The Straits Budget, 26 May 1938
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1938-05-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. J No. 4189. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MAY 26. 1938. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d30 words
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Article, Illustration1227 1938-05-26 1 attack on I he Government policy ot alienation of land for tin prospect ing and mining was made by Mr. Harold Huntsman, deputy chairman of Austral-Maiuy Tin and subsidiary companies. when addressing shareholders at Ine annual meeting of the parent company at Taiping. Alter referring toStraits Ti'fics Picture; —Straits Times Picture. - 1,227 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article901 1938-05-26 2 -Straits Times, May 19. It has been said that the battle of Suchow, which has lasted for nine weeks and is still raging, will rank as one of the decisive battles in the history of the world. That may seem to be an exaggeration, tor the historian of-Straits Times, May 19. - 901 words
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Article979 1938-05-26 2 noticed in Geylang road. Straits Times, May 20. It needs no more than a cursory glance at the proceedings of the Singapore police-courts, as reported in the newspapers day by day, to learn that the police are not waiting for the Trimmer Committee to complete its task beforenoticed in Geylang road.—Straits Times, May 20. - 979 words
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Article846 1938-05-26 2 absolutely inevitable.” Straits Times, May 21. Although a large proportion of the British people has sympathised with the Government side in Spain believing it to be fighting f™ democracy against a decadent aristocracy and clericalism, there v likely to be nothing but irritation in Great Britain over theabsolutely inevitable.” — Straits Times, May 21. - 846 words
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Article930 1938-05-26 3 —Straits Times, May 23. Reports of German troops moving to the Czechoslovakian frontier at the end of last week sounded uncomfortably like those which preceded the Anschluss, but the widespread fear that Hitlei might strike during the week-end (as is his habit) has been proved wrong. But what—Straits Times, May 23. - 930 words
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Article993 1938-05-26 3 take either course.”—Straits Times. May 25. With characteristic if sombre wit, Paris society has been saying lately that the true name of Mr. Chamberlain is J'aime Berlin. The same taunt must be expected by all who believe that war can be prevented by making certain concessions to Germanytake either course.”—Straits Times. May 25. - 993 words
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Article780 1938-05-26 4 logical nature.”—Straits Times. May 25. It is not often in these days that printed matter coming into a Singapore newspaper office from overseas is cheering. National propaganda from half the capitals of the world, London comment on rearmament, reports on economic depression in America—material of that kind pourslogical nature.”—Straits Times. May 25. - 780 words
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Article129 1938-05-26 4 Anniversary. Big Memorial Hall Service. A STRIKING address by Bisnop Edwin F. Lee was heard by a large and cosmopolitan gathering, in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Tuesday, when a service was held in connection with the world-wtae celebrations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the conversion129 words
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Article174 1938-05-26 4 Monday. May 17. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency at Government House this evening Major-General and Mrs. W. G. S. Dobbie. Mr. W. Daniels. Mr. A. S. Small, Mr. H. Weisberg. Mr. A. B. Jordan and Mrs. Jordan. Sir John and Lady174 words
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Article46 1938-05-26 4 lyiR J. J. Bisschop. manager of the Singapore office of the Rotterdam Lloyd Line, sailed for local leave in Java by the Dempo on Tuesday afternoon. He was accompanied by Mrs Bisschop. Mr. Bisschop will return to Singapore in the same vessel.46 words
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Article44 1938-05-26 4 Mi. R. Burns, of the F.M.S. Police, has returned from leave and taken over duties from Mr. L. H. Pearce, O.S.P.C., Klang and Coast. Mr. Pearce will be leaving shortly for Johore Bahru, to take over duties as Chief Police Officer.44 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article224 1938-05-26 5 •■pHERE is undoubtedly some Justification for the exasperated comments on Chinese house-boys and cooks, and the demand for a reliable servants’ agency, that have been made by nousewives in the correspondence columns of the Straits Times recently. Anything more exasperating than a certain type of Hylam servant—sulky, passively224 words
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Article242 1938-05-26 5 rr is interesting to compare comments on the servant problem made by two old residents of Singapore in books published within the last five years. Here they are: Mr. Roland Braddell What, then, are the drawbacks in this garden of Eden, you will sarcastically ask me. Plenty! Exhibit242 words
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Article206 1938-05-26 5 JT now transpires that there was no foundation for my dark suspicion that some highbrow pedagogue was teaching the youth of Raffles Institution to be supercilious about the local newspapers which they would have to read in later life. The editorial article which rousea my ire. and which206 words
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Article184 1938-05-26 5 Jambul And Puteh MANY newspaper stories about the 1 Singapore botanical monkeys have been published all over the world, but the first full and official description of them is to be found in the Gardens Department annual report issued a few days ago. Everybody knows that the brok monkey is184 words
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Article188 1938-05-26 5 AN interesting point is that the brok is immune to the poison of the rengas tree, which causes a most painful skin complaint in a human being. That explains why little is known about these members of the mango family, collectors having avoided them in the past.188 words
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Article225 1938-05-26 5 is good news for those who are hoping that ornamental hires can be established in a wild state on one of the loveliest lakes of Malaya, the McRitchie reservoir in the centre ol Singapore Island. It may be remembered that last July a number of species, including white225 words
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Article119 1938-05-26 5 “TS the enclosed advertisement the A answer to your recent little scrap with Nestle’s on the Ladies versus Women issue?” asks a reader. He sends a cutting taken from the Free Press, which was founded in 1825 and is too old to indulge in such flippancy. But perhaps119 words
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Article152 1938-05-26 5 CINCE describing a circumcision ceremony which I attended in Java two readers have written to tell me more about Malaysian methods of performing this rite which admits a boy into the world brotherhood of Islam Not only in Java but in Sarawak too (and probably elsewhere) the boy152 words
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Article142 1938-05-26 5 the spread of cheap European and Japanese goods, carried by pedlars to the remotest villages, there are probably few Europeans left in the Malay Peninsula who have seen a bamboo knife, and readers may like to know how it is made. Again I am Indebted to my Dutch142 words
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Article147 1938-05-26 5 War-Path Caltrops /*\NE would not have thought that burning improves the cutting edge of bamboo, but it certainly strengthens that material for other purposes My Sarawak correspondent cites as an example the caltrops which the Dyaks used to strew along paths to inflict foot wounds on an enemy. These nasty147 words
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Article181 1938-05-26 5 Balin ese Artifacts DAMBOO is important enough in the Malay Peninsula, but In Java and Bali it is absolutely indispensable, there being no Jungle in the densely settled plains from which to get tim ber and other materials. “Life in Bali would have developed along different lines had bamboo not181 words
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Article48 1938-05-26 5 Tailpiece I TNDER the significant heading At Last He Admits It.” the Sarawak Gazette prints the following extract from Mr. Somerset Maugham’s new book “We writers get our material from one source and another, and the fact is. we only acknowledge the debt when we cannot help ourselves.”48 words
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Article261 1938-05-26 6 •PHE picture of the Council of Regents sitting at Bultenzorg which appeared In the Straits Times the other day recalled to my mind the evening last February when I called on one of the most influential members of that body This was the Regent of Bandoeng, the261 words
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Article217 1938-05-26 6 Preanger Girls A DUTCH resident of Singapore recently wrote to point out that although I have always spoken ot the Javanese,” there are in fact three distinct races in that island the Javanese, the Sundanese and the Madurese, each with its own language. It nas seemed advisable to be as217 words
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Article228 1938-05-26 6 Under Malaya A STUDENT of geology has queried a statement made in this column that the hot springs of Malaya are not volcanic in origin. What I meant to convey was that these Malayan hot springs are not feigns of the possibility of eruptions, as apparently they are :n Java.228 words
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Article189 1938-05-26 6 •TRUE beauty Ls rare on the screen but assuredly the Capitol is giving it to us this week. The ballet in colour in “Goldwyn Follies” places this picture on an artistic plane far above anything seen here before. It will not be so easy to gibe at Hollywood189 words
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Article216 1938-05-26 6 ■pHESE wore the thoughts that came into my mind in the Capitol last Saturday night, and after the show, as I was leaving, I was struck by a change of quite a different kind that has happened in our local cinemas. Time was when the Alhambra was the216 words
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Article186 1938-05-26 6 |F anyone has been sensible enough to keep a personal Journal oi postwar life in Singapore he must have a remarkable record ol social evolution by now. and tl.at process is still continuing belore our eyes. Take for instance the opening oi Singapore's tirst air-conditioned dance hall186 words
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Article124 1938-05-26 6 TIAVING fallen into this comparative and retrospective vein we may as well continue it to the end of the column by looking at the latest dredge ordered for Malaya’s tin-fields. Three hundred feet long and digging to a depth *hree times as great as that of the sea124 words
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Article213 1938-05-26 6 IU|UCH has been written in laudatory vein about Batavia by Crux and myself lately, but I expect other citizens of Singapore who have visited the Dutch colonial metropolis will endorse my own confession that I came back with a renewed and enhanced delight in the beauty of213 words
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Article212 1938-05-26 6 St. Andrew’s Ley we have a link with old England in our Singapore cathedral, for it was modelled after Netley Abbey, which was built in 1239 by monks of the Cistercian order, Drought for the purpose from the monastery at Beaulieu in the New Forest. The original name of this212 words
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Article213 1938-05-26 6 Convicts And Monks thing I had never known until I read this article in the Courier was the reason why the architect. Colonel Macpherson, took this model. He had to build the cathedral with convicts. Consequently he had to select as simple and easy a form of architecture as he213 words
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Article98 1938-05-26 6 M OST Singaporeans have heard the m story that great quantities of eggs went into the construction of the cathedral, but it will probably be new to Services readers. The interior walls and columns were plastered with a mixture made of shell lime, whites of eggs and coarse98 words
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Article27 1938-05-26 6 The Governor has appointed Dr. L. W. Evans to act as Principal, King Edward VII. College of Medicine, Singapore. with effect from May G.27 words
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Article441 1938-05-26 7 Mr. D. Anderson nas oeen appointed a member of the Assessment Committee under the Rubber Regulation Ordinance. In addition he has been appointed a member of the Advisory Committee (Malayan Rubber Fund). Mr. A. P. Cranna has also been appointed a member of the Assessment Committee. The441 words
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Article62 1938-05-26 7 Two Chinese women were allegedly bound and gagged by three men who entered a house in New Bridge Road on Saturday afternoon and took away aboih $3OO worth of jcwel- and case. The men who are believed to have been Chinese, got in by forcing the62 words
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143 1938-05-26 7 /CHINESE members of the crew of the Chinese-owned vessel Nord, which is at present in Singapore, are alleged to have come ashore, in spite of being ordered not to land. On Friday, 30 of them were charged before the Fifth Magistrate, Mr. L. C Goh, with143 words
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Article173 1938-05-26 7 From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 9. TPHE following appointments to the Colonial Service, most of which have already been gazetted in Malaya, are announced by the Colonial Office Mr. C. H Butterfield to be Assistant Legal Adviser. F.M.S. Mesrs. J. C. H. Oldham and P. Y.173 words
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79 1938-05-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 23. DOROTHY Gertrude Drennen, of Oxley Road, Singapore was today granted a decree nisi with costs against her husband, Harry Reginald Drennen, on grounds of desertion. The suit was not defended. In petitioner’s affidavit, read to the79 words
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Article77 1938-05-26 7 GRACIE —On May 14 at the General Hospital. Johore Bahru, to Isobel wife of Mr. A. J. Grade. Segamat. Johore, a son. BELL. —At Singapore, on May 16. to Dulcie. wife of Mux Bell, a son. McLEOD. —At the Malacca General Hospital on May 20. 1938. to Elizabeth Ann.77 words
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Article, Illustration424 1938-05-26 7 C*LAGS were flown throughout 1 Singapore and ships in the Harbour were dressed on Tuesday in honour of Empire Day. Celebrations were witnessed in Singapore schools in commemoration of the day and particularly outstanding was that at Raffles Giils School. Picturesquely dressed In EmpireStraits Times Picture. - 424 words
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Article268 1938-05-26 7 Leaders— China’s Verdun 2 1 Drivers. Beware 2 France s Folly 2 Hitler’s Week-End 3 i J’Aime Berlin 3 I American Horizons 4 Telegrams— Covering past week's news 25—28 Pictorial Section 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, tollowing page 32 Malayan (ienerai News Great Islamic University268 words
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Article35 1938-05-26 7 A 27-YEAR-OLD European Mr J D. Crawford, of Ritchie and Blsset, was lound dead in a car in a by way ofl Buona Vista Road. Pasir Panjang. at 11.30 on Tuesday morning35 words
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Obituary41 1938-05-26 7 DEATHS ROBSON On Apr. 14. 1938. suddenly. George Forster Robson belovd husband of Mary Robson of Egerton House, Meads. Eastbourne. JOSEPH —On May 20. 1938, at the General Hospital. Singapore. Mr I-ouis Joseph, chiei clerk Master Attendant’s Office. Singapore aged 35.41 words
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939 1938-05-26 8 F.M.S. Chamber Of Commerce Chairman On Outlook. t BIGGER TONNAGE HANDLED AT PORT SWETTENHAM. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 23. “THE optimism of last year has giveri way to a tinge of dis- appointment and caution,” said Mr. R. W. Hughes, presiding at939 words
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320 1938-05-26 8 Lean Period For Vessels On Straits-China Run. CHIPPING companies engaged in the China-Straits Chinese immigrant carrying trade have been experiencing a lean period since the reduction of the monthly quota to 1,000 at the start of this month, it is understood. At the same time320 words
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Article118 1938-05-26 8 RAWANG CRASH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 23. MISS N. McMILLAN, a nursing sister at the Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital, Singapore, is lying seriously injured in the Bungsar Hospital following a motor accident on the trunk road, near Rawang, north of Kuala Lumpur, on118 words
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Article65 1938-05-26 8 THE death occurred suddenly on Friday of Mr. Louis Joseph, chief clerk at the Master Attendant’s office. Singapore, in the General Hosoital Mr. Joseph, who r\as 35 years of age, had been at the Master Attendant’s office for 18 yeais. He eaves a widow and six children.65 words
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248 1938-05-26 8 Valuable Instruction At Malayan Course. UALUABLE anti-malaria instruction was given to 18 post-graduate doctors in the course which has just concluded in Malaya. The doctors came from Philippine Islands. Indo-China, Netherlands India, Siam, India, Australia and Malaya. rpHE latest methods of malaria control248 words
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400 1938-05-26 9 N, I. Government Urged To Give Support By Java Press. HIGHER STUDIES IN INDIES INSTEAD OF GOING ABROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia* May 21. THE establishment of a great Mohammedan Theological University of the Indies is being widely discussed in native circles in400 words
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Article91 1938-05-26 9 KIANG GUAN. who was charged with causing the death of a Chinese woman. Kee Ah Yin, by driving a motor car in a negligent manner, at Geylang Road. Singapore, on Dec. 18. was acquitted by the Criminal District Judge (Mr. H. A. Forrer) on Friday. The defence91 words
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48 1938-05-26 9 Delivering a lengthy judgment. Mr Justice Horne, in the Singapore High Court on Saturday, dismissed with costs the suit instituted by Mr. E. E. Manasseh. of Penang, against Mr. W. Miller Mackay, of Johore, for $48,000 damages for alleged breach of contract.48 words
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196 1938-05-26 9 Clerk In Bankruptcy Court. TUB story of how a lawyer’s clerk was induced by a friend to id vest $5,000 in a new business in partnership with others whom he never knew was told in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before Mr. Justice a’Beckpft196 words
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471 1938-05-26 9 BUT INTERNAL SERVICE WILL BE CURTAILED (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 20. pOLLOWING a mishap to the Governor Raffles, one of the Wearnes Air Services mail planes, here today, the* service next week will be flown on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday471 words
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373 1938-05-26 9 MALAYAN Chinese have conrihuted nearly £1,000,000, or $16,000,000 (Chinese currency) in cash to the China Relief Fund since it was started nine months ago. Chinn had received $10,680,UUu up to the end of last year, of which $3,200.000 came from Singapore Chinese, who top373 words
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1140 1938-05-26 10 Petitioners’ Aims Queried. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The matter of future development of Cameron Highlands is ol interest to one who has had the misfortune to watch and endure the vagaries perpetrated, and the slow halting and tortuous course ol events for 121,140 words
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Article43 1938-05-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. May 17. The Kuala Lumpur Y M C A ended 1937 with 132 members and nine sustaining members, against 140 and 13 respectively, at the end of the previous year, states the annual report43 words
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Article368 1938-05-26 10 Does Mincing Lane Want Steady Price? To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—The very able chairman oi Hecht, Levis and Kahn Ltd., has not lost much time in getting back to work after his tour in the East, and I shall look forward to his illuminating market368 words
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Article351 1938-05-26 10 COST OF HIGHLANDS SCHEMES. Holidays For Straits And Taxes For F. M. S. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—From time to time correspondents in the Colony have addressed the Press regarding the road to Cameron Highlands and the development of the Highlands. May I ask if351 words
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408 1938-05-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The criticisms made by the Co-operative Officer at the Singapore Municipal Employees’ Thrift and Loan Society’s meeting on May 16 were as groundless as they were damaging, and as hon. auditor who has a thorough knowledge408 words
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Article322 1938-05-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Two years ago the Eurasian Association of Malacca comprised members who were government and non-government servants. The non-government members consisted of associate and ordinary members. The associate members, who paid a nominal subscription, were excluded from voting at a general322 words
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Article175 1938-05-26 11 “Totalitarian” Trend In Empress Place? To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—People are wondering why the local Government should consider it necessary to introduce what has been described in your columns as “fascist” but is really far more “communistic” or totalitarian legislation, aimed at the suppression of175 words
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Article367 1938-05-26 11 Sugar Daddy To Carry F.M.S. Baby? To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your leading article of today, while faintly praising its aims, sets forth the main points of a petition drafted by a committee representative of landholders at Cameron Highlands I am glad this has been367 words
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Article223 1938-05-26 11 A Citizen in Satirical Mood. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Quite a few of our roads have sewerage beneath them, which is a great advantage to many, but Is rather liable to “gas” dwellers in the western suburbs. We also have a police force on whicn223 words
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Article446 1938-05-26 11 LIBERTY OF STRAITS SUBJECTS. Liberal And Legal View Of New Bill. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—All thoughtful people who still hope for the survival of some form of liberty in the world should ponder the letter of M.P.A. published in your issue of May 18 under446 words
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102 1938-05-26 11 Dutch Expert On Way From Europe. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. May 19. r) investigate civil aviation problems in the Netherlands Indies, de Heer J Blackstone, former director of Public Works in the Indies and now associated with the directorates of the Royal Dutch Airlines102 words
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Article404 1938-05-26 11 SINGAPORE LEARNS A LESSON Why Not Instruction In The Schools To the Editor of the 8tralts Times Sir,—May I be permitted to add my contribution to the correspondence in connection with the dangers of ignorance in matters appertaining to sex and the horrifying suffering caused by the diseases404 words
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Article147 1938-05-26 11 Protest Against 20 Per Cent. Wage Cut. PROTESTING against a 20 per cent reduction of wages, more than 50 men employed in Singapore Chinese diamond merchants’ shops went on strike on Sunday and have presented employers with the alternative of meeting five demands or withdrawing their147 words
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Article505 1938-05-26 12 A SATIRICAL VOICE UP-COUNTRY. Singapore Offices And Customers. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In these da$rs of rapid letter service to Europe it is becoming more noticeable that local city “merchants” are Just stocking pamphlets. No goods to sell from stock, no spares and no505 words
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Article147 1938-05-26 12 Cecil Street Improves On 8.M.8.C. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—ln your report of the B.M.B.C’s Spelling Bee you remark that Mr. Baybas’ spelled Oaugable g-u-a-g--a-b-l-e M so rapidly that the referee did not notice the error.” Evidently your compositor typed the word so quickly, and147 words
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Article476 1938-05-26 12 ONE EUROPEAN TO ANOTHER. Utopianism And Reality In Malaya. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your correspondent Zoom Politikon” writes so typically the thoughts of the untrained, ill-educat-ed, prejudiced, average European of today that it seems worth while answering his letter, even if only to call476 words
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Article314 1938-05-26 12 “ZOOM POLITIKON ON CLERKS. Another Reaction In A European. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—With reference to Zoom Politikon’s letter in your issue of May 13. I note with some amusement that he states that rubber has not been a truly paying investment since 1920.” In the same314 words
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Article293 1938-05-26 12 House Servants’ Agency I Required. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—After reading the letter by “Citizeness” in your columns may I point out that should the average wage for a cook be $30 to $35, plus $5 for extras, plus percentages on “kira,” etc., most293 words
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Article545 1938-05-26 12 FROM HUMOROUS TO SOBER MOOD. “Aristocrats, Plutocrats And Snobs.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Oxtord seems to be earning a bad name for snobbery. I would venture to suggest that snobbery is not confined to Oxford I have no wish to clear either Oxford or545 words
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Article80 1938-05-26 12 Naval Training Ships Visit Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 18. JAPANESE naval training vessels arriVed at Bangkok today, and officers attended a reception given by the Japanese Minister. Tomorrow a party of officers will go to Lopburi for the second elephant hunt. The rear-admiral in charge80 words
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218 1938-05-26 13 Netherlands Consul-General s Farewell Message. A P th happy relations that had existed between the British and the Dutch in the East would continue always was to the Straits Times by de Heer W. A. A M. Daniels, retiring Consul-General for the NetherT„vH “Ll"218 words
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Article150 1938-05-26 13 Raid On Lorong Merican House. ABU BAKAR BIN HUSSAIN, a Malay, was charged before the Singapore Second Magistrate, Mr. F. V. Duckworth, on Thursday with living on the earnings of prostitution during last year, and, as the tenant of premises in Lorong Merican, knowingly permitting the150 words
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Article114 1938-05-26 13 300 Japanese Visit Lopburi. (From Our Own Correspondent > Bangkok. May 20 'THE second elephant hunt at Lopbun yesterday was witnessed by 300 Japanese naval cadets visiting Bangkok. The Premier of Slam and Chairman of the Council of Regency were also present. During the process114 words
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Article87 1938-05-26 13 <From Our Own Correspondtnt. Muar. May 19. WHEN a Customs Officer. Abdul Hamid bin Osman, went to arrest a Chinese fisherman. Tan Kim Lai. for failing to move aside his fishing nets in order to allow his boat to be searched. he received a surprise wnen87 words
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Article59 1938-05-26 13 A EUROPEAN. N. Nixon, was charged in the Singapore Fourth Police Court on Friday, with driving his car on May 18. at the 15th mile stone. Woodlands Road. Woodlands, in a negligent manner, causing hurt to a Chinese woman. Lak Hoorn Cha. Nixon claimed trial,59 words
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Article268 1938-05-26 13 BROUGHT BACK FROM MANILA. Witness’s Story Of Loans. pilRTHER evidence in respect of a charge of cheating against Adolph David Bach, a Pole born in Berlin, was heard in the Singapore Third Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday before Mr. G. S. Rawlings. Bach was arrested in Manila268 words
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441 1938-05-26 13 TO DIG 138 FEET DEEP. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. THE biggest tin dredge in the world, to work nearly half a million cubic yards in a month, will arrive in Malaya at the end of this year—in several portions. It441 words
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Article213 1938-05-26 13 Six Hours At Tokio Police Station. IlOW a Singapore resident on a three months vacation visit to Japan, was questioned by the Tokio police about Singapore on the day before he left, was revealed to the Straits Tmes on Thursday when Mr. N. Jackson, arrived here213 words
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122 1938-05-26 13 Over 3,000 Convention* In Went Borneo. DOUND for their Jungle-home in Dutch West Borneo, are Rev. J. A. and Mrs Mouw and their two children who arrived in Singapore on Thursday from America by the President Harrison. They are the first white missionaries ever to122 words
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Article154 1938-05-26 13 Government Asks Public To Assist. A request for assistance from the public in the archaeological work now being done in Perak is made in an official notice which has been sent to the Straits Times. This is as follows* “As a survey of ancient remains of the Hindu154 words
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Article1010 1938-05-26 14 Government Housing Plan: A Warning. CURPRISING facts concerning value of property in Singapore wen revealed by Mr. Cheong Hock Chye, speaking at a meeting of th- Singapore Rotary Club last Wednesday. In an address, “Singapore’s Millions,“ he spoke encouragingly or the market trend. Values had1,010 words
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Article78 1938-05-26 14 WHF.N two steamers, the K.P.M vessel Tohiti and the Suddhadib, tumpt'Q in the Inner Roads, after swinging on their anchors during the squall early Friday morning, the Malay quartermaster of the Suddhadib, Sidon Hr. Din, was seriously injured. Attempting to pull in the flagstaff at78 words
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597 1938-05-26 14 British Officer Describes Big Japanese Attack. Singapore, May 19. “THROUGH the glasses we saw Japanese troops drive back about 150 Chinese soldiers to the sea and then mow them down with machine-guns,” said a British ship’s officer, who last week watched the Japanese597 words
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158 1938-05-26 14 Propaganda To Raise Standard Of Supply. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, May 18. T'O improve the standard of the milk industry the Municipal Commissioners today approved proposals for propaganda submitted by the veterinary officer after an investigation. The president, Mr. ,-G. W. Bryant, said158 words
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Article110 1938-05-26 14 $13,430 On Last Year’s Working. annual report of the Malaya Pub- lishing House Ltd., to be presented to the annual meeting of the company today (May 26), states that the profit on the year’s accounts was $13,430. The directors have allocated $1,000 as bonus to the110 words
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Article, Illustration1505 1938-05-26 15 Planting Topics. Surplus Workmen May Be Employed On Public Works. BUFFER RUBBER POOL IDEA MEETS LITTLE SUPPORT. Estates May Be Permitted To Carry Larger Stocks. (By A Special Correspondent.) WHAT action will the International Rubber Regulation Committee take at its meeting on May1,505 words
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369 1938-05-26 16 Criticism Of Present System By Madras Councillor. INDIANS SHOULD HAVE SAME RIGHTS AS OTHERS. HE SAYS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 17. THE possibility of action by the Madras Government to modify policy respecting Indian emigration to Malaya was suggested by Mr.369 words
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Article104 1938-05-26 16 Poorer Prices For Tin And Rubber Reflected. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 18. CIAMESE vernacular newspapers are commenting on the signs of an approaching depression in business and trade. The big fall in the prices received for both rubber and tin, and the reduced104 words
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98 1938-05-26 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 16. XIOT long ago, the science master in a Montreal (Canada) school filled a toy balloon with hydrogen, painted his name and address on it and set it free. Subsequently, he was delighted to receive a letter from Singapore stating98 words
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150 1938-05-26 16 chandu valued at nearly $24,000 (3,000 tahils) was seized by Excise officers on a boat in the Straits of Johore, off the Naval Base, early Thursday morning. Two Chinese were detained. It appears that the Excise party, headed by Mr. G. Kennedy, received Information150 words
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Article27 1938-05-26 16 Mr. A. Williams, M.C.S., has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore, with effect from November 19. 1937 with claim to pension.27 words
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Article137 1938-05-26 16 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. /CONSIDERATION will be given c* to the question of establishing a British commercial rir service “encircling the South China Sea,” Capt. H. H. Balfour, newly-appointed Under-Secre-tary for Air, revealed in the House of Commons last Wednesday in repljr to a question. Capt. Balfour137 words
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118 1938-05-26 16 Chandu Charges In District Court. 117HEN four Chirtese. Teh Kiow Seng. Teh Choo Kwang, Tan Chua and Tan Hee San. appeared in the Criminal District Court, before Mr. .i A. Forrer, on May 18, on charges of possession of chandu and being concerned in the118 words
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100 1938-05-26 16 Bill For Next Council Of Slate Meeting. A BILL for the control of clerks employed by solicitors was published in the Johore Government Gazette on Thursday night and will be introduced at the next meeting of the Council of State. The Bill, whioh is100 words
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332 1938-05-26 16 TWO DEAD IN BOMBER’ S CRASH INTO SEA. But Officer Has Remarkable Escape Off Johore. TWO men were drowned and a third had a re1 markable escape from death when a Vickers Vildebeeste torpedo bomber from No. 100 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Far East, crashed into the sea following a332 words
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73 1938-05-26 16 Tried To Get Ruler He Had Dropped. HTHE body of a seven-year-old Malay schoolboy, Mohamed Ariff bin Shatar, was found in the large drain which runs behind the Pavilion Theatre early on Thursday morning. It appears that Ariff was returning from school and was walking73 words
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60 1938-05-26 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. 1W AY God’s grace the cause of justice, righteousness and peace prevail wrote the chairman of the Selangor Ceylon Fund in presenting $l,OOO fChinese currency) to China Distress Relief Committee on behalf of the local Ceylon60 words
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Article, Illustration774 1938-05-26 17 MOUNTAINEERING IN JOIIORE Members of Singapore's Swiss community recently marie a week-end camping trip to Mount Ophir, i?i north-nest Johore, and enjoyed rockclimbing. The above view was obtained by the climbers from one of the rock slabs at the top. Left: One of the party negotiatingHum, Singapore,on Friday – Straits Times picture.; Straits Times picture.; —Straits Times picture.; .—Straits Times picture.; ,—Straits Times pictures.; Strui's Times picture.; – Straits Times picture.; — Straits Times picture.; Struits Times picture; us service in Malaya.—Straits Times picture.; •—Straits Times picture.; a holiday in England.- Straits Times picture. - 774 words
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Article894 1938-05-26 21 See That Your Daughters Can Cook. A LTHOUGH it is undoubtedly true, as was pointed out last week, that laboursaving devices are making life very easy for the modern housewife, it is open to question whether women want to be saved all household cares.894 words
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374 1938-05-26 21 More Help Needed To Meet Long Waiting List. THERE is a long waiting list for admission to the Home for the Aged conducted by the Little Sisters of the Poor, the new $60,000 building for which was opened last Wednesday by the374 words
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Article526 1938-05-26 21 Judge Reduces Charge Fine. SUSPENSION OF LICENCE QUASHED. "IT seems to me only right to reduce the fine to $100 and quash the order of the suspension of the licence. I understand that Mr. Duckworth was a driver for many years and had never had a conviction. 0526 words
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Article59 1938-05-26 21 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. May 18. The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Lim Joo Chong, a prominent Penang Chinese who is the proprietor of Chong Kee Co. general merchants. Beach Street. Penang, and one of the leaders of the Hokkier* community He took a leading part59 words
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379 1938-05-26 22 Thought He Would Pick Up Few Dollars But Broke Law. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. THINKING that he might pick up a few dollars, a Chinese driver hired his private car, which had been taken to Kuala Lumpur for greasing,379 words
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Article125 1938-05-26 22 Alleged Driving Offences. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 16. •THREE Europeans were charged with driving offences in the Ipoh police court today. S. M. Rogers, employed by an engineering company, was charged with causing the death of a Chinese woman by negligent act. He claimed trial125 words
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164 1938-05-26 22 European Officer Renders Aid. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. A young Tamil woman gave birth to twin girls in the office of Mr. K. R. Blackwell, the F.M.S. Registrar of Companies, in the Supreme Court building. The woman, who is the164 words
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Article54 1938-05-26 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. May 16 AT a meeting of the general committee of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association. Mr. R. P. Phillips submitted a draft letter with regard to publicity for Penang, drawn up by the publicity sub-committee with a recommendation that it be submitted54 words
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256 1938-05-26 22 MOTOR vehicle owners in the F.M.S. will be required by the new law which comes into force on July 1 to be covered by insurance. This new compulsory scheme demands insurance against liability for injury to persons, which in certain cases includes256 words
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209 1938-05-26 22 Higher Than Estimate But Down On 1937. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. THE F.M.S. Government has a surplus of just over $7,000,000 1 in the first quarter of this year, it is revealed in figures just published. Revenue from the beginning209 words
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Article143 1938-05-26 22 Post Advertised in Britain. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 14. A SALARY of $400 a month is offered by the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore for an assistant treasurer. Applicants, according to the advertisement in The Times today should be single, not over 28 years of age.143 words
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207 1938-05-26 22 Chinese Sampan Men Charged. TWO Chinese, Chin Loi and 1 Tan Ah Cheng, appeared in the District Court, on Friday before Mr. H. A. Forrer in connection with the seizure of nonGovemment chandu valued at nearly $24,000, near the Naval Base early on207 words
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Article153 1938-05-26 22 Sequel To Tiong Bahru Road Collision. A COLLISION between a motorlorry and a touring car at the junction of Tiong Bahru Road and Henderson Road. Singapore, on Jan. 22 in which five persons were injured had a sequel in the Singapore Fourth Court, before Mr. R. A.153 words
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Article, Illustration1015 1938-05-26 23 —Reuteff and British! Wireless message* Swinton Resigns From Air Ministry. Mr. M. MacDonald To Head Colonial Office. riRASTIC reconstruction in vital posts in the British Cabinet was officially announced on May 17, following the resignations of Lord Swinton, Secretary for Air, and Lord Harlech, Secretary of—Reuteff and British! Wireless message* - 1,015 words
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173 1938-05-26 23 ANGRY NOTES BETWEEN RUSSIA JAPAN. -Reuter Tokio Protest Rejected. “JUSTIFIED INDIGNATION IN SOVIET UNION.” Moscow, May 16. IN a strongly-worded reply Russia today rejected a Note re1 ceived on Wednesday from the Japanese Ambassador protesting against the speech by Commissar Smirnov, of the U.S.S.R. Navy, on May 1, at Vladivostok.-Reuter - 173 words
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Article112 1938-05-26 23 Scotswoman Sentenced In London. London, May 16. MRS. Jessie Jordan, 51, described as a hairdresser, of Dundee, was sentenced to four years’ penal servitude at Edinburgh today on charges under the Official Secrets Act. Jordan Is the Scottlsh-born widow of a German, and the SolicitorGeneral112 words
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Article140 1938-05-26 23 —Reuter. First Socialist Prime Minister. Brussels, May 16 DELGIUM now has Its first Socialist Prime Minister in the person of M. Spaak, who formed a new Cabinet following the crisis which arose over proposals to meet the Budget deficit. M. Spaak has formed a Cabinet consisting of—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article, Illustration692 1938-05-26 24 “Removing All Causes Of Mistrust/’ f.ORD Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, made state- ments again emphasising the desired for more friendly relations with Italy and with Germany, during Wednesday's debate on Foreign Affairs in the House of Commons. Regarding Germany, Lord Halifax declared “We would like to692 words
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Article44 1938-05-26 24 Ico by the late Amelia Earhart—Reu- tei Basrah, May 15. Elisabeth Lion, the French airwoman. landed at Abadan, Persia, from Marseilles today, breaking the women’s i non-stop flight record for 3,939 kilometres (nearly 1,100 miles), establishIco by the late Amelia Earhart.—Reu-Ico by the late Amelia Earhart—Reu! tei - 44 words
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Article138 1938-05-26 24 May Appear Before Procurator. Tokio. May 16. HAVING completed a “preliminary examination of the case, Japanese police in Yokohama today released Mr. Frederick Patrick O’Hara, prominent British resident in Tokio, who had been in custody since May 5, reports Reuter. Mr O’Hara, resident secretary In Japan138 words
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136 1938-05-26 24 U. S. LABOUR HEAD’ S BID FOR POWER. -Reuter, Receives A Distinct Setback. Philadelphia, May 18. The Committee for Industrial Organisation. led by Mr. John L. Lewis, Labour leader, has failed in its first major attempt to gain political power. Mr. Thomas Kennedy, the Committee’s candidate for nomination to the-Reuter, - 136 words
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Article214 1938-05-26 24 —Reuter. CANADIAN WORKS TO EXPAND? Big Orders Can Be Handled. Ottawa, May 17. fJRADUAL expansion of the Canadian aircraft industry is expected here as the result of negotiations between the British air mission and the various companies concerned. The mission has just arrived here from—Reuter. - 214 words
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64 1938-05-26 24 'T'HE reorganisation of the Fleet au arm is satisfactory, the First Lord 01 the Admiralty. Mr. Duff Cooper, assured the House of Commons on Wednesday. Among the recent developments of interest, he mentioned that the first group of short-service officers for the air branch64 words
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Article246 1938-05-26 24 -Reuter. JAPANESE AGENTS ARE BLAMED. London, May 16. •pHE alleged greatly increased trafficking in drugs in China by Japanese and Korean traders under the control of the Japanese Government was brought to the attention of the House of Commons today. Replying, Mr. R. A. Butler,-Reuter. - 246 words
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Article297 1938-05-26 25 Reuter and British Wireless messages. 6 Dead, 60 Hurt. THE WORST EVER IN LONDON. London, May 18. victim of the collision on the London underground railway died today, bringing the total of dead up to six. This is the worst disaster in the history of London’s underground service.Reuter and British Wireless messages. - 297 words
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Article82 1938-05-26 25 -Reuter. London, May 20. AT the inquiry today into the London underground railway smash on May 17, when six people were killed and 60 injured, an explanation of the collision was given. Railway authorities stated that the east-bound starting signal at Charing Cross Station failed to show safety-Reuter. - 82 words
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Article30 1938-05-26 25 —Reuter. London, May 20. Sir Stanley Reed, Conservative, was returned at the Aylesbury by-election today with 21,695 votes. His Liberal and Labour opponents polled 10,751 and 7,666 respectively.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article80 1938-05-26 25 r Geneva, May 15. E Chilean delegate formally announced Chile’s resignation from the League yesterday. It followed the Council’s resolution to the effect that it is not competent to deal with Chile’s proposals to reform the Covenant and the matter was to be referred to the80 words
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Article375 1938-05-26 25 others might do.—Reuter and British Wireless messages. Britain's Policy. FRANCE BETRAYED’ ALLEGATION. London, May 20. “pRANCE has been ‘dished.’ This plainly-worded allegation was made by Mr. Wedgwood Benn, Labour frontbencher, initiating the debate on Foreign Affairs in the House of Commons last night. He attacked the Anglo-Italianothers might do.—Reuter and British Wireless messages. - 375 words
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Article, Illustration382 1938-05-26 25 -Reuter. Czech Premier On Home Rule. “WE WILL DEFEND OUR RIGHTS.” Prague. May 20. A MOMENTOUS declaration was made tonight by the Prime Minister, Dr. Milan Hodza, addressing representatives of various political parties. He said that the coming Nationalities Statute would be based on principles both of-Reuter. - 382 words
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Article224 1938-05-26 25 -Reuter. Sudeten Germalls Allegations. Berlin, May 21. ACCORDING to a message from the Sudeten Deutseh* Press Bureau at Prague, the Sudeten Party Committee met today following incidents involving Sudeten Germans and Czechs, at Prague and other towns. It was decided to refuse to negotiate with the Government as-Reuter. - 224 words
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Article95 1938-05-26 25 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Reserves To Be Increased For Emergency. London, May 20. •THE British Government is planning to accumulate large pig-iron stocks, which are to be used for the manufacture of steel in an emergency, reports the Daily Express Owners of blast furnaces on the north-east coast willAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 95 words
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Article80 1938-05-26 25 ncta-Trans-Ocean. Cairo, May 18. '’THE King of Yemen has issued a decree forbidding his subjects to leave the territory of Yemen for Journeys abroad, declares a report received here from Sana, chief city of Yemen The King’s drastic measure, which is practically unprecedented, is said to— \ ncta-Trans-Ocean. - 80 words
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Article239 1938-05-26 26 —Straits Times cable. HER COMPETITIVE POWER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 21. “DOLIVIA will continue the production of tin even if the control scheme breaks down and the price is reduced to the uneconomic level of 1*100 a ton.” Thus declared Senor Anterior—Straits Times cable. - 239 words
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Article266 1938-05-26 26 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. 20 BOMBERS TOOK PART IN RAID. Hankow, May 22. MORE than 20 Chinese twin-engin-ed bombers took part in Friday s surprise “raid” on Japan. In a public welcome accorded the raiders at Hankow. Oen. Ho Ying-chin. the War Minister, said “By their flight of almost—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 266 words
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Article101 1938-05-26 26 NON-AGGRESSION PACT. Tokio, May 19. JAPAN'S willingness to consider a non-aggression pact with America was hinted at by the spokesman of the Tokio Foreign Office. The spokesman, denied press reports, that Mr. Koki Hirota, the Foreign Minister, had proposed a non-aggression pact with America, reports Aneta-Domei.101 words
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44 1938-05-26 26 rfeuter. London May 18. I f is announced that the Mexican Lt jji tion ?n London has been closed The Mon ster nas left to Paris. The archives of the legation remain in charge •>; the Mexican nsui-Gene-ral. savs rfeuter.rfeuter. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration228 1938-05-26 26 REVOLT IN MEXICO -Reuter Planes And Troops In Action. Mexico City, May 22. C*EDERAL warplanes and troops were brought into action yesterday to suppress what is reported to have been an attempted revolt. According to the official version ol the trouble, fighting was caused by moves on the part of-Reuter - 228 words
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Article423 1938-05-26 26 British Wireless Board’s Fine Achievement. London, May 18. COME 2.500,000 men and women in Britain were placed in employment last year through labour exchanges. Approximately 15,000,000 are now enjoying the benefits of unemployment insurance. Wages have increased for more than 1 1 2.250,000 workers. < These areBritish Wireless - 423 words
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Article106 1938-05-26 26 tion of League conventions.”—British Wireless. London, May. 19. QUESTIONED in the House of Commons yesterday about the reported wholesale shooting of Chinese prisoners and the machine-gunning of boats containing Chinese women and children during the recent attack by the Japanese Army on Amoy, Mr. R. A.tion of League conventions.”—British Wireless. - 106 words
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Article46 1938-05-26 26 London, May 18 On April 30. the Ministry of Labours cost of living index was approximately 56 per cent, above the level of July, 1914, and compared with 54 per cent, in March last and 52 per cent, in April, 1937.46 words
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Article95 1938-05-26 26 MEXICO TURNING TO DICTATORS Aneta-Havas. Proposal To Barter Oil For Tankers. London, May 17. POLLOWING Mexico’s severance of diplomatic relations with Britain, it is widely believed that Mexico will turn to the totalitarian States— Germany. Italy and Japan. It is understood that these countries are ready to help Mexico toAneta-Havas. - 95 words
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66 1938-05-26 26 tions for use of its members.—British Wireless. London, May 22. THE Home Office has prepared a new scheme for increasing the number of instructors qualified to train Air Raid Precautions volunteers. With the approval of the Home Office, the Institution of Civil Engineers has appointedtions for use of its members.—British Wireless. - 66 words
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Article39 1938-05-26 26 —Reuter. Hong Kong, May 19. The British-owned Morning Post reports that British marines have been landed at Amoy from H.M.S. Suffolk and are patrolling the streets with American bluejackets from U S S Marblehead.—Reuter—Reuter. - 39 words
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460 1938-05-26 27 Ministers Consider Central European Situation. T XTI^XT London, May 23. J ON DON yesterday spent a day of great uneasiness regard- llM ra y e situation in central Europe, unusual Sabbath ministerial activities culminating in a meeting of the full Cabinet at 5 p.m.460 words
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Article45 1938-05-26 27 —Reuter. Washington, May 20. pULL economic independence r for the Philippines in 1960 instead of 1946 is recommended in report of the Joint Preparatory Committee on Philippine Affairs. The report deals only with economic independence. Political independence remains fixed on July 4, 1946.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article122 1938-05-26 27 Sweeping Victory For Government. Cape Town, May 20. OOUTH Africa’s general elections have resulted in a decisive Government victory. The United Party—the Government —has secured a clear majority With 23 results outstanding the state of the parties is:--United Party, 100 seats: Nationalists, 15; Dominion eight; Labour, three;122 words
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Article86 1938-05-26 27 beiore he left England.—Straits Times special cable. Alleged Assault On Bar Manager. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mav,21. RICHARD BURWOOD, bar manager of Lane’s London Club, Baker Street, W., has been awarded £200 damages against Bob Gregory, all-in wrestler, for assault and battery. Gregory is thebeiore he left England.—Straits Times special cable. - 86 words
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Article111 1938-05-26 27 WARNING TO CHINA JAPAN. The Governor of the Portuguese Island of Macao, in the Canton River, has informed the Japanese ConsulGeneral in Hong Kong that he Is disposed to seize any boat which disregards the colony’s neutrality.” cables the Dally Telegraph Hon Kong correspondent. This means that Portugal will not111 words
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Article, Illustration589 1938-05-26 27 Reuter. MOPPING UP CAMPAIGN. THE Japanese officially an- nounce that the occupation of Suchow, vitally important junction of the Tientsin-Pukow and Lung-Hai railways, has been completed, reports Reuter from Shanghai. The Imperial Headquarters in Tokio, in a communique issued this morning, states that Japanese forcesReuter. - 589 words
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633 1938-05-26 28 Powers’ Warnings To Germany. BRITISH MOVES TO SAVE PEACE OF EUROPE. London, May 23. ALTHOUGH European tension over the CzechoSlovak question is somewhat relaxed today following a week-end crowded with anxiety, the situation remains grave. France has made it clear that she intends to633 words
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47 1938-05-26 28 JAPANESE IN CHINA NEED REPLENISHING.’ >. —Aneta-Domei. Tokio, May 22. Japanese War Office has promulgated a departmental decree extending the service of infantrymen and members of ambulance corps enlisted in 1936 until further notice Extension of service is designed to replenish Japanese military forces in China and Manchukuo.—Aneta-Domel.>.—Aneta-Domei. - 47 words
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Article139 1938-05-26 28 Reuter. Berlin, May 23. pZECH soldiers are reported to have crossed into German territory yesterday in an attempt to mine a bridge. According to a German report, at various places on the bridge 20 lb. of explosive was placed in containers of one lb. each. The report addsReuter. - 139 words
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Article116 1938-05-26 28 Offers Aid To Air Ministry. London, May 20. I ORD NUFFIELD saw Sir Kingsley Wood. Air Minister, this afternoon and placed his services at the disposal of the Air Ministry for the rapid production of aircraft. This statement, which has caused widespread surprise, was issued by the116 words
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Article306 1938-05-26 28 Reuter. NO INCIDENTS. Czech Parties Are Winning. Prague, May 22. JHE local elections passed off in complete calm not a single incident being reported. The Sudeten German party led by Herr Konrad Henlein increased its pool almost everywhere, but not In proportion to the increase in membership.Reuter. - 306 words
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196 1938-05-26 28 Shanghai. May 23. The Japanese military spokesman today admits that “several divisions” of Chinese troops, claimed to be trapped southeast of Suchow, have succeeded in forcing their way through the Japanese lines towards the rest of Chinese armies. Shanghai, May 22. DART of the Chinese196 words
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Article577 1938-05-26 29 Second Innings Recovery Brings Victory. (From Our Own Correspondent) MFPDT rjn HIDIT i XT MfllflCCB, Msy 2 It. N SEMBILAN beat Malacca by 59 runs outJIP? 1 ll l e r watch here yesterday and today. Inirty-nve runs down on the first innings, Negri Sembilan made577 words
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Article54 1938-05-26 29 .—Reuter. London, May 22. THE Sydenham Trophy handicap race of 30 miles at the Crystal Palace was won by J. H. T. Smith in an M.G., at an average speed of 52.77 miles an hour. Prince Birabongse, of Siam, driving an E.R.A. was second and Percy Maclure.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article80 1938-05-26 29 Reuter. London, May 22. pHE Lingfield Derby Trial Sweepstake, of l\ 2 miles, resulted Blandstar 7. Olympus 2. Halcyon Gift 3. Thirteen ran. Won by a neck. The first three horses carried 7 st. 9 lb. The Derby prospects, Troon, who carried 8/2, and Port Marnock.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article79 1938-05-26 29 To Play Europeans. THE following have been chosen to play for the Rest against the Europeans in the annual Clarke Cup match on June 4. 5 and 6. R. Bain (S.R.C.), R. V. S. Sundram (C.S.C.), A. S. A. Jansen (C.S.C.). V. R. Sabapathy (C.S.C.). P. K.79 words
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Article68 1938-05-26 29 —Reuter. Britain And America. London, May 20. QREAT BRITAIN’S team to play America in the Curtis Cup matches at Manchester, Massachusetts, on September 7 and 8 is as follows:— Misses Anderson, Barton, Corlett. Tiernan, Mesdames Garon, Holm, Walker, Williamson. The American team will comprise Mrs. Julian Page,—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article251 1938-05-26 29 Poor Display In S.C.C. Tournament Match. I OW SCORING was witnessed on the padang on Sunday when the Etceteras beat the Merchants by two wickets in the S.C.C. tournament cricket match. Merchants batted first and were all out for 50, of which Read compiled 25 not out.251 words
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Article, Illustration42 1938-05-26 29 London, May 20. |yiRS. HELEN HOLM, of Scotland, won the British women’s golf championship for the second time when she beat Miss Elsie Corlett 4 and 3 in the final at Burnham today. Mrs. Andrew Holm.42 words
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299 1938-05-26 29 Dodd Rode Three Winners. D. LOGUE. with six wins, wa? the most successful trainer at the extra professional meeting which concluded with Saturday’s racing. Logue had six wins, three seconds and five thirds. Hobbs had the best meeting of the other trainers. Dodd299 words
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Article64 1938-05-26 29 FORTY-EIGHT CARDS were returned for the Gunners golf meeting at the Bukit Timah course on May 19. The event, which it is proposed to hold annually, was a big success. Six exmembers of the R.A. played Best scores were: Capt. Bird 95-24=71 Col. Macpherson 83=11=72 Lt.64 words
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Article38 1938-05-26 29 —Reuter. Amsterdam. May 22. SCOTLAND beat Holland 3—1 at soccer here yesterday. Black, Walker and Murphy scored for Scotland and Vente for Holland There was no score at half time. Nearly 00.000 were present.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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1448 1938-05-26 30 More Upsets In Heavy Going. EXTRA MEETING A SUCCESS. tty “Capt Dash/' rONSIDERING the threatening state of the weather and the fact that the Governor’s Cup Meeting had already provided a long programme, the attendance at Bukit Timah on Saturday for the1,448 words
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Article198 1938-05-26 30 Sussex Beat Notts. London, May 17. 'T'HERE was no play between the Aus- tralians and the M.C.C. today. Owing to rain the match was abandoned. County matches resulted: At Chesterfield. Derby beat Surrey by 112 runs. Derby 235 and 210. Surrey 159 <Mitchell 7 for 45)198 words
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Article411 1938-05-26 30 Lim Seang Kwee Takes Men’s Singles. (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. May 15. QIMINUTIVE Lim Seang Kwee won the open singles championship in the annual North Perak Tennis Tournament this morning, beating his club-mate, Lee Kim Loon, in the final in straight sets C—4. G—3. Seang Kwee411 words
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Article82 1938-05-26 30 —Reuter Two Goals To One. Zurich, May 22. CWITZERLAND beat England 2—1 in their soccer match yesterday. This is the first time England has been defeated by a Swiss team Thirty-five thousand spectators came to see the Swiss team which drew 1-all with Germany try its—Reuter - 82 words
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Miscellaneous26 1938-05-26 30 Double. Tote The double tote, total pool $7,740. paid $430 on each oi 18 winning tickets. The Hij! Sweep 2nd. SI 1.230; 3rd. $5,615: starters $467.26 words
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Article1474 1938-05-26 31 “Capt. Dash - By Capt Dash NEVER since the opening of the new race course at Bukit Timah has the goine’ been so wretched as it was on May 18, when the first day’s card of the Extra1,474 words
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Article101 1938-05-26 31 London, May 16. The death occurred today of Stephen Fairbairn, well known rowing coach and one time Cambridge blue.” He was 76 years of age. A director of Dalgety and Co., Fairbairn studied at Jesus College, Cambridge. He became a barrister and rowed for four years101 words
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Article135 1938-05-26 31 105,000 Watch Soccer International. Berlin May 16. SPECTATORS numbering 105.000 were massed in the Olympic stadium for the International football match between Germany and England. Although England won by six goals to three a fine spell oi football by the German team in the latter stages135 words
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Article139 1938-05-26 31 Tripoli. May 11. THE International automobile race ior the “Grand Prix Trtpolis Foquete was a triumph ior Gennany. tne winner of the race as well as the second and third driving MercedesBenz cars. The race was won by Hermann Lang, who also won last year's Grand Prix.139 words
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Article20 1938-05-26 31 Reuter Prague. May 18 Eire drew with Czechoslovakia at soccer, each side scoring twice.Reuter - 20 words
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Miscellaneous24 1938-05-26 31 DOUBLE TOTE The double tote pool of $5,670, paid $045 to each of six tickets. BIG SWEEP The total pool in the big sweep24 words
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Article29 1938-05-26 32 -Reuter. Brussels. May 17. The Olympic Games executive committee has fixed the dates for the Olympic Games at Tokio at September 21 to October 8. 1940.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 29 words
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Article217 1938-05-26 32 Ward Six For 75. London, May 20. THE Australians won from Northants by an innings and 77 runs. The visitors declared at 406 for six and dismissed their opponents for 194 and 135. Ward tooK six for 75 in «ne first innings and McCabe four for 28217 words
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362 1938-05-26 32 DOUGHLY 50 seconds was the duration of the boxing bout between Andre Shelaeff, the Russian welterweight champion of the Orient, and Young Aide at the Happy World Stadiuni The bout had been looked forward to with a fair amount of interest and to362 words
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481 1938-05-26 32 Gunners Score Twice In Last Five Minutes TO the Gunners goes the honour of being the first team to reduce the colours of the Chinese in Div. I of the league. Expecting something good, a large crowd turned out at Anson Road Stadium to see481 words
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Article84 1938-05-26 32 DRITAIN’S tennis team to meet Yugoslavia at Zagreb in the Davis Cup second round tie showed one change to that which defeated Rumania. Charles Jones, who lost both his singles matches in the first round tie, has been replaced by C. E. Hare, just returned84 words
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456 1938-05-26 33 But Result Has Been Sent To Whitehall. MAJORITY BELIEVED TO BE IN FAVOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 24. THE High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, personally informed the Straits Times today that he had no statement to make on the buffer tin456 words
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594 1938-05-26 33 Many Chine re Ready To Cultivate Rice, Says Councillor. A further appeal for the development of irrigation works lor potential padi land was made by Mr. Cheok Huan Cheoru, speaking at Tuesday’s meetin g of the Johore Council of Stale*. Many Johore Chinese were594 words
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Article91 1938-05-26 33 THE draft Budget of the Nether lands Indies for 1939 cannot he balanced and provides for a deficit of about G 5.25,000,000. Increased income and wages taxes are being considered, as well as higher excise and import duties by surtaxes. A deficit of about G5.40.000.0(M» originally91 words
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481 1938-05-26 33 THE gross value of Malayan foreign trade last month at $94,658,000 was the lowest since September 1936 when it was $93,353,000. In April 1937 the gross value was $157,785,000 the highest for any one month since 1928. Imports in481 words
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859 1938-05-26 1 Quiet But Anxious Period In All Centres. fN a weekly report on the share market issued at the close of business on Tuesday, Fraser and Co. write:— Adverse political news has again been responsible for the general decline in markets during the past week. The859 words
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Article113 1938-05-26 1 'J IHE 1 HE output of fine gold from Raub Australian Gold Mining Co,, Ltd., for the four weeks ended May 21, was about 20 ounces more than in the preceding four weeks. An official statement issued by the local secretaries says that the crushing battery113 words
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Article114 1938-05-26 1 <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 23. The following are today’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire “A” 18 10% British Empire “B” 9 4% British Empire Cumulative 14 7% Bntish Empire Comprehensive 15 6 British General “A” 18 3 Eritish General “B” 16114 words
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Article220 1938-05-26 1 Singapore. May 24, 12 noon. Buyers 8ellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube S14.50 Java Cube $11.00 Pepper. White Muntok' $14.00 White $13.50 Black $8.25 Copra (Today's prices). Mixed $3 10 Sun Dried $3 50 Tapioca Small Flake $3.90 Fair Flake $3.70 Medium Peari $4.25 Small Pearl $4.00 Sago220 words
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Article39 1938-05-26 1 Straits Times cable. THE directors of United Sua Betong Rubber Estates Ltd. have recommended payment of a final dividend of 10 per cent., making \l l 2 per cent, for the year. Straits Times cable.Straits Times cable. - 39 words
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54 1938-05-26 1 Dale Spot May June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan -Mar London May 19 19 Me 19% 20 20% 20% 20% 5% 20 19 19*4 19% 19% 20 20% 5 11-/JC 23 18% 18% 19 19% 19 Me 5% 24 18 18% 19% 19% 19% 5% 25 18% 18%54 words
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Article20 1938-05-26 1 May 19 Tin, S’pore Price $89 25 per picul 20 8125 23 80 24 82.25 25 83.2520 words
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2079 1938-05-26 2 “Control Has Not Proved So Satisfactory.” GRAVE INJUSTICE TO THIS COUNTRY. Time For Malayan Interests To Take A Firm Stand. jy|R. HAROLD HUNTSMAN, deputy chairman, presided at the annual meetings of Austral Malay Tin Ltd. and its subsidiary com-' panies at Taiping on Friday.2,079 words
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65 1938-05-26 2 when no dividend was paid.— Straits Times cablo. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 18. TTHE Court of directors of British North Borneo (Chartered) Co. an recommending payment of a dividend of 4 per cent, in respect of 1937. This compares with 2 per cent,when no dividend was paid.—Straits Times cablo. - 65 words
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299 1938-05-26 3 Government May Requisition 100 Acres For Aerodrome. NET profit of $73,515, after providing for cost of replanting, depreciation and directors’ fees, was earned by Sungei Tukang Rubber Co. Ltd., in the year ended March last. Interim dividends totalling 7 Vi per cent, and299 words
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Article111 1938-05-26 3 Record Net Profit Achieved. A JUMP in net profits of .€10.329 to €20 897 is indicated in the accounts for 1937 of Lawas ‘Sarawak) Estates. The figure is easily a record in the company's four years of existence. The dividend of 5 per cent, paid last October absorbs111 words
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Article77 1938-05-26 3 mended by the committee—British Wireless London. May 18 THE Government has accepted the recommendations of the Falmouth Committee on the production of oil from coal. Provision is being made in ti e ance Bill to give elfect to a recommendation for the extension for 13 veaismended by the committee—British Wireless - 77 words
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Article229 1938-05-26 3 Profils More Than Doubled At £73,000. DROFITS for the year to Oct. 31 last of Tekka-Taiping, Ltd., were more than doubled at £72,957, compared with £35.677 for the previous year. Sales of tin ore brought £30,341 more at £98,891 and total income expanded from £74.450 to £104.179. Mining costs229 words
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Article92 1938-05-26 3 AAR. James Fairbairn. presiding at a meeting of Muar Itam Estates. Ltd., in London on May 9. said that in respect of the current year forward contracts had been entered into for the sale of 24 tons of rubber over the period January to December. 1938. at92 words
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Article148 1938-05-26 3 437 Tons Sold THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 4 Rubber Association held its 1,382nd auction on May 18 when there were catalogued 1,125,070 lb. (502.26 tons) offered 1,020.945 lb. (455.78 tons): sold 978,156 lb. (436.68 tons). Spot London 5 llll6d. New York 11% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed148 words
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Article100 1938-05-26 3 INURING the week ending May 14. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 43,859 cases, of which: 24 968 (57 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 2.340 (5 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 11,359 (26 per cent) cases to100 words
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Article48 1938-05-26 3 THE following rubber crops were harvested by the raspective estates in April:— lb. Ayer Kuning 71,500 Badek Rubber 22.000 Bradwall Rubber 52.500 Chersianese Estates 60,000 Dennlstown Rubber 25.500 Highlands Lowlands 134.000 Klabang Rubber 99.000 Krian Rubber 46.800 Sungei Krian Rubber 93,500 Sungei Way Rubber 69,40048 words
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Article185 1938-05-26 3 Straits Times cable. London Believes Committee Will Fix 50 Per Cent. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 20. ■"pHE discussions in Singapore, which are reported by the Financial News’ correspondent, suggesting the possibility of a cut to 40 per cent, in the rubber quotaStraits Times cable. - 185 words
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Article441 1938-05-26 3 15 PER CENT. PAID LAST YEAR. SHARP DECLINE IN PRODUCTION COST. A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Rompin Bahru Rubber Estate Ltd. in Singapore on Saturday, Mr. Bruce Petrie, the chairman, said:— The result of the year’s working was a net profit of $49,263.21, which441 words
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Article63 1938-05-26 3 TTHE directors’ report of United Patanl Rubber Estates Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended December last was £70,380. They recommend a final dividend of 8 per cent, making 12 per cent, for the year. A sum of £lO.OOO has been reserved for development; £l.OOO63 words
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Article55 1938-05-26 3 AN agreement has been concluded. according to Asia Press, between the Central Bank of Northern China and the British American Tobacco Company The terms are that the latter buys $5 000 000 at the price of Is. 2d and that this amount is to be used55 words
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Article218 1938-05-26 4 London Warning Against Synthetic. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mav 23. yHE quantity of synthetic rubber produced was equivalent to the production from 150 average estates and constituted a danger against which producers must light by producing better and cheaper raw rubber, said Mr. YV.218 words
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Article169 1938-05-26 4 GUTHRIE’S WEEKLY REPORT. IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued on Friday. Guthrie and Co. Ltd., writes: The period under review opened with quietly steady markets, which, however, reacted unfavourably to the publication of the American consumption figures for April. Although prices were marked down,169 words
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Article54 1938-05-26 4 •yilE directors of Malacca Rubber Plantations Ltd. recommend payment of a dividend ol 7*2 per cent, for the year ended December last, which, it approved, will be payable on July 4 A sum ol L 35,665 is to be carried forward subject to audit and the usual54 words
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Article441 1938-05-26 4 DESPITE DISAPPOINTING I CONSUMPTION IN U.S.A. SHORTAGE OF FREE SUPPLIES. IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Thursday. Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., writes:— Politics in America have been tollowing their usual confused course, and there is no indication from that quarter of any441 words
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Article119 1938-05-26 4 THE following particulars of tin--1 dredging operations refer to the first half of May: Hours Yard- Piculs run age ore New Kopah 30 Katu Tin 288 65,000 388 Ratrut Basin 266 38.000 273 Renong Con 301 87,500 145 Satupulo 350 Takuapa Valley Dredge 1 304 75.000 210119 words
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Article819 1938-05-26 4 Pays 2Yz Per Cent. Dividend. A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual general meeting of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. in Singapore on Saturday. Mr. Chee Swee Cheng, the chairman, said: In my opening remarks to you at the lost general meeting when referring to i trade conditions generally. I819 words
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Article244 1938-05-26 4 But Last Y ear W as Quite Good. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, May 18. r rHAT the present trade out- look for the Netherlands Indies is far from bright is asserted in the annual report of the Netherlands Trading Company (“The Factory”), released this244 words
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102 1938-05-26 4 some little time to come."—Straits Times cable. From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 18. A T the annual meeting of Whiteaway Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd., today Mr J. E. Percival. the chairman, said that it would be at least two years before it would be possiblesome little time to come."—Straits Times cable. - 102 words
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Article1260 1938-05-26 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, May 25, 10 a.m. MINING. I “'l SUe Y al Buyers Sellers 4 Ampat Tin 3/9 4/3 fl Asam Kumbang 28 30/£1 Austral Malay 42/6 47/6n 5 Ayer Hitam 22/6 23/6 1 Ayer Weng 0.60 0.65 £11,260 words
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Article40 1938-05-26 5 British Wireless. London, May 24. Exchequer returns show total ordinary revenue amounts to £84.511.039 compared with £90.511.039 at the corresponding date last year Total ordinary expenditure is £124.381.695 compared with £109.260 984 at the corresponding date of 1937.British Wireless. - 40 words
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Article598 1938-05-26 5 London Exchange Prices On May 13. Allagar (2/) /104; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/6%; Anglo-Malay 8/9; Ayer Kuning 22/6; Badcnoch 15/3; Bagan Serai 15/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/8; Banteng 12/6; Batang (2/) /84; Batu Caves 11/104; Batu Tiga 21/10 4; Bekoh (2/) /11*4; Bertam Con (2/) 2/8%; Bidor 23/9;598 words
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Article155 1938-05-26 5 London Exchange Prices On May 13. Ampat (4/) 3/6; Anglo-Burma (5/) 9/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 1 1/16; Bangrin 1; Oopeng Cons. (5/) 9/3; Hongkong «5/) 1; Idris (5/) 7/3; Ipoh (16/) 14; Jelapang 30/9; Kampong Lanjut 19/; Kamunting (5/) 9/; Kepong Killinghall (5/) 18/6; Kinta (5/) 13/; Kinta155 words
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Article378 1938-05-26 5 RENEWED CONFIDENCE CAUSES CAINS. London, May 24. T*HE following are todays closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange Shares ot L1 denomination unless otherwise stated vaster* Rif# lav or Fail Conversion i t>.«. .941-64 113 > a Funding Loan 4 o.r 1960-90 113',; War Loan 3Vs378 words
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88 1938-05-26 5 Dublin, May 24. 'THE whole of the £10,000.000 gov- ernment loan has been subscribed. It Is announced today, reports Reuter. The loan is to meet the payment agreed upon in the Anglo-Irish agreement. The agreement provides that the sum of £10,000.000 shall be paid by the88 words
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92 1938-05-26 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, May 24. 5 pm. I'OtRl lot ftnancia Book? Date Div *e«r Company Dividend Close °avablt Date to date TIN Pahang Consol 10% Int leas tax Apr 26 June 1 May 9 10% Pengkalen 3d. less tax May 31 May 23 15% Raub 3d92 words
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