The Straits Times, 1 August 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NBABLT A CBNTUST.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUBSPAY, AUGUST 1, 19M. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      666 1 SJ>r«POß>r: T8- CECIL ST. f 'PHONE BJ8O; Jl^%#T I^fVTD Don't let the climate spoil your lovely skin products p^pOutstanding amon^ AYLMER Canadian W^j^^W Products are Aylmex Tomato Soup, Aylmer Try them in the foiiowm* tun. y^ y~* &J| |g■ 1 r *X Tomato Ketchup and Aylmer Tomato Juice. deiimte flavours
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      521 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In EngUnd.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND OWENTAI.SjM.CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OL'TWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Toncagc Due Spore. X BHUTAN 6.000 Aug. 3 NA R L
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      605 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPrON YUSEiX KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles. London. Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels. Tonoag*. Due Sail. HAKOZAKI MARU 10.40' Aug. 9 10 X TEBUKUNI MARU 12,000 Aug. 22 28 HAKUSAN MARU XOJbOC Sept 6 7 HARUNA MARU 10.400 Sept. 20 21 KATORI MARU 10,000 Oct. 6 6 S
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      558 2 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated in Australia.) A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY. Visit Australia in the Spring SPECIAL FIRST CLASS RETURN FARE £74 ($834.29) Special arrangements have been made to enable passengers to make the round cruise to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Java by the well-known s.s. "MARELLA" (7,475 tons gross register)
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      521 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated <n Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From Fror»i From From Spore Malacca Port Penan* Swett. ERRIA 2/8 4/8 LALANDIA 22/8 22/8 23/8 25/8 JdEONIA 12/9 12'J 13/9 16/9 ALSIA 3/10 8/10 4/10 6/10 BCRINGIA 24/10 24/10 26/10
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      1205 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co, Ltd, and Chla- (1931) LTD. Mutual Steam Navigation Co, Ltd.) THE CUNARD STEAMSniP CO, LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE CniNA NAVIGATION CO- LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE 1.(4 THE SIAM
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    FOUND ON BOARD.
    277 3 Two Chinese Fined For Stowing Away. Yuen Fun and Yuen Lam, two Chinese who have been on remand on a charge of boarding the steamer Van Hrutz without permission, appeared before Commander Newlll at the Marine Court, Hong Kong, on the resumption of the case, as the
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    TURKISH SHIPPING.
    321 3 Arrangements Under New Monopoly Law. Although the law providing for the monopolisation of the Turkish coastal shipping services comes Into force as from the date of publication, the regular coasting services are continuing as before, pending the final constitution of the Monopoly Company, and pending the completion of
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    SUBMERGED BUOY.
    218 3 Unsuccessful Claim By Motor-boat Owners. In the Mayor's and City of London Court, before Judge Cecil Whlteley, K.C., William Henry Young, owner of the motor boat Eva, and Robert Cannon, owner of the motor boat Britannia, claimed £20. and £35, respectively, for damages alleged to have been caused
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    TRAGEDY ON LINER.
    295 3 Passenger Falls Into The Sea. Gloom was cast over the N.Y.K. liner Suwa Maru recently when a second class passenger, Mr. G. H. de Carvalho, of Orient Buildings, 579, Nathan Road, Kowloon, threw himself into the sea and was drowned despite all efforts to save him. The
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    53 3 One Frenchman and one American who hid themselves on board the s.s. President Garfleld at Marseilles, to cross the Atlantic as stowaways. dieJ, poisoned by fumes, as a result of the fumigation of the liner. Three officers of the Department of Hygiene are reported to have been arrested in connection
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    COALS FROM AUSTRALIA.
    77 3 Statistics Of Trade With Far East. The Department of Commerce, Melbourne, has made available the followLig statement, showing details of shipments of Australian coal to the East for the first quarter of this year, with a comparison of shipments for the same period last year. 1932. 1833
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    NOTICE TO MARINERS.
    92 3 Malacca Straits, Eastern Shore Pcnang Harbour. Pulo Penang light established. Date. On August 1, 1933; without further Notice. Position On outer end of extension of Municipal Sewage works Jetty, at a distance of 2.0 miles 214 degrees from Fort Cornwallis lighthouse. Lat. 5 deg. 24'N, long. 100
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    STRAITS NEW YORK FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 11.
    102 3 With effect as from November Ist., 1933, rates on the undermentioned commodities will be as follows: Style of Scale Contract Contract Packing Ton Rate Rate Gums (all kinds) cases 50 eft. 16.50 18.50 Gums (all kinds) bags 18 cwt. 16.50 18.50 Oum Copal
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    STRAITS HOMEWARD CONFRRENCE.
    37 3 "Printed Wrapping Material. Merchants are hereby Informed that it has been agreed to quote the rate OAoqB am uo ijo 09 jo uo) J9d S69 commodity from Straits to Conference basis Ports in Europe."
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    29 3 The s.s. Ranpura has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at noon on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside the S.H. Board's wharf on arrival.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    159 3 TIDORE, Dut.. 525 tons, from S. Pandjang 1-8. for S. Pandjang 3-8. CITY OF NEW CASTLE, Brit., 4.462 tons, from Rotterdam 31-7, for Far East 1-8. KAYESON, Brit., 2,873 tons, from Barry 31-7, for unc. 7-8. SAALE, Ger., 4,433 tons, from Bremen 1-8, for Yokohama 2-8. CREMER, Dut.,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD,
    126 3 Tuesday, August 1. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Godown Gate. Entrance East Wharf Rajula 20 1 Kistna Albert Dk. Entrance 1 Main Wharf Xiungchow 16 3 City of Bedford 14 3 Santhia 11 3 Hamburg Maru 7 8 Empire Dock Troilus 30 3 Teiresias
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    UNIFIED SYSTEM.
    50 3 International Agreement On Coastal Lights. Paris, July 25. The International Conference on Buoys and Coastal Lights has ended In a complete agreement, permitting the immediate unification of the system of lights and marks in all countries except the United States, which did not take part In the Con-ference.—Aneta-Havas.
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      484 3 Jg NORDDEUTSCHER sBS UJm i¥K*J (Incorporated in WrffiJ Germany.) The undermentioned are the company's intended fixtures OUTWARD. SAALE for Manila. Hong Kong, AD S Bn K h N. China Japan Aug. 1 5 LAHN for Manila, Hong Kong. T.,,,?,"" 11"111 11 N China Japan Aug. 36 S TRAVE for Manila,
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      419 3 PRESIDENT LINERS Fares Again Reduced. £67.3.11. For beautiful trip from MANILA /HONG KONG TO EUROPE. VIA AMERICA TonrUt clsss across the Pacific 1st cUm Rail In America. Tonrlit class Atlantic on the famous ani ■ew a.a. Manhattan or s.a. Waahintton. (If piiM|f tkroafh the Panama Canal U dralrrd approximately U.O.a.
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      380 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Freight Service to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. Via Ports and Suei Canal OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI A 1 \PAN. Steimirs s.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE °Tn port*" s.s. CITY OF CORINTH Sept. J" HOMEWARDS. CITY OF BEDFORD* f^rrl" 1 S
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      98 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Station Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp, ins Sunshine temp. *F hrs. *P Alor Star 89 Nil 7.1 75 Sitiawan 93 Nil 8.5 69 K. Trengganu 91 Nil 9.5 74 Bukit Jeram 88 Nil 10.1 72 Malacca 85 0.01 8.1 75 Singapore 90 Nil 1ft
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      480 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When implying for any position advertised in these column* send copies of tes'-i-monial*. Do not send originals. WANTED, lady shorthand typist. Apply nating salary to Box No. 699, c/o Straits Times. WANTKD. Ladies as Dane? partners for a Danct ilall in Kuala Lumpur. Only good dancer? need apply.
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      661 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO LET, t Nassiai HilL Apply Meyer Bro». Bungalows. Angullia Park. Aagullia Co. HOUSE on Institution Hill. Rent 960. United Boffin eera. TO LET, BoUnic "Garden View" 2, Cluny Road. Apply 41 Nastira JM. TO LET, 8, Ozley Rise. mod. sanitation. Apply 10, Malacca Street. TO
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      581 4 FOR SALE FOR SALE Large quantity of printer's composing furniture, aimeirah, etc., for sale. Part in good condition. Only quotations by letter accepted. Can be viewed any time at the Straits Tinea Office. MISCELLANEOUS Tuition— Violin, BAWAIIN GUITAR likeetc., 11. A. de Sa, 72. Bras Basah Road. LARGE HALL for
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      565 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. T have this day severed all connections with The Advertising A Publicity Bureau, Ltd., 3rd Floor, Meyer Chambers, Singapore. Sd. F. M. BOUDEWYN. July 31, 1933. BURMA-MALAY TIN, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that the EIGHTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders in the above Company will be
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      765 4 PU BLIC NOTICES FORM "C" (Pursuant to Section 112 of Ordinance No. 155 (Companies)') STATEMENT BY THE BATU PAHAT BANK, LIMITED. AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1933. The Share Capital of the Company is $500,000.00 divided into 6,000 share* of $100.00 each. The number of shares issued is 2,500. Calls to
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      732 4 BUSINESS CARDS MASSAGE HALL 1 MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mrs. HARU and Miss SANA. WATERLOC STREET. Telephone 7467. Where to stay when Visiting KUALA LUMPUR THE COLONIAL HESTAI'RANT No. 47 and 49. Sultan St. WHY? It provides you with the best fur» nished Room with all modern conveniences. Is within easy
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      183 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Wlthia Oatslde wlthoai Malaya. Malaya. Poste;e. Monthly |i.H > 4.M f 2.50 Quarterly *5« SHOQ t 1M Half Yearly S17.M $24 M flS.N Yearly »«.W $48.M $30.00 NOTE. OuUtatlon cheques should Indus'* the usuil bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and inatrnctioaa far CLASSIFIED Al)\ KKTlSEMfcMS arc
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    MALAYAN A.R.S. KUALA LUMPUR.
    308 5 Today's Programme. Z.G.E. 48.92 Metres 7 p.m. H.M.V. Records Nos. DA 1264 Overture— The Black Domino London Symphony Orchestra. B 4404 Songs— The meaning of a ro6e Whisper In your dreams Winnie Melville. B 4424 Concerted— Mississippi Mud— I left my sugar standing in the rain.
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    MALAY STUDENTS' SOCIETY.
    475 5 London Activities. TENNIS TOURNAMENT AT WIMBLEDON. (From A Correspondent) London, July 6. The Malay Students' Society In England held a suuccessful friendly tennis match with the Overseas Burman's League (Burmese Students) on Sunday, July at Wimbledon Park. After ten match a tea party was held and a
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    CHINESE MARRIAGES.
    265 5 Registration Order In Sarawak. An order to provide for the registration of marriages contracted according to established Chinese law or custom has just been Issued In Sarawak to come Into force on Sept. 1. The order states: Every Chinese marriage contracted within the State after the commencement of
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      277 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL ROOMS WITH MODERN SANTTATIOH AMD HOT AHD COLD RUHHIHU WATKB GRILL ROOM MEALS SFRVED TO-NIGHT ON THE lawn Special Dinner Dance "toTdANCES 9.30 to Midnight aK SS A i n S maBD SPECIAL DINNER DANCES SPECIAL DOLLAR LUNCH evert Tuesday, Thursday AND SATURDAY a
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      150 5 RAFFLES CAFE TRY OUR SPECIAL $1.00 TIFFINS TONIGHT'S CONTINENTAL SPECIAL $1 POULARD POELE CHIMAY PETITE POIS AU BEURRE, POMMES FINES HERBES. UNDER EUROPEAN CHEFS SUPERVISION. PHONE 5381. GUARANTEED T Ma I. GUARANTEED RADIO RECEIVERS DESIGNED ft BUILT FOR I'SE IN THE TROPICS 7 VALVE SUPERHETERODYNE ALL MAINS (A. C.) (NO
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      415 5 HER FAT WAS A BURDEN Now She is Quite Slender Her* is another case where the tnna. slim figure of youth hu displaced th« coarse, fat outline of middle-age. It is 4 housekeeper writing. She say*.— I cannot say what weight I was, bat I was very fat a burden
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      341 5 SINGAPORE RADIO TIME TABLE. By Our Expert. SINGAPORE (Radio Service Co.)— Metres 49.9— M0n., Wed., and Thursday 6.15 to 8.30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. KUALA LUMPUR— Metres 48.92Sun. Tues. and Z 1. 7 to 9 p.m. BANDOENG— Metres 58 M.— Daily 6.30—10 p.m. PARlS— Metres 19.66— Daily
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      SACK THE WOMEN!
      925 6 "Mere Stenographer" Replies To Mr. Rasnrasscn. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir.— I read with mixed feelings Mr. Rasmussen's letter headed "Sack the Women! I wonder whether he Is really being fair In believing that working girls are in some way to blame for
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      32 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— "Sack the Women!" That's what Mr. Ilasmussen of Rantau wrote to you on the 26th lnst. Yes; sack the women' 8ack all women! At
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      750 6 I least an thoae who have no need to work, and I dare say that 90 per cent, of the women working have no need to do so, for they are well provided for even without their Jobs; those who are married, by their husbands and those who are unmarried,
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      240 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. Rasmussen's impetuous volubility in denouncing bureaucratic woman is very clearly biased by a predilection for his own sex. Woman's subservience to man is a thing of the past. Her emancipation has been accomplished through ills medium and with his approval; and
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      281 6 In the friToloumcss of the postures he creates, goes one further, and distorts them beyond recognition. He would, nevertheless, regard them less harshly were he reminded that there are many hardworking, subsidiary bread-winners. They are on a parity with man where wage earning is concerned. Like men, women have to
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      228 6 the right* of women" and the other feminine demands are one and all in the day's work of civilisation. If women can attain the standard of education reached by the stronger sex, why not play the game and let them have a chance? Not forgetting the surplus of women in
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      112 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Mr. Rasmussen, In his quite amusing letter, overlooks the fact that in the Interests of economy women will continue to be employed as long as they are underpaid. When the principle Is adopted that payment should be made in respect of the
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      SPECULATION.
      117 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On July 25 the Singapore rubber market received Its customary telegraphic Information re the price To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir— If In these times, Man Is still a cave-man and not an enlightened creature, then civilisation is in
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      213 6 Today's Crossword Puzzle (.CLUEb.; ACROSS. is- Sted 23. Tear Jree E8 Male ntm6. Occupied 26> Elect 8. Derrick jg. Two-footed 13. Apart 29. Area 14. Sip up 30 ii n dj an p l snt 16. Ireland 81> Enraptured 17. Close 32. Male swine 18. Cim W 34- stood 0
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    180 8 Commodities Fall Again. ALL QUIET ON EVERY FRONT. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 12 1/16 cts., up 1/16 ct per lb. Tin, Singapore price $109.50, down 50 cts. per picul. Gold, £6 4s. od.. up 4d. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London, 3 J 4
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    87 8 Noon, Aug. 1. K.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Selle-s Spot (loose) ..12 1/16 12 3/16 (FOB.) ..12 7/16 12 9/16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Tone of market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 33/ i.d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 6%
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    PRODUCE.
    188 8 Singapore, Aug. 1. IGambier 4.50 (Cube) No. 1 unpicked IJP Copra 3.75 mixed 3.15 Bago flour, Sarawak 18' j White Pepper 24' ■> Black Pepper 13Vi> Pearl Sago 4.50 small 4.6 c medium 6.00 No. 1 125 catties gross 3.85 No. 2 125 catties gross 3.80 Rice Siam $153
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    42 8 from China and Japan, by Ranpura, due at Singapore noon tomorrow. From Europe (London malls dispatched on July 13) by Carthage, due at Penang 5 a.m. on Thursday. From China and Japan, by Hakodate Mara, due at Singapore on Saturday.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        426 8 Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 HongFatt 5/- 5/- Hong Kong Tin 5/- 5/-
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        GENERAL,
        271 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.40 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.10 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.6.3 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.30 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 23/£1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 20/6 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.40
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        140 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 105 110 nom. Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 104 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4Va p.c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 104 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 100 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        371 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Alienby ($1) 0.75 0.85 0.70 0.80 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.55 0.65 A. Hitam (|1) 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.20 A. Kuning ($1) 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 A. Malay ($2) 1.20 1.30 1.10 1.30
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      206 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according tc the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 1/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 63/64 London, demand
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      LONDON MONEY MARKET.
      858 8 Conditions Normal. POUND FALLS IN TERMS OF GOLD. (Form Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 13. I The money market resumed a normal appearance last week, after an exceptionally easy half-year-end. Money was naturally In good supply, but the banks were releasing surplus funds more by buying bills
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    219 8 Today. North and East India (Hosnng) 3 p.m. Seiat Pandjang, Bengkal:j. Kiak, Pakan Baroe, Fort de &ock tc i'udang (Hong Kwong) ..8 p.m. Seiat Pandjang, Bengkatis Bagan Si Api Api (Hone Thjngl 3 p.m. Bengkalis, Laboean Biltk Tnndjong Balei (Retch) .3 p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra, SoothEast Borneo,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 8 left Arrd libajalc iaroa 'orthos lota Agotng lat.tua S tore London June 30 July 20 June 29 July 22 July 6 July 31 July 6 July 31 July 7 July 31
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    COMPANY NEWS.
    48 8 Seminyih Rubber Profits. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 31. Semenyih Rubber Estate, Ltd. ha» announced a profit of £24 for the year ended April 30, compared with i loss of £1,528 for the previous year An amount of £8,831 has been carried forward to credit.
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      94 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tuesday, August 1. Penang Races, Second Day. Wednesday, August 2. Rotary Tiffin, Adelphi Hotel. Raffles Hotel mts-, Exchange Room, 2.30 p.m. Meeting of delegates to consider school fses, Garden Club, Chulia Street, 5.14 p.m. Thursday, August S. Public Services RFC. annual iv; H Municipal Offices, 7
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      LONDON TIN MARKET.
      821 9 Straits Metal. MAY BE ADMITTED DUTY FREE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 6. Confirmation of all that has been said in these letters anent the damage done to the world-market for "Straits" tin by the operations of the controlling and stabilising group is contained in a
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      COMPANY REPORTS.
      530 9 Klabang and Brad wall Rubber. The 13th annual general meeting of the Klabang Rubber Company, Limited, was held on Thursday, the June 22, at Ceylon House, 49 and 51, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Sir John D. Barlow presiding. The Chairman said: The Company made a loss for the year
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      U. S. CONSUMPTION IMPROVES.
      439 9 Manufacturers Less Hesitant O. W. Kracht's rubber report, dated New York June 15. states:— A lot of good news has come out in the last two weeks,, not the least of which was the distinctly favourable May consumption report issued by the R.M.A. May consumption is
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      RUBBER MARKET.
      218 9 Buyers' Confidence Waning. The rubber report of Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., dated July 28, states: After the serious setback In New York, a partial recovery was seen early in the week, but there did not appear to be the same confidence behind the buying in spite of
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      PALM OIL PRICES.
      114 9 Guthrie and Co.'s weekly report, dated July 27, states that the latest buyen' prices for Malayan palm oils and kernels are Palm oil in Bulk c. 1. f. landed weights New V o r k/Phlladelphla 3.70 cents (TJ. S. currency) per lb. c. LI landed weights U.
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      TINNED PINEAPPLES.
      66 9 During the week ended July 22 1933, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 37,067 cases, of which 22,095 cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,375 coses to the Continent of Europe, 12,015 cases to Canada and 1,582 cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period January
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      30 10 The wedding of Mr. Charles Astiqaton of Tke Swedish Hatch Company and Miss Sylvia Reith will take place tomorrow August 2. at the British Legation, Bangkok at 10.45 a.m.
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      REQUIEM MASS
      48 10 A Requiem High Man for the repose of the Soul of the late Master Clifford Joseph de Cruz, will be aaid at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday, August 2. at 6.30 a.m. The prayers and attendance of relatives and friends are earnestly solicited.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1933. THE ROAD TO RUIN.
    869 10 It is difficult to refer in moderate language to the persistence with which certain members of the Legislative Ct jncil have sought to force upon the Colony, in times of great stress. Mm grandiose scheme known as the
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    S.S. GAZETTE.
    165 10 The S. 8. Gazette states. H.M. the King has approved the appointment of Mr. F. H. Orumitt to be a temporary unofficial member of the Legislative Council during the absence on leave of Mr. Palgrave Simpson. Mr. M. B. C. Frend has been appointed to be an Assistant
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    NOTES OF THE DAY
    804 10 "GOD SAVE THE KING." II Should cinema perlormances in 1 Malaya conclude with God Save Tho 1 King A large majority of the 1 audiences pay no attention to the 1 national anthem and continue to walk out while it is being played. Or.lyJ in the
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1176 10 STABILISATION. Dr. Schacht. the President of the Reichsbank, in this interview holds that stabilisation of currencies, which was the main cause of the failure of the World Economic Conference, is essential to recovery. "One great truth in what the Americans tell us is that each mvst do
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    98 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA Hell Below. With Robert Montiromery Madge Evans. 6.16 9.15. CAPITOL Night of The Garter. With Sydney Howard Winifred Shotter. 611 —9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Just a Gigolo A Murdere In The Rue Morgue. MARLBOROUGH Hell Below. With Robert Montgomery Madge Evans. 6.15 9.16. NEW WORLD Sid* Showa,
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    DRAMATIC ARREST OF MR. GANDHI AND HIS FOLLOWERS.
    344 11 MAY BE RELEASED ON PAROLE. Attempt to Stop New Civil Disobedience Move. SCENE IN BUNGALOW. Gandhi Aroused From Sleep by Police. Ahmedabad, July 31. Mr. Gandhi and Mrs. Gandhi were arrested at 1.40 a.m. Gandhi, who was staying at the bungalow of
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    PLANES UNDER FIRE.
    90 11 Ultimatum to Surrender i Agitators. Simla, July 31. Fusillades of rifle-shots were directed at British aeroplanes today when they dropped notices at Khar, the headquarters of the Bajauri chief, warning him that his villages would be bombed at dawn tomorrow if the ultimatum to surrender agitators was
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    COMMUNIST " OUTRAGE."
    66 11 COMMUNIST OUTRAGE." m Hindenburg Oak Cut Down By UwViHNia Persons. 3erlin, July 28. Because the "Hindenburg Oak" dominating the Tempelhof Aerodrome has been cut down by unknown persons, the secret police have announced that as a reprisal for a "crime which was obviously committed by Communists", all Communists in goal
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    STOOD TOO NEAR.
    65 11 Indians Killed By Viceroy's Train. New Delhi, July 28. The cause of the mysterious death of two Indians on the railway line over which the Viceroy's train was passing, has been found to be due to the fact that they were standing too near the rails as
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    VOTING ON PENANG HILL ROAD.
    224 11 Officials Who Opposed The Scheme. In connection «rlth 'he interesting j situation which arose at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, when a number of officials refused to support the proposal to proceed with the Penan g Hill Road, the voting was as follows: FOR
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    8,000 ACRES RAZED.
    137 11 Forest Fires Raging In Corsica. Paris, July 24. Serious bush fires have been raging on the Island of Corsica for seTeral days past. Over 8,000 acres of forest have already been totally destroyed. The fire seems to have arisen through spontaneous combustion owing to the prolonged tropical
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    SHOOTING AFFRAY.
    75 11 Many Killed In Clash Between Greek Police And Workers. Paris, July 24. Grave disturbances are reported from Cavalla. in Greece. Two thousand operatives of a tobacco factory, who had been dismissed, proclaimed a general strike and occupied the factory. The workers erected barricades and defied all orders to
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    FASHIONS IN GERMANY.
    52 11 Minister's Wife Resigns From Newly-Created Office. Berlin, July 25. Frau Magda Goebbels, the wife of the Minister for Propaganda, has resigned from her honorary presidency of the newly-created German Fashion Office. Simultaneously two of the chairmen. Dr. Celenheinz and Professor von Weech of Berlin, have also Jointly
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    SOVIET COAL TRUST.
    38 11 Buys Dutch Company's Mines In Spitsbergen. Rotterdam, July 26. The Dutch Spitzbergen Company of Rotterdam has sold all its estates and mines In Spitzbergen to the Soviet Government Coal Trust for 1,600,000 guilders.— Reuter Wireless.
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    TRADE RECOVERY IN U.S.A.
    302 11 Oil Company Director. RESIGNS TO HELP THE CAMPAIGN. Washington, July 31. The National Recovery Administration has been strengthened by the appointment to the Industrial Advisory Board of Mr. James Moflett who has resigned from the directorate of the Standard Oil Co., of New Jersey, to support
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    JAPAN PRESS RATES.
    91 11 Drastic Increase Comes Into Force Today. Tokio. July 31. Following American abolition of "Receiver to pay" arrangements, the Japanese Department of Communications has announced a drastic increase in press rates operative on August 1 to Europe of 58 sen, and to China 14 sen a word. The
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    POLICE PLANES.
    60 11 Britain Not To Sell Them To Germany. London, July 26. That the British Government could not countenance the sale of British aircraft for purposes forbidden by the Paris air agreement was the reply to Captain Ooering's desire to purchase 25 or 50 British aircraft for police purposes, stated
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    LENA GOLDFIELDS.
    54 11 £1,000,000 Consignment For Berlin. Riga, July 28. A consignment of gold valued at a million sterling which Is understood to have been produced at the famous Lena Goldnelds since the British Company which held the concession was forced to leave has passed through here en route from Moscow
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    88 DEGREES IN LONDON.
    54 11 Women Collapse On Hottest Day In The Year. London. July 26. Today has been the hottest day j for the year in London, a shade tern-', perature of 88 degrees being recorded. Sixteen hours of intense heat caused j several women to collapse at Good- 1
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    TEA RESTRICTION.
    28 11 Netherlands India To Stop Export Of Seed. Batavla. Aug. 1. A bill has been Introduced Into the People's C«uncil forbidding the export of tea sjed.— Aneta.
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    LANCASHIRE NOT DECADENT.
    182 11 Cotton Industry. TALKS WITH INDIA AND JAPAN. London, July 28. The Idea must not be allowed to get abroad that the Lancashire textile industry was decadent, declared Mr. Colville, Secretary for Overseas Trade, during the adjournment of the debate In the House of Commons. Japanese competition was
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    MARSHAL CHANG.
    204 11 Studying Fascism And Communism. London, July 31. Marshal Chang Hsueh-llang has arrived by air at Croydon Aerodrome from Paris. Signor Mussolini's Courtesy. Paris, July 2». Aviation Is claiming the "Young Marshal's" closest attention during his European tour and he is studying modern military development. The Marshal. Interviewed by
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    SENATOR BESNARD.
    77 11 May Be New French Ambassador To Rome. Paris, July 21. The most likely candidate for the post of French Ambassador to Rome in succession to M. Henri de Jouvenel is said to be Senator Besnard, another possible candidate being Count St. Quentin, Director of Public Affairs of the
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    LEON TROTSKY.
    51 11 May Live Permanently In France. Constantinople, July 20. Well-lnrormed Turkish circles assert that Leon Trotsky, who left Turkey with his wife on Tuesday by the steamer Bulgaria bound for the French Island of Corsica, has succeeded In obtaining permission from the French Government to live permanently In France—
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    SECRET POLICE.
    39 11 Three-Month Ban On LudendorfTs Weekly Paper, i i Berlin. July 22. i Gen. Ludendorff's weekly paper, i LudendcrfT's Volkswaert, has been i prohibited for three months by order of the secret police.— Aneta- Trans- i Ocean. 1
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    STERILISATION OF THE UNFIT.
    91 11 To Come Into Force Next Year in Germany. Berlin, July 26. The sterilisation law to be enforced from January 1st., 1934, is hailed by the press as one of the most Important laws under the Nazi Government and bound to have far-reaching and beneficial effects to
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    SOUTHAMPTON DOCK.
    205 11 Ready For 100,000-ton Liners. Southampton, July 26. The largest graving dock of its kind in the world, capable of housing 100,000 ton leviathans of the future, was opened today by His Majesty the King, who was accompanied by the Queen. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert steamed into
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    GANGSTER SCANDAL.
    129 11 Prominent Chicago Men To Be Tried. Chicago, July 28. The retrial and a further term of Imprisonment for the notorious gangster, Al Capone, who Is now in gaol at Atlanta for income tax evasion, may be a sequel to a sensational gangster clean-up. The latest endeavour to purge
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    PROFESSOR EINSTEIN
    128 11 To Be Naturalised As A British Subject. London, July 28. Steps are being taken to secure the naturalisation of Professor Einstein as a British subject under a special provision which waives the usual qualification requiring residence in Britain or the Dominions for five years within the last eight
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    SALARY RENOUNCED.
    76 11 Nazi Leader Gives 26,000 Marks To Relief Fund. Berlin, July 27. No director or employee ol any company subsidised by Government will In future be likely to be paid a salary higher than a Cabinet Minister, who receives 18,000 marks annually. Negotiations to this end are at present
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    FENG'S REVOLT ENDING.
    1238 11 Secret Discussions With Nanking. r AMOY INCIDENT. r 19th Route Army Officer Beaten by Formosans. Shanghai, Aug. 1. Hopes for a peaceful settlement by Nanking of the Charhar question are reported to be brighter. As the result of a message from Gen. Feng. Tu-hsiang, declaring that Marshal
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    SINGAPORE PROTEST TO NETHERLANDS INDIA.
    349 12 CHINESE DEMAND REDUCTION OF TIMBER TAX. The Sawmills' Association of Singapore, representing most of the Singapore Chinese kongsis working timber in the Straits and Netherlands India, has sent a cable to the Netherlands Indian Government protesting against the taxes on the panglongs in the Rhio
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    ENGINEERED CASE.
    241 12 Sequel To Quarrel Over Accounts. Two Tamils, Krishnan and Kanarn were acquitted by the Criminal District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer. yesterday on a charge of robbery preferred by Achutan Nair. Complainant, giving evidence, said on the evening of June 17 he met a friend named Narayana Nair,
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    FIGHT IN PRISON.
    152 12 Culpable Homicide Verdict Against Three Men. A verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against three men was returned by the Coroner, Mr. F. O. Bourne, yesterday, at the conclusion of the Inquiry Into the death of a prisoner named Leong Ah Suah in the Singapore
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    COSMIC RAYS.
    73 12 Professor Clay To Experiment In Sumatra. (From Our Own Correspondent). Medan, July 26. According to the Locomotief an Investigation Into the existence of cosmic rays Is to be made In Sumatra by Professor Clay. For this purpose measurements Will be taken In Lake Takengon, If It U found
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    STREET ATTACK.
    137 12 Two Cattle Dealers Fined. l A fine of $30 or one month's rigorous Imprisonment each was Imposed on two cattle dealers from Slam named Shaik Abdullah Khan and Dost Mohamed on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Abdul Karim, a former manager of the Oriental Cattle Trading
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    STUDENT FEDERATION.
    128 12 Forthcoming Convention In Java. The World's Student Christian Federation, with headquarters in Geneva, is holding a convention at Buitenzorg, Java, from Sept. 6 to 14. when approximately 80 student delegates from Asia and Australasia will assemble for fellowship and discussion. The meeting in Java Is the first ever
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    DR. HO PAO JIN.
    110 12 Seng Cheong Society Bids Farewell. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 30. Dr Ho Pao Jin. who U going to China on two months' leave, was entertained to tea by the members of the Seng Cheong Society, of which he Is hon. secretary, on Saturday. Over
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    MR. OTTO DAY.
    49 12 The death took place of Mr. Otto Day, chief engineer of the steamship Klang, early yesterday on board the ship while the vessel was In Penang. The cause of death was heart failure. The funeral took place this afternoon, the Rev. Keppel Gamier taking the servic*.
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    DR C. J. PAGLAR'S APPEAL.
    306 12 Chief Justice Reserves Judgment The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Huggard, reserved judgment In the appeal of Dr. C. J. Paglar from the decision of the Medical Council to strike his name off the register on the ground of professional misconduct. Sir David Galloway sat with
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    SUIT AGAINST PARK.
    122 12 Claim For Refund Of $500 Deposit Granted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 30. Judgment for claim and costs against the first and third defendants was given by Tungku Ismail, second magistrate, this morning In a case in which Tan Ong Goon sued K. A. Vaner,
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    23 12 I A Chinese was assaulted and robbed by a gang of Malays at Kampong Batak, Oeylang, last night. He was taken to hospital.
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    KUALA LUMPUR TO BE BRIGHTER.
    131 12 First Moves Made. SWIMMING POOLS AND DANCE HALLS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. A private syndicate has submitted plans to the Sanitary Board of an up-to-date amusement resort for Kuala Lumpur comprising a swimming pool, dance floor, skating rink and bar. Strong
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    HOLIDAYS IN 1934.
    148 12 Two Days for Chinese tvto W Year. The o' list of holidays In the Colony during the year 1934 Is published In the Government Gazette: New Year's Day, Jan. 1, Monday, (Public Holiday), Hart Raya Puasa, Jan. 18, Thursday, (Bank Holiday), Thalpusam, Jan. 30, Tuesday, (Bank Holiday),
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    JAVA FASCISTS.
    71 12 Natives To Work For Independence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, July 24. According to vernacular newspapers Dr. Noto Nlndlto, the former chairman of the Partal Naslonal Indonesia, which was forbidden by the Government, In Pekalongan (Java), has founded a native Fascist party with the following objects: 1. An
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    NEW SECRETARY FOR THE GOVERNOR.
    136 12 Mr. R. J. Curtis Becomes A Magistrate. From today the following changes have been made among the Singapore magistrates: Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, who recently replaced Mr. A. W. Hay as Second Magistrate, goes back to the Third Court. Mr. M. H. Blacker, the
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    DOOR SMASHED.
    162 12 Indians' Visit to Old Woman's House. Found guilty of house trespass only, the four young Indians who were tried by the First Magistrate, Mr. H. A. Forrer, on Friday, received their sentences on Saturday. The first accused, Subramaniani was ordered to pay a fine of $25, or go
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    WORLD'S BEST RICE.
    71 12 Siam Secures First Three Prizes In Canada. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 31. The results of the Canadian Agricultural Exhibition held at Reglna were announced today. Out of 20 prizes offered for rice, Siamese exhibits secured eleven including the first, second and third prizes for the
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    CASE WITHDRAWN.
    52 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 27. When Loh Plang, a Kheh. was again produced In the police court today on a charge of attempted extortion from a woman named Fong Ah Ngo, Inspector Byrde told the court that he had been Instructed by the DPP: to withdraw
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    MR. A. B. LOWSON.
    66 12 Our London Correspondent reports that the death took place suddenly at Chadlelgh, Woldlngham, Surrey, on July I 17, of Mr. Andrew Barrie Lowson, who I from 1928 to 1931 was manager In I Shanghai for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. He had been In
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    POLICE BAND.
    54 12 The band of the 8JB. Police will give the following programme, weather permitting at Telok Ayer tomorrow at 9 pjn. March, The Ulster Division (Marks); Overture, Der Frelschutt (Weber) WalU, Donau Wellen (Ivano- vice); Selection, The Beggars Opera (Oay); ExtracU, Rose Mousse (Boec); Sertnade, (Schubert); Suite, Ballet Ruase
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    TRAPPER TRAPPED.
    92 12 To Free Himself Man Cuts Python Asunder. Mr. P. V. Estrop recently set a python trap In the swamp near the first bridge on the Penampang Road, say* the North Borneo Herald. About noon he went to Inspect his trap. On nearlng where the trap was set he
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    37 12 I An Indian, aged about 40, m going along Stevens Road situs g in the front of his bullock cart when he fell off. The wheels of the cart pass over him. He was taken to hospital.
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    850 12 SIR CECIL CLEMENTI'S VISIT TO REMBAV. There are rumours that, stimulated by the present position In restricting countries, prospecting for tin Is now being actively prosecuted In French Indo-China and that machinery is being Imported into the tin fields of Yunnan.— Mr. It A. Francis.
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    MR. WARD-JACKSON ON MALAYA'S LABOUR POSITION.
    1321 13 "NO GENERAL ACUTE SHORTAGE NOW— BUT COMING." Reply To Mr A.B. Jordan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. The labour position is being closely watched by planters at the present time and the interview recently given to the Straits Times by the
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    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    712 13 Sultan Of Pahang's Tour New F.M.S. Official Assignee Mr. Yeo Seng Wharfs Promotion— M.C.S. Seconded Officers Kelantan Appointments Mr. Louis Thivy's Son. Mr. E. J. Cooper, of Paya Lang. Estate. Batu Anam. has gone on leave. I Mr. H. Kingdon-Rowe. resident engineer and manager of The Klnta
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    FASCIST ITALY.
    81 13 Special Film To Be Shown Tomorrow. A film showing the progress which has been made In Italy under the Fascist regime will be shown at the Pavilion Theatre tomorrow at 4 p.m. The screening will last for about one and a quarter hours and although it is primarily
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    16 13 Mr. G. D. Gould, mining engineer ol Thab Sakae. South Slam, arrived in Penang on Thursday.
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    "BILLINGSGATE" FOR A MAGISTRATE.
    330 13 Amazing: Court Scene. INSPECTOR HIT ON HEAD BY A CHINESE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. July 31. When charged before Mr. Hellings on Saturday with being found loltertnn and unable to give a satisfactory account of himself, Puah Bah Chee entered the witness box and proceeded
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    CHINESE BISHOP.
    172 13 Returning After Holy Year Visit To Rome. I Monseigneur Ts'soel, Titular Bishop of Tana, accompanied by two Chinese missionaries, arrived in Singapore on Sunday afternoon en route for China. Accompanying him were several prominent pilgrims who visited Rome for the special Indulgences offered during the Holy Year. Later
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    THE UNEMPLOYED.
    85 13 Helping Entertainment In Malacca. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 30. On Saturday the Malacca Club gave a very creditable show In aid of the European and Asiatic unemployment funds. There were 130 members present including the Hon. Mr. N. K. Bain, the Resident Councillor, and Mrs. Bain.
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    THE NEW WORLD.
    56 13 For four days from Aug. 4 the New World will celebrate its tentn anniversary. Among the attractions at various times will be fireworks depleting old Chinese historical acts and Shanghai war pictures, gala nlghU In the renovated cabaret, skating rinu races, free Ice cream and free rides
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    F.M.S. WATER.
    47 13 The Water Supplies of the F.M.S., by R. W. Blair, Issued by the Institute for Medical Research. F.M.8., is now published. It forms a valuable collection of data and shows the considerable progress made In recent years in improving both the water and Its supply.
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    INSPECTOR WOOD'S RETRIAL.
    153 13 Story of Hawker's Death 1 Told Again. The re-trial of Inspector Charles B. Wood, of the Singapore Traffic Branch, on a charge of causing death by a rash and negligent act, was commenced before Mr. Justice Gerahty and a fresh, special Jury in the Assize Court yesterday.
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    H. H. THE YANG DI PERTUAN BESAR.
    104 13 Goes Into Hospital. LITTLE CAUSE FOR ANXIETY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 1. His Highness the Yang dl Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembllan was admitted to the Seremban hospital at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. Sonu six weeks ago His Highness was reported to
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    41 13 The half-yearly general meeting of the Singapore English School Teachers' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Soilety, Ltd.. will be held on Friday. Aug. 4. at 5 p.m.. in the examination room 1 f tha o.'fice of tha Inspector of Schools. Fullerton Building.
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    M.P.H. Forwards In Great Form.—Handicaps For Penang Autu mn Meeting. COMMERCIAL CUP MATCHES.
    345 14 M.P.H. Forwards In Great Form. Handicaps For Penang Autu mn Meeting. COMMERCIAL CUP MATCHES. M.P.H. Score Nine. MANSFIELD'S ROUTED AT JALAN BESAR. M.P.H 9; Mansfield's 0. The Malaya Publishing House had a very easy task at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, when they met Mansfield's ir» a Commercial Cup match. They
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    SELANGOR GOLF CLUB.
    497 14 The Lake Cup. CLOSE PLAY OVER THE WEEK-END. The revived competition for the Lake Cup, which had been won outright by E. P. Kyle and recently redonated for play, took place at thn Selangor Golf Club during the week-end, the condttlons being 36 holes medal play with
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    MALACCA TENNIS.
    169 14 L. T. A. Championship Tournament (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 29. H. M. de Souza found no difficulty in beating Lam Yet Seng In two straight sets 6—o, 6—o,6 0, in the championship singles of the Malacca Lawn Tennis 1 Association tournament Only one of the twelve
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    MR. T. MORITA.
    57 14 I Former Local Golfer Wins I Sourabaya Title. j Golfers in Singapore will be interested to know that Mr. T. Morita, a former member of the Race Course Golf Club and the Island Club recently won i the Sourabaya championship at the Armenian Club with a score
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    SECOND DAY OF PENANG RACES.
    624 14 I Brass Knob 9.0 Neelavenl 8.2 Fed Up 8.11 Wampum 7.13 Wlnways 8.9 Under Lap 7.11 Nassau Belle 8.7 Blackwood 7.11 Devoir 8.4 Island Fastness 7.11 Race 9. Horses Class 2 Div. 2—2 (6 furs.). Brown Jack 9.0 Money Spider 8.5 Hopaway 8.8 Soldier Boy
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    MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
    368 14 Dean's New Record At St. Louis. New York, July 31. The following were the results of baseball matches played today: National League. Boston 5 9 0 New York 3 8 2 Whitney and R. Moore (Boston) and Ott and Ryan (New York) scored home runs. Chicago 2
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    KLANG FOOTBALL.
    40 14 Klanß, July 30. The Kuala Rovers "A" team entertained Miss Riboet's soccer eleven yesterday afternoon and the latter won by 3 goals to one. The match was played at Port Swettenham and was watched by over 3,000 people.
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    M. I. SPORTS.
    303 14 Successful Meeting At Jalan Besar. The annual athletic sports meeting of the Mercantile Institution, held at Jalan Besar Stadium, was attended by Lady Huggard who distributed the prizes. The results were as follows: Champion Athletes: Class I: Ambrose (26 pts.). Class II: Marican (28 pis.). Class in:
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    MUAR RIFLE CLUB.
    81 14 I Good Scoring: in Spoon Shoot. I Good shooting was seen at the July spoon shoot of the Muar Rifle Club. The I sco-es (with handicap were) 1 Hall 100.11 (tankardV A. Kadir 9C.60 (pool spoon', Yahya 97.00 (pool spoon, Abdullah 96.72, Godfree 96.71, Baldwin 95.50, Slmcock
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    104 14 Today, August 1. Footb»ll: SJV.F.A. Div. I: Malays vi S.C.C., Alison Rd. Stadium. Penang Races, Second Day. Wednesday, August 2. Football: S.A.F.A. Div. I: R.A. vs. Pulaa Brani, Anson Rd.; Div. II: Marine Dept ts. M.C.U., S.H.B. grd.; Div. Ill: Chinese vs. 5.H.8., Jalan Besar; Abattoir S.C. vs.
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    POST OFFICE DRAW.
    170 14 Share Four Goals With Municipal XI. Municipal Services 2; Post Office 2. The Municipal Services and the Post Office shared points in a Commercial Cup match yesterday afternoon at the Anson Road Stadium, each side scoring two goals. Mr. G. R. Nesbitt refereed and the teams lined
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    Surprises In England's Selection For Oval Test—Sutcliffe Not To Play. SEVERAL CHANGES IN TEST TEAM.
    249 15 Surprises In England's Selection For Oval Test Sutcliffe Not To Play. SEVERAL CHANGES IN TEST TEAM. Sutcliffe Unfit. MACAULAY AND ROBINS LEFT OUT. London, July 31. Sutcliffe, the England and Yorkshire batsman, will miss his first Test match for a long time on Saturday week. He was invited to play
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    LOCAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP.
    201 15 Results of Week-end Matches. T c following were the results of matches played in the Singapore Badminton Association championship Tournament during the week-end: Cher Poh Chia beat J. de Souza, 15__4, s_is, 15—12. Yap Chin Tee beat Tan Huck Khong, 11—15, 15—4, 15—5. Low Poh San beat
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    SENSATIONAL RACE FOR JULY HANDICAP.
    1864 15 Jockey Injured And Winner Disqualified. ENGLISH TURF TOPICS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Oftici, Fleet Street, July 18. A brilliant new star has risen in the firmament of Home racing Lord Glanely's two-year-old colt, Colombo, who at Sandown on Saturday woji the most valuable
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    IMPERIAL CRICKET CONFERENCE.
    67 15 "Body-line" Bowling Not Discussed. London, July 31. At Lord's today a meeting of the Imperial Cricket Conference was held lasting an hour. It has been officially learned that the question of "body-line" bowling was not discussed as the M.C.C., in a cable to Australia, stated that the
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    99 15 S.C.C.'s Return Match With Malays. The Malays will meet the S.C.C. at Anson Road Stadium this afternoon in a First Division match. The following teams have been selected: Malays: Haji Dol: Sarip and Abdul Rahman; Zarkasi, Aziz and Noordin; Mahmood, Mat Noor, Dollah, Madon and Ismail. 8.C.C.: R.
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    SWIMMING CLUB.
    65 15 The first (handicap) race for the Jackson Miller Cup was swum on Sunday at the Singapore Swimming Club for a distance of 50 metres and resulted in a win for A. D. Anderson (rec. 3 sec.) in 32 2-5 sees, net, Cameron being second and R. R. Coombes
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    DAVIS CUP RETURNS TO BRITAIN.
    116 15 Enthusiastic Welcome. F. J. PERRY CARRIED SHOULDER-HIGH. London. July 31. There were scenes of great enthusiasm at Victoria Station today when a huge crowd gathered to welcome home the successful Davis Cup team with the trophy. The crowd, which was stood five and six deep
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    GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO LOWER NEW SCHOOL FEES
    8383 16 Increase Only Amounts To 12 J Cents A Month. NEW CIVIL SERVICE: APPEAL FOR PATIENCE. After turning down the proposal to proceed with the construction of the Penang Hill Road the Legislative Council, at yesterday's meeting, debated school fees, Chinese marriages and the
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    GERMANY DENOUNCED.
    102 18 Alsatians Demonstrate Near Rhine. Paris, July 17. Following recent demonstrations on the French side of the Rhine, which too* place near Mulhouse when the Ssth Infantry Regiment occupied the Rhine bridge and staged exercises, another demonstration took place on Sunday. Alsatian ex-service men gathered near the Rhine and
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    RESTRICTION NEWS WEAKENS RUBBER.
    324 18 Surprising Recovery Of The Dollar. London, July 26. On the Stock Exchange to-day a decidedly quieter atmosphere prevailed apart from the sustained firmness of Kaffirs. Most sections suffered slightly from the want of fresh business. Argentine *x>nds were particularly marked down, however, on fears concerning the
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    POLISH INTERESTS.
    191 18 France's Sacrifices In Their Defence. Warsaw, July 28. The retiring French Ambassador to Rome. M. Henri de Jouvenel, was asked by the Paris correspondent of the national Polish newspaper. Kurjer Warszawski, (or an expression of opinion on the Four-Power Pact. It will be remembered that throughout Poland had
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    DR. GOEMBOES.
    156 18 Received In Audience By The Pope. Rome, July 29. Pope Plus II received the Hungarian Premier, Dr. Goemboes, on Friday, In private audience lasting half an hour, after which the Hungarian Foreign Minister, Dr. Koloman de Kania. and the Hungarian Charge d'Affaires to Rome were also admitted. After
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    HOW DOLONOR FELL.
    224 18 Feng Loses 1,500 Men In Fierce Assault. Canton, July 7. Reporting his capture of Doloner to Mr. Hu Han-mln and other SouthWest leaders. Gen. Feng Yu-hslang, cominander-ln-chlef of the People's! Anti-Japanese Allied Forces, stated that the town was captured on July 12, after routing the Japanese-Manchukuo forces.
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    CHINESE PROTEST.
    116 18 Name Used in Burlesque Manner. London, July 31. The Chinese Legation has lodged a written protest at an Incident during ue recent military exercises at Bordcn Camp In which the word "Chinese" was used in a burlesque manner. Part of a brigade operation which was not a public
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    IRISH GIRL FASCISTS GREET GENERAL BALBO
    21 20 GFNERAL BALBO with local girl Fascists who greeted him on arrival in Londonderry. (Planet News.)
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