The Straits Times, 28 December 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABIJSHKD MXAKLT A CTNTUBY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY? DECEMBER 28, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      254 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5151). A DOLLAR A DAY The YAv'TKlv j^^^J L ALL BRITISH (I L REFRIGERATOR I The Vac-Trie All British Refrigerator can be M |J^MM^n| Jf y° urs for a dollar a day spread over a year. Its r?ff K^fjllly^^, ill remarkable price of 5365 is
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      118 1 "0* llnM l<ntfbi«l»^nsssssssss^tssssM^n>sM ntsssssssssssssssssssssVataVSkV ■^■ff^W DUTCH BOOKS. DE GOUDEN DRAAD. DE MOEDERTJES. AAN WAL. BEATRIX van ELDRINGEN. MAARTJE. DE ZEEDISTELS. HET HUIS aaa de RIVIER. D. T. LIM CO., IM, NORTH BUDQB »OA», SIKCATOU. SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN. UttOe Simpfcx BoU-lUm Guam *h» SKxtK" flUcd wHh Triples F
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      167 1 %UALA LUM*>im: 2*- JAY*- STS*(4*dfce 3&83>. STAPLES MATTRESS made* COOLNESS IN HOT COUNTRIES, the open construction of the mattress allows direct ventilation straight through to the bedding. FOR PERFECT REST AND HEALTH to mind and body there is ro one thing of greater; importance than comfortable cool and dreamless sleep.
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      513 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonage B"j>ore XBEHAR «<X» D^j J 1 RANPURA 17.000 Jan. 6 v SOUDAN 6-M0 Jan. 17 RAWALPINDI
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      691 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I (NIPPOIN \USEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, Manefflts, London, Antwera Rotterdam »nd Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail t TERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Jan. 10 HAKUSAN MARU 10.400 Jan 34 35 HARTJNA MARC 10,400 Feb. 7 8 KATORI MARU 10.000 Peb. 22 33 ti KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Mar. 8 9
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      610 2 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated hi Australia FOR BRISBANE. STDNET AND MKLBOURNC via JAVA. DARWIN AMD THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the weßknown steamer MARELLA (7.865 tons) and the M. MANGOLA (3.353 tons) (Cargo only). The v MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins
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      517 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., t< LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, HOTTER!)*.* HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From From From From B'pore Malacca Port Pecan? Swett t MEONIA 16/1 16/1 17/1 H/l ALSIA 6/3 678 1/2 J/1 BORD*aiA 37/2 27/> 3*73 3/3 FIONIA 3©/» 30/S 31/3 SS/3
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      1294 2 THE BLTJB FUNNEL UNB (Ocean THE HTJA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO.. (■team Ship Co.. Ltd. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Sltui Navigation Co, LW. THE CUNAKD STF.AMSIIIP CO. •I i» THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE SARAWAK STF.AMSHIP CO LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE i (d.
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    THREE NEW SHIPS.
    103 3 To Be Built For China Merchants S. N. Co. An order for construction of three river steamers has been placed by the China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company with the Klangnan Dock. The new vessels will be launched on the National Day. October 10, 1931. The vessels will
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    LOCAL SIGNALS
    136 3 The Ak Master Attendant, S.S. makes the following notification: On and after Jan. 1 1934. the following local signals are approved for use by ships within the limits of Singapore Harbour and will take place of those used hitherto. Signal Meaning. A Flag I require a water boat.
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    HARBOUR COLLISION.
    215 3 Junk And Waterboat Involved. Hong Kong, Dec. IS. Just be'ore daybreak yesterday a collision occurred between the Onion Waterboat No. 3 and a large junk off the Kowloon wharf. Fortunately noone was hurt and only minor damage was sustained to the craft Involved. Ai about 6 a.m. the
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    157 3 TUNG SONG, Brit., 156 tons, from Kelantan 27-12, for KelanUn 30-12. SCHOUTKN, Dut 966 tons, from Ball 28-12. for Mn^-Miar 30-12. HENRIK, Norw.. 761 tons, from Bangkok 38-12, for Bangkok 30-13. PERAK. Brit.. 519 tons, from Teluk Anson 2S-12, for Teluk Anaon 29-12. BBLAWAN, Dut.. 715 toot, from
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD
    109 3 Thursday, December 28. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Godown Gate Entrance. East Wharf Talma 22 1 Cremer 20 1 Main Wharf City of Evansville 16 3 Gleniffer IS 3 Siamese Prince 6 3 Empire Dock Forresbank 30 3 Rhesus 32 3 City of Winnipeg
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    CAPTAIN SUMMONED.
    88 3 Sequel To Wreck Of Yashima Maru. Mr. Toranosuke Hiro of Takasagocho. Nishi-ku, Osaka, who lost his wife and had a daughter Injured in the Yashima Maru wreck, brought an action against her captain In the Kobe District Court on Dec. 8 on a charge of accidental homicide through
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      408 3 If Child Is Cross Won't Eat Take Doctor's Advice Results Will Surprise You If your precious child won't eat gggggggggflHK^^9ggggggggggga| without coaxing, is nervous and underweight do what doctors the world over advise: Give him a little I M Castoria and you will see a marked s V improvement the
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      597 3 SNORDDEUTSCHET LLOYD. Uneerporated ia Germany.) The unde. mentioned an Urn company'l Intended flxtures OUTWARD I LAHN for Manila. Hong Kong. S'hal. N. China Jtpan Dec. 31 I TRAVE for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. N. China Japan Jan. I« HOMEWARD I MAIN for Genoa, Marseille*. Adam. R'dam, Hburg and Bremen Jan.
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      428 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <fnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE ARE YOU GOING HOME IN MARCH? The President Johnson sails from Singapore March 13, equipped with FTR3T CLASB, TOURIST AND ECONOMICAL TOURIST CLASS CABINS. FAKES ARE AS LOW AS £35.14.0 From SINOAPORE to MARSEILLES for an outside cabin In economical Tourist class. ROUND
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      332 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Incorporated In England.) i "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VU PorU and Soei Canal 1 Due Safla. Steamer B'pore S pore CITY OP EVANSVni* In port Jan. S CITY OP NORWICH Jan. 14 Jan. 19 FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI JAPAM. Steamer Due B'pore
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      167 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last nigK Max. Rainfall Bright Min. temp, ins Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *F Alor Star 87 0.11 5.8 72 Kota Bharu 85 2.73 8.7 71 K. Trengganu 84 0.03 7.4 70 Bukit Jeram 88 Nil 6.7 71 Mersing 83 Nil 9.9 70 Singapore <Mt. Faber)
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      244 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any peeWlan advertised In these column* send copies of testimonials. Do not send originals. ENGLISHMAN, experienced salesman, hard worker, able to drive, wanted for Singapore. Apply with full particulars to 175, Straits Times. WANTED, a first class experienced Pressman. State machines ..blc to run and
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      699 4 MOTOR VEHICLES WANTED Light Saloon car, gocd ccr.dl- tion. state Make, Year. Price. Bex 173, Straits limes. FOR SALE, Austin Seven Coach Built Saloon sunshine roof 1933 Model, as new $900. 172. Straits Times. USED CARS. Austin. Baby Flats. Ford. Graham-Paige, Singer Junior, Morris-Cowley. EASTERN AUTO CO., LTD.. 69/79 Orchard
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      602 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LIT on 2nd 4th Floors Ocean Building. Apply Mansfle' i It Co., Ltd. TO LET, GrounJ and Ist Floor, No. 57, Robinson Road. Apply 5-2, Malacca Street Ground Plrsr Floor, Robinson Rd Premises, separately or together. United Engineers. GODOWNS. Read Btreet ofl River Valley
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      646 4 PUBLIC NOTICES LOCAL EMPLOYERS HAVING VACANCIES FOR EUROPEANS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THE V.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on:— Monday, Jan. 1. 1934 New Year's Day (Public Holiday). CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES A FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN
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      1096 4 AUCTION NOTICES. RE SOUTHERN OMNIBUS SERVICES LIMITED. (In Liquidation) AUCTION SALE of valuable wax polished teak office furniture. Comprising, iron safes, typewriters, adding and calculating machines, teak writing tables, almelrahs. wall clocks, Plre Extinguishers, etc. To be held at Oodown No. 6 Prince Edward Road (off Anson Road) on Friday,
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      127 4 BUSINESS CARDS_ FIGARO BEAUTY CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BY EUROPEAN LADY EXPERTS RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 1201 and at 93 Bras Basah Road FOR NEW YEAR lIAIK DRESSING. Visit METHOD HAIR DRESSING SALOON Late of the European Hotel SPECIAL COMPARTMENT FOR LAOI'JS. No. 270. Middle Road. SINGAPORE. i MASSAGE HALL
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      181 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sing ore Within O Me Ma:.ya Ma!aj.». Postage. Monthly 3.00 S 4.00 S 2.59 Quarterly S 8.50 $12.00 S 7.50 Half Yearly $17.00 124.00 $1500 Yrarly 534.00 '48.00 '30.00 Note.—OuisUlion cheques should Include the usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as
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      312 5 HOTELS TO-DAY CHILDREN'S X'MAS TREE PARTY 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CONJURER, DANCES, GAMES, LOTS OF FUN. A PRESENT FOR EACH CHILD From Father Christmas. Admission 91.50 (Including Tea) DANCE FORMAL 9.45 to Midnight TO-NIGHT and SATURDAY, Dec. 30th. Special engagement of MISS GLORIA in Comic and Character Dances. 1
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      317 5 This health and ft I happiness can be yours WINCARNIS) RECOMMENDATIONS PKOM OVH M.SSS DOCTORS COLEMAN A CO.. IT D.. Wl NCAR N I S WORKS; NORWICH. ENGLAND Baby in Misery with Sore Eruptions Healed by Cuticura I noticed numbet of very small pimples under the skin on baby's (see.
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      228 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle n y mF\ n rii ACKOSS. 8 Ho 19. Aiid 1. Card pUylnu term jj. Sleep UghtU 5. View through avrnue 23 rar 8. Ring of light 24. QasjtfM 9. Division J6. Multitude 11. Stead 30. urp-d 12. Bashful 32 Tent;, part 14. Imaginations 34. sigc 18.
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      367 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry, England. TODAY. 6.20 a.m. Variety Programme. 6.50 Hansel and Gretel (Humperdlnck). 7 35 MedvederTs Balalaika Orchestra. •.5 The- News. 3.20 The News. .3.35 A Recital of Gramophone Records. 4.35 A Recital by Arthur Rubinstein. 4.50 "The
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    FUKIEN POLICY DEFINED BY Mr. EUGENE CHEN
    784 6 Centred on China's 300,000,000 Peasants Foochow, Dec. 8. Mr. Eugene Chen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has authorised the publication of the following reply to a list of questions submitted to him by the special correspondent of a foreign news agency who is reporting
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    RATS IN PARLIAMENT.
    172 6 Traps Under Treasury Bench Suggested. Answering questions in Parliament recently, Mr. Ormsby-Gore (First Commissioner of Works) said he was not aware that any black rats had been seen ln the Palace of Westminster, and none had been killed. Three brown rats were caught in October, and three
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      BRAIN SURGERY.
      236 6 To the Editor A the Straits Times. Sir,—Your correspondent in the Sunday Times of the 24th curt, appears to have been grossly misinformed when he states that the death rate in a certain operation on the brain Is 95 per cent. The death rate in such operations by
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      I.S.P. ELECTIONS,
      111 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Please allow me as an ordinary member to use your columns to remind every member of the I.S.P. that all voting papers fcr the election of next year's chairman must be in by the end of this month, and as
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      AN OUT-STATION VOICE.
      284 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As a mark rf respect it is usual to entertain people by giving a social function when they come into, and go out of, high appointments. The new Indian Agent, Rao Sah.b K. A. Mukundan, on his overseas appointment
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      THE "HYLAM" CLAN.
      405 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The people of the province of Hokien are called Hokiens, and those from Teochaw are known as Teochews. The people from Hainan belong to the province of Klungchcw, and so they should be called Klungchews Or If the people
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    ABSENCE RESENTED.
    210 6 M.P. Away From House For Two Years. Much dissatisfaction Is being expressed at Westminster at the lons and continued absence from the House of Commons of Mr. W. H. Flanagan, National Conservative M.P. for the Clayton Division of Manchester. Mr. Flanagan, who was elected for Clayton at the
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    NAUGHTY AGE.
    92 6 A man who recently complalnei to the magistrate at Thames police court about the conduct of his 18-year-old daughter, said she stayed ln bed until two o'clock ln the afternoon, would not work, smoked cigarettes and went out with boys. "That Is the naughty age, you know," commented
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    SHANGHAI MURDER.
    187 6 Woman Given Leave To Appeal. Shanghai, Dec. 5. A full court sitting in H.M Supreme Court yesterday morning granted leave to appeal to Katherine Hadley against the sentence of death passed on her on Oct. 18 for the murder of Walter Clifford Youngs. At the request of the
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    CEYLON PRODUCE.
    68 6 Marketing Methods To Be Improved. Colombo. Dec. lThe State Council have accepted a proposal for the formation of a new Government department for improving the present methods of marketing local produce. During the discussion it was suggested that arrangements be made to broadcast local produce prices to the
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      90 6 W CadValL at^Bk*^^ HbVmhl NEW YEAR CHEER! TRULY INTERPRETED AT FRANKEL'S THE STORE BEAUTIFUL THE ONE STORE SO DIFFERENT TO ALL OTHERS WITH PtIDE WE CLAIM WITHOUT FEAR OF CHALLENGE TO BE THE FASHION PLATE OF MALAYA NOW SHOWING THE LATEST CREATIONS IN BRITAIN'S BEST HALL MARKED SILVER j E.P.N.S.
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      365 6 WHITEAWAYS J^^ ATTRACTIVE WU NEW STYLES. f\) g\ r~ HaUl a^Ha^fc 1 VELVET M Ml/ /> PRICE $2.5*. THE VERY LATEST iL^Hft* ~'m nd colours CORDUROY CAP. 6/ red fawn AN EXCEPTIONALLY SMART Jt X br D AND COMFORTABLE CAP. j\^Ji PRICE $1.95. Aa Illustration. In shades of I 1
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    GOLD TO BE MINED IN KELANTAN.
    174 7 Kasturi Company Floated. A gold mining company has been floated in Penang for working an area extending over 12 miles in the river bed of the Galas River In Kelantan. This statement was made by Dr. W. A. Rogers to a Straits Echo representative.
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    OFFICE BEARERS.
    133 7 The following gentlemen have been elected officers of the young Muslim Physical and Literary Union for 1934: Patron: Tuan Haji Ambok Sooloh, J.P. President: Tuan Syed Hussain bin Ahmad AlkafT. Vice-Presidents: Dr. Abdul Samad, Mr. S. M. Albasree, Mr. Ismail bin Abdul Aziz, and Syed Hussain bin All
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    STREET BOXING.
    90 7 Impromptu Match Stopped By Constable. "We were only talking loudly to each other," asserted two young Chinese in reply to a charge of disorderly conduct by fighting in public, which they answered before Mr. R. J. F. Curtis in the police court. A police constable, however, gave evidence
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    SELANGOR WEDDING.
    85 7 Mr. Goh Keng Swee And Miss Ong Siew Kirn. The wedding took place at Wesley Church, Kuala Lumpur, last week of Mr. Goh Keng Swee, youngest son of Mr. Goh Beng Keat, of Seremban, and the late Madam Khoo Kirn Lan, and Mist Ong Slew Kirn, second daughter
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    CHINESE ART.
    129 7 I Exhibition Of Mr. Lee Chun Chin's Work. A Chinese art exhibition will be held In the building known as "Tien Wa Koh" at Laxamana Road, Ipoh, on Dec. 31, and Jan. 8, from 7 in each evening. It Is under the patronage of Towkay Llong Sam Lam
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    SYRIAN CHRISTIANS.
    109 7 Sixth Annual Social Gathering. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. Dec. 26. The sixth annual social gathering of the Syrian Christians in Selangor was held on Monday at tne Jubilee School. Klang, as a whole day function. The programme commenced with devotion led by Mr. P. H. Schumucker, principal
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    31 FIGHTS.
    134 7 Alleged Activities Of A Union. "This union has engaged in no less than 31 fights In the last two years," declared Mr. Blair-Wiltshire, ASP.. when he prosecuted a Chinese In the third magistrate's court yesterday for being a bad character. I The accused was Tai Wong, alias Yip
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    CYCLISTS COLLIDE.
    57 7 Two cyclists who had come Into collision in Lorong 5, Geylang, on Sunday and tried to settle the orgument with blows, were charged 'n the police court with disorderly conduct by fighting In public. The accused were Kambati. a Bengali youth, and Tan Tian Chin, a young Chinese.
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    "RIOTING WITH ARMS."
    46 7 Charge Against Air Base Labourers. Five Chinese labourers were charged In the police court before Mr. Curtis: with rioting with arms (two hammers and two axes) at the Air Base on the morning of Dec. 23. The case was postponed until Dec. 29.
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      92 7 NEW WORLD CABARET. MALAYA'S PREMIER DANCE HALL NEW YEAR'S EVE NIGHT DEC. 31st GALA "MOVIE" BALL HANDSOME PRIZES FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Representing Various Movie Stars in best and Original Make up in daily life or Spectacular Productions either in Past or coming Attractions. EXTENSION 2 A.M. ADMISSION $1.00 Note:
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      271 7 tffffg^ftl^f^ STARTING pff ffirfl i it TO-NIGHT! i i When His Excuse is /1/E\^l Business before pleasure"... nf* Is He Planning~on JBtV*] Pleasure 'after Business? tl wKii You've never seen a picture >^nJ bbv^ jM so frank— 60 Intimate and aa /*y Biisßßfaf al embarrassing to certain men I g^i
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      277 7 LSSt Night of this Unusual, Original Comedy Show! B^ ITT Imagine a chap In 1933 who W I \J Lm finds himself back with the folk 1 of 1910 His 1933 love-technique 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Is so advanced that the girls scream for help. More laughs than j jji -p
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    211 8 London Rubber Stocks Position. SAME AS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Thursday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 13%, cts., up 3/16 ct. Tin, Remains at $114.50. Gold, £6 6s. 5d., up Id. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 4 7/32 d., up 1/1 fid. New York,
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    PRODUCE.
    304 8 Singapore, Dec. 28, 12 noon. Buyer £sller Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.50 Muntok White Pepper 26.00 White Pepper 25.00 Black Pepper 14.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 3.05 Copra, mixed 2.40 Small Flake Tapioca 4.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Tapioca
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        MINING.
        448 8 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 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong
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        GENERAL
        284 8 Issue 7tA. Pd. Buyers Seller* 2 2 Alex. Brick Old. 1.00 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.40 1.50 ■1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.11.0 5.15.0 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.25 5.50 a £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 24/3 25/3 •1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 22/3 23/1
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        137 8 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4\^ p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        369 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today s Prices Fraser Lyall Evat Co. Allenby (?1) 0.90 1.00 0.80 0.90 Alor Gajah (|1) 0.60 0.70 0.60 0.70 A. Hitam ($1) 0.93 0.98 0.85 1.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 A. Malay (?2) 1.80 1.90 1.50
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      217 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 3/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 1/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 London, demand
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      70 8 Firmer Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 4 7/32d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 8 13/16 per lb. Noon, Dec. 28. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers Spot (loose) 135/ 8 13 11/16 (F.O.B. ..14 14 1/16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender:
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      TOOK $17.
      77 8 Eurasian Collector's Lapse. George Vincent Ess, a member 01 a well-known Eurasian family In Singapore, was today produced before Mr. R. J. p. CurUa, the third magistrate, on a charge of criminal breach of trust of $17. He pleaded wilty and sentence was postponed until Jan. 2. The
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      24 8 From Eastern Australia by Mangola due at Singapore tomorrow morning. From Philippine Islands by President Oarfleld due at Singapore daylight on Saturday.
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      BRITISH POSTAL ORDERS.
      52 8 The Indian Postal authorities notify that with effect from Dec. 7, 1933, the equivalents In Indian money of the orders of all British postal orders Issued In British Colonies and possessions for payment In India are calculated at the rate of 13 rupees and 4 annas per
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      40 8 The rate of Issue Is Rs. IS4=SIUO. The rate of payment Is Rs. 158=$1OO. The irate of payment Is the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE,
    230 8 Today North. N.-East N.-West Sumatra. (Both) 3 pm. Calcutta (Suisang) 3 pm, Calcutta (Talma) 3 p.m. Rangoon Calcutta (Hamburg Maru) 3 pm. Rangoon (Hong Peng) 3 p.m. Upper Burma. Northern, Western Eastern India, Aden, Egypt, Europe. Great Britain. Ireland. Canada U.S.A. (Karugota) (B.I. Mail) 3 p m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    33 8 By Spore l.vnuui van Oldenbarnevelt EMU Lthos II 'onle Verde 'omorin Nov. 17 Dec. i Nov. 16 Dec. Nov. 15 Dec. 1 Nov. 21 Dec. 1 Nov. 24 Dec. II
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      92 8 !SF"" Si. Si.lW.jrT' '"i II < THE ROYAL EXCHANCB LONDON Head Office of th« ROYAL. EXCHANGE ASSURANCE INCQRPOHATtO A O 1710 The Corporation wm founded orfr 21» yean ago sail la the oldest eoaipoaite insurance (iffice in the WorU. The Head OOce haa occupied the shore site la the heart
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      70 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOI* THE WEEK. Thursday, December 28. Penang Races. Third Day. Friday, December 29. Piano Recital by Ignaz Friedman, Memorial Hall, 9.30 p.m. Saturday, December 3*. Penang Races, Fourth Day. Sunday, December 31. New Year's Eve. Monda*, January 1. New Year's Day. Penang Races. Fifth Day. No Issue of Straiti
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      MALAKA PINDA RUBBER.
      363 9 Annual Report. I'KOFIT OF 55.61H FOB THE VKAK Mtovlng v the „,i win im iii'id toe n A«4Mum. it,, pruflt for the year H »:iis«:i« tor ilepracltwlach added to <d) IMist the balaru'e of' MM) iiful U,-,s ii.'.oiint vi th.' md of )Mt year and <bi ||7S
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      217 9 Closing Quotations In liOndon. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). London. Dec. 27. n quotations today of the iirtnolpttl iiiiiiHh stocks are gwrni bei The rise or fall Is In relation i r Dti' n noYtwjnucMt sto< as unman. j flsfLpntu... u»u 6% ua* *L I'lllllllIlK >1«-N <iOVWNS«>«T
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      NOTES ON HOME INVESTMENTS.
      455 9 liuilding Society DepoHitH. aw. (oiuiM urn PBICK REDIKTIONS. (rrom Our Own Correaponi lx»<»on, Dec 12 In I lira,- ija), |Ow ylrlila ..ml un Igid praapeeta, in*aalora i i vi. < I uvaiiablr U> them byj The I particular value of UUa i funiM I Inaun-a Ii
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    AMUSEMENTS
    100 10 Singapore. ALB AM Bit* S.O.S. Iceberg. 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL Turn Back The Clock. With Le« Tracy to Mac Clark. 15—9.15. GREAT WOULD Cabaret—Flesh to The Mississippi Gambler. MARLBOKOKiII Zahri-Sanp Indian Talkie. 6.15— 9.15. PAVILION She Had to Say Yes. With Loretta Young to Lyle Talbot. 6.15—9.15. BAFFLES HOTEL Children. Xmas
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DEC. 28, 1933. ROTARY DOUBTS.
    944 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DEC. 28, 1933. ROTARY DOUBTS. There has been some discussion in the Malayan newspapers recently as to whether the Rotary movement is succeeding in this country. The answer is that quantitatively at any rate the movement is holding its own, for despite rumours of a
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    OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK.
    58 10 On Dec. 25, a conference of the Head Office officers and the managers of the Malayan branches of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd., was held In the board room of the Bank at China Building. Chulla Street, Singapore, at which were discussed various matters with a view to
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    699 10 OUR CHRISTMAS CARDS. A pleasant feature of life in the Straits Times office at this time of the year is the number of Christmas cards we receive from all sorts of societies and associations and organisations. This shows an admirable spirit of forgiveness In the senders,
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    888 10 ECONOMIC DICTATORSHIP. Is a Socialist economic dictatorship desirable in Great Britain? Mr. Hartley Withers, the well-known British economist, in this article shows that by reason of the inherent love of liberty of the British people a dictatorship of any kind will not be tolerated. The British Trade
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      82 10 BAKER— At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on December 27, 1933. to Mr. and Mrs. M. Baker, a daughter. Both doing well. DATES- At Bahau, Negrl 8embU?.n, PUS on the 3Sth December. 1933 to Mr. I and Mrs Dlgby Gates— A ion not called Noel. PIERCT.— To Mr. and Mrit O.
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    BRITAIN'S CHRISTMAS SPIRIT OF CHEERFULNESS.
    924 11 BETTER TRADE AND MORE EMPLOYMENT. Worldwide Broadcast Chain Of Greetings. f Owing to the gradual imp rovei.;?j»t in trade and employment and the prospect of its continuance a greater spirit of cheerfulness was apparent at Christmas time in Great Britain than has been experienced for
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    LAGNY DISASTER.
    154 11 Driver And Fireman Liberated. Paris, Dec. 27. The President of the Republic, members of the Government and more than 000 relatives of the dead were present today at the memorial service for the victims of Lagny railway disaster. The ceremony was held in the central hall of the
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    CHASE BANK.
    96 11 Huge Preferred Stock Issue Approved. New York. Dec. 27. The directors of the Chase National Bank have approved the Issue of $50,000,000 5 per cent, preferred stock. They have decided to reduce the common stock from $148,000,000 to $100,027,000. The new preferred stock will first be offered to
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    DESERT EXPLORER RETURNS.
    114 11 Scientific Finds Of Great Value. Berlin, Dec. 26. Dr. Leo Forbenlus, the well-known African explorer and. director of the African Research Institute of Frankfurt University, has returned from a motor-car expedition In the Lyblan desert. The expedition has done very valuable work In the district of the
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    LORD ALLENBY'S VISIT
    180 11 Soviet Comment On His Mission. Moscow, Dec. 27. The report of the trip of FieldMarshal Viscount Allenby to Malaya and Netherlands India, forms the subject of comment by Pravda, the organ of the Soviet Communist Party. This mission, it is stated, deserves special attention because it represents
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    SMALLPOX DEATH.
    56 11 400 Boat Passengers Vaccinated. A Chinese child, a deck passenger on board the s.s. Cremer, died of smallpox while the vessel was in Singapore harbour this morning on her way from Belawan Deli to China. The vessel wa3 sent to St. John's Island where the 400 deck passengers
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    ONE SOLID BLOC
    130 11 France And Europe's Small States. Paris, Dec. 26. There is a possibility that the King of Rumania will follow the King of Yugoslavia on a visit to France. Early In February, M. Paul Boncour Is visiting Prague and Warsaw and probably Belgrade and Bucharest also. The French
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    LONG FLIGHT ENDS.
    84 11 England To Australia And Back. London, Dec. 26. The longest special charter flight on, record ended today when the Faithful City landed at Clacton^pn-Sea, Essex, after completing a flight of about 32,000 miles to Australia and back since she left Worcester on Oct. 9. The plane was
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    REICHSTAG TRIAL JUDGMENT.
    690 11 Communists Blamed. GERMANY SAVED FROM RED UPHEAVAL. A fuller report of the Reichstag fire trial Judgment Is contained in the following message. Leipzig, Dec. 23. The Supreme Court, in an atmosphere of feverish suspense, pronounced Judgment in the Reichstag fire trial which was at once flashed by
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    RUMANIAN ELECTIONS.
    56 11 Bucharest, Dec. 26. The final results in the recent Chamber elections show the Liberal (Government) Party has been returned with an overwhelming majority. They secured 300 seats. The remaining 87 seats axe divided among a number of parties and groups, the largest of which U the National Peasant
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    MURDERED ON STEPS OF ALTAR.
    120 11 Bishop Killed In View Of Congregation. New York, Dec. 25. The murder of Archbishop Tourain on the steps of his altar has horrified the public. Four men, who are now detained In connection with the crime, sprang out of their pews as the handsome prelate,
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    STRATOSPHERE BID.
    181 11 Attempt To Ascend 74,500 Feet. Moscow, Dec. 20. Another attempt to reach still greater heights in the stratosphere will be made in January by Lleutenwill be made in January by Lieut. Capt. Prokoweis. who established the 18,000 metre (56,000 feet) record on Sept. 30 last. The same vessel
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    CANADIAN MINES.
    121 11 Ready To Increase Silver Output Ottawa, Dec. 27. President Roosevelt's silver policy and the expectation that the Canadian Parliament at the coming session will ratify the London silver agreement are likely to lead to renewed activity in the Canadian mines, the output of which, owing to the low
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    NAZI PRESS LAW.
    123 11 Journalists Must Apply For Permits. Berlin, Dec. 21. All German newspapermen who want to practise their profession after Jan. 1 must get a permit from the Reich Association of the German Press, according to regulations for enforcing a new law readjusting status of editors of newspapers and
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    MAX REINHARDT.
    68 11 Nearly A Victim Of French Train Disaster. Salzburg, Dec. 26. The famous theatrical Impresario, Max Relnhardt. who has Just arrived here from Paris, tells how he narrowly escaped being a victim in the Lagnj express train disaster. He had booked a seat on the Paris-Strasbourg express and was
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    BIG OFFENSIVE ORDERED.
    1045 11 Attack By Land, Sea And Air. TO START DEC. 31. Chiang Confident Of Crushing: Rebels. Shanghai, Dec. 28. The mate Central armies having reached their destinations in Chekiang, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has given orders for a general offensive by land, air and sea against the Fukien rebels
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    MORE RICE FROM THE KAMPONGS
    961 12 MALAYA'S PROGRESS Increase Of 78,000 Ton* In The Slump A substantial improvement in the Malayan rice position has occurred, thanks to the slump. The quantity of this vital foodstuff produced in this country has risen by 78,000 tons, and a surplus for sale is expected
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    NEW POLICY.
    246 12 "Insurance Against EverPresent Danger." In the years 1920—1921 this and other rice importing countries experienced a very severe demonstration of the reality of the danger In this connection, while during the Great War it was mainly the fact that thp Navy enabled the transport of food to this
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    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    145 12 Mr. J. Hod.iins and Mr. LJmevoki arrived from Malacca this morning. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Koh, Mr. Chan Teng Toon, and Mr. Tan Kwong Seng arrived from Pcnang this morning. Mr. Mohar All. a partner In Messrs. M. M. Ally and Co., has returned to Kuala
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    TREE CUTTER KILLED IN SINGAPORE.
    222 12 Loses Hold And Falls 30 Feet While felling a coconut tree In sections, a Malay lost his hold when the part he had been cutting suddenly broke away. He fell headlong to the ground, a distance of 30 feet, and was killed instantaneously. This tragedy
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    WHARF INCIDENT.
    96 12 Govlndasamy, the Tamil motor-car driver wr~> puncl d a poll-;-? constable In the face instead of obeying orders, was this morning fined $75, or three months' rigorous imprisonment, by the third magistrate. He admitted to previous conviction for causing grievous hurt in which he was sentenced to seven
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    PLEA OF GUILTY.
    80 12 The theft of $1,240 from the house of a* Chinese In Telok Blangah Road had a sequel In the third magistrate's court when another Chinese pleaded guilty to charges of housebreaklng and theft. Sentence was postponed until Saturday. Mr. I. H. M. Mccredy. ASP., stated that the
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    HOSPITAL CONCERT.
    66 12 The entertainment arranged by Madame Dletz at the General Hospital on Tuesday evening was one of the best she has provided yet. The patients and staff thoroughly enjoyed a programme which provided plenty of variety. The artistes who helped to make the show a success were Mrs. Kinloch,
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    TRAGEDIES AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    242 12 Mr. J. S. Kirby's Death In Hospital. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 37. A tragic Christmas Day was spent by Mrs. J. S. Klrby. wife of a former employee of the F.M.S. Railways. Mrs. Klrby, who lives four miles out of Kuala Lumpur, on
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    POLICE BAND.
    64 12 The band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns will, weather permitting, play the following at Katong Park tomorrow at 9 p.m. Overture Plymouth Hoe (Ansell), Suite In a Lover's Garden (Ketelbey), Cornet Solo The Lost Chord (Sullivan), Oriental Scene A Dervish Chorus
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    DIESEL ENGINES FOR MOTOR CARS.
    614 12 New Development. ON MALAYAN MARKET NEXT YEAR. An interesting new development In economical motoring is marked by the production in England of the first Diesel oil engines for private cars. For years designers have been endeavouring to overcome the difficulties of weight and speed revolutions
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    24 12 Under the auspices of the Ceylon Tamils' Association. Pro. Srlpathy will deliver a lecture on "Our Ancient Symbols" at 11, Dhoby Ghaut, on Friday.
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    694 12 NEW YEAR PROSPECTS IN THE F.M.S. Undoubtedly there is a spirit of optimism abroad. We can feel It everywhere. It matters little that our own personal circumstances may be no better than they were some months ago, we all feel that things are really better.
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    PLUNGE INTO RAVINE.
    159 12 Another Death On Bentong Road. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 27. The twisty mountain road across the main range from Kuala Lumpur to Bentong, on which a well-known Chinese medical man was killed a few weeks ago, has claimed another victim. A man was brought
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      112 12 J C. 3 ANY middle-aged man will tell you how twiftly the years pass after forty. All too soodi middle years have gone the way o£ youthful ones and with! therni middle age's opportunities. Old ago approaches. Too late then to atari plane for an income for declining yean those
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    ARMED ROBBERS HOLD UP SHIP'S CHINCHEW.
    1454 13 But Money Bag Is Recovered By Police. A Chinese chinchew employed on a Dutch steamer related how he had been held up by armed robbers in Connaught Drive while he was conveying a bag with 2,000 guilders to his ship, when the preliminary inquiry
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    WORK GOING ON AT SERDANG.
    250 13 Second Stage In History Of Plantation. A list of experiments at present in progress at the Government experimental plantation, Serdang, has been Issued by the Department of Agriculture. It gives details of the large amount of experimental work In progress on a considerable number of
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    THIEVES CHASED.
    214 13 Robbed Man Gets Help From Soldier. Alleged to be a member of a gang which robbed a cook a Chinese who was chased by a gunner from the R.A.. appeared before the Second Magistrate, yesterday, arraigned on a charge of armed robbery. He was committed to trial at
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    CHRISTMAS TRAFFIC.
    126 13 500 Beds Taken On Tuesday Night's Trains. The Christmas Holiday brought many visitors to Kuala Lumpur. The Sikh Khalsa Diwan and the All Malayan Chinese Olympiad both concluded their Kuala Lumpur meeting on Tuesday. The large number of competitors and spectators returning to Singapore and Penang required two
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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
    80 13 We are grateful for calendars for 1934 received from the following firms: O.S.K. Line, Svenska Ostasiatlska Kompanlet, Daisy Flower Shop, Singapore Cold Storage, William Jacks and Co., Union Times, Swlm Milk. Joseph Travers and Sons Ltd., Redpath Brown, N.Y.K. Line, Eng Aun Tong, O. V. H. Scotch Whisky, Van
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    E.S.A.M. MAGAZINE.
    21 13 The Ex-Services Magazine Is now almost ready for Issue. Branch secretaries are asked to send in their requirements Immediately.
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    31 13 Mr. Peter V. Ross, C.8.8., of San. Francisco, will lecture on Christian Science at the Roofgarden, Adelphl Hotel, this evening at 630p m Members of the public are Invited to attend.
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    SAILORS' DINNER.
    202 13 First Christmas In Port' For Many Men. On Christmas night a merry company of seamen from the deep sea ships In port assembled at the residence of the Rev. Cyril Brown, Port Chaplain, as the guests of the Mission to Seamen. Upwards of fifty men representing four nationalities
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    74 13 Mr. D. T. Lewis, one of the London managers of the Borneo Co., Ltd., is a passenger to Singapore, with Mrs. Lewis, on the Ranpura, which Is due in Singapore on January 5. Mr. Lewis, who was formerly manager of the Borneo Company, In Singapore, is coming out on a
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      232 13 THE 1934 MORRIS MINOR The MORRIS MINOR has long been famous for its "big car" construction and performance at minimum running cost, and this year sees still more big car features. Powerful hydraulic four-wheel brakes give perfect security with the minimum of effort. A self-synchronising four-speed gearbox gives every driver
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  • S.C.C. Rugby Tournament.—Military Miss Billson.— Padang Hockey.
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      13 14 I Aim filtni (Selai.iiur) vviio won the individual Championship at the Chinese Olympiad.
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      S.C.C. Lose To Police At Hockey.
      391 14 S.C.C. 1; Police .3. The Cricket Club had not their strongest side out for yesterday's home fixture with the S.S. Police and were defeated by Wiree goals to one. The greatest contrast was to be found in the forward lines. Whereas the Club attack
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      President's Prize At Singapore G.C.
      634 14 President's Prize At Singapore G.C. W. W. Paterson (6) and A. W. B. GUI I 19) won the President's "Prize at the Singapore Golf Club, beating H. W. Shook (18) and W. S. Alien (8) In the final by 2 and 1. Details: First round: O. Fin lay 9 and
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      AUSTRALIAN RACING.
      50 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney. Dec. 26. The Summer Cup was run to-day and resulted as follows: NORD 7 5 1 MINCE PIE 7.5 2 i MIKAMONI) 7.11 3 Won by threequarters of a length; third half length away. Time 2.44 ft. i Betting: 81; 64; 12 1.
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      COMMAND OFFICERS OUTPLAYED.
      662 14 Line Crossed Six Times By Merchants. Merchants .24 pts. M.C.O. .3. The Merchants fielded the strongest side they have yet been able to put out this season in a tournament match when they met the Command Officers yesterday, and had much the better of the game to
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      23 14 Kirk about to accept a pass during an attack by the Merchants in the S.C.C. Rugby Tournament yesterday. King is seen running alongside.
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      Today's Handicaps For Penang Meeting.
      417 14 Today's Handicaps For Penang Meeting. The following are the handicaps (or today's events at the Penang Turf Club meeting: BMW 1.— Ponies, Class L INa, 1. fan.— Diamond Dust 93 Top Hole 8 9 Bridal Veil 8.7 Can Do 6 Blue Belle 7.10 Tom Thumb 7.7 Capone 7.4 Twinkling Eyes
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      16 14 Miss Yee Fong Lim (Perak) who won the 80 metres low hurdloi after a thrilling race.
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      New Year Land And Sea Sports.
      325 14 New Year Land And Sea Sports. The usual varied and entertaining programme of events is promised for the annual New Year land and sea sports which will take place on Mobday. Next year's sports are in the nature of a centenary, for the first sea sports were held under the
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      111 14 Other sporting news will be found on pare 16. fiMBHOUO tfOMEHIFG The pride of being Smartly Dressed at any boor of the day or night Is easy of attainment when yoa are clothed by Wing Loon*. Reasonable charges and highly specialised craftsmanship, striving for and rrt»rnl-r always the touch of
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    Battle Of The Varsities At Twickenham.— Chinese Olympiad Pictures.
    2028 15 Battle Of The Varsities At Twickenham. Chinese Olympiad Pictures. OXFORD WIN RUGBY BY TWO POINTS. Bad Scrummaging Cause Of Light Blues' Defeat. London, Dec. 13. Oxford won a thrilling University Match at Twickenham yesterday, but only by the difference between a goal and a try, writes the Times Rugby correspondent.
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    All-England Club And L.T.A. Join Up.
    482 15 All-England Club And L. T.A. Join Up. The Lawn Tennis Association and the All-England Club are binding themselves together more firmly by a new agreement. It provides for a consolidation of all that is popularly known as Wimbledon— which means the ground, the club, the park, and the champions. These
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    20 15 The "iris javchn tvcat Chinese Olympiad uas won by Miss Lee Yoke Thcw (Seliingor) with a throw of 33.C38 metres.
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    Home Golf Programme For 1934.
    846 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 12. The Hat below details the arrangements for most of the more Important golf fixtures of 1034. The season opens with the President's Putter Tournament at Rye from January 11-14; and in March there are the Women's London Foursomes
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      69 15 THE BETTER GIFT One that will give pleasure and entertainment the whole year round. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Jf^ljjj GRAMOPHONE AND RECORDS. English Cabinet Modeb that are now l^^^^^rl obsolete having been reduced in price, the I present provides a unique opportunity of obtaining a cabinet model at the price of
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      83 15 JrgpS MALAYAN BREWERIES, LTD. >sS!!i* Proud Pro P fietofs of TIGER BEER. SEBISCI IS ItELJEViaiSCL Our brewery, from top Make up your own party to bottom, is open to public of five or six then telephone and inspection. appoint a time to make the visit. Come and see for yourself
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    AUSTRALIANS' TOUR NEXT SEASON.
    541 16 Programme Of Thirty Matches. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 8. The list of fixtures for the 1934 home cricket season has Just been published. Including the arrangements for the Australian tour. The tourists' programme opens at Worcester on May 2 and finishes at Forres. on
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    PROUD YEAR FOR BRITISH GOLF.
    623 16 Inferiority Complex Eliminated. Nothing but satisfaction can be felt when one looks at the achievements of British golfers during the year 1933. The record shows a British revival in international competition; the vindication of the "old school" in the Amateur Championship; and, what is infinitely
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      115 17 m^^ Ib^^^l 3«^C I^^h^^S ?S^^?^q^j j^^^ I FOOD LJ&JB& IF UKijyiti a©^ IMM CADBURY'S BOURN-VITA //as fceen recommended by OVER 400 LOCAL DOCTORS Since its introduction into Malaya 3 weeks ago. What better recommendation could you have? Bourn -Vita has already been recommended by more than 14,500 English Doctors and
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    AIR MINISTER PLANS TOUR OVERSEAS.
    2665 18 FLYING NOTES. Egypt* Sudan, Iraq And India /<n Air-Minded Family More Fact* About New Airliner b Captain Hal four's Warning Inadequacy Of Britain* Air Defence New "WShaped Engine. London. Nov. 28. Ptnree days' time the longest •special charter" flight on record la due to enter
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    DUCK SHOOTING BY PLANE.
    350 18 Pilot Fined. FIRST CASE OF KIND IN BRITAIN. A wild duck shoot by aeroplane was described at Penrhyndendraeth Police Court on Nov. 30. when Anthony Brldgeman Gibbons, of Weymouth Street, London, pleaded guilty to permitting shooting from an aeroplane of which he was the pilot. It
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    Tariffs To Be
    165 19 WAR THREAT. Cause Of Soviet Wage Increase? Moscow. Dec. 14. M. Stalin, member of the Sovlrt Council of Labour and Defence, has signed a decree substantially Increasing as from Jan. i the pay of Russian i troops stationed in the Far East. I privates getting 50 per
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    POLICE SCANDAL.
    110 19 Commissioner Who Sold Decorations. Brussels, Dec. 20. A sequel to a police scandal, culminating in the arrest of the popular police chief of Brussels, was the arrest today of the police chief of Louvaln and a girl friend of the ousted Brussels police chief. Both are alleged to
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    GERMAN PASSPORTS.
    87 19 Red Tape Reduced To Minimum. Berlin, Dec. 21. The red tape enveloping passports of German citizens wishing to leave the country during the last nine months has been reduced to the minimum by a decree of the Home Minister which discontinues the law of Apr. 1 this year
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    LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    223 19 Today. December 28. Penang Races, Third Day.' Rueby: Police vs. Islands, Depot. Friday. December 2*. Hockey: S C.C XI vs. Uedlcal College. Padang; B.R.C. "A" vs. R.A.. 8.R.0. STd X.A.P. vs. WllUhlree I, Seletar; PoUc? "A" vs. A.P.C., Depot. Saturday. Pcrcfccr M. Pootball: Charity match, Chinese vs. SRC.
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    STERILISATION LAW ENFORCEMENT.
    279 19 I Elimination Of Unfit In ,'ij Three Decades. Berlin. Dec. 23 Four hundred thousand Germans j will be liable to Immediate sterilisation j beginning on New Year's Day when I the new law "for the prevention of hereditary diseases" goes into effect, 1 according to a estimate
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    ANARCHIST RISING.
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