The Straits Times, 30 December 1933

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    37 1 The Straits Times [K9TABU)BH|p HMMaaT A CMRM<] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. PRICE 10 CENTO. 20 PAGBB. gpfCAPOga, p«cmqiwt so, im The Straits Times SO PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER .JO. 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      342 1 SINGAPORE: 76. CECIL ST. (PHONE 5161). j2 5^ lEQSON w SUDGE MIIK CONDENSED) IbS^QSP )Z^^ Amid the cold, crisp surroundings of the 3av^\ >T famed Bermese Alps thousands of health TOC^* m r t^ybr seekers find new vigour every yearJ IfV9 -^!iO^ After the snows have melted the "^Wi ALPINE
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      92 1 14 «l^=lfi-\.i4A«f M e,,. ROBINSON CO., LTD. EXTEND TO THEIR CUSTOMERS BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY PROSPEROUS I I NEW YEAR. I I I I SELECTED FIShT I Famous Cellophane Wrapped Kippers, Fresh Herrings, Haddocks, Fish Fillets, Halibut, Plaice, Turbot. ■pHp^ SIN^PORE COLP STDRME 1 WJ.W. M. PIUUKfMY Aimuwun f
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      449 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINES. Oneorparated to England.) VAIL PAfIMHOBB AND CAROC ÜBKVILIIiJS uwin in amd oangTAi. ag. Co. UNDER CONTRACT WITH BB JtoJßD**" SoVERNMENT. IX)NDON AND FAR SAW MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON TOR C*™* AND JAFAW. Tonage B1g«| *I£spsßA W«" J5- t, onnnAM 6,500 Jan.
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      546 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) 1O LONDON. f BBL^BrßnmnDa, a^pws^^^^ avw^F Rotterfaai .n<lltMM»n|li HARUNA MARU 0 Feb. 7 8 KATORI MARU 10.000 Feb. 31 23 I £.«aimu MAsn u.ooo war. YASUKUXI HARD &.040 Mar 90 SI I HAKOm- MAZIU 10 4M Apr. 4 SUWA MARU 10,000 Apr. 19 30 May
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      547 2 BURNS PffiLP UN& rtncjiu— HJ Aim— Hi) POB BUSBAN*. STBNTt AMD IRLA TftTTJBSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly «»iw»»f fey (At wenknown steamer MARKLLA (T.B«S tax) utf the ij MANOOLA (3.353 tons) (Oaraa only). The v. MARIETTA to one of tb* lmrsest and finest steamers trading to An«. trail*, cabins de luxe,
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      435 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., I LOOTED. TtaoonwttXl to DenmaAy I PASttHGEB AN» FREIGHT SERVICE. Prom From from T*** o o*pore Ateec* Port FCnv tIOONIA 16/1 IJ/1 17/1 BORmaiA «7/a «/a nra s/3 fionia »/s ao/i »/s SuUA M/ 4 10/4 11/4 M/ 4 LALANDIA. 1£ l» The abova wa«aa> »t»
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      1283 2 I Taw BKHT VOUCH IM *B»ian THB aTWA KB9OW STEAMSHIP CO, Stoaai Sate Ca.. Ltd. ana Cktea Mataal (1*11) LTD. Slaam Wsw»slis C%* Ltd. TUB CCNARD STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE STKAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. tbr* rmn mtrmATtoir co.. Ltd. the Australian oriental urn urn. Vke
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    TUNNEL UNDER THE HUMBER.
    544 3 Proposal Sponsored By Merchants. A scheme for a tunnel under the Humber to provide a short cut between Hull and the Midlands Is now being brought forward as an alternative to the recently shelved bridge proposals It is understood from a reliable source that a comprehensive
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    JUNK DISASTER.
    135 3 Several Members Of Crew Lost In Capsize. Hong Kpng, Dec. 15. A serious disaster overtook one of he Aberdeen village seagoing Junks yesterday morning, when it capsized near Aplichau Island. It appears hat the junk left Aberdeen harbour n the morning and while rounding tplichau Island, capsized. There
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    STRAITS HOMEWARD CONFERENCE.
    30 3 Merchants are hereby Informed that :he booking period for coconut oil n bulk from Straits to Conference basis ports in Europe Is now extended to 180 days.
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    CONTE VERDE.
    49 3 The Lloyd Triestino s.s. Conte Verde Is due In Singapore on the mcrning of Jan. 2 from Trieste, Venice. Brlndisl. Port Said. Suez, Bombay. Colombo, and Penang. She will berth alongside a S.H.B. wharf, and sail the same day at 5 p.m. for Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    101 3 HAI HINO. Norw.. 1,445 tons, from Swatow 30-12. for Penang 31-12. MANGOLA. Brit 1,933 tons, from Melbourne 39-12, for Melbourne 3-1. PRES OARFIKLD. USA 6,233 tons, from Boston 30-12. for New York 2-1. SARPEDON. Brit., 6,921 tons, from Liverpool 30-12. for Hong Kong 31-13. BKROCW. Dut 821 tons,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    102 3 Saturday, December 30. Ships alongside the Wharrea or expected to arrlre. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Buljskes. Retch, Tohitl, Lch. ■Moonstone," The Cable. OH Wharf NU. Coal Wharf NU. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjeag Pagar. Albert Dock Kangaroo. Victoria Dock Plnua. Keppel Harbour. King's Dock NU. No. 1
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    TO STOP. LOOTING.
    104 3 Kwangrsi Magistrates To Be Responsible. Wuchow, Dec. 15. Following the recent sinking of the motorboat Kwonyat. district magistrates whos3 territory borders the West River are to be held responsible for the protection of ships In distress. They are to see that villagers are prevented from plundering any
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      425 3 A NOVELTY Id Roll Films. The MIMOSA CITO Double-Spool Roll films: a special device tbe spool can be pai-od lnjtbe middle In daylight after the first four exposures. In this way one noes not need to wait until the entire roll Ws -posed before the film could be de-y.-ypti. .spa*
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      618 3 NORDDEUTSCHEB tßsl LLOYD. WT'As-l (Incorporated la Germany.) Tbt ondetuientioncd an the company Intended fixtures OUTWARD I LAHN for Manila. Hong Kong, S'hai. N. China Ac Japan Dee. 31 f TRAVE for noilo. Manila. Hong Kong. Shanghai, N. China Japan Jan. 10 HOMEWARD I MAIN for Genoa. Marseilles. Adam. R'dam, H
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      360 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINK ARE YOU GOING HOME IN MARCH? The President Johnson sails from Singapore March 13. equipped with FIRST CLASS, TOURIST AND ECONOMICAL TOURIST CLASS CABINS. FARES ARE AS LOW AS £35.14.0 From SINGAPORE to MARSEILLES for an outside cabin In economical Tourist class. HH ROUND THE WORLD FOR
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      386 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. IHi Incorporated In England) > f "ELLERMANT LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM A HAMBURG Via Parts uU Sacs CanaL < Steamer Spore Soore CITY OP EVANSVIIAB In port Jan CITY OF NORWICH Jan. 14 Jan. M FOB HONG KONQ, SHANGHAI JAPAJL Steamer Due Spore CITY
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      124 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp. Ins Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *F Alor Star 88 NU 5.5 71 Kota Bharu 87 Nil 5.2 73 K. Trengganu 84 Nil 6.7 73 Bukit Jeram 85 Nil 1.1 73 Mersirig 83 NU 9 1 70 Singapore (Mt.
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      263 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertaed in these cotamas send copies of lestl- mortals. Do not send originals. WANTED, a first class experienced Press- man. State machines -b!e to run and salary re uired. Apply with copies of testimonials I to Box 162, Straits Times. I WANTED i
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      648 4 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, Citroen Tourer 2\i litres 193©/ 31 25 nip g very smut and absolutely sound In every way. What oCerg? Tel: 8011. USBD CARS. Austin. Baby Plats. Ford. Graham-Paige, Singer Junior, Monis-Cowley EASTERN AUTO CO, LTD, 69/7» Orchard Road, Singapore. HOUSES, FLATS TO LET Bungalow*. Angullla Part.
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      417 4 rvjrc 3mlc CHKAP acrlbbUng pads— for workshops, i schools and offices— «cc advertisement in tbb issue. FOR SALE, one 5 h.p. A.C. Motors and Shafting. In excellent order. Apply "O," c/o Strait* Time*. FOR SALE, one full stae bUUard-Üble in good condition with 16 balls. 38 cues and marking board.
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      733 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. NOTICE BE < LOSING OP ROADS. NOTICE is hereby given that illiw*. paths, and unenclosed Und the property of (he Singapore Harbour B^ rj. In Tanjoog Pagar District, will be closed to the Public Monday, January 1, 1934, from 6 n.m. to t p.m..
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      976 4 TENDERS TENDERS. TENDERS will be received ut the offlce o! the Commissioner of Lands, Singapore, up to noon of Jsn. 13. 1934, for the right to occupy from Jan. 15, 1934. the premises known as No, 30, Church Street, Singapore. Occupation will be by monthly 1 ;ence, but one month's
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      746 4 BUSINESS CARDS FIGARO BEAUTY CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BY EUROPEAN LADY EXPERTS BAFFLES HOTEL (Iwa 120) and at 93 Braa Buth Koad FOR NEW YEAR HAIR DRESSING. VtaH METHOD HAIR DRESSING SALOON Late of the European Hotel SPECIAL COMPARTMENT FOR LADISS. No. 270. Middle Road. SINGAPORE. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE
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      179 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sing.- ore Within <) idt t Mal-ya Malay*. Postage. Monthly S l.» 0 f *-M quarterly f 8.50 SUM 7.50 HaJfYeirly $17.W W4.W 9UM Yearly «3«-M Note. Oatstatlon cheques should Include Abe usoal bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instruction, for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as mnder:— 25
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    563 5 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL —Ist Sunday after Christmas. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve; 6. 50 a.m. Holy Comn.; 7.30 a.m., Matins: S a.m., Holy Comn. (Choral): 5 30 p.m., Evensong (Choral) and Sermon: 11.30 p.m., Watchnlght Service: Air Base Parade Service 10 30 a.m.; Naval Bw 6.30 p.m., Evensong:
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    IN A NUDIST COLONY.
    102 5 The first child was born in Physiopolis. the nudist colony on an island in the River Seine, on Dec. 10. He Is an 81b. boy, son of a French professor and his wife, both of whom are prominent nudists. Despite the bitterly cold weathe.the mother went
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    CHANCELLOR'S REPLY.
    96 5 No Tax On Share Profits. Mr. Lewis (Con., Colchester; askei the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the House of Commons recently, if. as a result of a recsnt court judgment the income-tax authorities propose to dsmaad payment of incometax on proiii-i on sales of stacks and s^are3 by
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      232 5 HOT ELS TONIGHT DINNER DANCE 9.45 p.m. to Midnight SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF MISS GLORIA In COMIC AND CHARACTER DANCES. DINNER $3.00 NON-DINERS $1.00 PHONE 9381. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA ADELPHI— AND SEA VIEW HOTELS NEW YEAR'S EVE DECEMBER 31 J DINER DE LUXEJ j FANCY DRESS BALL j HANDSOME PRIZES FOR
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      236 5 "Le Rendezvous des Gourmets PAVILION RiaAUßAflj OPENING j j MONDAY, JANUARY FIRST. £^n AN AMAZINGLY MODERATE TARIFF £/Yt2/^aw COMBINED WITH AN ATMOSPHERE OF B^^K LUXURY AND EXCLUBIVENES6, JUSTIM^J^^^M ~lt VTXB OUR CLAIM TO BEING SINGAPORE'S SMARTEST YET MOST INEXPENSIVE fIH3H^ "VT RESTAURANT. U I BEAUTIFUL LOUNGE BARS FIRST H 1/
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      177 5 Cuticiira SOAP, OINTMENT a\d TALCUM POWDER CMLeplkcJdn Clear and Hcallhu < ■lirora Soap cleanaca Ibe akin t'ntlrnra OinUntMit aoothea and heal* blemishea, ranlim, and pimplra (ullrura T»l#■■1 girea the akin a plraains fragrance and Icavea it refrrahea and cooL Begin note to use 4 utl«-ara Preparations regularly. Sample each Soap.
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      138 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry, England. TODAY. 6.20 ajn. Music and the Ordinary Listener Sir Walford Davles. 640 The Leslie Brldgewater Quintet. 7.20 A Recital of Gramophone Records. 8.5 The News. 3.20 The News and Announcements. 13.401 3.40 Music (torn Films
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      146 5 3.20 Weekly Newsletter 3.35 A Religious Service. 4.S A Recital of Gramophone Records. 4.35 New Year's Eve Programme* 7.50 The Western Studio Orchestra. 850 A Pianoforte Recital, by Margaret Chamberlain. 9.20 Weekly Newsletter. 9 35 A Religious Service* 10.5 The London Zlgeurer Orchestra. 11.5 New Year's Eve Programme* 1150 The
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    POSTMEN AT PLAY.
    249 6 Ipoh P.A.C. Visit Taiping During Holidays. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Talplng, Dec. 27. The Ipoh Postal Athletic Club visited Talplng during the Christmas holidays and engaged the local Postal Union in an interesting series of sporting events. At Badminton, the visitors proved their superiority, by winning all
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    INDIAN RACING.
    259 6 Sans Ame Wins King Emperor's Cup. Calcutta, Dec. 16. Mr. Edward Esmond's Sans Ame, who swept the board last year, winning all five raoes in which he started, but who was convincingly beaten first by Star of Italy and then by Ethics in his two outings this season,
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    NISHIMURA.
    130 6 Wins All-Japan Tennis Championship. The following were the results of ties in the All-Japan tennis tournament held recently on the Koshten courts near Osaka: Singles. Third Bound. Fujlkura beat Yamada, I—6, 4—6, 6—4. 6—4, and 6— S. Yamaglshl beat Yamaoka. 6—o, 6—2, and 6-3. Quarter -Finals: Nishimura beat Kuabara,
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    70 6 Garrison Golf Club Championship. I The following are the fixtures for January at the Garrison Oolf Club: Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th. men's monthly medal (stroke). Wednesday and Thursday, 17th and 18th. women's monthly medal (stroke). Saturday. 20th, Club championship. I qualifying round. I Sunday, 21st. Club
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    O.R.A. TENNIS.
    147 6 Results of ties played In the Ok Raffleslans 1933 tennis tournamen' are as follows:— "G. T. Peall Cup. "-«mi- final. Dr. S. L. Oehlers beat Dr. P. L Loh, 6—4. 6—l. Doubles Handicap. Semi -final. Dr. S. L. Oehlers and N. A. Malla (owe 15) beat H. M.
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    32 6 The Oxford University captain ha. awarded blues to E. A. Barlow (Shrews bury and Brasenoae), inside-left, ao< R. O. Stain ton (Malvern and Braae i nose), left half-back. Both are crick* blues.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    305 6 Today, December M. Football: Charity match, Chinese' vs. SRC. Jalan Besar. Rugby: 8 B.V.P. y». P.M. 8. V. P.. B. CO. Padang; RAF. vs. Public Services Ist. Seletar; Selangor A vs. Negrl All Blues, Seremban; South Johore RFC. vs. Wittshlre Regt. I. Tohore Bahru. Hockey: B.R.C. "B" vs.
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      111 6 I jNEW YEAR CHEER! TRULY INTERPRETED j FRANKEL'S THE j STORE BEAUTIFUL THE I ONE STORE SO DIFFERENT TO ALL OTHERS WITH phide we claim withoLt fear of challenge TO BE THE FASHION PLATE OF MALAYA NOW SHOWING THE LATEST CREATIONS I IN BRITAIN'S BEST HALL MARKED SILVER E.P.N.S. GOODS
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      219 6 I COW* thai. <** H BPaW^^l-- > *^O( Chemists and m^WttjSMkUSm Eqnally Useful for Adults Children. j/^^^S^ A Doctor wntes I tried Angier's foi a trouble- It "tS+S^IEJ/ some and worrying cough. In a few days my /f^wSaaw^ Mm appetite commenced to return, and in a short time Ik^SSmSl. UsS
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    95 RED PAMPHLETS.
    220 7 Discovery In Kuala Lumpur Room. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 29. Dan Shau Poh, a Hylam, 28, was charged before the first magistrate today with being In possession of 95 printed Chinese pamphlets containing words which are lively to bring Into hatred or contempt the
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    KING'S HOUSE.
    281 7 Saturday, Dec. 16. Lady Clementi and the Misses dementi were the guests of the Hon. Mr. J. D. Hall and Mrs. Hall at Bakar Bata, Alor Star. Sunday, Dec. 17. His Excellency had luncheon with the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club at the Grandstand, Race Course. His Excellency was
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    HEALTH IN THE EASY.
    184 7 The health bulletin of the League of Nations, Eastern Bureau, for the week ended Dec. 23, states: Beirut, 12 smallpox cases; Basseln, 1 smallpox case and 2 deaths as compared with 10 cases and 3 deaths in the previous, week; Bombay, 5 smallpox cases and 2
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    52 7 Mr. A. D. York returned from leave of absence on Dec. 22 and Mr. J. C. Cowap, Government Analyst, Singapore, returned from leave of absence on Dec. 8. Second-Lieut. (A/Captain) A. T. Dougal relinquishes the acting rank of captain on ceasing to command "C" (Malayj company. Penang and Province Wellesley
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    LADY CHETWODE.
    85 7 Flies To Bangkok From Calcutta. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Dec. 29. Lady Chetwode, wife of the Com-mander-ln-Chief In India, accompanied by Captain John Codrlngton, A. D. C, and Captain Victor Caaalet. M.P., arrived here by the Dutch plane yesterday from Calcutta and stayed with the British Minister.
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    RUBBER CALENDAR.
    71 7 Among the calendars we have received for 1934 is one from John Morey and Co., agents for Henley Cables, of particular local Interest. It Is made of rubber and cressonite. The base Is of pure rubber Into which a calendar holder of cressonite Is fitted. The base also
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    133 7 In accordance with Article XVn of the Letters Patent passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom on Feb. 17. 1911. the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath for the due execution of the Office of the Officer Administering the Government were administered to Mr. Andrew Caldecott, CMC C.8.E..
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      288 7 new year ball If you are looking for a whirlwind of merriment please make it a point to attend our festive nights. SPECIAL ORCHESTRA— SPECIAL MUSIC MHTIY. YULETIDE PROGRAMME GRAND FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENTS A SPECIALLY AUGMENTED A. L DANCE ORCHESTRA WILL BE PROVIDED ON ALL THE UNDERMENTIONED NIGHTS. DEC: 30th MOUT
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      229 7 Last Night's Enthusiastic Audiences Thrilled Beyond Words I I CAPITOL i (3.15 6.15 9.15) S TRULY A GRAND STAR-STUDDED ENTERTAIN. MENT FOR YOUR HOLIDAY NIGHTS! MARIE DRESSLER JOHN BARRYMORE WALLACE BEERY •JEAN HARLOW Lionel BARRYMORE *LEE TRACY EDMUND IOWE •BILIIE BURKE tmuijf Ji—ilmlnH* tew HUrtny PfciHlpt Holm*. JfWj^tk "C» ,1
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    196 8 Batavia Restriction Talk. SMALL RISE IN LONDON AND NEW YORK. <Trom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday. Today's Prices: Tin, $114.62'/ 2 down 12'/i. Gold, £6 6s. 2d.. down Id. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 4 ."i/lfid.. f up l/16d. Market Tone: Steady but quiet. New York, 8 15/16
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    PRODUCE.
    301 8 -Singapore, Dec. 30, 12 noftn. Bayer Seller Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.50 Muntok White Pepper 26.50 White Pepper 25.50 Black Pepper 14.75 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 3.00 Copra, mixed 2.40 Small Flake Tapioca 4.75 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.55 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Tapioca
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        MINING.
        430 8 Issue /al. Pd. "1 £1 Asam Kumbang 1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng 1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves '1 £1 Changkat Tin il £1 Chenderiang iO 50 Hitam Tin V 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong
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        GENERAL.
        282 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyer* 1 1 Malacca Electric Ord. 1.30 1 1 Malacca Electric Pref. 1.82V4 10 10 Maynard Co. 2.90 1 1 Malayan Breweries 0.95 50 50 McAlister Co. 75.25 10 5 Overseas Ass. Corp. 5.15 40 40 Oversea Ch. Bk. Corp. 18.00 1 1 Raffles Hotel 0.62%
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        138 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 4% 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.
        395 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt 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) 0.16 0.20 0.16 0.20 A. Malay (|2) 1.80 1.90 1.60 1.75
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      222 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' aight 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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      EXCHANGES.
      92 8 Rugby, Dec. 28. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 8.15 Athens 570 Belgrade 240 Berlin 13.72 i/ 2 Bombay 1/6 1/16 Brussels 23.59 Bucharest 550 Buenos Aires 35% sellers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 16.92V-2 Helsingfors 226'^ Hong Kong 1/3 7/8 Lisbon 109'/ 8 Madrid 39% Milan 62< Montreal 5.08 Vi
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      "UPRIGHT VERDICT."
      128 8 London Comment On The Fire Trial. Rugby, Dec. 27. Most newspapers comment on the verdict In the Reichstag fire trial. Under the heading "An upright verdict" the Times says that no message could have been more seasonable or more welcome to lovers of Justice throughout the world. The
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      NEW SOVIET AIR LINE.
      58 8 Successful Inaugural Flight Petropavlovsk (Kamchatka), Dec. 27. The passenger seaplane C-5S has landed at Petropavlorsk, completing a flight from Odessa on the Black Sea. The whole distance of 19,870 kilometres was covered at an average speed of 335 kilometres an hoar. This flight Inaugurated the new
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    210 8 Today. Banka bland. Pladjoe Palembang (Senang) 2 p.m. Kemaman. Kemasek. Kretay, Dungun, Trengganu and Beaut (Tung Song) ..2 a.m. DJambi (Toradja) 3 pm. Tandjong Balei Ac Übo an BUik (Jarak) 4 p in. Rhio it South-East Borneo (Belawan) 4 pm. Ceylon, Egypt Europe (Oldkerk) 4 p.m. Bengkalis
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    MAILS FOB EUROPE.
    35 8 By Spore London Caroa Uhos II :onte Verde Jomonn lohan de Witt Nov. 16 Dec 9 Nov. 15 Dec 11 Nov. 21 Dec 11 Nov. 24 Dec. 18 Dec. 8 Dec. 28
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    16 8 From Europe, India etc. by Imperial Airways due at Singapore 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
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    MONEY ORDERS.
    43 8 The rate of Issue is Rs. 154 $i oft. The rate of payment is Rs. 158 $100. The rate 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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    TRAIN DISASTER.
    157 8 King George's Message Of Sympathy. Rugby, Dec. 27. The condolences of the British Government were conveyed by the British Ambassador, Lord Tyrrell, to M. Lebrun, President of tin French Republic, on the terrible disaster which occurred on Saturday night near Lagny when an express train crashed at full
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    THE NETHERLANDS.
    62 8 To Sign New Trade Pact With Germany. The Hague, Dec. 20. Trade negotiations between Germany and the Netherlands, which had been hanging fire for some time, have been brought to a successful conclusion. The new trade pact will probably be signed on Saturday by tho Ministry of Commerce
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      67 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, December M. Amateur Sporting Assn. Anniversary. S2S East Coast Road. Penang Races, Fourth Day. Sunday. Dewibti SI. Amateur Sporting Assn. Anniversary, 331 East Coast Road. New Years Ire. Manday, January 1. New Year's Day. Penang Races, Fifth Day. No Issue of Strait* Times. Sporting event*
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    CANADA WEEK BY WEEK.
    756 9 New Uses Found For Nickel. Ottawa (Canada). In recent years, as the result of extensive research work, a variety of new uses for nickel, the production of which is practically controlled by Canada, has been discovered. More than 82 per cent, of the world output of
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    COTTON TRADE NOTES.
    541 9 Decreasing Activity. SMALL SALES MADE FOR EAST. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Manchester. Nov. 29. It is disappointing to record that there has been a further falling off in activity in the Lancashire cotton industry. Spinners and manufacturers have reported less demand and orders have been on a
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    RUBBER MARKET REVIEW.
    282 9 Stanton Nelson And Cos. Report Stanton Nelson Co's report dated Singapore Dec. 22. states: The statement Issued from the House of Commons by the Secretary for the Colonies with regard to the current rubber negotiations is largely a reiteration of the official position. It is Interesting to
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    COMPANY NEWS.
    123 9 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, Dec. 27. Kampong Kuantan Rubber Company Ltd.. has declared an Interim dividend of 2y 2 per cent., less tax, payable on Jan. 17. Waterfall (Selangor) Rubber Estates Ltd., reports a loss of £18.413 for' the year ended Sept. 30. An amount of £14.536
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    PREMIUM OVER FRANC
    56 9 London, Dec. 27. Sterling on New York was 5.12y a> Paris 83%. The business on the stock exchange is on modest lines but the tone is good. British Government stocks are quietly maintained. War Loan Is 101 ft. Gold Is I2«s 5d., including 5V 2 d premium
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    WEEKLY BULLION LETTER.
    545 9 Samuel Montagu's Report Samuel Montagu and Co.'« letter dated London, Nov. 20, states:— Gold. The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to £190,538,434 on the 22nd Inst. as compared with £190,538.388 on the previous Wednesday. Purchases of bar gold to the total of £99,938 were
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    LEWIS & PEATS RUBBER REPORT
    166 9 LEWIS PEATS RUBBER REPORT Friday. Dec. 29. Prices have been well maintained over the holidays and values for spot dellvery have advanced appreciably during the week. This may be due to restriction being In the air, but also It may be prompted by the desire to mark up stocks for
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    AMUSEMENTS
    84 10 Singapore. •JLHAMBRA You Made Me Love You. With Stanley Luplno Thelma Todd. 6.15— 9.15. CAPITOL Dinner At Sight. 6.15— 15. GREAT WOULD Cabaret Flesh The Big Broadcast. MARLBOKOUGH Hoor-C-Harem— Hindustani Talkie. 6.15— 15. PAVILION She Had to Say Yes. With Loretta Young Lyle Talbot. 6.16— 15. BAFFLES HOTEL Dinner
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      67 10 Mrs. Cheong Swee Teck (nee Ong Thiam Neo) passed away peacefully at her residence. No. 186 Kllllney Road on Friday, December 39. Age S3 years. She leaves behind her beloved husband, a daughter, a son-in-law, Mr. Lee Ah Bah, two grandchildren and a nephew, Mr. Cheong Choon Loke to
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      34 10 Mh Mrs. J. A. Schelkia beg to thank the many friends and relatives who attended the funeral of their late daughter, Charlotte, and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolences.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 30, 1933. THE DYING YEAR.
    893 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 30, 1933. THE DYING YEAR. It is an old-established tradition in newspapers to indulge in retrospection at the end of a year, and perhaps In the past that custom may have acquired the dullness of habit, but there is a new Justification for it
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    S.S. GAZETTE.
    84 10 The following appointments are notified in the Straits Settlements, 'Gazette:— Major E. J. Nettleford, to be staff, officer, to local forces, Malaya, in place of Major W. O. Lay. Mr. W. D. Barron to officiate as First Assistant Secretary (A). Mr. V. B. Winson, assistant Engl-neer-in-Chief, Posts and
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    586 10 "INDO-MALAYANS." Those who are inclined to underestimate the difficulty of "Malayanisation" In this country, and the condition of hesitancy and muddled thought In which many non-Malays now find themselves, will do well to read an editorial article In the current number of the Indo-Malayan Review, of
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1313 10 CRIME. W. Xavier Guichard, Director of the Paris Police, and one of the most experienced police chiefs in the world, explodes some of the myths beloved of the detective story writer in this authoritative article on modern crime. Let me -apologise at once if my remarks disappoint
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    FOUR NORTHERN PROVINCES THREATEN TO REVOLT.
    1090 11 DEMANDING RESIGNATION OF MARSHAL CHIANG. STARTLING FUKIEN CLAIM. Rebels Retreating Before Nanking Offensive Coincident with reports of Government successes against the Fukien rebels, who are falling back before the Central offensive, comes a Fukien claim that four Northern provinces have promised to join the
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    LETTER TO DR. SCHACHT.
    91 11 Protest By British Creditors. Rugby, Dec. 28. The British long term and medium term creditors' committee has sent a j letter to Dr Schacht, president of the Reichsbank, protesting against the treatment accorded to the views of creditors' representatives at a recent meeting in Berlin. The
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    CHARGE OF WEARING BLUE SHIRT.
    127 11 Result Of Trial Of Com. Cronin. Dublin, Dec. 29. After a trial lasting several days the Military Tribunal concluded its hearing today of the charges against Commandant Cronin, secretary of the Young Ireland Association, an offshoot of the United Ireland Party (Blue Shirts), who was
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    NO PRECEDENT.
    163 11 Claim Against 20 U.S. Banks. New York, Dec 29. A suit without precedent in the United States has been filed In the Supreme Court in which the Federal Government has brought a claim to compel 20 banks, members of the New York clearing house, to pay the 11,000
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    MODERN CHINA.
    178 11 Dr. T. Z. Koo's Lectures In Britain. London, Dec. 29. Dr. T. Z. Koo, who was engaged by the Universities China committee, has completed a most successful tour of Great Britain. He spoke 50 times in, among other places, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Cambridge and Oxford
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    NORDWOLLE FAILURE.
    108 11 Lahusen Brothers Found Guilty. Bremen, Dec. 29. Gustav Lahusen was sentenced to-, day to five years' imprisonment and fined 50,000 marks and his brother, Heinz, was sentenced to two years and nine months' Imprisonment and fined 20.000 marks In connection with the collapse of the Nordwolle concern Reuter.
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    "A PRELIMINARY TO DEVALUATION."
    382 11 New U.S. Gold Edict LONDON EXCHANGE UNAFFECTED. New York, Dec. 29. The new gold edict Is regarded as a preliminary to the eventual devaluation of the dollar by Washington correspondents while the New York Times asserts that the Treasury has denied that the action has any
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    RAILWAY REVENUE.
    97 11 Steady Improvement Continues. Rugby, Dec. 28. Traffic on the British railways during Christmas showed a further large Increase. Compared with the same week In 1932 the London, Midland and Scottish Railway receipts for passenger traffic rose by £42,000 and for goods by £44,000. The London and North-Eastern Railway
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    BELLS OF BETHLEHEM.
    131 11 Broadcast To World On Christmas Day. Rugby, Dec. 27. A successful broadcast took place on Christmas Day when the sound of the bells of Bethlehem were carried by wireless over a great part of the world In a brief programme in which both Bethlehem and New York
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    GROUP SYSTEM FOR TELEPHONES.
    103 11 Cheap Rate For The Small User. Rugby, Dec. 28. Sir Klngsley Wood, PostmasterGeneral, In a broadcast speech last night announced that a telephone 1 service at cheaper rates is to be Introduced next April for the benefit of the small user. Under the new system a
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    MR MEAD RESIGNS.
    179 11 London Magistrate For Over 40 Years. Rugby, Dec. 28. The Metropolitan Police Magistrate, Mr. Frederick Mead, who is 86 years of age, has resigned from the office which he has held since 1889— British Wireless. Mr. Mead was the oldest occupant of a chair of Justice in
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    RUBBER MEETING IN BATAVIA.
    91 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bataviu, Dec. 30. There was animated discussion at yesterday's meeting here of important officials and unofticials concerning the possibilities of the introduction of rubber restriction. The outcome was the nomination of a working committee consisting of representatives of the Sumatra Rubber Growers'
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    CHANGE TO PEACE.
    202 11 "Most Of The World Ready To Disarm." Washington, Dec. 29. It is but an extension of Mr. Wilson's challenge for us to propose that from now onwards war by governments shall be changed to peace by peoples controlling their governments, said President Roosevelt, speaking at the Woodrow
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    NANKING INQUIRY.
    50 11 Shanghai, Dec. 31. The Nanking Government, which has received reports that the Dalai Lama was poisoned by his henchmen, has ordered an inquiry to be made In connection with his death. Tiie Mongolian and Tibetan AHairs Corunlttee in Nanking has sent met*ages of condolence.— Sin Ch-;w Jit Poh.
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    SHOT DjEAD BY STUDjENT.
    363 11 Prime Minister Of Rumania. DR. lON DUCA. Assumed Post Only Three Days Ago. The Rumanian Prime Minister, Dr. lon Duca, who assumed his post only three days ago following a general election, was shot dead by a student shortly after he had left King Carol's palace
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    ITALY'S GUESTS.
    52 11 Chinese Military Mission Leaves For Germany. Rome, Dec. 29. Col. Yang Chlen's Chinese Military mission Is now on its way to Germany. All expenses during their 11 days' stay In Italy, estimated at £1,000, were paid by the Italian Government. The mission Inspected naval and military establishments and
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    AIR TOUR.
    45 11 Lord Londonderry Now In Khartoum. Rugby, Dec. 28. Lord Londonderry, Secretary of State (or Air, reached Khartoum today by air from Wadl Haifa, In the course of his 16,000 miles air tour. He will later proceed to Transjordan, Iraq and India. —British Wireless.
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    "SOMEBODY OUGHT TO DO SOMETHING."
    988 12 "SOMEBODY OUGHT TO DO SOMETHING." MALAYA'S PAST AND PRESENT. Rubber Profits. WHAT THEY WILL BE IN THE FUTURE. The right policy for Malaya to follow as soon as the depression has passed was discussed by the Director of Agriculture at the recent Rotary convention in Kuala Lumpur. That we in
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    HOW THIEVES' CAR WAS TRACED.
    583 12 Owner Who Lent It To A Friend. Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, the third magistrate, yesterday recorded further evidence In the preliminary inquiry Into a charge of armed robbery against Wee Tian Chong and Ong Chlu Kan, and a charge of abetment of the offence
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    52 12 Laying a section of rail to connect the Harbour Board line with the St. James' Power Station siding. The Batu Aranr Collieries have secured the contract to supply 110 tons of coal daily. Hitherto the power station has obtained its supplies from Manchuria. In future the mineral will be delivered
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    FORGOTTEN LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
    257 12 Editor Who Forestalled Sir C. Clementl When the Bintang Timor was established in 1894 the editor evidently had hopes that Malay would become the lingua franca for general business. The paper was "printed In Roman characters by a Chinese press in Singapore. The following (quoted in the
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    FRIEDMAN'S RECITAL.
    237 12 Brilliant Interpretation Of Chopin. Undoubtedly Chopin is the most popular of the great masters. Music lovers the world over vote in favour of his compositions when the arrangements of pianoforte recitals are considered. But Chopin, perhaps more than any other composer, demands an Interpretation which is faultless. His
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    35 12 Messrs. Burn and Burt of the Asiatic Petroleum Co.. Singapore, are flying to Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. They will use the land machine of the Royal Singapore Flying Club, and they propose returning on Monday.
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    INDIAN YOUTH'S TRIP ABROAD.
    902 12 Communist Bound Over. CHARGED ON ARRIVAL AT SINGAPORE. Swamlnathan Amalu. the young Eng-lish-speaking Indian who Is alleged to have associated with Communists and banishees In Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, was yesterday morning bound over in the sum of $500 in two sureties to be of good
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    727 12 OUR "OBSOLETE" MOTORING LAWS. It would be inappropriate at this season for us to be contentious but we cannot refrain from reiterating that we think the sooner Malayan motoring laws are co-ordinated the better for all concerned. We are thankful that there is reason to
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    BRITISH SUBJECTS AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT.
    2742 13 Commissioners Discuss Some Anomalies. After considerable discussion, the Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday declined to refer back to committee a recommendation for the abolition of the post of Maintenance Officer, Architect's Department. The question of according preference to Singapore-born men when vacancies occur was again brought
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    MR. G. H. GARTSIDE'S BANKRUPTCY.
    469 13 Allegations Against Former Partner. In his public examination In the bankruptcy court before Mr. Justice Mills yesterday, Mr. O. H. Gartslde, advocate and solicitor, alleged that a former partner, Mr. R. O. W. Scholes. had substantially overdrawn his account. Mr. A. William, Assistant Official Assignee,
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    MAINLY ABO UT PEOPLE.
    316 13 Mr. J. P. Souter, managing director,: Prltchard and Co., has left for home. Towka"y Ding Aln Ang, who went on business trip to China, has returned to Klang Mrs. O. B. Kellagher, wife of the actIng Judge, Kedah. returned from home i few days ago. Mr.
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    Hockey On Padang And At Tanglin. — Volunteers Rugby Match. TODAY'S RUGBY.
    366 15 Hockey On Padang And At Tanglin. Volunteers Rugby Match. TODAY'S RUGBY. S.S. And F.M.S. Volunteers Match. A Rugby match between the 88. and F.M.S. Volunteers will take place on the padang this afternoon. The following teams have been selected: S.S.V.F.: D. R. Harper (capt); G. Dodds, O. D. A. Lundon,
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    HOME FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
    395 15 Interesting Games Over Holidays. The following are the English and Scottish League matches to be played today, on Monday (New Year's Day) and on Jan. 2: Today. First Division. Birmingham vs Arsenal Chelsea vs. Stoke City Derby vs. Middlesbrough Leeds vs. Blackburn R. Leicester vs. Aston Villa
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    LOCAL BOXING.
    276 15 Brady To Meet Arthur Suares. An interesting programme of fights will be offered to Singapore boxing patrons on Jan. 6 at the New World arena, when the main event will be a bout between Jim Brady and Arthur Suares, the Anglo-Indian light-heavy-weight. This Is Suares' first /lsit to
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    MALACCA GOLF.
    203 15 Result Of December Competitions. The following were the results of Malacca Golf Club competitions held during December:— Monthly Medal:— winner, J. R. Neave 72 nett; 2nd N. L. Lin don 75 nett. Mixed Foursomes Mrs. Husband and C. V. Brandon. 34 nett; Miss Fisher and Seymour Williams, 37
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    CRICKET CLUB DRAW WITH MEDICOS.
    853 15 While Wiltshires Prove Too Good For R.A.F. B.C.C. Medical College t. An S.C.C. eleven, playing at home, drew with the Medical College In a hockey match yesterday afternoon on the padang, neither side scoring. Tho game was fast and interesting throughout. The teams lined us
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    AT CALCUTTA.
    47 15 M.C.C. Easily Win One-Day Match. Calcutta. Dec. 28. In a one-day match here against Indians and Anglo-Indians, the M.C.C. touring team won by eight wickets. Indians and Anglo-Indians batted flrst and scored 123. The M.C.C. replied with 125 for the toss of two wickets— Reuter.
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    YACHTING.
    129 15 On Sunday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club the "A", "B" and "C" Classes will sail sweepstake races. Starting times will be 10 a.m.. 10.10 a.m., and 10.20 a.m. respectively, and courses will be posted as usual. Yacht owners are reminded of the annual sea sports on Monday. All
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    CHARITY SOCCER.
    78 15 A charity football match (or the Alsagofl Cups between the S.C.F.A. and SRC. wll' be played at Jalan Besar Stadium today (Saturday), in aid of the Non-European Relief Fund. Admission charges SO cents, 20 cents and 10 cents. Mrs. R. Tessensohn has kindly consented to give away the
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    PENANG GOLD CUP MEETING.
    529 15 dicapped at 8 10 or over a penalty of 3 lb. only will be carried. Refill 87 Punkawalla »3 Snort Suit 8 12 Belle Edna 8 8 Senlac 8.3 Star Player 8 00 illver Monk 8.00 Naghoo 8.00 Antlcur 7.13 Fresole 7.5 Oreenoak 7) Nonya Bukit
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    THE TUNIC LINE
    2086 18 Plain And Coloured Paris. 'THE tunic line Is helpful to many people whose proportions are less canonical than they could wish. Some many wear the tucked-ln sweater and skirt some may adorn dresses rigidly divided at the waist by a straight belt But a great many more
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      657 18 EXCESS FAT RUINING HER HEALTH Better After Losing 14 lbs. A woman writes I used to have a great deal of fat that seemed to nearly stop me breathing, especially when I knelt down to do any housework, or was walking up a hill. I would simply have to fight
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    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    2484 19 THRIVING along Victory Avenue one rainy evening recently, with towers iLi.cl buildings standing out darkly against the sky and the lights of the town shining cheerfully through the mist, the thought came to me with a shock of pleasure and relief that in three
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    350 19 Novel Proposal To Help Potiticians. Th<- Jennation of a Parliament o Scientists* to help politician* In the solution of ™"n^i n social and econ om'f problems was sossested by Sir Frederick Gowlasd HnrsViTit. the president of flat Beyat Society, when he wesided at the society's 271
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    146 19 Killed Two Women After "Some Drinks." Ewen. a Motorist, was sentenced to three yearr p^ ae^'Uuh. at Glasgow High Court recently, wtitm he was found guilty of being drunk In charge of his car and of knocking down and killing two women on the road between Helensburgh and
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