letter from a Mr. G Jacobs. When I was In Hurua. a small isiand in th* Moluccas Group, a native died under peculiar circumstances. It was the opinion of Captain—7.303 words
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Article130 1938-01-20 6 *JiHIS instance sounds similar to the Kelantan practice mentioned by W. W. Skeat in “Malay Magic”. Skeat records how the bomor (village medicine man) makes a waxen image the length of a footstep to represent a corpse. Then, if blindness is desired, the eye is pierced. Piercing the130 words
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Article95 1938-01-20 6 JOHN D. Glmlette, in his “Malay Poisons and Charm Cures,” mentions that the medicine man sometimes says, “It is not wax I slay, but the liver, heart, spleen of So-and-so.” before he finally Juries the image in front of the victim'* door. But the author says the Kelantan95 words
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Article176 1938-01-20 6 17VEN vegetarians have their own magazine. The last P. O. mail brought The Vegetarian News from London. The organ of the London Vegetarian Society, it “exists to advance the cause of vegetarianism.” Vegetarianism apparently has been elevated to cause rank. In addition, however, to espousing its own cause, “The176 words
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Article179 1938-01-20 6 Angel’ s Food. A FTER quoting Rollln to show that the athletes of Ancient Greece were vegetarian teetotallers the magazine quotes Milton from “Paradise Lost”, where Eve’s feast for the angel is described. Bestirs her then, and from each tender stalk Whatever Earth all-bearing Mother yields In India East or179 words
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Article60 1938-01-20 6 gTILL coming in are parallels to the Curry. Rice and Fish case. A Cherang Tuli, Kelantan. correspondent signing himself Semerak recalls the case in his State two years ago when the following people were in the ore firm two assistants. Stake, Onions a Swedish engineer, Grilde and60 words
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Article49 1938-01-20 6 Ambiguous YOUNG American wife who recently settled in Singapore with her husband complains that she hesitates before using many common American words under the Union Jack because of the low meanings that so many formerly harmless words have acquired in the English, language. The examples she quoted are unprintable.49 words
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Article92 1938-01-20 6 Immersion *pHE mile and a half walk between the parking area and the swimming pool at the foot of the Kota Tinggi waterfall discourages many would-be swimmers, with the result that only a handful of people are making the jaunt in the weekends. Although the drive from Singapore is a92 words
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Article116 1938-01-20 6 Education /\n the left side of the road, several miles before reaching Kota Tinggi is one of those open-air estate Tamil schools. It is against the road and you can walk in if there is no class. The illustrations on the wall comprise a two-colour picture of Shirley Temple, a116 words
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Article29 1938-01-20 6 A CORRESPONDENT doesn’t like the caption of a few days ago, “GOD CAN WORK MIRACLES. SAYS ANGLICAN COMMISSION”. “Much more 1938-ish would be “GOLD WORKS MIRACLES,” he says.29 words
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Article222 1938-01-20 6 No Soul Barer MAOtrliAM has juct published “The Summing Up”, a remarkable biographical essay which throws much light on the Maugham make-up. “I have no desire to lay bare my heart, and I put limits to the intimacy that I wish the reader to enter upon with me,” he says.222 words
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Article108 1938-01-20 6 tells in “The Summing Up” of his unhappy school life and of his attachment for his mother. When I was a small boy and unhappy I used to dream night after night that my life at school was all a dream and that I should wake to find108 words
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Article65 1938-01-20 6 Unction from the Bench JgENCH platitudes sicken cynic Maugham as much as modem plays. When I have heard judges on the bench moralising with unction I have asked myself whether it was possible for them to have forgotten their humanity so completely as their words suggested. CRUX AUSTRALIS. Mr. J.65 words
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Article140 1938-01-20 7 Mr. J. B. Weiss, Registrar of the Johore Supreme Court and First Magistrate, Johore Bahru, is leaving for Home on furlough in March. Dr. S. Luther, Johore Government Pathologist, is shortly proceeding to India on long leave, accompanied by Mrs. Luther and family. Dr. C. T. MacCarthy,140 words
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Article279 1938-01-20 7 Leaders Experts Wanted 2 A Declaration of War 2 The Growth of Television 2 The Unknown Quantity 3 The Chairmanship of The R.G.A... 3 “All Up” 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General279 words
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Article256 1938-01-20 7 Government House Friday, Jan 7. IN the morning Rear Admlrai God1 froy called on the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at Government House and afterwards His Excellency returned the call on board the French cruiser George Leygues. The following were the guests at a dinner given by Sir Shenton and Lady256 words
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Article162 1938-01-20 7 T*HE following Malayan appoir.tments in the Colonial Service, some of which have already been gazetted in Singapore, have been announced by the Colonial Office. Major W. F. N. Bridges to be Surveyor General; Major A. R. White to be Deputy Surveyor General; Capt. C. T. M. Husband162 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article69 1938-01-20 7 ALLAN. —To Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Allan, a son (still-born). POULSEN. At the General Hospital, Singapore. January 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. M. POULSEN, a daughter. VAN DER HOLT.—On Jan. 7, 1938. at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Kathleen (ne6 Alvis) wife of D. M. van der Holt,69 words
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Article34 1938-01-20 7 The engagement is announced oetween Cuthbert Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Collom of Odcombe, Somerset, and Katnerine Josephine Eugenie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bonnici of Alexandria, Egypt34 words
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Article48 1938-01-20 7 KIRKPATRICK—CALDWELL.—At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore on Jan. 12, 1938, by the Rev. Stephen Band Scott McMurray Kirkpatrick of Sungel Tiram Estate. Johore only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Kirkpatrick of Eastbourne to Amelia Campbell Caldwell second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Caldwell of Glasgow.48 words
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242 1938-01-20 7 Tour Of Various Ports! II M.S. Indus and H.M.S. Hindustan, sloops of the 1 Royal Indian Navy, which are to be present at the opening of the Naval Base on Feb. 14, have just visited Calcutta, where they created great interest. THE242 words
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189 1938-01-20 7 Courtship Of Wrestler Princess To Be Filmed. Brooke family in Sarawak.—Straits Times Copyright Cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 18. 'J'O MAKE a film based on the story of their romantic courtship and marriage, Bob Gregory, all-in wrestler, and his wife, the former Valerie Brooke, will leave London forBrooke family in Sarawak.—Straits Times Copyright Cable. - 189 words
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Article61 1938-01-20 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Jan 17. THE death took place last night at the Malacca Hospital after a short illness of Mr. H. L. Lamotte, manager of Tangkah Estate, Tangkah. Johore. A resident of Tangkah for over 30 years, Mr. Lamotte was well-known in Johore and61 words
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91 1938-01-20 7 II7HEN St. Andrew’s School is remov- ed from its site in Stamford Road, it is likely that the length of Waterloo Street from Stamford Road to Bras Basah Road will be closed and merged into the two open spaces which flank it. This91 words
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Article51 1938-01-20 7 QVER $3,000,000 (China currency) has been subscribed by Singapore towards the China Relief Fund since the campaign was launched in August, according to an official statement issued by the Malayan China Red Cross Fund Committee. Malaya’s total subscriptions up to the end of last year were51 words
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212 1938-01-20 7 HISTORIC, old-world Malacca and the beauties of Penang have delighted the party of 40 girls of the Young Australia League, who arrived back in Singapore on Jan. 18 on board the Koolinda. At Malacca the party was met by Mr. Chan Choo Tiong, hon. secretary212 words
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Obituary37 1938-01-20 7 DEATH. TAN —Tan Beng Lee alias Noel T&n aged 24 years, only son of Mr. 6c Mrs. Tan Tee Cheng passed away peacefully at his residence No. 25 Mohamed Sultan Road on Jan. 16. 1938. Deeply regretted.37 words
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230 1938-01-20 8 Squadrons From India And Iraq At Short Notice. THE ease and rapidity with which Singapore’s defences can be 1 strengthened at short notice by powerful Royal Air Force units from overseas is being demonstrated by the arrival at Seletar this week of 48 aircraft from230 words
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Article61 1938-01-20 8 TTHE black-out,” which will be held in Singapore one night during the combined manoeuvres at the end of the month will not be applied to the whole of the island. To minimise the inconvenience likely to be caused by such measures, tests will be confined61 words
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Article41 1938-01-20 8 A CHINESE was found dead outside a stall in Havelock Road, at 6.30 o’clock on Monday morning. It is believed that he was knocked down by a lorry which was backing. Among injuries were several broken ribs.41 words
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240 1938-01-20 8 WITH full ceremony, the first criminal sessions of the Singapore High Court, for this year opened on Tuesday morning. THE Assize service was held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, where several lawyers, the law officers of the Crown and the three Judges, Mr. Justice240 words
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157 1938-01-20 8 a mission urging Muslims in Eastern countries to boycott Japan, a party of Chinese Muslims, representing 20,000.000 followers of the Prophet in China, arrived in Singapore on Tuesday in the M.M. liner D’Artagnan. The party Is led oy Haji Djelaleddm Wansinshan, a member157 words
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Article60 1938-01-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. 1. THE Malacca Strait-born Chinese Dramatic Party are restaging a play in aid of local charities. The first show was held some weeks ago in aid of the China Relief Fund and It is understood the organisers of the show will60 words
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Article, Illustration256 1938-01-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 18. 'T'HE foundations are being laid in Ampang Road for the fourth big office building for Kuala Lumpur since the end of the slump. It will be a threestoreyed structure which will be occupied by Harrisons, Barker256 words
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Article285 1938-01-20 8 LOWER school fees over which controversy has raged came into force Jan. 18 when thousands of children throughout the Colony went back to work after a five-week vacation. This reduction, announced by the Governor in his budget speech in October last year, mean that all children, irrespective285 words
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203 1938-01-20 8 pOUR European sailors, three Norwegians and one Swede, narrowly escaped serious injury when they were involved in a motor-car collision at the junction of Victoria Street and Jalan Sultan, shortly after two o’clock on Jan. 18. They were: Johan Johansen, Norwegian, of the crew203 words
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Article554 1938-01-20 9 Procedure At Public Inquiry Criticised. To the Editor of the Straits Times. glR,— With reference to the remarks of the chairman of the Transport Board when he presided at the first public inquiry under the new Road Traffic Enactment, F.M.S., held in Seremban. reported in the554 words
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224 1938-01-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. THE F.M.S. Railways, represented by Mr. E. D. Shearn, were objectors to nine out of ten applications for carrier licences made before the first public inquiry of the F.M.S. Transport Board, here today, Mr. S. W.224 words
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Article71 1938-01-20 9 The Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, has nominated the following to be the Committee under the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance Mrs. H. D. Collings, Mrs. A. R. Fyfe, Mrs. M. Jamieson. Mrs. A. B. Jordan, Mrs. Lee Choon Guan, Mrs. Lim Eng Hae, Mrs. Ng Sen Choy,71 words
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312 1938-01-20 9 A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, at the conclusion on Friday of an inquiry into the death of a Chinese fruitseller named Lim Jui Soon, who was knocked down by a motor car driven312 words
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242 1938-01-20 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. OIR, —In your issue of a few days ago, it was announced that the newly completed graving dock at the Singapore Naval Base will be officially opened by the Governor. The occasion, I am sure, will be242 words
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447 1938-01-20 9 Almost No Unemployment, Says Mr. W. Leggatt. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. “|N my view, the Incorporated Society of Planters is in a healthier position than it has been for many years, probably than it has ever been447 words
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Article64 1938-01-20 9 The following are members of the Hindu Advisory Board, Penang, for this year: The Deputy Controller of Labour, Malaya (chairman, ex-offlcio), Dr. K. Muttukumaru. (vice-chairman), Mr. P. N. M. Muthupalaniappa Chettiar, Mr. S. Saravanan, Mr. C. Yahambaram PUlay, Rai Sahib B. R. Sharma, Mr. O. Swamy64 words
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415 1938-01-20 10 NO “INNER SIGNIFICANCE” IN U.S. NAVAL VISIT. “INNER significance” discovered by various New York and London newspapers in the visit of three United States cruisers to Singapore on the date of the opening of the Naval Base graving dock is regarded in naval415 words
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Article46 1938-01-20 10 Herr Wilhelm Dw&rs, Chancellor of the German Consulate-General, Singapore, and son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Dwars, of Hanover, was married at the Singapore Registry Office on Jan. 14 to Fraulein Ilse Landau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Landau, of Moelin.46 words
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Article37 1938-01-20 10 C. Weinberg, proprietor of the Oyster Magistrate on Jan. 14 for failing to Magistrate yesterday for failing to close his premises between two and four o’clock on the morning of Nov. 3. last year.37 words
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331 1938-01-20 10 CINGAFORE will experience its first taste of air raid precautions and “black-outs” j during the combined manoeuvres which take place between Jan. 31 and Feb. 5. An announcement in Friday’s Government Gazette states that an experimental ‘black-out” will bei conducted, and the public are asked' to331 words
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Article, Illustration422 1938-01-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 14. ONE of the first men to sell plantation rubber at the Singapore auctions, Mr. Henry Lake Coghlan died in London, today, aged 68. For over 30 years Mr. Coghlan was associated continuously with rubber, i first as422 words
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415 1938-01-20 10 TEMPLE HOUSE, one of the best examples of old-style Chinese architecture in Singapore, is to become the headquarters of the Salvation Army, removal from the Killiney Road premises being completed before the end of this month. This was announced by Brigadier Herbert A. Lord,415 words
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Article74 1938-01-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 16. A MALAYAN appeal to the Privy Council is included in the Hilary Sittings list, although date of hearing has yet to be fixed. The appellant is Ahmed Angullia bin Haji Mohamed Salleh Angullia and the respondents are Estate74 words
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190 1938-01-20 11 R.G.A.’s GLASGOW DISPLAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 16. A RUBBER industry pavilion is to be a feature of the Glasgow Empire Exhibition at which the Malayan Governments are to stage a comprehensive display of the Peninsula’s, products. Working in collaboration with190 words
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Article164 1938-01-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 16. /"OFFICERS of the 2nd Battalion The Gordon Highlanders will regret that service in Singapore prevented them taking part in a brilliant ball, held last week in the historic Castle of Drum, in aid of the regimental museum164 words
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94 1938-01-20 11 *pHE Netherlands Indies Government has submitted a draft ordinance to the People’s Council providing for the levy of a new special “defence export duty amounting to one per cent, of the value of export products. The yield of 1938 is estimated at FIs. 6,500.000 (£722,000).94 words
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176 1938-01-20 11 IN spite of reverses China, in her struggle for freedom, would attain salvation in the end, declared Mr. Aw Boon Haw, speaking at the ninth anniversary dinner of the Sin Chew Jit Poh, a leading Singapore Chinese paper, on Saturday. Wealth which came from the public176 words
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395 1938-01-20 11 \X7AR MANOEUVRES, the big- gest ever attempted in the Philippines, began last week with about 30,000 officers and men participating. They are being conducted jointly by the United States Army and the Philippines Army. The manoeuvres extend over two provinces, Pampanga and Tarlac, and will395 words
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102 1938-01-20 11 M/ING Commander J. G. Walser, M.C., formerly in Command of No. 100 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron at Singapore, is now acting as Air Attache at Shanghai, in the place of Wing Commander H. S. Kerby, D.S.C., A.F.C., absent on sick leave, states the Straits Times102 words
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Article127 1938-01-20 11 Singapore, Jan. 17. THIRTY members of the Singapore Chinese St. John Ambulance Brigade, including four women, leave Singapore today by the s.s. Hong Peng for Canton, where they will receive final training witlf the Canton Ambulance Brigade before proceeding to various fronts. A farewell reception was127 words
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Article43 1938-01-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 16. THE first party of Chinese taxidrivers, numbering more than 30. provided with cold weather clothing and 50 ticals each, left to join the Chinese army this week. Further volunteers are leaving later.43 words
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Article, Illustration29 1938-01-20 11 TH E “Boy King” of Siam is now enjoying a winter sports holiday at Arosa, Switzerland, and smiles confidently as he starts on a down-hill run on the skis.29 words
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138 1938-01-20 11 THE Singapore European in1 spectorate of the Straits Settlements Police Force entertained nearly 200 guests at their annual fancy dress ball at the roof garden of the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday, Reller’s Band had much to do with the success of the evening, no138 words
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143 1938-01-20 11 'THE record number of 17,631 emiA grants left Hong Kong for Singapore during December. The outflow of Chinese from Hong Kong has. It is believed, been accelerated by fears of a Japanese invasion of South China. Ordinarily, Hong Kong’s population would not have reached143 words
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361 1938-01-20 12 THE two Skye meetings usually held at the conclusion of the Summer (Governor’s Cup), and Autumn (Gold Cup) professional meetings of the Singapore Turf Club are being abolished this year and will be replaced by two extra professional meetings. This is revealed in the361 words
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129 1938-01-20 12 OINGAPORE gave even more generously last year to the Poppy Day Fund when over $26,000 was collected. This total is nearly $11,000 more than the total collected in 1936, the final figures reveal. Sales of poppies brought in $7,355.20 The total from sales of wreaths129 words
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388 1938-01-20 12 (From Our O Correspondent.) Kualr. Lumpur, Jan. 17. ALL 46 competitors in the Automobile Association of Malaya’s central rally reached Kuala Lumpur on Saturday afternoon over routes from 200 to 258 miles long. A Singapore man, B. C. Jordan, won the prizes for the388 words
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Article, Illustration431 1938-01-20 12 Children’s Vows In Singapore. LIINDUS throughout Malaya celebrated the main festival day of Thaipusam on Sunday. More than 500 penitents submitted themselves to the torture of needles and skewers or humbly carried “kavadis.” Over 50,000 attended the Batu Caves, Selangor, ceremonies. Large crowds of-—Straits Times Picture - 431 words
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56 1938-01-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 16. HE neat here suggests a prospect of rapid “wintering” of rubber in the vicinity of Penang, with a consequent decline in production earlier than was anticipated, while if the drought persists refoliation will be slow with corresponding effect56 words
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113 1938-01-20 12 More Naval Vessels Due This Week pOLLOWING the arrival at Singapore last week of the aircraft carrier Eagle and six destroyers, there will be a further influx of naval vessels this week. All will participate in the combined manoeuvres. The destroyer, Westcott, the depot repair ship Medway and two submarines,113 words
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Article1774 1938-01-20 13 British Dutch In Malaysia. CRITICISM FROM AMERICA. *|*HE author of this work visited Malaya a few years ago to study the methods of government in this country and the Netherlands Indies at first hand. He spent about a year in both countries, getting his information from the authorities and from1,774 words
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101 1938-01-20 13 THE special committee appointed by the Government to investigate Singapore’s traffic problems decided at its preliminary meeting on Jan. 12 to meet twice a week, on Monday and Friday, with its first ordinary meeting on Jan. 21. Sir George Trimmer, chairman of the101 words
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137 1938-01-20 13 Singapore, Jan. 14. THE batch of 124 men, including the Indian, arrested in connection with Sunday’s anti-Japanese disturbances, today pleaded guilty to the second charge of exhibiting banners and were bound over in the sum of $25 each to be of good behaviour for137 words
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Article38 1938-01-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. JHE inauguration of the 11/jd.l l /jd. 1 a half-ounce air mail service for first class matter to Malaya will start on Feb. 23, 1938.38 words
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Article91 1938-01-20 13 WITH daggers and revolvers six Chinese five dressed in white and one in black entered the ground floor of a house in Keong Saik Street. Singapore, last Thursday night at 7.30 p.m. and stole jewellery and cash worth $800. While the man in white kept watch at91 words
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Article81 1938-01-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Jan. 12. 1UEARLY $250,000 is to be spent on the erection of buildings at Mersing this year. An additional vote of $4,000 is provided for the new Government offices which will be finished soon. Residences for the District Officer81 words
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Article, Illustration282 1938-01-20 14 Italian And German Vessels May Also Be Present. THREE 7,000-ton United States cruisers, the Memphis, Milwaukee and Trenton, now on their way from Seattle to Sydney to participate in the Australian 150th. anniversary on Jan. 26, will visit Singapore for the opening of282 words
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Article88 1938-01-20 14 Largely Attended Funeral At Bidadari. TTHE funeral of Mr. A. M. Blrchall took place on Jan. 13, at the Bidadari Cemetery and was largely attended. The remains were brought from his residence at Pulau Tekong by motor launch to Changl steps and from there the cortege88 words
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Article98 1938-01-20 14 A LTHOUGH it originally was believed that a battalion from Hong Kong would participate in the combined Army, Navy and Air Force manoeuvres at Singapore at the end of the month, the Straits Times now understands that the only troops from outside Singapore taking part98 words
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Article109 1938-01-20 14 Attends London Course Of Training. £APT. R. W. Watson-Hyatt, of the Malacca Volunteer Corps, has been attending a course for officers on “Cooperation with other Arms” at the London District School o* Instruction, Regent’s Park barracks. Lectures were given, he informed tne Straits Times London Correspondent, bv Army.109 words
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183 1938-01-20 14 I Banishment Warrant Mentioned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 13. THREE Chinese arrested in connection with the bombing outrage at an amusement park, in which one man was killed and several others were injured, are at present on a banishment warrant. This183 words
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315 1938-01-20 14 Geneva Labour Chief On Far Eastern Progress. nOUBT as to whether the highest types of technical skill were the monopoly of a few Western countries was expressed by Mr. Harold Butler, Director of the International Labour Office of the League of Nations, in a315 words
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Article77 1938-01-20 14 Indian Navy Vessels Coming Too. IN addition to the naval vessels al1 ready announced, the following ships will attend the Naval Base opening ceremony in Singapore:— The 10,000 tons cruiser Dorsetshire, from the China Squadron, and the sloops Indus and Hindustani (1,190 tons> and Investigator (1,57277 words
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Article73 1938-01-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 13. QILVER belonging to the officers' and sergeants’ messes of the 2nd Battalion, of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, which was disbanded in September 1922, and which has recently been reformed, was returned at a regimental ceremony yesterday. Mr J. D.73 words
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Article, Illustration1785 1938-01-20 15 Small Capital Outlay—Easy Operation —Clean And Quick Smoking—Low Costs. BY OUR PLANTING CORRESPONDENT. JN my notes of a fortnight ago I began a study of types of smokehouses which I have recently seen for the first time and believe to be new. This week1,785 words
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617 1938-01-20 16 SMART PUNJABI FORCE CREATED DURING PAST YEAR. Some Officers From Hong Kong Dockyard. Singapore, Jan. 13. THE Admiralty Police Force at Seletar, guardians of the 1 Naval Base, were reviewed for the first time yesterday by Commodore M. L. Clarke, Naval Commodore, Malaya, prior617 words
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142 1938-01-20 16 Many Police At Legation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 13. MANY police were on duty at the Siamese Legation during the wedding of Prince Birabongse, of Siam, because of threatening letters which had been sent to the bride, Miss Ceril Heycock. Police also maintained142 words
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41 1938-01-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 13. 'T'HE British Resident of Negri Sembllan (Mr. Q. L. Ham) accompanied by the District Officer, Seremban (Mr. Norman Coulson) paid a visit to the Indian Settlement at Chuah on Tuesday.41 words
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Article, Illustration38 1938-01-20 16 SERDANG BLAH SMOKEHOUSE This picture shows one of the double doors opened with trolley and racks on which one day’s sheet is hanging. The small door on the right is that used for movements of the Eureka furnace.38 words
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95 1938-01-20 16 AiVR. S. R. K. MENON, a research stu- dent from Travancore. who claims to have discovered a method of manufacturing paper from coconut husk, has now entered into an agreement with a Colombo firm and applied tor a patent in Ceylon lor the pr°paration of95 words
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259 1938-01-20 16 WHEN the troopship Dorsetshire leaves Singapore today, she will take away 340 officers and men from the local regiments and the Royal Air Force, who are bound either for England or India. them are many sportsmen —hockey players, cricketers and footballers. Among those going to259 words
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Article, Illustration764 1938-01-20 17 Mr. J. A. M. vrn Harencarspel, and Miss A. Jochem after their wedding at the Registry Office, Singapore, iusi Thursdav. —Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture. Lieut J. W. S. Corbett, of the Royal Navy, and his bride, Miss D. J. Peter, of Ceylon, after—Straits Times picture.; -Straits Times picture.; -Straits Times pictures.; Straits Times picture.; .—Straits Times pictures; s page of Straits Times pictures. - 764 words
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893 1938-01-20 21 LUE bachelors aren’t so helpless. On the contrary we’re rather sly. You women like to regard us as helpless, hopeless and incompetent. That satisfies the instinctive mother in you. To be a wife and mother is the ultimate fulfilment of893 words
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32 1938-01-20 21 RUNNING on soya bean oil this is one of the four diesel-engined ambulances purchased by Selangor Chinese associations and guilds for service in China. They were shipped from Port Swettenham on Friday.32 words
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305 1938-01-20 21 No Order Made By District Judge. MO order was made on Jan. 13, by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, when Sydney Arthur Joseph Woosey, of the Straits Settlements Police, was called upon to show cause why action should not be taken against him305 words
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Article269 1938-01-20 21 KirkpatrickCaldwell. Miss Amelia Campbell Caldwell who arrived from Great Britain on Jan. 11, was married to Mr. Scott MacMurray Kirkpatrick, at the Presbyterian Church, the next day. The bridegroom is on Sungei Tiram Rubber Estate and his father, Mr. S. M. Kirkpatrick, was for many years in Singapore.269 words
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Article141 1938-01-20 21 $500 Sought For Work Done. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. 12. W. H. Salt, a Malacca lawyer. was the plaintiff in a civil suit in which he claimed $500 from two Chinese, A. C. Tam and Chan Ah Peng, as fees for professional services rendered.141 words
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300 1938-01-20 22 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 12. QVER 1,400 of the new F.M.S. Transport Board licences have already been Issued by the Traffic Police, although the closing date for exchange of the old certificates of competency is Sept. 30. The300 words
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Article41 1938-01-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Jan. 12. Muar and Batu Pahat Courts are shortly to have an Assistant Registrar In common. It Is understood that a senior clerical officer w‘ll be trained to fill the post.41 words
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237 1938-01-20 22 F. M. S. R. Exhibit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. CROWDS embarking at and leaving the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station today saw the Railways’ exhibit for the Malayan Court at the Glasgow Empire Exhibition—models of the Central Offices and of one237 words
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55 1938-01-20 22 MR J. G. HAY managing director of Guthrie and Co., Ltd., and prominent figure in the rubber industry photographed with his son, MR. IAN HAY and daughter MISS PHYLLIS HAY, on their arrival in Singapore last week by the Marnix van St. Aldegonde. Mr. Hay is visiting Malaya until early-Straps Times Picture. - 55 words
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175 1938-01-20 22 Coroner’s Warning At Inquest On Gas Victims. STRESSING the importance of good ventilation, that vessels should be kept as free as possible of bilge water and that fermentable cargo should be kept dry, the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, on Jan. 12 returned175 words
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113 1938-01-20 22 £2,000,000 On P. O. Liner In Port. A NOTHER shipment of 6,000 cases of Chinese silver coins, valued at £2,000,000 and on their way from Hong Kong to the Bank of England, is on board the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi, which passed through Singapore. For months, silver has been113 words
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82 1938-01-20 22 THE Singapore Malay Settlement is to Jiave a new maternity and infant welfare centre next year. At the Rural Board meeting this morning Dr. J. W. Scharff. Health Officer. Singapore, said that it was felt that there should be such a centre. Most of the82 words
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Article178 1938-01-20 22 Singapore, Jan. 13. rpHIRTY Chinese members of the crew of the Norwegian vessel Breiviken, which is bound for Japan with phosphates, yesterday declined to proceed further than Singapore. The vessel arrived from Sfax, the port of Tunis, on Tuesday. The crew claims that178 words
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Article99 1938-01-20 22 *T*HE text of a bill to amend the Registration of Dentists Ordinance was published in the S.S. Government Gazette The ordinance prohibited un-regis-tered persons from practising dentistry In the Colony, but exception was made for the practice of Indian, Chinese and ether Asiatics system of dentlsty by99 words
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357 1938-01-20 23 JAPAN’ S EYES ARE ON GREAT “EMPTY” AUSTRALIA. French Naval Writer On Far East Fleet Strengths. M JAPAN looks to the more southern parts of the great empty continent of Australia,” said M. Claude Farrere, the noted French naval writer, who passed through Singapore, on Jan. 14, on his way357 words
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81 1938-01-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. ANE month after he had boarded the v night mail train at Kuala Lumpur, Mr. A. A. Henggeler, chairman of Anglo-Oriental (Malaya), Ltd., returned to Kuala Lumpur by aeroplane yesterday evening, having In the meanwhile81 words
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40 1938-01-20 23 The Malacca Agricultural Medical Board will consist of the following members for this year: The Chief Medical Officer, Malacca, Capt. Koh Keng Bock, and Messrs. Tan Soo Chong, W. A. Wilken, A. Simpson, J. L. Cowie.40 words
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Article58 1938-01-20 23 —Reuter. Manila, Jan. 14. A DOLF DAVID BACH, a Polish subject, was arrested by Manila police today, at the request of the Singapore authorities, on a charge of obtaining a loan on false pretences. Bach arrived on Dec. 7 by the North German liner Scharnhorst. It—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article63 1938-01-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. C 1 M.S. law volumes are going to be published in a much more convenient form shortly when the Supplement now being prepared will be Issued. It will then be possible to kerb copies of the laws63 words
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523 1938-01-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 4. 1UEARLY 150 Malayans, of all generations were present at the Association of British Malaya’s New Year reception, at the Hotel Victoria, which was generally voted the most enjoyable of the many such successful gatherings organised by523 words
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Article51 1938-01-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 14. JJETECTIVES boarded the P. O. liner Rajputana at Plymouth yesterday, and are holding an inquiry in London today into the frequent thefts of jewels and money from passengers, inward and outward. The Rajputana was last in Singapore On Dec.51 words
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Article124 1938-01-20 23 American Director To Photograph Animals. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 10. THE Governor of Chumporn, in South Slam, has been asked by Mr. E. Schoedsack, the M.G.M. director, to assist him in assembling 400 elephants for the new animal film the latter is making124 words
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328 1938-01-20 23 Malayan Court Should Be One Of Best At Glasgow. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. C1R SHENTON THOMAS, the High Commissioner, is pleased with sections of the Malayan Court for the Glasgow Empire Exhibition, which he saw in the Federal Capital, today.328 words
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Article116 1938-01-20 23 Honorary Asst. Superintendent Of Police. The following appointments are notified in the 8.8. Government Gazette Mr. K. MacLennan to act as Controller. Posts and Telegraphs, Singapore. Mr. P. R. Lewis to be a Deputy Collector of Land Revenue for Malacca. Rai Bahadur Prithvi Chand, Chief Inspector, Special Branch,116 words
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Article52 1938-01-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 11. rE proposed $200,000 market and open air restaurant will not be built this year, as the site has not yet been chosen. It is understood that a site will be taken by the sea or at a52 words
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Article, Illustration157 1938-01-20 24 Building Base In West Africa. TO increase the safety of the Cape route to the Far East in time of war, additional naval facilities are being provided at Freetown, Sierra Leone, British West Africa. Increased fuel storage will be provided at the existing depot,157 words
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165 1938-01-20 24 —Reuter. Washington, Jan. 12. JJECAUSE the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, refused to make out the Italo-American trade treaty in the name of the King of Italy and the Emperor of Abyssinia, negotiations for the treaty have been suspended. Prior—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article68 1938-01-20 24 Reuter. New Planes Being Produced. HPHE first line strength of the Royal Air Force is more than double that in 1935, when the expansion programme began, it is learned. Intermediate types are being replaced by new bombers and fighters. The Hawker-Hurricane single-seat fighter is being delivered toReuter. - 68 words
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98 1938-01-20 24 Aerodrome Again Target Of Attack. Hankow, Jan. 11. •yWENTY-FOUR Japanese bombers and eight pursuit planes made a lightning raid on Hankow aerodromt this morning. There were deafening explosions as they unloaded about 100 bombs and a pall of black smoke issued from the aerodrome.98 words
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38 1938-01-20 24 —Reuter. Paris, Jan. 12. It is understood M. Chautemps will be asked in the next day or two to approve a grant of an extra 500,000,000 francs to speed up naval construction.—Reuter. - 38 words
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224 1938-01-20 24 Reuter. London, Jan. 12. “THE British Government cannot admit that Japan has any right to interfere with her shipping on the Yangtse River/’ declared an. authoritative spokesman today. This follows an announcement that the Senior British Naval Officer in Shanghai was recently notified' Reuter. - 224 words
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125 1938-01-20 24 ww vvw l —Reuter. London, Jan. 12. gRITISH export trade for 1937 was the greatest for seven years. Total imports were £1,029,065,000. compared with £847,752.000 in 1936. Total exports, including re-exports, were £596,761,000, compared with £501,374,000. The excess of imports over exports»ww • »vvwl —Reuter. - 125 words
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Article79 1938-01-20 24 —Reuter. /JOVERNOR Harold Hoffman u of New Jersey has divided the State’s $25,000 (£5,000) reward for the capture of the Lindbergh baby kidnapper among more than 100 persons. The largest share, $7,500 (£1,500), went to Walter Lyle, a former New York petrol station operator, who—Reuter. - 79 words
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92 1938-01-20 24 i.—Reuter. De Facto Acceptance Only Admitted. The Hague, Jan. 11. “nnHE Netherlands Government is willing to recognise the undeniable fact of the occupation of Ethiopia by Italy and Italy’s present rule in Ethiopia,” stated M. Patyn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, replying to questions in Parliament.i.—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article71 1938-01-20 24 between 1935 and 1936.—British Wireless. Wholesale Prices Up 15 Per Cent. In 1937. T London, Jan. 12. HE Board of Trade index of wholesale prices for the year 1937 was higher by 15.1 er cent, than in 1936, following rises of 2.8 per cent, betweenbetween 1935 and 1936.—British Wireless. - 71 words
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Article287 1938-01-20 25 Forced Down In South Pacific Near Base. W/ITH ajl her crew dead, the Pan-American Airw ways flying-boat Samoan Clipper, which was lost between Samoa and New Zealand on Jan. 12, has been found by the United States minesweeper Avocet. The flying-boat was found drifting in287 words
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172 1938-01-20 25 .—Reuter. Budapest, Jan. 13. A USTRIA and Hungary have decided to recognise General Franco’s administration as the lawful Government in Spain, according to a joint declaration by Italy, Austria and Hungary, issued last night after a conference of these powers in Budapest. The communique says.—Reuter. - 172 words
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Article35 1938-01-20 25 .—Reuter. Salamanca Jan. 13. An insurgent communique announces that trade agreements have been concluded with Italy, Germany, Portugal. Switzerland and Holland, while negotiations are in progress with Norway and Sweden.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article61 1938-01-20 25 Sent From Hong Kong, Says Japanese Report. A JAPANESE report alleges that 500.000 tons of munitions have been sent to Canton from Kowloon over a newly-built highway (states Reuter from Shanghai). This Japanese report further savs that 3.000 lorries, of American and German make, are61 words
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79 1938-01-20 25 .—Reuter. Troops Fleeing Into British Territory. Gibraltar, Jan. 13. TKD prevent desertions from the insurgent ranks a detachment of Franco’s cavalry, composed of 25 mounted men, has been placed on neutral ground between the insurgent and British territory. The move is a sequel to.—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article70 1938-01-20 25 .—Reuter. Conference In London Next Month. London. Jan. 13. The International Peace Campaign announces that a conference to organise a world boycott against Japan and furnish aid for China will be held in London on Feb. 11. Viscount Cecil will be one of the presidents, while.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article, Illustration52 1938-01-20 25 Dramatic pictures showing the sinking of the American gunboat Panay by the Japanese in the Yangtse. These photos were rushed across the Pacific by Clipper, flown across the United States under armed guard, and then shipped to London, where they were air-mailed to Singapore. Photos.—Eric MayellPhotos.—Eric Mayell from Movietone. - 52 words
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124 1938-01-20 25 Reuter. London, Jan. 14. :i I SEE no signs of a slump,” declared Viscount Horne, formerly Sir Robert Horne, leading British industrialist and one-time Chancellor of the Exchequer, when commenting on Britain’s record exports in 1937 (published yesterday) in an address to BirminghamReuter. - 124 words
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187 1938-01-20 25 MEW tariff rates, representing reductions of up to 75 per cent, on existing rates, will shortly be announced for North China by the Japanesecreated Provisional Government at Peking, according to the semi-official Japanese Domei agency. According to information from Tientsin, the new tariff rates187 words
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51 1938-01-20 25 —Reuter. Presence No Longer Has Any Meaning.” Bucharest, Jan. 11. M. Ostrovski, first and only Soviet Minister to Bucharest, has requested Moscow to recall him, stating that owing to the policy of the new Rumanian Government, his presence in Rumania no longer has any—Reuter. - 51 words
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77 1938-01-20 25 —Reuter. London. Jan. 12. During 1937. 232,920 persons were killed and injured in road accidents in Britain, which is 1,444 fewer than <n 1936. There were 6,591 deaths, an increase of 30 3.979 pedestrians were killed and 73.657 injured a decrease of 1,719.—Reuter. - 77 words
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224 1938-01-20 26 Initial Outlay Of £25,000,000. Washington, Jan. 13. A HUGE construction programme embracing all types of naval vessels will be authorised by a new bill to strengthen the United States fleet announced today by Mr. Carl Vinson, chairman of the House Naval Committee. Legislation is ready224 words
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252 1938-01-20 26 -Reuter. ELECTION TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH. Belfast. Jan. 13. SPECIAL meeting of the Cabinet decided to appeal to the electors immediately. The Parlia ment of Northern Ireland will be dissolved on Jan. 20. nominations will close on J n. 29, and-Reuter. - 252 words
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Article28 1938-01-20 26 The destruction of Japanese property in Shantung Province is put at 1,000,000,000 yen, according to the Japanese army spokesman at Shanghai. reports Reuter.28 words
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40 1938-01-20 26 —Reuter. Peking, Jan. 14. Mr. Masayuki Tani, former Japanese Minister to Vienna, who is considered a possible High Commissioner to the Peking Government if Japan’s recognition of Chiang Kai-shek is withdrawn, arrived here last evening.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article, Illustration30 1938-01-20 26 —Eric May ell from Movietone.—Eric May ell from Movietone. - 30 words
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84 1938-01-20 26 Reuter. Washington, Jan. 11. In a letter to Vice-President J. N. Garner, the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, said that the United States Government's prime interest in the Far Eastern trouble was the maintenance of the “orderl> processes in international relationship." Mr. HullReuter. - 84 words
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75 1938-01-20 26 —Reuter. Washington, Jan. 12. THE State Department is receiv- ing almost daily communications from anxious Americans in various parts of China, urging the United States Government, to stand firm on its rights in China. Officials have indicated that the Government is continuing—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article53 1938-01-20 26 Mosley’s organisation.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Propaganda Pours In By Every Mail. London, Jan, 13. DRITISH Fascists have extended their anti-Jewish propaganda to Palestine, according to a Jerusalem message to the News Chronicle. Every mail, it is stated, is pouring into Palestine thousands of leaflets and posters distributed by SirMosley’s organisation.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 53 words
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Article, Illustration181 1938-01-20 26 s.—Reuter. Washington, Jan. 10. A LETTER from President Roosevelt, warning Congress that the proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a referendum before the country could declare war would “cripple any president in his conduct of our foreign relations” was read in thes.—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article85 1938-01-20 26 -Trans-Ocean. London. Jan. 17. The number of millionaires in Britain, according to statistical returns for Income tax for the financial year 1935-36 had risen to 334. which was about 40 more than in the previous financial year. All persons having an annual income of £50.000 and-Trans-Ocean. - 85 words
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217 1938-01-20 26 "—Reuter. DR. RUNG ON CHINA’S FINANCES. Hankow, Jan. 13. JN spite of the urgent military exigencies and the Government’s financial problems, China has lived up and intends to live up to her obligations by fully and promptly meeting her external and internal obligations,""—Reuter. - 217 words
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249 1938-01-20 27 Shanghai, Jan. 14. pHINESE reports, state that more than 400,000 troops have been massed along a German-built defence line on the Lung-Hai Railway ready :or what may be the biggest battle of the Sino- Japanese war. They include the flower of General Chiang249 words
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Article100 1938-01-20 27 i.—Reuter. Khabarovsk, Jan. 14. r THE alleged detention of a Soviet 1 aeroplane with its crew and civil air-mail in Manchuria is the subject of vigorous protests to the Japanese authorities by the Soviet ConsulateGeneral at Harbin and the Soviet Embassy at Tokio. It is statedi.—Reuter. - 100 words
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91 1938-01-20 27 -Reuter. Embassy Makes New Protest. Washington, Jan. 14. THE United States Embassy at wanking has made a new protest to the Japanese authorities at the continued looting of United States property by Japanese soldiers, announces the State Department. The American Consul-General today reported Japanese soldiers-Reuter. - 91 words
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261 1938-01-20 27 DEFERRING to the German 1X1 Ambassador’s protest, the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, said he informed Dr. Dieckhoff that Mr. Dodd, having resigned the Ambassadorship, spoke as a private citizen. As an individual under the constitution, he was therefore entitled to free speech. It261 words
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Article158 1938-01-20 27 London, Jan. 14. THE report of the commission appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to consider the Christian doctrine in order to demonstrate the extent of agreement within the Anglican Church and to investigate how far differences could be removed or diminished has been published158 words
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Article189 1938-01-20 27 ,—Reuter. Two Shot, Trouble In Cabaret. Shanghai, Jan. 14. MR. Y. T. VAN, a well-known Chinese criminal lawyer and Mr Y. L. Dau, a Chinese welfare worker, were shot and seriously wounded In different parts of the Settlement by unidentified miscreants. It is not known whether,—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article101 1938-01-20 27 —Reuter. Hankow, Jan. 15. 170UR Japanese warships on r the Yangtse have been sunk by the Chinese air force during the past two weeks, according to an official Chinese statement. Two of the four warships are stated to have been sunk between Takung and Wuhu on—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article, Illustration105 1938-01-20 27 Started As Cadet In Hong Kong Service. London, Jan. 11. OIR A. G. MURCHISON FLETCHER has resigned the governorship of Trinidad and Tobago on the grounds of ill-health. Sir Murchison, who was knighted In 1029, was formerly a cadet in the Hong Kong Civil Service. After holding105 words
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48 1938-01-20 27 Reuter. Tsingtao, Sept. 14. Railway guards and other Chinese employees of the Tsinan-Tsingtao Railway marched to the police station today and reported that they had been told to leave their posts as the Japanese-owned South Manchuria Railway is taking over the line.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article220 1938-01-20 27 Tsingtao, Jan. 11. ITNRES1STED, Japanese marines landed at Tsingtao, chief U port of Shantung, yesterday. Vast Japanese properties, valued at more than $150,000,000 Straits, were destroyed by the Chinese before troops were withdrawn two weeks ago. This is the second Japanese occupation of the port, the220 words
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Article, Illustration304 1938-01-20 28 GERMANY ITALY TO RECOGNISE NEW PUPPET REGIME? JAPAN'S action in withdrawing recognition from the Chinese National Government on Jan. 16 is followed by a Tokio press report that Germany and Italy have unofficially informed Japan of their intention to recognise the Japanese puppet regime in304 words
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72 1938-01-20 28 Reuter. An immense crowd of Irishmen staged a wild welcome for President de Valera when he arrived at Euston Station for the AngloIrish talks. Cheering loudly, the crowd rushed the barriers and surrounded the carriage. The police had to call for reinforcements to clearReuter. - 72 words
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330 1938-01-20 28 London, Jan. 17. THAT the question of partition will be only lightly touched 1 upon, if discussed at all, during the Anglo-Irish talks to stan in London today, is the opinion growing in unionist circles in Belfast. It is pointed out that330 words
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Article253 1938-01-20 28 Reuter. London, Jan. 17. «VAPAN evidently feels she can dispense with the formality of declaring war and dispose of the accredited Chinese Government and its director by disregarding them," says the Daily Telegraph in a leading article. “The new Chinese regime, established and maintained byReuter. - 253 words
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197 1938-01-20 28 —Reuter. Joint Action Sought. Brussels, Jan. 17. 4 BOYCOTT of Japanese goods has been approved in principle by a joint meeting of the International Federation of Trades Unions and the Socialist International. The delegates agreed to ask for this from their respective governments, based—Reuter. - 197 words
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87 1938-01-20 28 —Reuter. DLANS have been mapped out, according to Chinese reports, for construction of a 2,500-mile railway linking Chungking, the new national capital, with Russia, via Sinkiang Province, in order to facilitate the transportation of military supplies to China from Europe. When completed the.—Reuter. - 87 words
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219 1938-01-20 28 Unions Want Boycott Of Japanese Goods —Reuter. London, Jan. 17. YIRGING a Japanese boycott at a meeting of railwaymen in Bristol yesterday, Mr. John Marchbanks, general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, said three lines of action were left open to the Labour movement. Firstly, they could endeavour to—Reuter. - 219 words
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Article825 1938-01-20 29 SELANGOR PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT. LIEUT. SIMPSON RICHARDSON THE STAR PERFORMERS. WORKING with machine-like precision right from the kick-off, the Army XV were too strong for Selangor, whom they defeated by the substantial margin of 19 points (two goals, one penally goal and825 words
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133 1938-01-20 29 “Rest” Win Trial Match At Murrayfield. Results of matches played at Home on Saturday are cabled by Reuter as follows: Bath 5, Cardiff 10 Blackheath 9, London Scottish 13. Bristol 9, Royal Air Force 5. Coventry 13, Harlequins 5. Gloucester 9, Bedford 8. Headingley 11,133 words
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Article546 1938-01-20 29 JENKINS KICKS TWO GREAT PENALTY GOALS. DI.AY1NG in a terrific wind and before a crowd of nearly *>0,000 people, Wales beat England in the rugger international at Cardiff on Saturday, cables Reuter, by 14 points (one goal, one try, two penalty goals) to eight points546 words
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298 1938-01-20 29 Islingtonians Miss Chances But Score Three Goals. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 15. THE Islington Corinthians defeated Perak at Ipoh today S—1, 4 after leading 2-0 at half time. They were the superior side and would have won by a bigger margin had their298 words
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169 1938-01-20 30 TOURISTS GUILTY OF OVER-CONFIDENCE. FORWARDS MISS CHANCES IN GOALLESS GAME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 13. IN their second game in Malaya, the Islington Corinthians were held to a draw at Alor Star today by a Kedah F.A. team. tourists’ failure to beat169 words
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Article138 1938-01-20 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 14. Playing with less enthusiasm than they had shown in their first match here, the Islington Corinthians defeated a Penang F.A. XI by thre j goals to one in a poor game today. Penang deserved to draw but sheer bad138 words
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Article74 1938-01-20 30 In a match in the Northern Section of Division III of the English League on Thursday, Hull, playing at home, overwhelmed 8outhport, winning 10—1, cables Reuter. This big win takes Hull to the top of the section equal on points with Rotherham (who have played one more74 words
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Article51 1938-01-20 30 UK -Reuter. Adelaide. Jan. 15. Australia beat the United States in the lawn tennis match concluded here today by four matches to nil. Bromwich beat Budge 6—8, 6—1, 6—3. Budge was not at his best. He is recovering from influenza. He did not play in the first». UK -Reuter. - 51 words
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Article21 1938-01-20 30 Bristol beat the Royal Navy by 11 points to 6 at rugger on Wednesday last, cables Reuter.21 words
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Article292 1938-01-20 30 DUE PARTLY TO THE MALAYS’ DECLINE. The decline of the Malay Football Association, whose drawing power fell with the standard of their football/' resulting in smaller gate receipts from the matches in which they were engaged, was a reason for the decrease of $2,300292 words
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Article17 1938-01-20 30 Oxfordshire were beaten by 13 points to three by Kent at Oxford, cables Reuter.17 words
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Article241 1938-01-20 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 12. PRESCRIBING it as “a tragedy” that the F.A.M. had not furnLTished them with a programme of their Malayan tour, Mr. Thomas Smith, manager of the Islington Corinthians, said tonight that when they arrived in Penang they were in the241 words
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Article380 1938-01-20 30 The Penang side played a sterling game in the first half when they shared the honours, being level I—l at the interval. It was only in the second half that .they were mastered, and when they lost, one man, injured, the team collapsed and the Corinthians put380 words
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102 1938-01-20 30 JHE draw for the fourth round of the FA. Cup competition—matches to be played on Jan. 22 —resulted as follows, cables Reuter Preston vs. Leicester. Scarborough or Luton vs. Grimsby or Swindon. Huddersfield vs. Notts County Notts Forest vs. Middlesbrough. York vs. West102 words
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Article44 1938-01-20 30 PLAYING for South Australia in an inter-State match with Queensland at Brisbane, cables Reuter, Don Bradman scored 107 and 113. These two centuries brought his aggregate for first-class matches to 17,461, equalling Warren Bardsley f s record for any Australian.44 words
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499 1938-01-20 31 H.E. SAW “HIGH SPOTS IN RUGGER FINAL. Tribute From One Who Played The “More Scientific Game. 99 PRINCIPAL guest at the annual dinner of the Malayan Rugby Union, held at the Selangor Club on Saturday evening following the Malaya Cup final, was H.E. the Governor and High Commissioner (Sir Shenton499 words
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Article94 1938-01-20 31 Dr. E. S. Lawrie Succeeds Mr. N. F. H. Mather. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 17. r\R. E. S. LAWRIE, who has been seen on many Malayan rugby fields, formerly as player and latterly as referee, has been elected president of the Malayan Rugby Union. A94 words
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78 1938-01-20 31 The women’s Captain’s Prize competition of the Island club over 18 holes, which was played in conjunction with the L.G.U. Competition, re suited in a win for Mrs. D. Duncan with a net score of 64. The following were some of the best cards78 words
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282 1938-01-20 31 THE first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition of the 1 Singapore Golf Club for January was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday and resulted in a win for Mrs. G. S. Hallas and F. G. Coales with a net score of 33. Forty-three282 words
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Article286 1938-01-20 31 S. R. C. Dominant In Victory By Three Clear Goals. THE S.R.C. triumphed again in their final game of the season with the S.C.C. on the latter’s ground last week. Their margin of victory was 3—0 it might easily have been bigger nad they displayed286 words
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Article53 1938-01-20 31 f\ON BRADMAN, scoring 44 against New Sooth Wales at Sydney on Saturday, beat Warren Bardsley’s record of 17,461 for the aggregate number of runs scored by any Australian. The wonder batsman Is still only 29 years old and should score many thousands of runs yet, building up a53 words
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Article78 1938-01-20 31 R.C.R. Land Heads Qualifiers. The qualifying round of the Club Championship Cup competition of the Garrison Golf Club was played at Tanglin on Saturday and resulted as follows:— R. C. R. Land 37+37=74 S. Lowrle 36+42=78 Capt. J. D. Newman 38+41=79 Lt. Col. R. B. Leslie 37 +42=7978 words
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520 1938-01-20 31 First Of The Series Well Won By Ella Dorothy. THE Royal Singapore Yacht Club’s first race for the Black Swan Trophy, for six-metre yachts, was held last Sunday, Ella Dorothy in winning. The weather has been excellent for yachting for some little time520 words
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1682 1938-01-20 32 Queen’s Park Rangers Checked. WITH a brilliant victory at Huddersfield on Saturday, Brent17 f<ird strengthened their lead in Division I of the English li€d)^U6< But the Wolves are pressing them, and moved up to second place by beating Arsenal. Division II is providing1,682 words
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Article419 1938-01-20 32 “Bees” Now Fancied For Both Cap And League. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 16. ‘‘TERRIFIC” is the word which best describes the Arsenal vs. 1 Wolves Cup rehearsal. A man had a seizure in the stand when the Wolves opened the scoring. Arsenal, who were419 words
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Article50 1938-01-20 32 THE following, cables Renter, have been chosen to represent Scotland against Wales at Mnrrayfleld on Feb. 5: GEORGE ROBERTS; A. H. DRUMMOND, DICK, MACRAE, J. G. FORREST; SHAW, T. F. DORWARD; J. B. BORTHICK, J. D. HASTIE, INGLIS, HORSBURGH, ROY. YOUNG, DUFF, W. H. CRAWFORD.50 words
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Article42 1938-01-20 32 Doncaster’s Valuable Victory At New Brighton. Matches in Division III of the English League resulted as follows SOUTHERN Aldershot 1. Cardiff 1. Exeter 4, Brighton 0. NORTHERN Hartlepools 0. York 0. Wrexham 1, Tranmere 3. New Brighton 1. Doncaster 2.42 words
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Article182 1938-01-20 33 To Include Gift Made By Federation. U/H1LE no official statement has been made yet, the Straits limes understands that the Royal Air Force, Far East, which has its headquarters at Singapore, will be substantially increased in strength before the end of the year. Additional squadrons182 words
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Article98 1938-01-20 33 LADY LITTLE, who is on ne* way to be with her sick husband. Admiral Sir Charles Little. Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, at Hong Kong, arrived at Singapore on Jan. 18 in the Rotterdam Lloyd liner Baloerari and transshipped immediately to tne Hamburg-Amerika Line vessel98 words
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69 1938-01-20 33 In honour of the visit to Singapore ol Sir Edward Ellington, InspectorGeneral of the Royal Air Force, Air Vice Marshal and Mrs. A. W. Tedder on Tuesday night gave an at home.” Guests assembled in the spacious grounds, the night being clear and moonlit69 words
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Article137 1938-01-20 33 SIR John Bagnall has been nominated to represent the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on the Legislative Council. Appointed to the Committee ol tn<i Chamber in July, 1926. Sir John became its Council representative u; November of that year. Mr. E. E. F. Pretty. M.C.S., has been137 words
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147 1938-01-20 33 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 18. OUS services running parallel to the railway lines were a public convenience which he would not agree to terminate, said Mr. S. W. Nelson, chairman of the F.M.S. Transport Board, at the first Ipoh session of the147 words
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Article59 1938-01-20 33 OY a majority decision, Municipal Committee No. 6 has adhered to the previous decision not to proceed with the proposal for the provision of public clocks in certain main thoroughfare* of the town. Mr. T. H. N. Mayson, of Johore. has obtained an appointment in Singapore. He will59 words
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340 1938-01-20 33 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 11. AN alleged incident in a hotel bedroom in Calcutta was stated by Miss Florence Willis, a young actress, to have been responsible lor her leaving Peter Sergi’s London Revue Company in India. The company, it will be340 words
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43 1938-01-20 33 A HEARTY CHEER by the girls of the Young Australia League, was given when they were allowed to sit on a fire engine at Central Station, on Tuesday the members of the fire-fighting unit giving a demonstration in rescue work. —Straits Times Picture.—Straits Times Picture. - 43 words
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Article212 1938-01-20 33 MANY AIRCRAFT ARRIVE. TO take part in the combined manoeuvres at th# end of the month, the Punjabi Regiment will reach Singapore from Taiping by special train early this morning. An advan ce party arrived last week. The regiment will be accommodated at Blakan212 words
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359 1938-01-20 33 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 18. UAJI Dahan bin Ibrahim. father of the Undang of Rembau, a major Negri Sembi* lan chief, was committed to (he civil prison today, by Mr. Justice Cussen, for contempt of court, in refusing to yield up a359 words
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Article827 1938-01-20 1 FRASER COMPANYS WEEKLY SHARE MARKET REVIEW. MESSRS. Fraser and Company, in their review of the share market, issued on Jan. 18 write Nothing of outstanding Importance has happened to make or mar the week under review while the international situation in Europe for the time being appears827 words
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Article327 1938-01-20 1 London, Jan. 18. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Vaster- Rise au or Pali Conversion 'jc*an ft o.c. 1944-64 115% Funding Loan d.c. 1960-90 113 ft War Loan, 3% p.c 103% Com. Onion Assce.327 words
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Article17 1938-01-20 1 Jan. 13 Tin, S’pore Price $92.87% per picul 14 90.62% 18 91.62% 19 92.2517 words
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46 1938-01-20 1 Date Spot Jan. Feb.-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London Jan. 13 23% 23% 23% 24% 24% 24% 7% 14 23% 23% 23% 24% 24% 24% 7 1/16 18 23% 23% 23% 24% 24% 24% 7% 19 23% 23% 24 24% 24% 25 7%46 words
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Article213 1938-01-20 1 Singapore, January 19, 12 noon. Buyer* Sellers Gambler 8.00 Hamburg Cube $15.50 Java Cube $11.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.00 White $13.50 Black $8.75 Sopra Mixed $3.90 Sun Dried $4.30 i aptoca Small Flake 3.80 Fair Flake 380 Medium Pearl 4.75 Small Pearl 4.30 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $2.45213 words
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Article97 1938-01-20 1 THE following were the outputs of tin-ore of the respective tinproducing companies in the Osborne and Chappel group for the quarter ended December last. Piculs ore. Oopeng Consolidated 3,677 Tekka 932 Rambut&n 593 Kinta Tin Mines 2,428 Idris Hydraulic 886 Chenderlang Tin 1,120 Lahat Mines Tributers 533 Telok97 words
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717 1938-01-20 2 Rubber Market Review. PRICES HIGHER: MODERATE TURNOVER BETTER SENTIMENT., Singapore, Jan. 15. RUBBFr dealers in Singapore adopt a more optimistic tone in their weekly reports on the market this week. Lewis and Peat say that there has been a slow but steady improvement717 words
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Article86 1938-01-20 2 Guthrie’s Weekly Report. IN their weekly rubber report on the rubber market, issued on Jan. 13, Guthrie and Co., Ltd., state that during the week under review a more optimistic tone has been apparent in the London and New York Stock Exchanges, and with, if86 words
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Article148 1938-01-20 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.364 auction on Jan. 12 when there were catalogued 2,431,648 lb. 1,085.56 tons; offered 2,100,665 lb. 937.80 tons; sold 1,701,852 lb. 759.76 tons. SPOT London 7 l|16d. New York 14 9116 cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents148 words
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Article132 1938-01-20 2 against £32.250.889 for 1936.—British Wireless. LARGER EXPORTS OF COAL AND STEEL. London, Jan. 14. OVERSEAS Trade returns for December and for the year 1937 confirm preliminary figures which were published on Wednesday. The December imports were £94. 327.639 and exports £43.881.418 and re-exports £4.978.728. For the wholeagainst £32.250.889 for 1936.—British Wireless. - 132 words
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Article71 1938-01-20 2 Six Tons At End Of December. THE Controller of Rubber states that exports rights unused and therefore cancelled at the end of last year totalled 13,191 lb. Of this total 448 lb. was applicable to the Straits Settlements (mainland); 6,448 lb. to Straits Settlements (islands); 9071 words
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Article110 1938-01-20 2 Work For 6,000 Men. New York, Jan. 4. THE Hudson Motor Car Company plans to double its working force during the next few weeks to 12.000 men and is starting production this week on a new low-priced car. This was stated today by Mr. A110 words
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Article88 1938-01-20 2 The following particulars of tin ore production refer to December:— Piculs Hours Yardage ore Hltam Tin 114 Jelebu Tin JJg Tin 661 164,000 695 Lukufc Tin _L IQ 3 Kuala Lumpur Tin 602 73,090 19*7 Pattani Tin 626 213,000 714 Hydraulicing 4^ Ulu Klang Tin 66788 words
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Article67 1938-01-20 2 THE local secretaries of Sione Tin Ltd. state that the output of tin concentrates for the quarter ended December last was 110 tons. The mine cost was £6,200 and the estimated mine profit on 130 tons of con--801(1 durtn S the quarter is £8,600. The above figures67 words
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Article222 1938-01-20 2 1937 ESTATE TOTaL FULFILS QUOTA. NEW “DEFENCE” DUTY. Amsterdam, Jan. 9. CXPORTS of N.I. estate rubber in December show a considerable expansion, according to preliminary figures. Including the amount under Customs control at the end of the year, the estate total for the year was practically222 words
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Article115 1938-01-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 17. The following are today’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 20 3 British Empire “B” 10 IV 2 British Empire Cumulative 16 IV2 British Empire Comprehensive 17 3 British General “A” 20 0 British General “B”115 words
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Article100 1938-01-20 2 INURING the week ending Jan. 8, 1938, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 74,489 cases, of which: 68,540 (92 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,510 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 2,475 (3 per cent.) cases to100 words
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Article37 1938-01-20 2 In last week’s Straits Budget it was inadvertantly stated that the output from Hong Fatt (Sungei Besi) Ltd. for December was 7.389 piculs of tin ore. This output refers to the quarter ended December37 words
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635 1938-01-20 3 ESTIMATES EXCEEDED BY NEARLY $19,000,000 AT END OCTOBER OEVENUE continues to pour into the coffers of the F.M.S. Treasury. According to the Federal accounts for October the amount collected in that month was $6,515,000 bringing the total for the period January to October to $69,532,000.635 words
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Article145 1938-01-20 3 Total Of 2,116,897 Units In 1937. New York, Jan. 9. A LTHOUOH sales of vehicles by General Motors Corporation fell off during December, total sales for 1937 were the highest on record. Following are the figures for last year compared with 1936:— 1937 1936 Dealers’ sales145 words
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68 1938-01-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 11. THE directors of Duff Development Company Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, on account of the financial year ending Mar. 31, 1938. This is the first dividend payable since the company was reconstructed in68 words
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Article356 1938-01-20 3 SATISFACTORY FIRST YEAR’S WORKING. THE first annual general meeting of Padang Senang Rubber, Ltd., was held in London on Jan. 6. Mr. A. P. Hadow (the chairman) recalled that the company was incorporated on Jan. 1. 1937. and acquired the properties of the Stoughton (Perak Rubber Plantations,356 words
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Article45 1938-01-20 3 Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 13. THE directors of Singapore Traction 1 Co. Ltd. are proposing a final dividend of 5 per cent, making 7 1 2 per cent, for the year ended Sept. 30. Straits Times cable.Straits Times cable. - 45 words
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Article51 1938-01-20 3 A GOVERNMENT Gazette notifleation states that the following companies were struck off the register on Jan. 8 Adelphi Hotel, Ltd., W. P. Millar and Co., Ltd., Hersey, Moore and Co.. LtdSouthern Johore Prospecting Co.. Ltc., The British East Indies Coal Fields, Ltd., and United Eastern Distributors,51 words
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Article45 1938-01-20 3 DY F.M.S. Government Gazette notlfleation the office hitherto known as Senior Warden of Mines is changed to Chief Inspector of Mines. The offices of Warden of Mines and Assisant Warden of Mines have been merged and now become Senior Inspector cf Mines.45 words
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Article111 1938-01-20 3 —Straits Times cablegram. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 18. CEVERAL leading Dutch rubber producers, it is reported, have been requested to submit to the International Rubber Regulation Committee their views on the advisability of providing for new planting in the new international rubber regulation scheme—Straits Times cablegram. - 111 words
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Article372 1938-01-20 3 Dutch Opinion. Amsterdam, Jan. 2. DEFERENCE to the almost continuous decline in pepper prices during 1937 is made by Catz Bros. Trading Company, of Rotterdam, colonial produce dealers, in its annual review. At the end of the year the Lam pong (black pepper) price was372 words
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Article32 1938-01-20 3 T'HE price of rubber for purposes of assessment to export duty has been fixed at 22 4 cents a pound for the period Jan. 14 to Jan. 20 inclusive.32 words
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Article953 1938-01-20 4 Net Profit Rises $618,000 To $2,422,323. •f*HE report of the directors and accounts of Petaling Tin Ltd. for the year ended October last, which were issued at the week-end, show a considerable improvement on those for the preceding year and reflect the higher production quotas953 words
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Article246 1938-01-20 4 At the January meeting of the committee of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce held in the Sandakan Club. Sandakan, Mr. P. W. Pinnock presiding, a letter from the Government Secretary dated Dec. 17, was read. It said that in future coolie brokers’ licences will246 words
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Article109 1938-01-20 4 Straits Times cable. Options Secured On Land In Malay Reservation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 16. CELAYANG Tin Dredging Ltd. has secured options to purchase an area of 78 acres, situated within a Malay reservation, and adjoining the company’s property near Kuala Lumpur. ThisStraits Times cable. - 109 words
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Article100 1938-01-20 4 —Reuter. Base Metals Easier. London, Jan. 18. the Stock Exchange today, giltedged securities opened firmer an continental buying but closed below best. West African issues wer© firmer but afterwards eased on profit-taking. German and Brazilian funding loans were better and Japanese issues opened firm but then reacted.—Reuter. - 100 words
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191 1938-01-20 4 4,800 TONS IN DECEMBER 32.000 TONS IN 1937. STOCKS RISE 52,000 TONS LAST YEAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 17. AS was anticipated, there was a sharp decline in the consumption of rubber in America in December. This was 29,200 tons, about 4,BOO191 words
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Article272 1938-01-20 4 London Shareholders Pleasantly Surprised. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 12. shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, who had expected that the war in China would cause h drastic decline in the Corporation’s earnings and dividends, received a pleasant surprise this morning. Th e directors272 words
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Article1199 1938-01-20 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Jan. 19, 1938, 10 a.ra. > V v M1N1NO.K %jfj M ■}■:?•< Boyar* Mbn 4/- Ampat Tin 4/« 5/£1 Asara Kumbang 32/- 34/-cd £1 Austral Malay 60/- 55/-cd 6/- Ayer Hitam 25/- 26/1 Ayer Weng 0.75 0.801,199 words
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Article29 1938-01-20 5 The following crops of rubber were harvested by the respective companies In December:— lb. Ayer Molek 25.934 Bukit Katil 36.576 Perak River 41.754 Juru Estates 36.00029 words
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Article621 1938-01-20 5 London Exchange Prices On Jan. 11. Allagar (2/) 1/3; Alor Pongau (3/) 1/11%; Anglo-Malay 11/6; Ayer Kuning 26/3; Badenoch 21/6; Bagan Serai 20/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/11; Banteng 16/; Batang (2/> 1/: Batu Caves 14/4%; Bfctu Tiga 27/6; Bekoh (2/) 1/2%; Bertam Oon. (2/) 3/; Bldor 32/6; Blkam621 words
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303 1938-01-20 5 Singapore, Jan. 10. j |'HE following .quotations are pud. 4 Ushed by courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co., Singapore. Messrs White Weld and Company. New York, report oy cable regarding yesterday’s markets: DOW-JONES AVERAGES. Yesterday's Today's Close Close Changes 30 Industrials .133.49 131.53303 words
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Article159 1938-01-20 5 London Exchange Prices On Jan. 11. k Am pat (4/) 4/7%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/0; i Ayer Hitam (5/- 1 3/14; Bangrln 1 8/33; l Oopeng Conn. (5/) 1 7/$2; Idris (8/) 7/3; Ipoh (10/) 1 3/10; Kampoog Lanjut 23/; Kamuntlng (8/) 10/4%; Kcpong Kllltnghall (8/) 10/; Klnta (8/)159 words
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200 1938-01-20 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore. Jan. 18. 5 p.m. Total for Books Close financial Date Pi. Dlv rear Company Dividend Payable Date to date TIN. To Asam Kumbang Is No. 61 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 Jan. 22 7%% 6d. Bonus Austral Malay 9d. 5% 3d. Bonus r\ Tin200 words
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