The Straits Budget, 20 April 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1939-04-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED nearly a century./ k'o. 4236. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article1085 1939-04-20 1 ■UROPEAN affairs continue to be M the centre of interest for people every community in Malaya and the Bed for a united front has knit more B)-]y than ever before British people H whatever race or creed. ■Malays and other Muslims keenly reHnt the Italian invasion1,085 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-04-20 1 Paymaster Lieut. Commander C. A. Herdman, R.N., and his bride, formerly Miss Barbara Brown, after their wedding on Tuesday at St. Andrew’ s Cathedral. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 27 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article875 1939-04-20 2 --Straits Times, Apr. 13. There have been several indications lately that the stalemate which has existed in China since the fall of Hankow and Canton last October may be breaking up and that developments both in the military and diplomatic fields may be looked for in the near--Straits Times, Apr. 13. - 875 words
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Article1102 1939-04-20 2 ■hat if Russia declines ?—Straits ■mes. Apr. 14. No worsening of the position in the Mediterranean, but possibly an Improvement in the near future, is foreshadowed by the admirably clear and firm statement of British policy made in Parliament last night. Greece is now in the happy■hat if Russia declines ?—Straits ■mes. Apr. 14. - 1,102 words
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Article697 1939-04-20 3 —Straits Times, Apr. 15. In these days of growing tension Europe it is advisable to watch ie trend of opinion in India, where ie nationalist movement is incomarably stronger than it was when reat Britain last plunged into a uropean war and where it ts jalised that—Straits Times, Apr. 15. - 697 words
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Article1001 1939-04-20 3 pounds In a lump sum.—Straits Times, Apr. 17. There has now been time for reflection on the gift of one million pounds which is to be made by the Straits Settlements for Imperial defence, and fortunate indeed are those single-minded patriots whose pride in this decision is notpounds In a lump sum.—Straits Times, Apr. 17. - 1,001 words
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Article1132 1939-04-20 3 —Straits Times, Apr. 18. While Europeans of all nationalities are fast falling into a state of hopelessness and fatalism as they watch the course of events on their own continent, the voice o.f the New World has been heard in an appeal to keep the peace. The President—Straits Times, Apr. 18. - 1,132 words
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Article989 1939-04-20 4 —Straits Times, Apr. 19- “If we are going in without the help of Russia we are walking into a trap,” said Mr. Lloyd George in the House of Commons a fortnight ago, when the British guarantee to Poland was being debated. Yet The Times, in a leading article—Straits Times, Apr. 19- - 989 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article275 1939-04-20 5 qq\\E weeks ago a resident of Johore 3 was looking through an American pictorial magazine called Look, published at Des Moines, lowa, when she came upon a statement that Singapore was situated in “East India.” With commendable public spirit she thereupon wrote to the editor to point out his275 words
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Article155 1939-04-20 5 REFERENCE to Singapore in a European poem of the sixteenth century deserves to be better known in Malaya than it is. In the Portuguese e Pto poem of that period. Car 's’ Lusiads.” there are the following lines: Fnt on her land’s-end throned see Cingapur 'Abere the155 words
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Article176 1939-04-20 5 sad example of bathos occurred in a Singapore morning contempf.rary (not the stable companion of htraits Times) yesterday. h> a broadcast speech the Pope said 1 the remedy for the evils of the ,r,, sent time was the entry into the uls of men of Christ, “in whom176 words
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Article106 1939-04-20 5 N English youngster who spent the first eight years of his life in Malaya and is now at school at Home has sent to his father in Penang the following clipping from a boys’ magazine: There he found wild pineapple trees on all sides. Rich, ripe fruit glowed106 words
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Article179 1939-04-20 5 THE startling theory that times ol planting should be regulated oy the moon was discussed by our Plant ing Correspondent in his weekly article last Saturday. It is possible that Malaya can supplement the practical experience oi this method that is being accumulated in Europe and America, for179 words
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Article206 1939-04-20 5 A NOTHER belief of Dr. Steiner’s was that mineral fertilisers are bad for the soil, in so far as it is used for food crops, and this is of special interest to Malaya because it suggests that the manuring methods of the Chinese market-gardener may be the lesser206 words
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Article215 1939-04-20 5 J ONG holiday week-ends such as that which has Just ended might be used much more frequently by office workers in Singapore to make motor trips into the hinterland. ThLs pleasure is no longer confined to those who can afford to own cars. It is actually possible to215 words
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Article100 1939-04-20 5 lIIHEN Reuter cabled a list of race entries to the Straits Times which included a horse called Mickey Mouse, and then cabled a correction giving the name of this horse as Mickey Bulger. I suggested in this column that the influence of Walt Disney’s creation was so100 words
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Article257 1939-04-20 5 pVERYONE is familiar with the maladies known as Singapore Foot and Singapore Ear. but it is something new to find, in an advertisement in the Straits Times, a physical culturist offering to cure Singapore Stomach. Civic pride impels me to state that there is no abdominal condition which257 words
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Article173 1939-04-20 5 pOR a really crisp metaphor I have never seen anything to beat the following, taken from a cricket report in the Kuala Lumpur edition of a Singapore contemporary: “Some of the highlights of the day’s game were H. Ewans’ and Gillespie’s determined yet devil-may-care attitude adopted either to173 words
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Article156 1939-04-20 5 reading the article on Camoens in the Encyclopaedia Brltannica for the purpose of a note in this column I came upon the interesting statement that some of the most Inspired love poems of this six-teenth-century Portuguese poet are supposed to have been written about a Chinese girl, who156 words
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Article87 1939-04-20 5 MY note on the present-day Chinese version of Dato Meldrum’s name in Johore Bahru has reminded a Government officer of an even more curious transliteration in the Tamil language He tells me that a bridge across the Buckingham Canal in Madras was named after someone called Hamilton This87 words
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Article250 1939-04-20 6 *J*HE sixteen hundred people who went to the Singapore Flower Show some days ago may be interested to hear that I have come upon a report of the first flower show ever held in this city. This was reported in the Singapore Free Press of Aug 1. 1861.250 words
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Article219 1939-04-20 6 •pHE one-cent stamps of British North Borneo on which a tapir appeared have been replaced this year by a new issue, and so the government of this territory has freed itself from the anomaly of using on its stamps an animal which does not exist in Borneo It219 words
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Article168 1939-04-20 6 the question of providing a crematorium is now being discussed by Chinese associations in Singapore, it may be interesting to quote a passage from an article by Mr Willard Price which shows how the characteristic Chinese grave, taking up so much more land than the European grave by168 words
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Article95 1939-04-20 6 IN the course of a trial at the Malacca i A Assizes recently a witness repeatedly I referred to the Jury as the “Orang Duablas,’’ a term obviously derived from the English practice of having twelve persons in a Jury, as against 1 the seven in a Straits95 words
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Article359 1939-04-20 6 'T'HE sarong worn by Dorothy Lamour in “Her Jungle Love,” one of the most unconsciously comic films ever shown in Malaya, is now preserved for posterity in the Museum of History. Science and Art. Los Angeles. A pic ture of Dorothy solemnly placing the sarong in its glass359 words
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Article297 1939-04-20 6 very few of the English-speaking Chinese in Malaya know anything about the 1 literature of China, owing to an educational system which makes Asiatic boys study English history and i other things which must be quite incomprehensible to them. Accordingly Chinese readers may be interested in the following297 words
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Article112 1939-04-20 6 Labourer’ s Son A S someone suggested in our “Letters” page the other day, the public has had more than enough of the controversy over Indian estate labour, but there is a letter on this subject in today’s Straits Times which is quite unusual. The writer was born in the112 words
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Article386 1939-04-20 6 Public Opinion A NOVEL suggestion put forward by a correspondent the other day was that as the so-called leaders of Singapore seem to act in entire independence of the communities they are supposed to represent, the Press might take surveys of public opinion on the American plan. It would be386 words
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Article278 1939-04-20 6 IN a letter received by the Straits 1 Times from a European resident of Singapore there is a passage which has stuck in my mind ever since I read it. Perhaps it may have the same effect on others, so I will quote it: Some Eurasians turn278 words
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Article114 1939-04-20 6 sentiment in business" is an old established axiom, as man. an employee has learnt to his cosi but it may not be acknowledged m Japan, Judging by the fact that a cer tain Singapore firm regularly receiveletters from a firm in Japan addressed like this: Dear Manager Messrs.114 words
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Article216 1939-04-20 7 Anglo-Portuguese Friendship WAR SERVICE WITH BRITISH •OUITAIN and Portugal have been allies for four centuries and our ;eelintr-s today are very friendly," )u Governor of Portuguese Timor. Senhor Alvaro Eugenio Neves da Fortoura. told a reporter on arrival Singapore by the K.P.M. vessel oil ten Noort.216 words
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Article65 1939-04-20 7 IUIR R. M. E. Michaux. director and general manager. Socfln Co.. Ltd who went on leave last year, has now been appointed a director on the ooards of various companies associated with Socfln and will in future divide his activities between the East and Europe. Mr.65 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article147 1939-04-20 7 MOCKLER— On Apr. 14. 1939, at 27 Welbeck St w.i to Marjorie, wife of Surgeon-Lieut Commander Edmond J. Mockler, Royal Navy, a daughter. IE VERS —On Apr. 12th at the Maternity Hospital to Maureen wife of Captain F. R. levers. R.A. a daughter. On April 16. at the General147 words
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Article14 1939-04-20 7 —LEWIS.—At Singapore, on Wednesday, Apr 12, Gordon L. A. Scott to Maude Lewis.14 words
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251 1939-04-20 7 FLETCHER—MABIN AT St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Apr. 17 Mr. Norman Barry Fletcher, Posts and Telegraph engl neer and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fletcher, of Nottinghamshire and Manchester, England, was married to Miss Ruth Mabin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. B.251 words
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Article179 1939-04-20 7 Municipal Area Figures CIRE loss in the Municipal area last year amounted to $26,682, a decrease of $82,150 on the previous year, according to the annual report of the Singapore Fire Department. The total value of the property at risk is $967,700. and the damage179 words
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Article59 1939-04-20 7 AAR. B. H. Smith was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the Straits Settlements Bar before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court on Apr. 17. Mr. R Williamson appeared or the petitioner. Mr Paul Storr. who represented the Attorney-General, and Mr. R. H. Green, for59 words
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Article394 1939-04-20 7 Leaders— China Stalemate 2 The Status Quo 2 India In Crisis 3 Straits Patriotism 3 America’s Voice 4 Without Russia? 4 Telecrams— Covering past week’s news 27— 30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— War Against’Malaria In Malaya 9 4 1394 words
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Article, Illustration439 1939-04-20 7 FOUR days after arriving in England after going home from Singapore for medical reasons, Mr. B. E. Ablitt, soldier and sportsman, died in London this week aged 43. He is survived by his widow and o young son at school439 words
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Article45 1939-04-20 7 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 17. Mr F. J. BUTTON, District Engineer, Johore Bahru, is acting as State Engineer, Johore, in addition to his own duties, in place of Mr. F. M. G. McConechy, who has gone on leave.45 words
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Obituary50 1939-04-20 7 DEATHS 'BLITT.—In London on Apr. 17, Major B. E. Ablitt M.C., partner Fraser and Co.. Singapore. •IANNING.—At the Government Hospital, -Jerusalem, on Apr. 16, Ada Agnes, wife of Mr. Justice Manning, of the Supreme Court. Singapore Mme. B. Montigny passed away peacefully in Geneva. Mar. 10 Age 70. Deeply regretted.50 words
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210 1939-04-20 8 “Patriotic And Resourceful Colony,” Says The Times London, Apr. IT. FAVOURABLE comment is made in the London Press on the proposed £1,000,000 sterling special Imperial defence contribution of the Straits Settlements Government. The fact that the resolution will come up for consideration at the210 words
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Article248 1939-04-20 8 More Jews On Way To Far East than 1,000 German Jewish refugees for Shanghai, the largest number ever to be in Singapore the same day, were here this week aboard the Lloyd Triestino liner Conte Biancamano and the Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Gneisenau. The largest liner on248 words
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Article182 1939-04-20 8 Responsible For Start Of Research Institute From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 17. THAT the Institute for Medical Research owes its being to Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, father of the present Prime Minister of England, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, was stated by Dr. A. Neave Kingsbury, Director182 words
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93 1939-04-20 8 TUNGKU MAHKOTA NEW JOHORE MOSQUE < From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 17. TTJNGKU Mahkota. the Regent of Johore. initiated the foundation for a new mosque at Kluang during the week-end. The new mosque will be ready at the end of the year. The government has set apart about93 words
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Article403 1939-04-20 8 SPECIAL MALARIA COURSE HERE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 17. J7NGINEFRS from neighbouring malarious countries to Malaya will join medical officers in Singapore in the study of anti-malaria control. This was revealed today by Dr. C. L. Park. Director of the League of403 words
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Article506 1939-04-20 8 Gneisenau Passenger Who “Drank Very Heavily" AN inquiry into the death of Archibald YVallwork, :t7, a l. an cashire man, found dead with an automatic pistol in p;* hand in a locked cabin aboard the North German Lloyd li nc Gneisenau, at the Singapore Harbour Board506 words
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Article37 1939-04-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Seremban, Apr. 13MR. Donald Farquharson. torm p president of the Negri Planters’ Association and a member o* the Negri Sembilan State Council na> gone on leave.37 words
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Advertisement22 1939-04-20 8 Ladies Gentlemen desiring correspondence with any country for pen friendship, art collection, business etc. Apply: WORLD FRIENDLY SOCIETY, Corporation Place, CALCUTTA (INDIA.)22 words
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Article536 1939-04-20 9 Federal Secretary Looks Back 28 Years international conference AT KUALA LUMPUR (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 17. AFTER describing the development of malaria control since ft he first arrived in Malaya, Mr. C. D. Ahearne, the Federal Secretary, in opening The sixth international536 words
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117 1939-04-20 9 “I Suffered Says Mr. Ahearne (From Onr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 17. “V HAVE a knowledge of malaria, not derived from a study of the natural sciences, not the knowledge you learned men possess, but a knowledge not the less real If still incomplete, acquired from the effects of117 words
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Article182 1939-04-20 9 Long Illness In Jerusalem MRS. ADA AONES MANNING, wife of Mr. Richard Joseph Manning, formerly Senior Puisne Judge of the Palestine High Court and recently-appointed Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, died at the Government Hospital at Jerusalem at the age182 words
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Article140 1939-04-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Apr. 10. •THE hope is general in Papua that nothing will be decided about amalgamation with the Mandated Territory of New Guinea until a vote of European residents has been taken. The Administrator of Papua (Sir Hubert Murray) made that statement140 words
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Article222 1939-04-20 9 Hong Kong Visitor Entertained TO WELCOME Mr. Mallik Abbas Khan, an honorary commissioner in the Hong Kong Police Reserve, who is passing through Singapore on his way to India. Ral Bahadur Mehta Prithvi Chand, of the S.8. Police, gave a tea paty at his home, in East222 words
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275 1939-04-20 9 Goodwill Mission To Japan Headed By Admiral Forster GERMAN goodwill mission to Japan, headed by the president of the German-Japanese Society, Admiral Forster, who commanded the German Fleet from 1933 to 1936 and a Foreign Office official, and comprising 11 representatives of leading newspapers,275 words
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Article123 1939-04-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 14. he had abused the hospitality which the complainant had afforded him, was one of the observations made by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith at the Selangor Assizes today, when he sentenced Loke Kwan, a young Chinese,123 words
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Article85 1939-04-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Apr. 14. A PARTY of Muar Malays headed by Inche All bin Haji Ahmad, the tennis player, made a successful week-end ascent of Mount Ophlr, highest peak in Johore. The party, consisting of All bln Haji Ahmad, Hassan bin Haji85 words
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Correspondence
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596 1939-04-20 10 Criticism Of Certificates And Salaries To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l thank “Fairplay” and “Fes Oj Leinad” for having carried on the discussion begun with my letter headed “Dressers in the Ulu.” so as to convince all concerne of the very low pay596 words
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Article275 1939-04-20 10 “Constantly, Strenuously, With Soberness” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—1 should like to recall a recent letter in the Straits Times in which the writer voiced a plea that “the Press give a lead toward the better land of reality.” In the275 words
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Article163 1939-04-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your issue of Apr. 11, you stated that the European Association had suggested that it would be advisable for a crematorium to be constructed for Singapore, in view of the large amount of valuable land in Singapore which163 words
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Article336 1939-04-20 10 Shrines And Their Traditions To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—Something though not overmuch, is commonly known about four of the kramats in Singapore:— Fort Canning. Burial place of Iskandar Shah, last King of Singapore. Mount Palmer. Shrine of Habib Noor. Siong Lim Park. Sixty-foot-long mound336 words
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Article239 1939-04-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have been following the correspondence in your newspaper consequent upon your leading article of Mar. 15 on Malay tin lands, which very clearly indicated a case of apparent injustice to the Malays in the reservations. The letter239 words
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Article397 1939-04-20 10 Not Confined To Indians To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir—There is evidence ot a non, but mistaken, belief that the Lubon Code only applies to Indian labourer. For instance, an Indian correspondent has stated in the Straits Times that the South Indian is more expensive397 words
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Article100 1939-04-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Reading of marvellous air-raid shelters deep In the ground and holding hundreds of people has made rr.e wonder if any real precautions have been made to lock the entrances when the shelters are full. If not, can you100 words
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661 1939-04-20 11 A Tamil Labourer’s Son On His People’s Needs To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— 1 am a son of a labourer, and parental generosity found ways and means to give me an education. Although educated. I cannot forget memories sweet and bitter,661 words
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Article327 1939-04-20 11 Propaganda Pills Sugared To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— I have read with interest the letter in the Straits Times by Mr. Shohei Nagao. and should like to concur heartily with your editorial comment. I may be somewhat cynical, but I am afraid Mr. Shohei327 words
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Article814 1939-04-20 11 Twenty-Five Years’ Experience A CREDIT EXPERT S PROPOSALS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—In reading your leader of Feb 23 it occurs to me that there is a feature of this matter which I have never yet seen discussed in your paper or elsewhere814 words
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Article288 1939-04-20 11 An Eastern View Of Hitler THE HYMN OF HATE IN EUROPE To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—I do not agree with Mr. P. N. Menon when he says that Herr Hitler is an ambitious dissembler.” Hitler knows that in a continent like Europe war is the only288 words
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476 1939-04-20 12 Cambridge Students Who Seek Employment CERTIFICATE NO LONGER “OPEN SESAME” TO JOBS U/HAT chance does a boy who has passed his Senior Cambridge examination stand in securing employment? Results of last year's examination show that 1,395 out of 2,230 in Malaya were successful in476 words
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257 1939-04-20 12 Scheme Of Arrangement Approved By Judge A SINGAPORE Chinese debtor’s asset. which might be destroyed if he became adjudicated, was the subject matter of a scheme of arrangement which was approved by the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, in the Singapore High Court. There is257 words
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Article213 1939-04-20 12 Association To Investigate INQUIRIES MADE IN SINGAPORE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 14. *p*HE housing problem in Kuala Lumpur, so far as it alTects middleclass wage-earners, will be tackled by the Committee of the Non-Government Servants’ Association, according to the annual report and accounts, which213 words
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83 1939-04-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 16. THE death occurred at her residence at Jalan Oretah. Merah Johore Bahru, on Friday of Ungku Zainab binti Abdul Majid, wife of Ungku Mohamed bin Abdullah. She was 59 years old. The funeral took place in83 words
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338 1939-04-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Apr. 16. OTRONG remarks on members who seek the shelter of the Wage Earners’ Administration Order, after obtaining loans under false pretences, were made at the annual meeting of the Negri Sembilan Government Servants Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society338 words
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Article251 1939-04-20 12 f. —Aneta-Domei. Bangkok Makes Official Denial ANTI-JAPAN AXIS RUMOURS Bangkok, Apr. 1G. pOLLOWING recent evidence ot Great Britain’s keen desire to obtain the best possible relations with Siam—the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Shenton Thomas, two months ago visited Bangkok—the Siamese Foreign Minister, Phya Sri Sena,f.—Aneta-Domei. - 251 words
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Article108 1939-04-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 16 A NUMBER of changes have taken place among Negri Sembilan police officers. Inche Abu Bakar. Asst. Commissioner of Police, has returned from leave and resumed duty, and Chief Inspector Samsudin, who was acting for him has gone to108 words
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Article46 1939-04-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 17 THE next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lum pur at 10 a.m. on May 18. There will be no ceremonial open in? and uniform will not be worn.46 words
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689 1939-04-20 13 Chinese Acquitted On Charge Of Criminal Intimidation ROTTEN eggs thrown during AUCTION, SAYS COMPLAINANT A EUROPEAN who attended an auction sale of Japanese A goods in a Singapore shop and who was allegedly threatened and abused by a hostile Chinese crowd which had689 words
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Article145 1939-04-20 13 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 13. A TAMIL, Arumugam, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment yesterday morning by Mr P. F. Y. Radcliffe. the Ipoh First Magistrate, when produced for sentence on a charge of cheating Mohd. Othman in respect of a motor-car and145 words
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146 1939-04-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 13. EIGHT Chinese visitors from Ipoh who went for a swim near the Chinese Swimming Club at Tanjong Bungah had a shock when they discovered that one of their party, a girl, was missing. The party, consisting of146 words
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Article130 1939-04-20 13 NO HOOTING ZONE FOR K. L. Board Considering Proposal (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. \7ERY soon Kuala Lumpur will Y know, through the Sanitary Board, whether the sounding of motor-car horns in the business centre of the town will be banned. The Traffic Advisory Committee of the130 words
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Article105 1939-04-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. “VOUR committee proposes to take active steps during the coming year to remedy unemployment among the members/’ states the annual report of the Estate Asiatic Staffs Association of Negri Sembilan. The report further states:— “It is a matter105 words
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110 1939-04-20 13 ON his way to take up an appointment at the War Office, Lieut. Colonel P L. SpafTord, who has been Officer Commanding the Royal Army Service Corps at Singapore for the past 18 months, sailed in the troopship Ettrick, accompanied by his wife. Other110 words
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Article141 1939-04-20 13 European Woman Divorces Husband A DECREE nisi granted by Mr. Justice Horne in Singapore in March last ye".r to Evelyn Usher against her husband, John Phillip Usher, was made absolute by the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, in the Singapore High Court. The decree was to141 words
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196 1939-04-20 13 Market Officers To Take Action (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. A NEW racket which has made its ap**pearance at the doors of Kuala Lumpur’s modem market is to be stopped by the authorities. The chairman of the Sanitary Board. Mr.196 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-04-20 13 Homeward bound after completing their service at Singapore these Royal Engineers are some of the mixed draft of 330 who sailed in the troopship Ettrick last week.—Straits Times picture. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 38 words
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928 1939-04-20 14 Confessed He Committed 22 Burglaries In Kuala Lumpur CHIEF JUSTICE REFUSES EXCUSE THAT FILMS LED TO CRIMES (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. JAMES H. Nelson, the 26 year-old Eurasian, former railway fitter who confessed yesterday at the Selangor Assizes that he928 words
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Article117 1939-04-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star. Apr. 11. AS a sequel to a shooting in> cident at Alor Star, in which two Indians received bullet wounds and a member of the ruling house of Kedah was involved. Tungku Osalr appeared before Mr. Justice Hanaphi, Chief117 words
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Article192 1939-04-20 14 Naval ‘Officers Entertained TWO hundred guests were present K at an at home given by the United States Consul-General at Singapore, Mr. Kenneth S. Patton, in honour of officers of the visiting U.S. cruiser Augusta at his home in Grange Road. Guests were received by Mr.192 words
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Article79 1939-04-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 11. pIGHT girl-students, who have pass- their Cambridge School Certificate examination have been selected to be trained in Johore as teacners. Four are Chinese, two Indians and two Eurasians. The training will last for a period of79 words
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334 1939-04-20 14 RAJAH ON SARAWAK’ S STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE Two Landing Grounds Have Been Completed “THERE is no doubt about the strategic importance of 1 wak in Britain’s Far East defence plan.” said the l> a 'j a of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, before ho ipf' e Europe. l0r But I am334 words
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155 1939-04-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.> Kuala Lumpur, Apr.' 11. “THERE’S no tiger. There’s no wild animal there at all,” a young European engineer told me disgustedly today. The European and a companion waited in a tree near the Sungei Buloh leper settlement for the animal155 words
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61 1939-04-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondei t.> Seremban, Apr. 12 THE fund for a memorial to the late Rev. Benjamin Stokes, tom# chaplain of the Church of St. Mar* Seremban. has reached $9OO. A meeting to decide the form memorial should take is to be held the61 words
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476 1939-04-20 15 Muslims On Mussolini’s “Gross Effrontery” LOCAL SUPPORT FOR PREMIER’S PLEDGE TO BALKANS Singapore, Apr. 14. EUROPEAN affairs continue to be the centre of interest L, for people of every community in Malaya and the need for a united front has knit more closely than ever476 words
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Article76 1939-04-20 15 AS a precautionary measure in case of trouble in the Mediterranean and the possible closing of the Suez Canal, a liner of at least one steamship line passing through Singapore has taken on an extra three weeks' stores. During the September crisis extra stores were also76 words
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51 1939-04-20 15 From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Apr. 13. pERMANY is importing more Netherlands Indies copra than formerly and this is helping to offset the reduction of U S. import of this commodity However, Netherlands Indies palm oil is still holding its own in the American51 words
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Article113 1939-04-20 15 Formosa Radio Programmes BROADCASTS in Malay from a Japanese radio station at Formosa, begun some months ago, are legarded as further evidence of Japan’s desire to make known her cultural aspirations in this part of the world.” In the Netherlands Indies, the Government is considering making it113 words
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58 1939-04-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13 ACTIVE members on the register of the Estate Asiatic Staffs’ Association of Negri Sembilan at the end of the past year number 203. In the annual report of the association an appeal is made to estate Asiatic staffs who58 words
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Article, Illustration242 1939-04-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 14. MR. Noel Trotter, former Post-master-General of the Straits Settlements, who died on Jan. 19 at the age of 79, left £239,764. His bequests included a cottage and £2,000 to his parlourmaid, who for ten years nursed242 words
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239 1939-04-20 15 Little Effect Made On Commodity Markets By The Straits Times Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Apr. 14. THE announcement that the British Government has evolved a scheme of war risk insurance, whereby existing rates on cargoes to and from the East to the United Kingdom239 words
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147 1939-04-20 15 Year’s Gaol On Culpable Homicide Charge (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Apr. 13. I FOUND my wife and my cousin misbehaving. I was provoked and could not bear it, so I killed them.” That was the explanation given by a Chinese rubber tapper at147 words
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Article59 1939-04-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent; Batavia. Apr. 13. TTHE Governor of Portuguese Timor. Senor Alvaro Eugenio Neves da Fontoura, has arrived at Batavia, with his wife and children. The Governor is returning to Europe because of ill-health. For the same reason he was unable to59 words
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Article36 1939-04-20 15 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. AT the Catholic Chapel at Port Dickson. Mr. Thong Ah Chong, of the tutorial stafT of St. Paul’s Institution, Seremban. married Miss Mar Yap, of Manton, today.36 words
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535 1939-04-20 16 Indra Peiris - By— Indra Peiris is there, I wonder, in the atmosphere of Malaya that has a deadening effect on Indo-Malayan women The Straits Chinese are progressive, even the Malays seem to be awakening, women in India are alive and to the forefront in everything535 words
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Article241 1939-04-20 16 $35,000 Proposal Discussed THE future of the Malayan Magic 1 Circle was discussed at a meeting of the organisation at Paterson Hill. 4 Owing to the present premises ol the Circle having been sold, the club had been obliged to search for new premises, it was241 words
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Article34 1939-04-20 16 THE death has occurred at Geneva, 1 Switzerland, of Mme. B. Montlgny, who has several relations in Malaya. One son, Mr. M. A. Montlgny, Is in Singapore. Another is in Johore.34 words
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382 1939-04-20 16 “'I’HE Italian move against a Moslem state has shaken Arab opinion and provided a new opening for a Palestine settlement,” Mr. Yehudah Nedivi, town clerk of TelAviv, the only wholly Jewish town in the world, told a reporter on his arrival last382 words
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140 1939-04-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 12. f l J HE Yang-di-Pertuan Besar of Negri 4 Sembilan. the British Resident. Mr. O. L. Ham, and prominent residents of Negri Sembilan were present at Sri Menanti for the wedding of Tungku Sulong bin Tungku Sulaiman. eldest140 words
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Article122 1939-04-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 12 /CLASSES of instruction in first aid work in connection with the formation of a local centre of the St Johns Ambulance Association have begun in Negri Sembilan. Three classes have been formed anc the instructors are Dr. Walkingshav122 words
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138 1939-04-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 11. WHEN Mr. A. S. Grimpel. of Kual- Lumpur, gave his son his motorcar to use during his test for a driving licence, he received, in due course, a summons for using a car with inefficient brakes. Today,138 words
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Article91 1939-04-20 16 THE promotion of the following offl--1 cers of Class V, ’Malayan Civil Service, to be Officers of Class TV. with effect from the dales shown against their names, has been approved:— Mr. J. K. Creer Mar. 18, Mr. G. A G. Walker Mar. 18. Mr K.91 words
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Advertisement26 1939-04-20 16 By Appointment to B.H. THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI H.H. THE RAJAH OF SARAWAK ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. OPTICIANS AND WATCHMAKERS ONLY ADDRESS:— 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, Singapore.26 words
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Article, Illustration586 1939-04-20 17 r H I L D RE N are learning to swim, probably at a younger age than anywhere else in the ucild, at the Singepere Swimming Club. Und'W ideal eruditions they start learning to kick u hen on'.y 16 months eld and at two and a586 words
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Article, Illustration563 1939-04-20 21 Singapore-Bound Ship Retraces Her Course PASSENGERS’ TRIBUTE TO CONTE VERDE CAPTAIN THE amazing story of how the 19,000-ton Lloyd Triestino 1 liner Conte Verde retraced her course for 25 miles and rescued one of her crew who had fallen overboard was revealed when563 words
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Article46 1939-04-20 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. A MEMORIAL of rough granite stone with lettering cut into it and painted black, will be erected near the peltophorum trees planted in Kuala Lumpur to commemorate the coronation of King George the Sixth.46 words
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Article191 1939-04-20 21 EASTER Holiday traffic at all principal stations on the F.M.S. Railways was exceptionally heavy, indicating the extent to which the public had taken advantage of the very low passenger lares in force during the holiday period. Although full particulars of the total passenger traffic conveyed191 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 21 Mr. E. D. Kibble, a retired officer of the Malayan Public Works Department. has been appointed chief technical adviser to the A.R P. Regional Office at H. M. Prison. Reading. Berks. His work will be to advise on the construction of air-raid shelters of various60 words
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294 1939-04-20 21 THTNK we can look back on 1 the 31 years’ history of this club with pride and satisfaction and we can further say that the high ideals which inspired the founders have been shared by all members since its inauguration and have294 words
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Advertisement83 1939-04-20 21 vC >& V&vV* H t WjC X >3 NOT LIKE THIS! But warmed in the Oven or on the Toaster! As an alternative to Vita Weat straight from the airtight tin. Vita Weat served hot with Butter. Marmalade, Cheese etc., is delicious. The same richness of the flavour, and the83 words
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Article, Illustration2095 1939-04-20 22 Special Method To Minimise Liability To Wind Damage SHELTERED AREAS SHOULD BE CHOSEN FOR THIS FAMILY By Our Planting Correspondent |T will not, I think, be denied that of all the elones in use today, practically all estate managers speak highly of the early2,095 words
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703 1939-04-20 23 vwro Fireman Gets Six Months’ Sentence On Hurt Charge -THIS IS A WHITE MANS SHIP,” DECLARES ACCUSED N alleged razor attack on a British seaman by a A Barbados Negro outside the Europe Cafe, in Dairen, M inchukuo, on Mar. 30, in the703 words
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69 1939-04-20 23 DAGPIPES blown by native musicians in Highlanders' uniforms piped in the president of the Singapore Sinhalese Janopakara Maha Sabha, Mr. H. A. de Silva, when he arrived at Victoria School last week to take part in the Sinhalese national day celebrations. At the tea party,69 words
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Article104 1939-04-20 23 WTHE first function we can perform in this changing world is try to maintain and develop the spirit of tolerance said Dr. H. O. speaking on “Rotary and the World Crisis” at the Singapore Rotary Club. In a troubled world with chaotic conditions as they104 words
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Article74 1939-04-20 23 A NUMBER of Army sportsmen who have been prominent in Colony sport during their stay in Singapore left in the troopship Ettrick They include L/C. Richardson. R A M.C., the Army rugby XV centrethreequarter. who represented Malaya against Hong Kong; Pte. Croy. R A.M.C., who played74 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-04-20 23 A R. P. Siren On Police Station Roof A platform for the mounting of an A.R.P. siren has been erected on the roof of the Orchard Road police station See left.—Straits Times police station See left. —Straits Times picture.[ police station See left.—Straits Times picture. - 39 words
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Article66 1939-04-20 23 THE death occurred on Mar. 8 at Wigton, England, of Mrs. Ada Maria Carr, the widow of the late Mr. James Carr. She was 69. Mrs. Carr was bom in Singapore and was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Thomas Cork, Notary Public. She66 words
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315 1939-04-20 24 No Decision Regarding Their Provision Yet Made MOW the view has been accepted that the greatest danger to the civilian population in Singapore during an air raid is not so much from gas but from high explosive and incendiary bombs, some local companies have begun315 words
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Article185 1939-04-20 24 Johore Driver Fined $100 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 11. /CONVICTED of reckless driving, Sulaiman bln Tallb, a young Malay, was sentenced to a fine of $100 or, In default, four months' rigorous imprisonment by Sheikh Abu Bakar, the Second Magistrate, today. Sulaiman, who was185 words
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Article79 1939-04-20 24 /GOVERNMENT House, Singapore, has no bomb-proof shelters. But inquiries by a Straits Times reporter showed that there is a cellar which may be adapted for A.R.P. purposes. Raffles Museum also has no shelter, but Mr. F. N. Chasen, the director, said: “Plans have79 words
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Article288 1939-04-20 24 Bus Somersaults On Mersing Rd. WENTY-FIVE members of the 7th Heavy Regiment, R.A., Changi. had remarkable escapes from death or serious injury when the garrison sports bus in which they were making an outing to Mersing, Johore, on Easter Monday afternoon somersaulted following a skid at288 words
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237 1939-04-20 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 3. AAR. Herbert Lawrence King, now i 1 on leave from his employment /in Singapore, was in the Divorce Court today granted a decree nisi, with costs against the co-respon-dent. on the ground of the237 words
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Article49 1939-04-20 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. THE death has occurred in Colombo of Mrs. Henrietta Frances Mutikisna, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs F. Ondatje. The deceased leaves besides her daughter, a son. Mr. L. T. Mutikisna. of Charles Grenier and Son Seremban.49 words
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251 1939-04-20 24 Prevention Of Uneconomic Competition Is Sought (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 12. THE question of affording protection to the Federated Malav States Railways from uneconomic competition from roari passenger services was, it is understood, raised in connection with several applications251 words
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160 1939-04-20 24 Desertion By Wife Alleged (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr 4 A DECREE nisi on the grounds of desertion by his wife, Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Miller, was granted by Mr. Justice Langton in the Divorce Court today to Mr. Joseph Miller, a member of160 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-04-20 24 One of the new Singapore air raid sirens being tested by an electrician. Tfie temporary wiring is on the left, the siren on the right. Straits i the left, the siren on the right. —Straits Times picture.i the left, the siren on the right.—Straits Times picture. - 42 words
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Article384 1939-04-20 25 Singapore Circles Support New Colony Move s already contributing £750,000 ANNUALLY rHF.KK is unqualified support in unofficial circles in 1 Singapore for the proposal that the Straits Settle1,, Government should make a gift of £1,000,000 to h> British Government for Imperial defence. n -it is384 words
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Article76 1939-04-20 25 'f rom Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. A Kathi of Jelebu, Sheikh Hassan, In t J! Peared before Mr. H. G. Moles. a J. Ser emban Police Court, to brM .v!* Wo cbar BCs of alleged criminal Governm* trUSt f $l2 ln respect of76 words
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Article103 1939-04-20 25 AN elderly European bankrupt, George Dickenson, appeared in the Singapore High Court before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, when the Official Assignee. Mr. E. N. Taylor, made a motion for commitment. The. bankrupt was alleged to have failed to submit his statement of accounts103 words
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Article50 1939-04-20 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. SEREMBAN market, which is more than 30 years old. is to be improved. according to an announcement at the last meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board. Under special services for 1940 a proposal is made for this improvement.50 words
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Article274 1939-04-20 25 270,000 MILES NO HAPPINESS World Motorist Philosophizes WITH 270,000 miles of roads mud tracks and sand behind them, two weary travellers and their badge-covered motor car have reached Singapore. j They are a Hollander. Capt. Teo.. P. i Osterhaus. and his Bavarian wife. Captain Osterhaus has been driving in 70274 words
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Article46 1939-04-20 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Apr. 16. THE body of a three-year-old boy was found floating in the Straits of Johore near the General Hospital early last night. The discovery was made by a Malay soldier while on a stroll.46 words
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336 1939-04-20 25 MALAY newspapers have joined Mohammedans the world over in severe criticism of Mussolini since the invasion of Albania, a Mohammedan kingdom, by Italian troops on Sunday. Mussolini’s self-proclaimed title of “Protector of Islam” is ridiculed by the Warta Malaya, the Singapore Malay336 words
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463 1939-04-20 25 EUROPEAN HELD NOT TO BLAME A FATAL motor accident on the East Coast Road on the afternoon of Apr. 5, resulting in the death of a Malay cyclist, Ahmat bin Hassan, had its sequel in the Singapore Coroner’s Court last week, when463 words
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Article101 1939-04-20 25 WERE EXTINGUISHERS EFFICIENT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 12. ARE the Are extinguishers used by the Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade efficient? This question has been raised by a Sanitary Board committee, following a recent incident. A motor-car caught Are. but the extinguishers used by the Brigade were unable101 words
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Article, Illustration516 1939-04-20 26 ITALY CALLS TO COLOURS 200,000 MORE MEN London, Apr. 11. WHILE Italy is calling to the colours 200,000 re- servists “to replace troops sent to Albania,” it is announced that the coastal and anti-aircraft defences of Malta are being manned. This move is described in British516 words
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Article79 1939-04-20 26 Reuter. Paris, Apr. 12. A (.'CORDING to authorised sources, states the Albanian Legation, fierce fighting occurred yesterday at Matidibra, Argyrocastron and Elbasan where mountain tribesmen, supported by officers of the regular army, are fighting under the leadership of Prince Sail and Prince Hussein, both former pupilsReuter. - 79 words
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Article121 1939-04-20 26 —Reuter. Sofia Dissolves Nazi Organisation Sofia, Apr. 11. THE Minister of the Interior, Gen. 1 N. Nedeff, dissolved the Bulgarian National Socialist Party, the Ratnizi, which was rapidly growing with branches throughout the country and supported by Germany. A police communique states that, although the organisation—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article31 1939-04-20 26 Reuter. Washington. Apr. 11. TPHE United States Senate passed the $100,000,000 Relief Bill for public works after rejecting a proposal to Increase the amount to $150,000,000Reuter. - 31 words
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Article21 1939-04-20 26 Reuter Bombay, Apr. 10. Dr. H. Schacht, former President of the Reichbank, arrived here today on holiday—Reuter..— Reuter - 21 words
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Article171 1939-04-20 26 Nazi Proposals To Poland —Reuter Time Limit To Meet Germany's Wishes Berlin, Apr. 12. IT is believed that the Polish Am* bassador, Dr. Lipski, who left for Warsaw yesterday, carried with him definite suggestions from the German Government for settling the outstanding differences with Poland. These suggestions are believed to—Reuter - 171 words
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Article71 1939-04-20 26 —Reuter. London, Apr. 13. fytASTIC MODIFICATION is made in the latest monthly Air Force list, revealing a policy of much greater secrecy than hitherto regarding units, personnel and constitution of the Air Force. This list is approximately half the usual size and omits all information likely—Reuter. - 71 words
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164 1939-04-20 26 —Eastern News. 250 Anti-Aircraft Guns Have Been Installed, Say Japanese Tokio, Apr. 13. THE French Indo-Ohina Government is rushing the fortifica1 tion of major cities in French Indo-China. including Hanoi, Haiphong and Saigon, according to a p'ess message from a correspondent of the Yomiuri—Eastern News. - 164 words
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101 1939-04-20 26 —Reuter Shanghai, Apr. 12 THE number of Jewish refugees from Germany in Shanghai is expected to pass the 10.000 mark by the end of May. Refugees at present number about 6,000 and will be increased with the arrival of a batch of about 600 due.—Reuter - 101 words
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49 1939-04-20 26 —Reuter Washington, Apr. 12. THE United States Secretary oi 1 State. Mr. Cordell Hull, speaking at a press conference, said that as far as he knew the King and Queen still intended to visit Canada and th e United States this summer.—Reuter—Reuter - 49 words
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Article60 1939-04-20 26 .—Reuter. Washington, Apr. 12. THE United States Navy Department announces that the main body of the United States Fleet will be reviewed by the Naval Secretary, Mr. Claude A. Swanson, on Apr. 27 off Virginia Capes. About 70 craft will participate at the review,.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article, Illustration711 1939-04-20 27 FRENCH FLEET READY AND COASTAL BATTERIES MANNED International Tension Defence Plans London, Apr. 12. “PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES” are being I taken by the majority of the European countries in view of the tense international situation. Nothing has been made public regarding movements of British and French warships711 words
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Article, Illustration31 1939-04-20 27 Herr Hitler, standing behind a bullet-proof glass shield, making his speech in the Town Hall Square at Wilhelmshaven after the launching of the 35,000-ton battleship Von Tirpitx.31 words
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185 1939-04-20 27 Much-Heralded Big Offensive Now Gaining Momentum Chungking, Apr. 11. THE much-heralded Chinese general offensives on all fronts from Inner Mongolia to Kwangtung have either started or are on the eve of being launched, it is stated in authoritative quarters here today, reports Reuter.185 words
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Article197 1939-04-20 27 —Reuter. Country Has A Powerful Army Ankara, Apr. 11. yHE Turkish Premier, Dr. Refik Saydam, today emphasised in the National Assembly that Turkey was taking measures to ward off any events the nation might possibly have to face. He declared that thanks to a powerful army,—Reuter. - 197 words
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69 1939-04-20 27 King U.S. Envoy See Balloon Barrage —Reuter. London, Apr. 16. THRIVING from Windsor Castle the Kin* and Queen, accompanied by Mr. ard Mrs. Chamberlain, the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Kennedy, and Mrs. Kennedy and other guests visited the balloon barrage depot at Hook, Surrey. During the inspection and demonstration, which.—Reuter. - 69 words
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546 1939-04-20 28 ANGLO-FRENCH GUARANTEE TO RUMANIA GREECE MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S eagerly awaited speech 1 in the House of Commons on Apr. 13 included the announcement of an Anglo-French pledge to guarantee the independence of Rumania and Greece. Although Italy’s seizure of Albania is regarded as a breach of the546 words
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Article48 1939-04-20 28 —Renter. Paris, Apr. 14. pOMMENTING on the dispatch of German warships to Spain, L’ Intransireant says Italy is now hesitatlnr and Germany is bringing pressure to bear on her, firstly, through Field Marshal Goering’s visit to Rome, and secondly, by the dispatch of warships.—Renter..—Renter. - 48 words
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Article163 1939-04-20 28 —Reuter. REITERATES AIMS OF FRENCH POLICY Paris, Apr. 13. SIMILAR declaration in respect of assurances given to Greece and Rumania as announced by Mr. Chamberlain on behalf of Britain, is contained in a statement issued by M. Daladier. the Premier, on behalf of Prance. M.—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article81 1939-04-20 28 —Reuter. London, Apr. il rp is learned in official circles that the German Government has informed the British and French governments that the customary Spring exercises of the German Fleet will be held this year off the coast of Spain and will last about a month.—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article235 1939-04-20 28 —Reuter. MOROCCO DEFENCE REINFORCEMENTS Paris,'Apr. 11. THE French Cabinet met at 4 p.m. today and ended at just before 6.30 p.m. Before the meeting, M. Daladier, the Prime Minister, conferred with Marshal Petain, French Ambassador to Spain, who returned unexpectedly from Burgos. It is reported that—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article93 1939-04-20 28 —Reuter. Suggested By British Government Cairo. Apr. 11. Egyptian Ambassador to Britain today brought back certain suggestions from the British Government, modifying various points in its proposed Palestine policy. These the Ambassador communicated to the Egyptian Prime Minister. These points have been the subject of an informal—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article176 1939-04-20 28 Aneta-Havas. French Report Of P ae J By Anti-Red Powers! Paris, Apr. jj I THE newspaper POeuvre J 1 ports that a secret milit a J pact was signed on Apr. 7 .1 Burgos among Japan. Ctrl many, Italy and Spain. 1 The military alliance, it isAneta-Havas. - 176 words
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Article199 1939-04-20 28 “ITALY’ S INSULT TO ISLAM” —Reuter. —Reuter. Muslim Crowds Vow To Take Revenge Algiers, Apr. 12. MUSLIMS are holding mass meetings in almost every town and village in Algieria protesting! against the Italian invasion of Albania, which is a Muslim country.! Those attending are taking an oath to avenge the—Reuter. - 199 words
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89 1939-04-20 28 —Reuter. Washington, Apr. 13. BRITISH and French resourc* es in the United States are sufficient to enable them to P a > cash for purchases during hostilities lasting two years, according to Mr. Winthrop Case, editor of the Annalist, who has prepared a complete estimate—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article, Illustration516 1939-04-20 29 troops barricade road to SPANISH TERRITORY rrROOPS concentrations in adjoining Spanish ter1 ritory and Italian warship movements in the re gjon have intensified fears for the safety of Gibraltar, British naval base at the western entrance to the Mediterranean. Boom defences have been placed at516 words
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150 1939-04-20 29 —Reuter. Rome, Apr. 14. 1 1 is officially announced that King Victor Emmanuel, who has accepted the crown of Albania, will bear the title “King ot Italy and Albania and Emperor of Ethiopia,” He will be represented in Albania by a—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article328 1939-04-20 29 —Reuter. Count Ciano Repeats Pledge To Britain Rome, Apr. 16. COUNT CIANO, Italian Foreign Minister, addressing the Chamber of Fasci and Corporations yesterday, announced that the Chamber had offered the crown of Albania to King Victor Emmanuel. He declared the personal union brought about in—Reuter. - 328 words
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Article738 1939-04-20 29 —Reuter. Washington, Apr. 14. T"RAGIC involvements of the 1 Old World” were referred to by President Roosevelt today, addressing the Board of the PanAmerican Union. America was protected, he said, from these tragic involvements which today are making the Old World a new cockpit of—Reuter. - 738 words
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585 1939-04-20 30 “Sole Purpose Is To Increase Discord —Reuter. HERR HITLER NOT HURRYING TO REPLY TO PRESIDENT London, Apr. 17. pERMAN hostility to President Roosevelt’s note is marked by the semi-official Diplomatische Korrespondenz, which declares: “The sole purpose of Mr. Roosevelt’s note is to increase discord among the European states by an—Reuter. - 585 words
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Article202 1939-04-20 30 -Reuter. Bid To Prevent Tokio Action? Washington, Apr. 16. THE United States Navy De1 partment order for the fleet to go to the Pacific is interpreted in diplomatic circles as evidence that the information on which President Roosevelt is acting envisages the serious possibility that-Reuter. - 202 words
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Article62 1939-04-20 30 —Reuter. Washington. Apr. 16. THE Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Hu Shih, called at the State Department today and it is reported that he inquired why China was excluded from the list of nations whose integrity President Roosevelt proposed should be guaranteed. A conciliatory reply L»—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article96 1939-04-20 30 .—Reuter. China Defending Singapore Chungking, Apr. 17. *JpHE newspaper Sao Tang Pao, recognised as the mouthpiece of the Chinese army, says Britain must not mediate for peace in the Far East. Some quarters may consider such a policy expedient with a view to drawing Japan away from.—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article127 1939-04-20 30 .—Reuter. Foreigners Can Join The Army Paris. Apr. 16. A DECREE is promulgated today providing that, apart from tourists and people residing in France less than two months, all foreigners between the ages of 18 and 40 can be admitted to the French army. All stateless.—Reuter. - 127 words
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302 1939-04-20 30 —Reuter. “Momentous Appeal To Reason,” Says Mr. Lloyd George London, Apr. R> “A MAGNIFICENT and momentous appeal to reason’, and “a very valuable piece of initiative.” These views by Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. C. Attlee, leader of the Opposition, respectively epitomise 4he whole-heart*—Reuter. - 302 words
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Article194 1939-04-20 30 Reuter. British Precautionary 9 Measures Gibraltar. Apr. 16. IT is reliably learned that many Spanish troops in the neighbourhood of Gibraltar started to move westward early this morning and s re now camping round the slopes of southern Spain. Reports of troops movements near Gibraltar areReuter. - 194 words
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Article698 1939-04-20 31 Champion Battered In Thrilling Battle COMPLETELY coittfounding boxing critics, Neil Hemchit, i the Teochew Chinese “southpaw,” won the Singa0rc lightweight title from Ventura Marquez at the overed stadium on Apr. 14, by a technical knockout. Deafening cheering broke out from a huge crowd immediately the698 words
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329 1939-04-20 31 —Reuter. Hampden Park, 16. THRIVING rain and an uncomfortable wind failed to dampen the enthusiasm of 150,000 people here who saw England beat Scotland at soccer yesterday by two goals to one. Scotland won the toss and took advantage of a strong wind.—Reuter. - 329 words
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Article42 1939-04-20 31 Reuter. IT has been announced in London that John Henry Lewis is sailing from New York on Thursday to defend his world light heavyweight boxing championship against the British champion, Len Harvey, in London sometime in May.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article39 1939-04-20 31 THE Free Handicap run yesterday over seven furlongs at Newmarket, resulted Solar Cloud 1 Statute 2 Lapford 3 Betting 6 to 1, 7 to 1, 100 to 7 29 run won by half a length a head.39 words
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Article86 1939-04-20 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 16. A pioneer Negri Sembilan and Malayan sportsman left the country, when Mr. A. R. (Tommy) Thompson left for home on retirement. Before coming out to Malaya, Mr. Thompson played for Northamptonshire against the Australians and figured In first class cricket.86 words
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Article61 1939-04-20 31 Reuter. Cannes, Apr. IS. Cambridge and Oxford bo&trace crews competed against French crews, the races taking place today on the open sea over a course of 1.500 metres. Cambridge beat the Club Nautique Denlce by two lengths and Oxford beat Toulouse by one length. Neither BritishReuter. - 61 words
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Article292 1939-04-20 31 —Reuter. American Objects To Being Called For Foot-Faults o n m*! London, Apr. 5 glG i»i 11 liklen figured in a series oi dramatic scenes during a match in which he was beaten by Hans Nusslein (Germany) in the concluding stages of the professional lawn—Reuter. - 292 words
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92 1939-04-20 31 Harringay, Apr. 14. WINNING nearly every round Tommy Farr outpointed Red Burman over 12 rounds of a mediocre fight, which consisted mainly of Farr repeatedly jabbing his left into Burman’s face Farr generally was able to score as he pleased and landed from a92 words
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Article68 1939-04-20 31 Saturday’s Rugby league games resulted Barrow 3: Salford 0 Batley 2; Leeds 21. Bradford 15; Dewsbury 0. Bramley 0; Keighley 13. Broughton 10; Wldnes 4. Huddersfield 0; Castleford 19. Hull K. R. 19; Featherstone 10. Hunslet 13; Hull 5. Leigh 15; St. Helens R. 4 Liverpool 7; Halifax68 words
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1518 1939-04-20 32 Wolves Win Well Against Charlton (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr. 16. /"MIELSEA suffered their fifth consecutive loss in the football League yesterday, going down 3—1 to H uddersfield. Payne scored for Chelsea and Huddersfield equalised before halttime through Mills. In the second spoil Mills1,518 words
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Article35 1939-04-20 32 THE Craven Stakes run over 1 one mile at Newmarket yesterday resulted Signal Light 1 Foxcub 2 Bold Devil 3 Betting 8t01,9t04, 20 to 1 13 ran won by a head four lengths.35 words
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Article131 1939-04-20 32 From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Apr. 13. TAKING three putts from six feet 1 away. Mac Lean, of Bandoeng, lost the Java amateur golf title to Gardner of Sourabaya, during the tournament held at Bandoeng over the Easter holidays. Mac Lean and Gardner tied with a131 words
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68 1939-04-20 32 —Reuter Montreux, Apr. 11. The world and European rink hockey championships. Anal were won by Great Britain, the holder defeating Italy 4—l, thus winning all six matches. Great Britain is unbeaten in international competition for 12 years. Portugal met Italy in the earlier match and Portugal—Reuter - 68 words
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Article418 1939-04-20 32 Sangchili Beaten In Every Round London, Apr. 4. pKTER KANE, twenty-one year ojd Golborne blacksmith, making his first appearance in a London ri ng since winning the world fl v ueighl championship last Septembe r completely outpointed Baltasar Sangchili, of Spain, former holder of418 words
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Article69 1939-04-20 32 Saturday’s Rugby Union matches resulted: Cardiff 21; Plymouth A. 0 Coventry 34; Old Blues 7. Devonport Serv. 6; Redruth 8 Harlequins 6; Gloucester 3 Heading:ey 0; Bedford 13. Leicester 10; Blackheath 23 Llanelly 9; Bristol 6. Neath 20; Bath 3. Northampton 18; Old Alleynians H Torquay 12; Richmond69 words
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Article31 1939-04-20 32 —Reuter Detroit, Apr n Jane Dilliard, United States, brokf the world’s women’s swimming record for 100 yards breast stroke in 76.6 beating Mrs. Rawls Thompson's record of 78 5.—Reuter—Reuter - 31 words
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814 1939-04-20 1 Fraser And Company’s Weekly Review Of Movements i\ a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business, on Apr. 18 Fraser Company write: Our review this week covers a period oi a iortnight owing to the Easter holidays having intervened.814 words
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Article41 1939-04-20 1 THE official price of tin in Singapore on Apr. 13 was $108.50 per picul on 133 l/3rd.; on Apr. 14 $109.25; on Apr. 15 $109.25; on Apr. 17 $109.62 2 on Apr. 18. $110.25; on Apr. 19 $lll.41 words
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Article421 1939-04-20 1 New York, Apr. 18. 'T'HE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today’s Close Close Changes 30 Industrials 127.34 125.38 off 1.96 20 Rails 25.68 25.30 off .38 15 Utilities 22.18 21.94 off .24 40 Bonds 87.87 87.77 off .10421 words
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47 1939-04-20 1 Snot Apr. May-June July-Sept Oct.-Dcc. London A 2V[ 27% 27V, 27 5/16 27% 7 15/16 Apr \l 27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7 5/16 27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7% a 27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7% 27% 27% 27% 27% 27% 7%47 words
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Article334 1939-04-20 1 Easier Trend During Afternoon Session London, Apr 18 The following are today’s closing middle quotations Shares are oi denomination unless otherwise stated The quotations for American stock.* are in American currency Con. Loan 5% 1944-64 105% Fund Loan 4% 1960-90 103 War Loan 3% p.c 93% Com.334 words
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Article91 1939-04-20 1 EXPORTS or dry ruober from toe Malayan regulated area in totalled 21 900 tons, states the Controller or Rubber This compares wnri a proportionate monthly quota of 26,334 tons and with an estimate nr exports, furnished earlier in the month of 22 000 tons Exports for91 words
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1981 1939-04-20 2 L A.J R - L A.J R. Latex Should Be Refined Before Coagulation PRODUCERS MUST ENDEAVOUR TO AVOID VARIABILITY IN SHEET By A Special Correspondent I HAVE on a few occasions drawn attention to the fact that it is Incoming increasingly evident that the rubber-growing industry is greatly1,981 words
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Article150 1939-04-20 2 430 Tons Sold TTHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.429th auction on Apr. 13 when of 1.362.483 lb (608.25 tons) catalogued, 1.234.172 tons (550.97 tons) were offered and 963.572 lb. (430.17 tons) were sold. London spot 7 15/16d a pound. New York spot 15%150 words
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Article412 1939-04-20 3 WHOLE PROFIT TO BE DISTRIBUTED INVESTMENTS TOTAL $76,470 Borelli rubber company ltd. earned a net profit of $15,072 in the year ended December last. This compares with $45,632 in 1937. The amount brought forward from 1937 was $11,341, making $26,413 available for disposal The directors propose412 words
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357 1939-04-20 3 Net Profit $28,869: $2,560 To Be Placed To Reserve A NET profit of $28,869 was earned by Connemara Ltd. in A the year ended December last. This compares with '’114,968 in the preceding year. The amount brought forward from 1937 was $22,000, making357 words
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119 1939-04-20 3 50,000 Shares Of £1 TO £300,000 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Apr. 13. FM.S. RUBBER PLANTERS ESTATES LTD. proposes to increase its nominal capital to £300.000 by the creation of 50.000 shares of £1 each. The company was incorporated in 1913 and the present nominal119 words
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54 1939-04-20 3 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 12. EVIDENCE that the British steel industry is beginning to feel the full force of the rearmament programme is revealed in the British Iron and Steel Federation’s production figures for March which, at 1,171,000 tons is only fractionally below the.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article567 1939-04-20 3 PHYSICAL SUPPLIES STILL SCARCE STANTON NELSON’S WEEKLY REPORT IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Apr. 13. Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write:— Although Good Friday’s outrage has brought Europe once more to the brink of catastrophe, there has been a singular567 words
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Article258 1939-04-20 3 DIVIDEND OF ZV t PER CENT. COST OF PRODUCTION HIGHER PROPOSING the adoption of the r report and accounts at the annual meeting of Lesong Tujoh Rubber Estaes Ltd. in Penang recently, Mr. J. G. Brown, the chairman, said:— The results for the year under review I258 words
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Article163 1939-04-20 3 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to March:— Hours. Yardage Piculs ore. Hitam 64 Malaysiam Tin 206 Nawng Pet 288 Rahman Hydraulic 500 Satupulo 663 113,000 553 Takuapa Valley Dredge 1 632 145,000 504 Dredge 2 63 16,000 101 Dredge 3 568 12C.OOO 403 Ampat163 words
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49 1939-04-20 3 COLONY rubber stocks at the end oi March totalled 25,140 tons, compared with 31,125 tons at the end ot February. There were 21.258 tons In the hands of dealers: 1,238 tons in possession of Harbour Boards and 2,»»50 tons held by other parties.49 words
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628 1939-04-20 4 Dividend Reduced From 10 To 4i Per Cent THE net profit of Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate for 1938 fell to $22,625 from $47,902 in the preceding year and the dividend has been reduced from 10 per cent, to 4*4 per cent., after putting628 words
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Article119 1939-04-20 4 i From Our Own Correspondent > London. Apr. 17 The following are today’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 18 0 British Empire “B” 8 7*/ 2 British Empire Cumulative 13 6 British Empire C’prehensive 14 0 British General “A” 17 0 British119 words
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Article118 1939-04-20 4 r\URING the week ending Apr. 8. 1939, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 117.445 cases, of which 93.990 (80 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2.775 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 15,383 (13 per cent.) cases to118 words
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876 1939-04-20 4 Trees Of High-Yielding Stock To Be Planted THE directors of Changkat Serdang Estates Ltd. have det cided to pursue a progressive policy of rehabilitation Poor areas of rubber are to be replaced with trees of high! yielding stock and areas which are not to876 words
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Article41 1939-04-20 4 domestic production of tin. represented by exports from F.M.S., U.M.S. and Malacca, of tin a' 1 tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, durn March totalled 1,805 tons. This compares with 1,920 tons in February an 4,905 tons in January.41 words
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87 1939-04-20 4 ■pHE undernoted transfers of rubber export rights between administrations in the Malayan regulated area took place in the first quarter of this year, according to figures furnished by the Controller of Rubber. AHwlnt r 44 Total transfers Net transfers Administrations From To From87 words
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Article1048 1939-04-20 5 Issued Fraser And. Co., exchange and stock brokers. Singapore, April 19, 10 a.m. mining. Buyers Seller* issue Vu Tin 8/3 3/6 JfSKS. W. 5 Ayr HUf JJ o.6t> U.70 £1 s* «S >•£ 1 rLKr g< V* V7 If W Ma.ay U Chondertang 50 umf'Va™ 0.W *.«a1,048 words
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45 1939-04-20 5 IN the first quarter cl this year he I dredge of Slone Tin produced 43 tons of tin concentrates. The mine cost was £3,300 and the estimated mine profit on 33 tons of concentrates sold during the quarter was £1,100.45 words
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Article199 1939-04-20 5 Singapore, Apr. 18, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13 00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $12.75 White $12 25 Black 8.00 Copra Mixed $3.10 Sun Dried $3.40 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $2.50 $2.50 Pair $2.50 $2.50 Sarawak r $2.37V 2 jetotono Palembang $6199 words
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Article207 1939-04-20 5 London Exchange Prices On April 11. Ampat (4/) 3/6; Anglo-Burma (5/) 11/*; Ayer Hltam (5/) 31/32; Bangrln 15/16; Oopeng Cons. (5/> 8/; Hong Kong (5/) 17/3; Idris (5/) Ipoh (16/) 20/3; Jelapang 27/3*; K am pong Lanjut 15/0*; Kamuntlng (5/) 8/3; Kepong 7/16; Kllllnghall (5/) 13/3; Klnta (5/)207 words
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Article594 1939-04-20 5 London Exchange Prices On April 11. Allagar (2/) /10; Alor Pongau (2/) 1/4%; Anglo-Malay 7/6x; Ayer Kunlng 21/3 Badenoch 15/7%; Bagan Serai 16/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/5%; Banteng 13/1%; Batang (2/) /fl%; Batu Caves 13/0; Batu Tlga 21/3; Bekoh (2/) /10%; Bertam Con. (2/) 2/6%; Bldor 25/; Blkam594 words
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Article87 1939-04-20 5 IN the first quarter of this year the dredge of Lukut Tin Dredging Ltd. treated 125.570 cubic yards of tnaterlal and produced 414 piculs of tin-ore. The ne* value of the ore was $26,400 and the mine costs were $22,300. The dredge restarted digging on Jan. 1587 words
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142 1939-04-20 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore. Apr. 18, 5 p.m. Books Total for Company Dividend Close Date Ex Dlv financial year Payable Date to date Kramat 3d. Apr. 19 Apr. 26 Apr. 20 20% 7.V 6d. Apr. 24 Apr. 29 Apr. 25 2%% 4% Apr. 22 Apr. 28 Apr.142 words
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