The Straits Budget, 23 February 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1939-02-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J 9 4228. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1133 1939-02-23 1 ■o other nation could recognise a I ..f or eign" calendar and at the same H e celebrate their owm traditional Hivals as the Chinese of Malaya are Kg The two days this year have H vn no lessening in the celebrations New Year by a1,133 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1082 1939-02-23 2 guilty of murder —Straits Times, Feb. 16. In July, 1937, Mr. Justice Horne delivered judgment in a case in which the Singapore Municipal Commissioners pleaded the Public Authorities Protection Ordinance in defence of an action for damages following a collision between a municipal lorry and a motorguilty of murder !—Straits Times, Feb. 16. - 1,082 words
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Article1064 1939-02-23 2 deadlock must continue.—Straits Times. Feb. 17. It was suggested in this column a few days ago that the Central Indian Association of Malaya ought not to be secretive about its delegation in India but should publish a statement explaining the standpoint of that delegation. That need hasdeadlock must continue.—Straits Times. Feb. 17. - 1,064 words
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Article966 1939-02-23 3 —Straits Times, Feb. 18. According to the Defence White Paper issued in London on Wednesday night, the cost of rearmament Great Britain for the year from March 31 next will amount to £523 millions. It is difficult to find any basis of comparison which will convey—Straits Times, Feb. 18. - 966 words
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Article814 1939-02-23 3 fate into their own hands.”—Strait? Times, Feb. 20. ‘‘ln the avoided conflicts of 1933 there were no victors and no vanquished. Austria was not raped nor Czechoslovakia crushed nor Great Britain and France humiliated There was only one thing the victory of the cause of peace This,fate into their own hands.”—Strait? Times, Feb. 20. - 814 words
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Article360 1939-02-23 3 similar purposes.—Straits Times. Feb., 20 One of the criticisms made by the Central Indian Association of Malaya in the memorandum reviewed in these editorial columns last Friday, is that toddy shops are permitted to be conducted under the supervision of estate managers instead of government officials. Theresimilar purposes.—Straits Times. Feb., 20 - 360 words
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Article910 1939-02-23 4 new conditions—Straits Times. Feb. 21. From time to time reports are published which suggest that the position of the Chinese in Siam is becoming more difficult as a result of nationalist feeling among the Siamese. Such reports usually turn cut to be exaggerated, in so far as theynew conditions—Straits Times. Feb. 21. - 910 words
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Article742 1939-02-23 4 Straits Times, Feb. 22. A dispatch from Sir Andrew Caldecott which opened the way to another advance in self-govern-ment for Ceylon was published last month, and this may be considered in conjunction with a book recently sent to foe Straits Times for review. This book.* written some timeStraits Times, Feb. 22. - 742 words
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Advertisement107 1939-02-23 4 Articles New From Readers THE STRAITS TIMES is pleased to receive articles, ne and photographs of Malayan terest from readers. Contribution if used will be paid for at usual rates. Articles on subjects of l° cal terest should be kept as shor possible, and news items shou ifl fully authenticated107 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article250 1939-02-23 5 I/iaNV dwellers in Singapore suburbs pl must have sympathised heartily I. th e defendant when they read in oir newspapers yesterday the report C the case in which Mr. W. E. Rigby, c S was summoned for trespass in E c compound of a house in Balmoral ter250 words
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Article294 1939-02-23 5 l PERAK business man has forward- ed a letter of application for nployment which, he says, is a good xample of the kind of thing which lakes his community criticise the nglish schools of Malaya and the serIce given in offices by employees ducated in those schools Sir.—Havin':294 words
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Article162 1939-02-23 5 R M a ,ett «r written to the Straits *a<Ur! meS by an ld resl d e nt, after g re< en t comments on the short- age of 200 men in the European units of the Singapore Volunteer Corps: “On the 15th February, 1915. (the day on162 words
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Article58 1939-02-23 5 Amen THE editor of Arreasan, the monthly journal of the All-Malayan Asiatic Staffs' Association is a humourist. In the last number he concludes his editorial note. 4 as follows: Sages find charms in solitude. Women seek charms in multitude. Monkeys find charms in altitude. Estate Staffs find charms in servitude.58 words
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Article283 1939-02-23 5 THOSE who want more music in Singapore will be well advised to get into touch with the Kunstkring of Java. This remarkable society, reflecting one of the most attractive sides of Dutch colonial life, brings European musicians and singers to Java and organises tours which take in every283 words
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Article263 1939-02-23 5 WHILE on the subject of life in Java and comparisons with Malaya, T may as well follow up last Tuesday’s reference to schools in Bandoeng (the principal educational centre of Netherlands India, by virtue of its climate! with a note on another feature of school life in that263 words
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Article171 1939-02-23 5 I expected, several people have told me of houses in Singapore which are still furnished with punkahs, since reading the note on this feature of domestic life in the past that appeared in Tuesday’s column. Sir John and Lady Bagnall have preserved the punkah in their house. Woodside.171 words
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Article289 1939-02-23 5 I HAVE been thinking about that letter in the Straits Times in which thr writer charged the London correspondent of this newspaper with chronic pessimism and with filling an undue proportion of his London Letter with war talk and other depressing topics. Well, the London Letter certainly is289 words
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Article225 1939-02-23 5 gUT even in Malaya I think that it is more difficult to shake off the war psychosis, cr to resist it, in Singapore than it is up-country. It is significant that the writer of the letter which has prompted these notes is a Johore planter. It225 words
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Article242 1939-02-23 5 ■pHE letter referred to above Interested me especially because It posed a problem which must face any Journalist In Singapore as well as In London in these days. So far as my London colleague Is concerned. I am very sure that he would not be doing his242 words
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Article255 1939-02-23 6 •FHE invitations to the tea-party in honour of Mr. R. H. Onraet in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thursday afternoon were worded in a way that was not only unusual but unusually nice. “The Asiatic members oi the Singapore Community request the pleasure of the company of That255 words
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Article209 1939-02-23 6 •pHE denizen of Cecil Street whose Job it is to edit letters to the editor imparted what he thought was a pretty poetic touch to the correspondence column on this page yesterday by writing a heading “Phoebus ’Gins Arise.” Unfortunately evidence has since been forthcoming that at209 words
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Article213 1939-02-23 6 writing about the library in Malaya House a few days ago I have been reading a little book. Just published, on the library of the India Ofllce. This certainly makes one realise what very small beer Malaya is in the Oriental world. Malaya House now possesses almost all213 words
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Article148 1939-02-23 6 A DRY remark at the expense of the Straits Times is made in the Sarawak Gazette of Feb. 1. It is prompted by our report of Wearne’s experimental flight from Singapore to Kuching, in which it was stated that the Ranee “was delighted when she was presented with148 words
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Article132 1939-02-23 6 'J'HE subject of Malayan flags has not been exhausted yet, for the purposes of this column. How many people know, for example, that there is a Governor’s Flag in the Colony This is the Union Flag with the Straits Settlements badge in the centre, encircled by a garland132 words
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Article150 1939-02-23 6 amusing story which shows how traditions of the old warlike times still survive in Sarawak Is told in the Sarawak Gazette. Recently a Resident wanted to summon a retired sergeant-major of police to identify an arrested man. The method of calling him was to send him a tongkat,150 words
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Article109 1939-02-23 6 AS an excuse to introduce some mo;e poetry into this column. I suggest that the following verses by Blake are relevant to the social problem which presents itself to our eyes every time we drive down a certain section of Stamford Road after dark. This poem is usually109 words
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Article144 1939-02-23 6 THOSE who are depressed at .he prospect of anotner world war two decades after the last one will be cheered up by a piece of military philosophy which appears in the current number of The Fighting Forces. Here it is: When the fighting men of one nation meet144 words
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Article246 1939-02-23 6 j DON’T know whether it was the Survey Department or the P.W.D. that changed the spelling of Tampcnis Road to Tampines in the new name-plates erected in that road, but anyway the new spelling is wrong according to all the authorities. Tampenis Road (as we have spelt it246 words
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Article263 1939-02-23 6 noteworthy piece of chi chak observation has been <j e i scribed to me in a letter from a Selangor estate bungalow. In this bungalow there was a i arßf chichak known as George. Recentl! George decided to change his skin and took up a prominent position where263 words
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Article226 1939-02-23 6 glNCE writing about the crown of the old Hindu kings of Java, at the time of the Selangor coronation. I have come upon another description cf -t and have also learnt that it may have been taken to Ceylon. After the First Java War at the beginning of226 words
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Article17 1939-02-23 6 Mr. Donald Bruce Smith has b. appointed Assistant Engineer, layan Public Works Service.17 words
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Article202 1939-02-23 7 retain Alfred Wall has been appointed Adjutant, Volunteer Forces, Malaya. cpreeant A. S. Blake has been apnninted Company Sergeant Major nstructor. Volunteer Forces. Malaya. vlr w R. Dowse has been apnninted Director of Telegraphs and Telephones and Englneer-ln-Chlef. Malayan Postal Service. Major F. H. Vinden. G.S.O. 11,202 words
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Article114 1939-02-23 7 -From Our London Staff) I London. Feb 10 ■iHE lollowing Malayan appointV ments most oi which are already Known in Singapore, were announced Kv the Colonial Office this morning: Mr W H E Neil (Deputy Chief Surveyor' to be Chief Surveyor. F.M.S. Ind S.S. I Mr O114 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article48 1939-02-23 7 Ero\\n.—At Batu Gajab Hospital on Kbruary 14th., 1939, to Isobel, wife of w Brown of The Straits Trading Co. t L vL’ Ipoh a daughter. ur 0 1 T° n Feb 18. 1939 at Maternity pita]. Spore, to Margery, wife of C. P. U Porte. u son.48 words
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Article66 1939-02-23 7 f engagement is anw between George Harold, eldest son Pniion at G E Newsom, Master of Selwyn rn 1 i„ Pe u Cambrid8e and Mrs. Newsom of inn It Housc Lower Woodford, Salisbury, ■nd Margaret Amy, daughter of L. A. Allen. LmrmV, Mala y flr Civil Service, of Kuala66 words
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Article, Illustration292 1939-02-23 7 Mr. P. Linebarger Dies In U. S. yHE death occurred in Washington on Monday, says Reuter, of Mr. Paul Myron Wentworth Linebarger, lawyer, author and for many years legal adviser to successive Chinese governments. He passed through Singapore early in 1934 on a secret mission to Europe292 words
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Article98 1939-02-23 7 Simpson-McLintock »From Our Own Correspondent.) London ,Feb. 3. »pHE wedding took place today at Partick Methodist Church. Glasgow. of Mr. Harold James Simpson, of the Department of Agriculture, F.M.S. and S.S.. and Miss Mary Johnston McLintock. of Glasgow. The bride was given away by her brother. Mr.98 words
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Article105 1939-02-23 7 DLOOD POISONING caused the death in the General Hospital on Sunday of a Singapore European, Mr. A. S. Giles, who was in business on his own account at The Arcade. A middle-aged man, he had been in the Colony about 10 years and was until the105 words
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Article221 1939-02-23 7 Officer’s Interest In Community “WHEN started in this Police Force 31 years ago, 1 was with the Sikh Contingent, and that is where I learned discipline.” said Mr. R. H. Onraet. the retiring Inspector-General of Police. S.S., to members of the Sikh Contingent of the Force221 words
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Article145 1939-02-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 16. A MILITARY mission from French Indo-China arrived on an official goodwill visit by an Air France plane yesterday. The mission is composed of Colonel Gouachon, Commandant Bellon and Capltaine Roy. The mission, together with the French colony in145 words
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Article419 1939-02-23 7 Contents Leaders— The Citizen’s Right 2 The C.I.A.M. Case 2 The Price Of Security 3 Victory For Peace 3 Chinese Middle-Men 4 Ceylon Reforms 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 27—30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Motorists’ Field Day At Airport419 words
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Obituary156 1939-02-23 7 T DEATHS Mad I ias 'r^? e0r i 8 Thomas (Gea > expired at leaving Sl nera L Hospital 4 50 a.m. on Feb. 18, ters his parents, two sisfrienHs tr b m ther nd a host relatives and F 7 mourn his loss Steeply regretted. -M.s. Papers please rnnv156 words
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Article, Illustration784 1939-02-23 8 Ancient Malay Ceremonies At Kuala Kangsar (From Our Special Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar. keb. 21. PFRAK does not crown its Sul ions, but installs them in accordance with ancient formula, and the ceremonies due to begin at the State’s royal town on Mar. 2 will784 words
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Article, Illustration364 1939-02-23 8 (From Our Special Correspondent.) New Delhi, Feb. 9. “•THERE is no use the Straits Times getting angry with me. I was speaking to a Madras audience and I was trying to explain to them why I differed from the school of thought in364 words
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Article98 1939-02-23 8 Mrs. M. E. Rhodes’ Suit «From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 20. THE Divorce Court today granted a decree nisi to Marion Ella Rhodes on the ground of the adultery of her husband. Sydney Trueman Rhodes, estate manager. The suit was not deiended. Petitirr.er gave98 words
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Article174 1939-02-23 8 Volunteer Force Not To Be Affected provide a war reserve tor r ov Air Force squadrons. Royal Force Volunteei Reserve centres likely to be established in SinganoU and ether parts of Malaya, the str,! Times understands. u Plans have not been worked out y< t The174 words
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Article237 1939-02-23 8 Navy And Air Force Changes A NUMBER of new staff officers tor the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force at Singapore arrived by the Blue Funnel vessel Antenor They included Captain J. C. WestalL Royal Marines, who is relieving Major R. H. Quill as Staff Officer intelligence)237 words
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Article89 1939-02-23 8 MR. JOSEPH PEARSON, a Eurasian lfl aged 65. of 25, Gentle Hoad Gilstead Road, who collapsed and as he was leaving the Bukit T 1 racecourse on Saturday evening a having won $BOO. was buried at dari on Sunday afternoon. tT The service was taken by89 words
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520 1939-02-23 9 I Gratifying Entries For Novel I Treasure Hunt I nearly all competitors led off I ON WRONG SCENT ■motorists had a field day on Sunday at the motor ■VI .rymkhana at the airport in the morning and in the ■reasure hunt in the afternoon.520 words
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Article90 1939-02-23 9 THE most successful driver at the motor gymkhana held on Sunday by the Automobile Association of Malaya at the Singapore Airport was Capt. R. S. Hawkins, of the Royal Engineers, who is leaving next week, to drive in his Ford V8 from Calcutta to England. Capt.90 words
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Article208 1939-02-23 9 CHINESE PRINTING SCHEME DROPPED A PLAN to produce a newspaper printed in Chinese, putting forward the Japanese side of the Sino-Japanese conflict, has been considered by Singapore Japanese, the Straits Times understands. However, it is stated the proposal has been shelved temporarily, because of the208 words
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67 1939-02-23 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 18. A burglary is reported from the Nurses’ Hostel, Johore Bahru. Returning to her room yesterday morning from night duty, an Indian nurse found her belongings in disorder. Her Jewellery, kept in a table drawer, was missing. The67 words
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383 1939-02-23 9 COMMENT IN CASE IN HIGH COURT CO far as I am aware the adage All men are liars is not part of the law of the Colony, even if it is confined to moneylenders,” said Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S., in383 words
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82 1939-02-23 9 A SINGAPORE Chinese Seah Peng Liat. who stood to lose a share in his grandfather’s estate if he became a bankrupt, is not to have a receiving order made against him, according to a Judgment delivered by the Chief Justice. S.S.. Sir Percy McElwaine. in82 words
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356 1939-02-23 9 WHY WAS “LANCER SPY” BANNED NI SINGAPORE Malayan Film Censor Refuses To Make Statement A FTER the committee of appeal on film censorship in Singapore saw “Lancer Spy”, the film of a British intelligence officer’s espionage in Germany during the Great War, on Friday night, it was decided the film356 words
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Article122 1939-02-23 9 ♦From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Feb. 19. A TELEGRAM from Sir Shenton Thomas. Governor of the Straits Settlements, read at the opening of the Rotary Convention this morning stated: “I am specially glad the conference is being held in Bangkok and I am sure the Malayan122 words
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Article40 1939-02-23 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 17. Another $lOO,OOO (Chinese currency) will be sent to China by Selangor Chinese for the relief fund. To date, the local committee has sent more than $4,100,000 (Chinese) to China.40 words
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Correspondence
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Article1255 1939-02-23 10 Mr. Neelakanda Aiyer On Satyamurti Speech To The Editor Of The Straits Times. "sir,—I am afraid you have knowingly or unknowingly done a great injustice to that great Indian Leader, Sri Satyamurti. member of the Central Legislature, in your editorial comments on Feb 1. under1,255 words
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Article319 1939-02-23 10 Malayan Planters: “Mirasdars” In Madras To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Mr. S. Satyamurti’s remark entirely misrepresent the true position of South Indian labourers on rubber estates. It is all very well for him to say that he would rather see his fellow-countrymen live in India319 words
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Article116 1939-02-23 10 THE EURASIAN To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I hasten to thank you very sincerely for your fairness and courage in publishing the letter from “Eurasian Woman” in vour issue of Feb. 13. I also appreciate very deeply the conviction expressed in your supporting editorial under the title116 words
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Article283 1939-02-23 10 European Wom<, In the Eighties “LITTLE QUEEN" m RESIDENCY To the Editor of the Straits Ti^ Sir—In the interests of tory 1 would like to correct an error a letter published in your paper “Anak Pulau Penang.” The refer to is as follows: The late Mrs. Farleigh Robertson283 words
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Article209 1939-02-23 10 The Business Man Ani the Stenographer To the Editor of the Straits Tim« Sir. —The root of many Malay* misunderstandings, and the cause j much bad stenography, is faun spoken English. I have had several stenograph with imposing certificates, and na always found that the209 words
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Article687 1939-02-23 11 In Englishman’s Tribute To I Good Friends I To the Editor of the Straits Times. I \oi a moment oi time or f„ h has been wasted by your corEmrient "Eurasian Woman” in f the letter so prominently fe P av din the Straits Times of Feb.687 words
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Article231 1939-02-23 11 lo the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—We have heard a lot of grumbling from the P. and O. Bank clerks, but I do not see tjiat they have much to complain about. After all. they get their provident fund money, and if it does not231 words
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Article190 1939-02-23 11 Eurasian View Of Malayan Social Problems To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —The thanks of the Eurasian community are due to “Eurasian Woman” for her outspoken letter appearing in your issue of Feb. 13 and for the splendid support accorded to it in your editorial of190 words
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Article220 1939-02-23 11 Catholic Readers’ Appreciation To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—I should like to oiler you the humble bouquet of my gratitude and appreciation for the many courteous and kindly references to the life and demise of His Holiness our late deeplylamented Spiritual Ruler, Pope Pius XI,220 words
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Article277 1939-02-23 11 Experience With Malayan Clerical Staff To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —Referring to recent correspondence in the Straits Times, during the past 14 years the writer has had charge of the work of some thirty to forty clerical workers, with an average of eight years’277 words
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Article469 1939-02-23 11 From Mud Huts To Coolie Lines SOME COMPARISONS To the editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have read Mr. S. Satyamurthi’s remarks regarding the treatment of Indians on rubber estates in Malaya. His demands are absurd and his knowledge of conditions here appears to be very469 words
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Article96 1939-02-23 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—The Municipal Commissioners recently advertised for two Municipal Health Officers, and I believe several medical men sent in applications for the appointments. What beats me is the way these professional men were treated. None received a reply acknowledging receipt of his96 words
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Article29 1939-02-23 11 The appointment of Mr. L. A. Thomas, Senior Superintendent of Police as Chief Police Officer. Singapore. has been gazetted. The appointment took effect from Jan. 18.29 words
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237 1939-02-23 12 Improvement Trust Criticise Trimmer Committee Plan THE construction of another main artery into town from the north-western residential area is not favoured by the Singapore Improvement Trust at present. At the last meeting of the Trust it was decided to inform Government that the Trust237 words
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Article151 1939-02-23 12 Mr. George Thomas THE death has occurred of Mr. George 1 Thomas, son of Mr. T. G. Thomas, of the Anglo-Chinese School. Singa-1 pore, from typhoid In the General, Hospital Madras, on Saturday. His sister. Miss Daisy Thomas, who is a 1 medical student at151 words
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Article110 1939-02-23 12 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 20. THE Penang air rally yesterday was a great success. More than 30 planes took part in the first item, a fly-past Three Hawker Audax machines belonging to the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force next arrived, followed by nine R.A.F.110 words
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Article110 1939-02-23 12 Term “Auxiliary” Abandoned IT is evident that some co liusion has arisen over the meaning of the terms Auxiliary and Resrvist,’ says a statement issued by l he Straits Settlements Volunteer Force. “Under the terms of an Ordinance to amend the Volunteer Force Ordinance published in the110 words
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Article294 1939-02-23 12 C.I.A.M. Statement Denied THE Rev. J. G. Peters. D.D. of Ambur. N.A., writes to the editor of the Madras Mail as follows:— From your issue of Jan. 30. I understand. that in the Memorandum sub mitted by the Central Indian Association of Malaya to the294 words
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Article351 1939-02-23 12 SOLEMN MASS AT CATHEDRAL THE solemnity of a sorrowing people mourning for its leader marked the impressive. 60-mmute service for the soul of Pope Pius XI at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Many men and women were visibly moved during the service which ended with351 words
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Article106 1939-02-23 12 A RRIVING in Singapore from Ger- many by the Scharnhorst on Wednesday, Miss Gertrude Zisseler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Zisseler of Wetzlar, Germany, was married on Friday to Mr. R. P. Schauss, of Schmidt and Co., Singapore. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Schauss.106 words
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585 1939-02-23 12 “1 HAVE necessarily come in close contact with him t my four years in Malaya, and I have learned u trust him. If Mr. Onraet has told me that he is Bllr that such-and-such an action is right and that he can carry it585 words
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935 1939-02-23 13 Engineers Busy On Tapah-Tanjong I Malim Section I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. IlMlK sound of axes echoes though the forest reserves of II southern Perak as engineers are pushing forward the t heme for the reconstruction of935 words
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Article76 1939-02-23 13 From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feb. 10. CPECIAL quarantine regulations for passengers arriving in the Netherlands Indies by air from overseas are planned by the Netherlands Indies Government. In the past the danger of carriage of disease by air was not regarded as very serious but76 words
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372 1939-02-23 13 lI7HILE driving an omnibus between a sewage construction in the middle of Joo Chiat Road and a telegraph post on the left, on the night of Jan.. 8. the driver suddenly heard shouts from his passengers of Orang mati. orang mati.” Stopping372 words
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Article, Illustration86 1939-02-23 13 A Sni(japo r e industry—this is one of the pictures from the United Engineers’ illustrated booklet Progress” ichich has iusi been published. 4 Progress” is the complete story of bnitecl Engineers activities in pictures. It is believed that this is the first time that any Eastern86 words
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317 1939-02-23 13 Sultan To Be Installed With Full Ceremony (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Feb. 14. PREPARATIONS for the installation of the Sultan of Perak are being made in Perak's royal capital which will be a blaze of colour for seven days. Illuminated arches, to317 words
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114 1939-02-23 13 ON the suggestion of Dato Roland Braddell that the State Secretary should not be given the sole discretionary power of prohibiting the importation of publications contrary to public Interest, it was decided to substitute the words “Sultan in Council in his place in a bill114 words
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26 1939-02-23 14 Reuter. Batavia, Feb. 14. Volksraad (People's Council) today passed a supplementary credit of C 3,500,000 to reinforce Netherlands Indies defences.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article312 1939-02-23 14 Support For Views Of Straits Times Singapore, Feb. 15 yiEWS expressed in a leading article in the Straits Times yesterday on the new Singapore traffic regulations are supported by the Singapore branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya. The Straits Times this morning received the following312 words
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496 1939-02-23 14 Conversations With French Governor-General “IT has been a glorious holiday—no, not holiday,” said the Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, smilingly when he reached Singapore on Wednesday (Feb. 15) by K.N.I.L.M. plane from Saigon after his State visit to Siam and French Indo-China.496 words
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Article, Illustration680 1939-02-23 14 ANGLO FRENCH DUTCH CONFERENCE IN ORIENT? Japanese Forecast Sequel To Sir Shenton’s Tour FOLLOWING Sir Shenton Thomas’ return to from his visit to French Indo-China, where he sa* M. Jules Brevie, the Governor-General, at Hue, Japanese eles are discussing the possibility of a three-Power meeting discuss the Far Eastern situation.680 words
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Article167 1939-02-23 14 'T'HE question of Johore’s lack 01 preparation for A.R.P. measures was again raised by Mr. C. T. Hinoe at the Johore Council of State meeting Since he last drew attention to tne absence of an A.R.P. scheme in Johor-. there had been no news yet167 words
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Article, Illustration874 1939-02-23 15 lot Merely For Towns, Says Official V In Reply T o Criticism rHK hospitals do not exist and were not built only for the H n efit of the towns; they are available for all,” emi ised r G. H. Garlick, Principal Medical874 words
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Article202 1939-02-23 15 No Reduction Of Maximum THE proposal to reduce the maximum rate of interest under the Moneylenders Ordinance from 48 per cent, to 24 per cent, has been abandoned, the Straits Times understands. When the Moneylenders (Amendment) Bill, the main clause of whicn was intended to limit interest202 words
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Article206 1939-02-23 15 Education Charge Not Included A DECISION that the aggregate rate assessed by the Singapore Rural Board was 15 per cent., and not 16 per cent., as claimed by the Singapore Ratepayers Association, was received by the board from Crown Counsel. The Ratepayers’ Association had protested206 words
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442 1939-02-23 15 Chief Justice Gives Judgment For Crown In Appeal Case MANUFACTURERS <of tiles within the Municipal area m will in future have to take out licences from the Singapore Municipal Commissioners. Delivering Judgment in the Singapore High Court, as to whether that section442 words
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Article107 1939-02-23 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Feb. 16. /"VBSERVING that the identity of the accused men was not properly established and that the evidence of the two princiDal witnesses was conflicting in material particulars, Mr. Justice Mills at the Johore Assizes today discharged two brothers, Yeo Ah107 words
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Article579 1939-02-23 16 Ednah Prall - By Ednah Prall There Are Thousands Of Poor People In This Country. Think Of Them And Give Away Those Things You Do Not Need QPEN up any neglected alman and drag its contents mercilessly to the light of day and you will begin to579 words
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Article106 1939-02-23 16 From Our Own Correspondent.) Kucala Lumpur, Feb. 17. IT is probable that Major G. M. Kidd, Controller of Rubber, Malaya, may act as British Resident, Selangor, when Mr. s. W. Jones goes on leave at the beginning of May. Mr. Jones will be106 words
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Article135 1939-02-23 16 QPEED limits through villages in the rural area in Singapore were suggested by the chaiiman, Mr. W. S. Ebdcn, at a recent meeting of the Singapore Rural Board. Mr. Ebden pointed out that the trunk road to the rest of Malaya ran through the board’s135 words
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Article, Illustration299 1939-02-23 16 Law Officers And Members Of Bar In Court (From Our Own Correspondent) _Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. THE new Chief Justice, F.M.S./Mr. Justice Poyser, said lie was looking forward with pleasurable anticipation to the few years he would spend in Malaya—probably the last connH} in299 words
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Article86 1939-02-23 16 £HUNG Len Sau. a 19-year-old Cani pS Pleaded guilty before Mr. Pnnrt the sln gaP°re Fifth Police court on a charge of criminal hP a< i trust ln res Pect of a o Oxlev R n ging t 0 Mr R W LeachrrimmJi R s and secondly,86 words
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Advertisement27 1939-02-23 16 44 for the races SPECIAL DISCOUNTS. FIELD GLASSES FROM $10.00 PRISM 8x FROM $35.00 repairs ALSO UNDERTAKEN ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO Opticians Watchmaker 5 3, CAPITOL BUlLnWSSingapore.27 words
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Article, Illustration567 1939-02-23 17 BOVE: The Governor, Sir Shcnton Thomas, rode in a tricycle ricksha u hen he visited the ancient capital of Ayudhia during his visit to Siam. Left: Drink time at Ayudhia. Right: Buddhist monks at the Grand Palace, Bangkok, visited by Sir Shcnton. £UOVE The huge figure567 words
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2359 1939-02-23 21 Results Obtained On R. R. L’s Five-Year Experiments A.B.C. YIELD NOT EQUAL TO ALTERNATE DAILY By Our Planting Correspondent Tjljr belief that the A.B.C. tapping system will even,llv give yields equal to A.D. n,,, supported by the results Obtained during the five years ri od2,359 words
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834 1939-02-23 22 M. P.s Debate Cable Services To Empire Countries EXTRACTS from a Straits. Times leading article on the “artificial news famine in Malaya” were read to the House of Commons on Wednesday (Feb. 15) night during a debate on British propaganda and news services overseas. Reference834 words
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Article196 1939-02-23 22 Health Officer Wants Better Coffee Shops of control over eating houses and coffee shops in the rural area of Singapore was proposed by the Rural Health Officer at a meeting of the Rural Board The district was lull 01 insanitary buildings, he said, urging196 words
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326 1939-02-23 22 200 MORE THAN LAST YEAR THE Singapore Volunteer Corps 1 is starting training with a bumper season. There are about 200 more Volunteers than last year, and the total numbers in the various units and in the two battalions ot the Corps is now about326 words
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Article, Illustration393 1939-02-23 22 MURSIXG injuries which prevented them fielding the beat side after their first match in Hong Kong, the Malayan Rugby XV returned by the Tilrfwa The team drew with Hong Kong Football Club 19 points all. defeated the Royal Navy by 17 points toMcCall and J. W. Knart.--Straits Times picture. - 393 words
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104 1939-02-23 22 VJHAT will be done with the bust of a Chinese man typical of Singapore. presented to the Friends Singapore by Mr. W. G Stirling. former officer of the Chinese Protectorate now living in England has no yet been decided. .< At the last meeting of104 words
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394 1939-02-23 23 I Respondent Admits Adultery I With Chinese Woman Jril \T the respondent had written a letter to his wife in |1 England, admitting adultery with a Chinese woman in a Kimranore hotel, was revealed in a Singapore divorce case, KL rc l bv394 words
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177 1939-02-23 23 L London, Feb. 15. I‘ IK international Rubber Regu--I‘^l'on^ I on Committee at its meetL >lor( lh.v at The Hague fixed x,, °rtab!e rubber quota for the ,1( quarter of this year at 50 L >t. of basic quotas, the same r 1177 words
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Article172 1939-02-23 23 Death In Madras Accident (From Our Own Correspondent.) Madras, Feb. 10. pOMMANDER HORST PULKOWSKI, one of the two German Air Force pilots who passed through Singapore a few days ago in a twoseater Arado light aeroplane was killed when the plane crashed here during a172 words
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Article99 1939-02-23 23 (From Our Own Correspondent> Johore Bahru. Feb. 14. EXPRESSING his agreement with the unanimous verdict of the assessors (Messrs. E. A. T. Brooks and T M. Kasipillai). Mr. Justice Mills at the Johore Assizes today found Pakiri. a Town Board employee, guilty of culpable99 words
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Article, Illustration434 1939-02-23 23 Councillor Makes New Plea For Padi Land Extensions “CHOULD another crisis arise can the Johore Government assure the public that there will be sufficient stocks of food available within the country to feed everyone until we are self-supporting? asked Mr. C. T. Hinde434 words
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158 1939-02-23 23 IOHORE’S medical staff totalled 1,225, said Dr. G. H. Garlick. Principal Medical Officer, Johore, at the Johore Council of State meeting Pensioned and other dresoers were being employed in small rural dispensaries, he said. The number of rural dispensaries was increasing annually but no158 words
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Article148 1939-02-23 23 A CLEAR definition should be made of the term “Johore subject” in the Bill to amend the Naval Base Waters (Johore) Enactment, said Dato Roland Braddell at the Johore Council of State meeting The Bill, which was to remedy the absence of power to arrest without a148 words
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51 1939-02-23 23 I T.-COL. V. G. Stokes, M.C., Commandant of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, sailed from Singapore in the K.P.M. steamer Tegelberg on home leave via Cape Town. During his absence, Major (local Lt.-Col.) W. 11. Kingsberry, M.8.E., of the Loyal Regiment, will act as51 words
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Article52 1939-02-23 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 15. C*OR a few hours tonight, Mr. E. O. Shebbeare. chief Game Warden, left the Bungsar Hospital, where he is a patient, to provide Rotarians with a running commentary on a film of the 1033 Everest Expedition, produced52 words
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1134 1939-02-23 24 Chinese Alleges Trespass Into Compound 01 His House MAGISTRATE DESCRIBES COMPLAINANT S STORY AS “RIDICULOUS*’ W. E. RIGBY, a European Government officer, who appeared in the police courts last week in answer to a summons alleging criminal trespass by entering the compound of a1,134 words
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509 1939-02-23 24 A NOMINAL fine of five cents was imposed on a Chinese, Lee Hoey, by the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, in the Singapore High Court, when he delivered judgment on an important point relating to the Chandu Revenue Ordinance. Lee Hoey was509 words
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Article343 1939-02-23 24 Judge On For Legislation THAT there was a crying n ce ,i the Colony for legislation p„ viding for the registration of rC nerships was a comment l the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir vJ McElwaine, during the hearing i! an issue in the Singapore Hi** Court Hearing343 words
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Article152 1939-02-23 24 Route To Seletar Affected MEW road names are to be rett ed in Singapore shortly. Seletar Road and parts of Thom* son Road are to be renamed. Hitherto the road to the Nav Base has been known as Thoms Road as far as the 9th mile,152 words
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287 1939-02-23 25 A 0 Coincide With Services Manoeuvres In March ■VII-IANS in Singapore will participate in the combined er vices exercises on Mar. 16, in that the whole popula- of the island will be required to observe a complete ■lack-out” of the town and countryside on that287 words
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179 1939-02-23 25 r. Chan Eng: Liam Weds Miss Chor Phaik Gnoh Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 17. IVO well-known Penang Chinese families were united yesterday by 1 marriage of Mr. Chan Eng Liam, th son of the late Mr. Chan Boh. and Mrs. Chan Ee Boh, and179 words
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Article83 1939-02-23 25 Our Own Correspondent.> L.u u Ku ala Lumpur. Feb. 17 [i '.J' 1 bandits stole jewellery worth hp. 1 an old Chinese and his wife tr n, batters’ hut at Pudu Ulu. fcr.t 1 s the main road, last fcor n t n wit h oloth83 words
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Article162 1939-02-23 25 'J 1 HERE is still considerable speculation in London as to the successor who will follow Sir Shenton Thomas as Governor and High Commissioner when his extended term of office ends, says the Straits Times London correspondent. The latest rumour is that the much-coveted post162 words
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Article152 1939-02-23 25 More Efficiency In V olunteers IN the interests of efficiency and to extend the scope of training it has been decided to combine, as a temporary expedient, the present A (MachineGun) company and C (Scottish) Company of the 1st Battalion. Straits Settlements Volunteer Forces The new company152 words
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Article55 1939-02-23 25 “I ANCER SPY.” the film of a British officer’s espionage adventures in Germany during the war, was banned by the committee of appeal on him censorship The film was withdrawn from circulation a fortnight ago following complaints from a German source. “Lancer Spy” was shown at the55 words
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Article151 1939-02-23 25 (From Our London Staff) London, Feb. 9. CINGAPORE will be brought to 2Vo days of London early next year if night landing facilities en route are available for the new aircraft ordered by the K.L.M. Company. Orders have been placed with the Douglas Aircraft Company for151 words
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Article200 1939-02-23 25 Mr. Hands Helps Settle Strike (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. BY noon today, every one of the 2.000 strikers from the F.M S. Railways Central Workshops, Sentul. had signed an unconditional agreement to work and had resumed his position beside his machine.. It was200 words
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372 1939-02-23 25 Sentul Strike Deadlock Ends Suddenly (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15. THE strike of 2,000 men of the F.M.S. Railways Central 1 Workshops, Sentul—who had been locked out since Feb. 0—ended yesterday afternoon. By four o’clock, 800 of the men had372 words
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Article120 1939-02-23 25 Dr. C. B. Pasley FXR. Claude Burgoyne Pasley a former Malayan was recently reported missing irom his house in Golf Linkroad Ferndown, England. His body was later recovered from the River Stour. The discovery was made by a 14-year-old bov. Douglas Miller, while walking with his120 words
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571 1939-02-23 26 Fatal Night Crash On Wav Back From Amusement Park A WITNESS who was one of six victims of a car crash was warned to tell the truth, by Mr. H. Whitton, Singapore Traffic District Judge, last week, during the trial of a young571 words
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Article67 1939-02-23 26 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb. 4. New members ol the Association of British Malaya elected at a committee meeting held on Jan. 27 include Mrs. A. D. Allan, Mrs. C. C Dunman. Capt. i A H. Barnes, and Messrs. W G Dove F. Glendinning. F w.67 words
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172 1939-02-23 26 Corporal’s Marriage To Missionary •From Our London Staff) London, Feb. 7 V ANCE-CORPORAL CECIL HALL, who was with the 2nd. Battalion, Welch Regiment in Singapore some years ago. arrived in England today after nearly 20 years of continuous overseas service. It’s darned cold,” he172 words
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Article, Illustration188 1939-02-23 26 More Equipment For Singapore TH) deal with wartime emergenc1 ies, the fire-fighting equipment of the Singapore Fire Brigade will be trebled. Ten Europeans and 200 Asiatics will be enrolled in an auxiliary lire service. New fire engines, turn-tables, trailer and portable pumps and extra hose and other188 words
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346 1939-02-23 26 A BILL to protect workers engaged in dangerous occupations against disease and accident was published in the Government Gazette on Friday and will be introduced at the next meeting of the Legislative Council. Special regulations may be made prohibiting the employment of or modifying or346 words
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144 1939-02-23 26 WELFARE SOCIETY’S NURSERY A NEW Child Welfare Society creche is to be built on ground granted by the Singapore Harbour Board at New Brighton. Plans and estimates for the building were approved at the last meeting of the management committee of the society. It144 words
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Article123 1939-02-23 26 380,000 Over Last Five Years <From Our Own Correspondent London. Feb 3 IN the last five years about *****0 Chinese immigrants have entered Malaya, and 80 000 have arrived in North Borneo These figures were quoted by the Colonial Secretary. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. in the House123 words
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Article84 1939-02-23 26 'From Our Own Correspondent.' Kuala Kangsar, Feb. 16 pHINESE shop assistants in Kuala Kangsar will in the near future cegranted a full day’s holiday on Sundays, it is expected. This followed a meeting of all sundry dealers in the town. T-* meeting was convened by84 words
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146 1939-02-23 27 —Router. More Than 4,000,000 Men Between Ages Of 18 And 32 London, Feb. 14. STRIKING figures of Great Britain’s man-power O were given by Sir Auckland Geddes, adviser to gi,. John Anderson, the Lord Privy Seal, in a speech at Plymouth. Answering—Router. - 146 words
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Article252 1939-02-23 27 —Reuter White Paper To Be Issued London, Feb. 14. llV/TK. Chamberlain, the Prim* I*™ Minister, announced in the House of Commons tonight that a ■White Paper containing the Me I.Mahon correspondence would be issued as soon as possible. I (The much-discussed correspon Ideuce between Sir Henry Vie‘.Mahon—Reuter - 252 words
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41 1939-02-23 27 —Reuter Washington. Frb. 17. Japanese Government has asthe United States through h :it j‘ :u< C1U| Ambassador in Tokio aan lias no territorial ambitions and that the occupation of ‘dand will not go beyond necessities.—Reuter—Reuter - 41 words
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Article167 1939-02-23 27 Admiral Sir Charles Forbes.—British Wireless. 8 BATTLESHIPS OFF GIBRALTAR London, Feb. 14. /COMBINED exercises will be carried out by the ships of tha Home and Mediterranean Fleets m the neighbourhood of Gibraltar next month. It is noteworthy that Britain will have eight of her battleships based inAdmiral Sir Charles Forbes.—British Wireless. - 167 words
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Article91 1939-02-23 27 Melbourne, Feb. 14. THE first of a series of conferences on food problems in the event of war was opened today by Sir Earle Page. Australian Minister of Commerce and Deputy Prime Minister. Points to be discussed include the extent to which it is possible91 words
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Article50 1939-02-23 27 Reuter. London, Feb. 14. GREAT BRITAIN has notified Sweden and Finland that she approves the principle of partial fortification of the Aland Islands, in the Baltic, by these two countries. Reuter learns that this view Is contained in a reply sent to identical notes from Sweden and Finland.--Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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52 1939-02-23 27 One of the last pictures of Pope Pius XI: A large decorated candle being handed to the Holy Father to present to kneeling monks and clergy in celebration of Candlemas in the Vatican. Candlemas is held in celebration of the Purification of the Virgin and the Presentation of Christ in52 words
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Article205 1939-02-23 27 Reuter. Europeans May Drink In Their Homes Onlv Bombay. Feb. 14 DOMBAY city and suburbs will be declared a complete prohibition area in August. announced the Finance Minister in the Bombay Legislative Assembly today in the course of his Budget speech. Americans, Britons, and otherReuter. - 205 words
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Article221 1939-02-23 27 -Reuter. Long Peace Ahead If ar Is Avoided Now Paris, Feb. 13. "THE iate of Europe will be decided this year.” writes M. Frossart, a former Minister of State, in a newspaper. article today. He adds. “It will be a crucial year—a year of peace-Reuter. - 221 words
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Article264 1939-02-23 27 Reuter. Rome, Feb. 15. WITH sombre and impressive ritual Pope Pius XI was borne for the last time down the nave of St. Peters to the altar beneath the seat of St Peter and then to his tomb. The litter on which he layReuter. - 264 words
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974 1939-02-23 28 British Wireless AUTHORITY TO BUY FOOD ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES THE cost of Britain’s rearmament was discussed in the House of Commons on Feb. 15 when Sir John Simon announced that borrowing powers for defence purposes would be increased from £400,000,000 to £800,000,000. The authorising bill follows theBritish Wireless - 974 words
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Article77 1939-02-23 28 Reuter. London, Feb. 16. WITH all major political parties virtually committed to the Government’s rearmament programme, Sir John Simon’s announcement of further borrowing powers for defence purposes is welcomed on all sides. In some quarters the announcement is taken to mean there will he noReuter. - 77 words
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54 1939-02-23 28 -Reuter. Helsirwi iKovno), Feb. 19. FOLLOWING the example of Britain, Latvia and Estonia, it is officially announced, Poland and Denmark have absented to proposals by Finland and Sweden for defensive remilitarisation of the Aland Islands, in the Baltic Sea. Replies from Germany and France are expected-Reuter. - 54 words
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Article288 1939-02-23 28 Reuter. Burgos. Feb. 14 that the purpose of the law is to prevent reprisals. General Franco has issued a decree defining what constitutes culpable political responsibilities during the past few years and the proportionate penalties. The decree states The law seeks to reconcile the interests of theReuter. - 288 words
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Article241 1939-02-23 28 K'Mier. I An Ex-Governor, Disclosure London, Feb is A T the t i m e f the crisis, Gibraltar had only Z anti-aircraft guns, two at each 2 of the Rock. 611 This startling statement made by Gen. Sir Charles Harir? ton. former Governor of GibraiJ whose five-yearK'Mier. - 241 words
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Article127 1939-02-23 28 —Reuter. Herr Hitler Attends Launching Hamburg. Feb It first of three 35.000-ton. 30-ktf battleships was launched todays the presence of Herr Hitler. The vessel was named Bismarck, naming ceremony being performed ol Frau Dorothee von Loewenfeld. *3 of Vice-Admiral von Loewenfeld. S* is a granddaughter of Bismarck—Reuter. - 127 words
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85 1939-02-23 28 —Reuter. Berlin. Feb. 1* |T is strongly beliveed that the sec 1 instalment of the Jewish leV J’ very far short of the first paymentMany Jews have already paid tn fine and left the country and more are probably quite unable today’s quota.—Reuter. - 85 words
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709 1939-02-23 29 -Reuter. Chancellor on influence I IN THE CITY ■Sew Outlook Is Due To I Combination Of Causes HpHKKE is an increasing feeling throughout the V country that the prospects of peace are be■ininjr more secure. You can feel this growing Knfi' '’"•<** in the atmosphere.-Reuter. - 709 words
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98 1939-02-23 29 —Reuter. Manila, Feb. 15. ALL property in the Philippine Islands leased to foreign excepting that leased on Government licence, will shortly be confiscated, according to an announcement o.v the Secretary Agriculture. The effect of this decree will first be felt in Davao Province which has—Reuter. - 98 words
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56 1939-02-23 29 Japanese Fishermen U. S. Manoeuvres —Reuter. San Juan (Puerto Kico) Feb. 15. T JNITED States naval ships report the presence of Japanese fishing vessels in the Caribbean in the general area where the combined winter manoeuvres of the United States fleet will take place. It is stated Japanese vessels previously—Reuter. - 56 words
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191 1939-02-23 29 Reuter. Washington, Fab. IS. “yyHEN we see Britain and France go down we are threatened,” declared Mr. Stephen Pace, a member of the House of Representatives Military Committee, defending the sales of war-planes abroad before the House. “Is not it better to—Reuter. - 191 words
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Article102 1939-02-23 29 —Reuter. World Uneasiness Over European Situation New York, Feb. 17. EXPORTERS report the heaviest advance in buying for two years by customers abroad, suggested reasons being the precautionary purchases against possible difficulties in Europe in Spring. It is understood that orders are as much—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article58 1939-02-23 29 -Reuter. London, Feb. 16. AFLAT rate of £3 a week for men and £2 a week for women for all A.R.P. volunteers and auxiliary firemen will be paid for whole-time service in wartime. This is the payment, announced by the Lord Privy Seal. Sir John-Reuter. - 58 words
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Article147 1939-02-23 29 -Reuter. test flights will take place.—British Wireless. £12,000,000 ORDERS IN AMERICA Washington, Feb. 14. THE French Embassy announced today that a French military mission had placed an order for 500 new warplanes in addition to 100, ordered in 1938. The order is divided between the Douglas.-Reuter.; test flights will take place.—British Wireless. - 147 words
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Article140 1939-02-23 29 —Reuter. Canton, Feb. 17. 117HILE foreign firms continue to mark time, impatiently awaiting Ihe re-opening of the Pearl River for the resumption of trading. Japanese goods are invading Canton with marked success. In all Chinese hotels and stores which have reopened, only Japanese products are obtainable.—Reuter. - 140 words
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197 1939-02-23 30 Heater Arabs And Jews Refuse To Budge From Original Claims tendon, Feb. 19. INQUIRIES in conference circles suggest that at the 1 end of the second week the Palestine talks are little nearer an agreed settlement than when they began. Neither Arab nor Jewish delegates appearHeater - 197 words
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Article117 1939-02-23 30 -Reuter. As Long As Franco Desires Them Berlin. Feb. 18. THE announcement in the official 1 Informazione Diplomatic. Rome, that Italian volunteers will remain in Spain as long as General Franco desires, is welcomed in the newspaper Lokal Anzeiger Referring to the “tragi-comical happenings around President-Reuter. - 117 words
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123 1939-02-23 30 -Reuter. London. Feb. 14. A T today’s meeting of the Evlan n Refugee Committee, the Australian delegate declared that Australia was willing to take 15,000 refugees over a period of three years. Mr. Myron Taylor, the United States delegate, expressed the conviction that the world-Reuter. - 123 words
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63 1939-02-23 30 —Reuter. Berlin. Feb. 17. HERB BRINCKMANN. who was appointed deputy President of the Reichsbank when I)r. Schacht was replaced on Jan. ’0 by Dr. W'alther Funk, left on a holiday a week ago. It is now extremely doubtful whether he will return to liis post—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article259 1939-02-23 30 Reuter. New Agreement Between Britain And Soviet London, Feb. 20. INDICATIONS received from Washington, says the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent, are that United States industries are prepared to co-operate with the Anglo-German trade groups, in the conversations next month, on th** possibility of forming cartelReuter. - 259 words
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Article64 1939-02-23 30 -Reuter. E Geneva Feb. 14. IGHT hundred cases of Spanish art ocf tr “s arrived by special train last night, being unloaded at the League of Nations Library, where an inventory will be made. Under the agreement with the Rewhiih ar J < vcrnmenl the treasures, JJ ch-Reuter. - 64 words
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Article111 1939-02-23 30 Washington, Feb. /7 'THE House Naval Committee today finally approved th 1 $52,000,000 naval and air base programme, including controversial $5,000,000 for the improvement of Qv i Q ti facilities in Guam. n The Authorisation Bill covers eleven major bases i n a Pacific and111 words
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Article240 1939-02-23 30 France Italy Increase Forces Paris, Feb. 19. CIXCE French relations with Italy became strained three months ago, France has been steadily reinforcing the defences of her African colonies. It is estimated that in this period her forces in certain “danger” points have been approximately doubled. These240 words
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64 1939-02-23 30 Reuter. London, Feb. 19. DISCOUNT Gort, Chief of Imperial General StafT. arrived at Croydon by air today from Paris at the conclusion of his visit to Egypt and Palestine. In an interview Viscount Gort said he could make no statement at present, but couldReuter. - 64 words
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Article96 1939-02-23 30 Rome, Feb. 19. Conclave of Cardinals to elect the new pope will open on Feb. 28. Not all of the 62 cardinals will be present on that day since those in the more distant parts of the world will not have arrived. Hundreds ofReuter. - 96 words
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Article228 1939-02-23 30 Reuter SENOR QUEZON'S CONDITIONS London, Feb. U THE Philippines has offers to settle a number of n fugees on Mindanao Island m condition the refugees becai Philippine citizens" and under take to engage in farming. A letter to this effect from Sena Manuel Quezon, President ofReuter - 228 words
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Article98 1939-02-23 30 -Reuter. Biggest Exercise Yet Held In France Metz. Feb. 20 THE defenders of the Maginot Li" are to be mobilised next Wed 11 ciay night for the most import passive defence exercises France yet held on the German frontier The inhabitants of Metz and Tb-Reuter. - 98 words
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38 1939-02-23 30 Reuter. New York. Feb. The Pratt Witney Corporator 1 reported to be preparing big ord<• machine tools for an aeropian gine factory in France, which the poration will equip and oP erReuter. - 38 words
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1703 1939-02-23 31 Opening Day Of Singapore I Spring Races 1)01) racing was witnessed on Saturday the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club’s Spring meeting, at Bukit IV Favourites were generally successful but the final ■7 .t the day saw Four O’clock surprise to pay $117.1,703 words
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Article55 1939-02-23 31 Notts County titles.—Straits Times Cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 20. A. S. Samuel, the Malayan player, won the AH Ireland badminton championship at Belfast. This is the sixth title Samuel has won in Great Britain. He had previously won the Worthing, Kent, Eastbourne, LeicesterNotts County titles.—Straits Times Cable. - 55 words
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Article24 1939-02-23 31 F A Cup fifth round second replays played yesterday resulted: Chelsea 3. Sheffield W. 1 Sunderland 0, Blackburn 1 (after extra time*24 words
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Article74 1939-02-23 31 Aneta Transocean. Dortmund, Fee. le. •yHE bout between the German heavy- weight Walter Neusel, and the Italian heavyweight champion, Santa d: Leo, ended in a draw after 12 rounds. The Italian, who after his defeat on points by N. Lazek, in Vienna last year had not— Aneta Transocean. - 74 words
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Article112 1939-02-23 31 —Reuter. Johore Finish In Fourth Place London, Feb. 17. THE National Riffle Association today announce the results of the overseas .303 full range postal match in 1938. Kenya, with 1,114 points, won the Duke of Gloucester’s challenge cup and the Lord Wakefield silver medals. Johore (1.090 points)—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article255 1939-02-23 31 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. Two strenuous pames in one day are more than the- average hockey teams bargains for and Singapores Colts found this out to their cost when they met the Perak Colts this evening and j lost by two goals255 words
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Article37 1939-02-23 31 -Reuter. London, Feb. 20. The Scottish Cup draw, fourth round, tor Mar. 4. is: Motherwell vs. Hearts or Celtic. Aberdeen vs Queen of the South. Hibernians vs. Dunfermline or Alloa. Clyde vs. Third Lanark.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 37 words
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1786 1939-02-23 32 Birmingham Beat Derby One Goal To Nil (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, rel>. UL DERBY dropped two more points in the first division yesterdaj "hen thev were well heaten by Birmingham. Everton now have a tw point lead over Derby and have two matches1,786 words
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Article47 1939-02-23 32 TOME soccer matches played yesterday resulted: F A. CUP REPLAY Everton 2. Birmingham 1 FIRST DIVISION Aston Villa 4. Huddersfield 0 Preston 1. Stoke 1 SECOND DIVISION Notts Forest 2, Newcastle 0 THIRD DIVISION (Southern) Exeter 3. Walsall 2 (Northern) Chester 1, Accrington 047 words
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493 1939-02-23 32 Rodmin. Kuala Lumpur, Feb. ig SOUTH supporters gently sighed as the umpire s whistle brought to end the hockey game which signalised the first victory by (J 3 is the annual classic. North, a brighter, better eleven, won 4 3. There was some justification.493 words
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Article55 1939-02-23 32 Reuter. Beckenham. FebCambridge beat Oxford 3 of the most spirited i ntel hockey matches seen for Reuter. Zakopane. Feb In the world ski champ 1 Stanislaw and Marusarz. P° lan -31, the jumping event with jumpj n y, and 71V 2 metres. Berauer. oei p won theReuter. - 55 words
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Article459 1939-02-23 1 Better Buying Inquiry For Rubbers And Industrials I< a weekly report on the share market, issued on Tuesday, raser and Company write:— Owing to the Chinese New Year ilidays ear review this week covers ily tour working days. Locally conditions have been better, he week459 words
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Article108 1939-02-23 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 20. s. d. British Empire “A” 18 6 British Empire “B” 9 o British Empire Cumulative 14 3 British Empire C’prehensive 14 3 British General “A” 17 6 British General “B” 16 0 British General “C” 14 6 Gold Producers First108 words
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Article200 1939-02-23 1 Capital Proposals To Be Resubmitted (From Our Own Correspondent) Iiondon, Feb. 6. AS your Correspondent informed you on Dec. 28, it was then proposed by the directors of British Malayan Tin Syndicate. Ltd. to reduce the capital from £25,000 to 1*4.924 14s. This reduction was to be200 words
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Article193 1939-02-23 1 Singapore, Feb. 22, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.50 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $13.75 White $13.25 Black 8.75 Copra Mixed $3.25 Sun Dried $3.55 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $2.30 Fair $2.25 Sarawak $2.20 Jelotong Palembang $6.75 Banja $7.25 Sarawak $7.25 Tapioca Small193 words
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Article43 1939-02-23 1 AN extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the P. and O Banking Corporation on Feb. 7 passed a resolution that the company be wound up voluntarily Mr G. H Tankard and Mr. C. Selbie were appointed liquidators.43 words
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Article407 1939-02-23 1 —Reuter. New York, Feb. 21. IpHE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today:— DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today’s Close. Close. Changes. 30 Industrials 142.74 142.64 off .10 20 Rails 29.55 29.61 up .06 15 Utilities 24.73 24.82 up .09 40 Bonds 90.27 90.08 off—Reuter. - 407 words
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45 1939-02-23 1 Date Spot Feb. Mar. Apr.-June July-Sopt. Oct.-Dec London Feb 16 27 27\ 27>» 27% 28 's 28*4 8 17 27 :i 27 i 27% 28 28'. 28 s 8 22 28 1 h 28*i 28 1 28 S 28 s 8'*45 words
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747 1939-02-23 2 Future Price Prospects Not Too Favourable PRESENT BACKWARDATION RESULT OF DELIBERATE MOVE (From Our Own Correspondent.) London* Feb. 10. INURING the past week the standard tin market in London has worn a very sober aspect. Industrial demand on the whole has b j747 words
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165 1939-02-23 2 Court Approves Proposals As Drafted AN originating petition to reduce the capital of Robinson and Co., Ltd. from $2,500,000' to $1,500,000 and thereafter increase it to $1,750,000 by the creation of 50.000 first preference $5 shares, was granted, in terras of a draft order, by Mr Justice165 words
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Article96 1939-02-23 2 Production For First Half Of February T'HE following statistics regarding tin-ore production by companies in the Austral Malay Tin group refer to the first half of February:— Hours Yardage Piculs ore K. Kam unting 278 51,000 131 Asam Kumbang 96 29,000 90 Ulu Yam closed down96 words
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Article37 1939-02-23 2 £5.782,761 gold exported from the United Kingdom in the four days to midday Feb 6. £5.654,048 jvas for the United States. Imports into Great Britain were £341.282. and included £261.725 from Southern Rhodesia37 words
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Article501 1939-02-23 2 TTHE twelfth annual general meeting of Kuala Kangsar Plantations. Ltd., was held in London on Feb. 7. Mr Clarance F Leighton (the chairman) said that after the report and accounts which they had been able to submit a year ago it was only natural that the present501 words
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645 1939-02-23 2 Big Rolling Stock R en ewJ Programme From Our Own Correspondent I London, Feb. 8. CONFIDENCE in the future of the Singapore Traction Co., Ltd. was expressed by Sir Thomas J. Strangman, K.C., when, in the absence through indisposition of the chairman, Mr. L. W. Hawkins,645 words
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661 1939-02-23 3 |)0 Acres This Year: 25 Acres I To Be Replanted ■DRESSING shareholders at ■the annual meeting of Ayer Ik Rubber Company Ltd. in Kta on Friday, Mr. Chee Guan lur' the chairman, said:— jrofit for the year amounted to ■660 To this has661 words
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Article74 1939-02-23 3 •THE following crops of rubber, tea and other products were harvested by estates in the Harrisons and Crosfleld Ltd group in the Netherlands Indies in January Rubber Kg. Ankola Estates Bajoe Kidoel Co 54,301.5 Djasinga 50,317.4 Tjikasintoe 20.760 Langen 34,974 Donowarie 15.500 Tea Hk. Ankola 37,842 Pasir74 words
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Article100 1939-02-23 3 DURING the week ending Feb. 11. 1939, exports of canned pineapple* from Malayan ports amounted to 41.727 cases, of which: 33.666 (81 per cent' cases were to the United Kingdom. 3.803 <9 per cent' cases to the Continent of Europe. 2.138 <5 per cent' cases to100 words
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Article60 1939-02-23 3 THE following statistics relating to tin-dredging refer to January:— Hours Yardage ore Briseis Consolidated 495 55,000 58 tons piculs Katu Tin 559 137,000 1,000 Ratrut Basin 161 12,300 56 Renong Consolidated 611 214,000 465 The estimated cost of the output from Briseis was A £4,102; from Katu60 words
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Article101 1939-02-23 3 -Reuter. THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to January: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Pahang Consol. 1,327 Ipoh Tin (Lahat) 258 350 Ipoh Tin (A. Etam) 626 188.100 365 Sungci Kinta 344 68,400 258 Ulu Klang 489 116,600 339 Renong Tin 886 Sione Tin 391 89.800-Reuter. - 101 words
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Article792 1939-02-23 3 QUOTA DECISION MEETS WARM WELCOME STOCK REDUCTION MAY BE HEAVY TN a weekly report on the rubber mar- ket, issued at noon on Feb. 16, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write: The decision of the International Rubber Regulation Committee to leave the quota unchanged for next quarter792 words
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Article226 1939-02-23 3 THREEPENCE A SHARE INCREASE POLICY BONUSES MAINTAINED THE Prudential Assurance Company announces that, subject to audit, the final dividend on the “A” shares will be 14s 8 2-5d (against 14s 5 2-5d). which, with the interim of 5s paid in September. 1938, makes a total of226 words
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Article51 1939-02-23 3 IN the first half of February, dredge 1 lof Takuapa Valiev Tin Dredging worked for 327 hours: treated 75,000 cubic yards of material and produced 302 piculs ot tin-ore Dredge 2 figures were 295. 92 000 and 554 and those for dredge 3 were 284. 66.000 and51 words
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Article40 1939-02-23 3 THE price for rubber for purpose of 1 assessment to export duty in the FMS. for the period Feb. 17 to Feb. 23. inclusive, has been determined at 27*8 cents a pound, states a Government Gazette notification.40 words
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Article1246 1939-02-23 4 More Confidence And Outlook Improves BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, Feb 19. Local markets have experienced an interesting week; they have been more active; prices have improved slightly and there has been a revival of demand for industrials; the undertone is better and a1,246 words
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Article157 1939-02-23 4 388 Tons Sold THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,421st auction on Feb. 15 when of 1.209.074 lb. (539.77 tons) catalogued. 1.092.691 lb. (487 81 tons) was offered and 866,798 lb. (387.86 tons) was sold. London—spot 7 15 16d. New’ York—spot, 16 cents. PRICES157 words
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Article179 1939-02-23 4 All Sections “Reasonably Satisfied” London. Feb. 15. /COMMENTING on yesterdays rubber quota decision, most of the morning newspapers agree that all sections of the industry should be reasonably satisfied with the committee’s decision The Manchester Guardian admits that the 50 per cent, rate is unpleasantly low179 words
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Article35 1939-02-23 4 Amsterdam. Feb 5 JANUARY tin exports from the u Netherlands Indies were 2.199 uns. against 1,229 in December, and exceeded quota by 734 tons, raising the accumulated over-export to 930 tons.35 words
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Article312 1939-02-23 4 PROFIT $24,663 COMPARE $73,737 LAST YEAR DIVIDEND OF Fiyp PER CENT. A NET profit of $24,663, aft providing for depreciation earned by Perak River Valley R u k her Company Ltd. in the w* ended Sept. 30 last. This comnam with $73,737 in the preceding The net312 words
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39 1939-02-23 4 Mexico City, Feb. 20. FEDERAL troops are patrolling Min atitlan, seat of Mexico’s biggest o refinery, following a collision between rival factions of a workers’ union Suspension of work is feared momenta™ —Reuter.39 words
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Article1122 1939-02-23 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., exchange and stock brokers. Singapore, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. MINING. L V al Buyers Sellers I iSSn Kumbang 28/- 27/I auXi Malay «/-od I Ayer Ilitam 21/- 22/I Aver Weng 0.55 0.60 I Ban; Selangor 1.20 1.25 ft Rpriuntal 10/- 10/9 I1,122 words
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Article493 1939-02-23 5 Swan, Culbertson’s Weekly Review JN a weekly report on the New York Stock market, issued on Feb. 20, Swan, Culbertson and Fritz, write:— For the second successive week stock prices fluctuated within an extremely narrow range and the volume of trading was the smallest for nearly493 words
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83 1939-02-23 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Feb. 22, 9 a m. Books Total toi Company Dividend Close Date Ex. Dlv financial year riN Payable Date to date Austral Malay 9d. No. 48 3d. bonus Feb. 24 Mar. 8 Feb. 25 s'/r Raub 5d final 2d. bonus Mar. 8 *Jar.83 words
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Article401 1939-02-23 5 Firmer Trend With Higher Prices London, Feb. 21. Stock Exchange presented a firmer appearance at the opening today and was cheered by Sir John Simon’s announcement on defence borrowing which caused the impression that a further income-tax burden would not be placed on the taxpayers’ shoulders. This401 words
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Article29 1939-02-23 5 *THE official price of tin In Singapore on Feb. 16 was $106.75 per picul on 133 l/3rd.; on Feb. 17, $106. 871/2; on Feb. 22, $lOB.29 words
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