The Straits Times, 10 May 1934

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    38 1 The Straits times [KBTABLISHKD MXAKLT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER JN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, IM4. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      246 1 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone sigh. [VISIT j OUR NEW SHOWROOMS. iPASKOE ft CO. ICORNWALL j HOUSE M. Orafcart WHEN BUYING A VACUUMO /f'« fAe length of DOTTLE insUt upon beine shown a Thermos." D Have your dealer take his various makes /ife of ffte f/asft apart and CO mpabe
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      290 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3663), w^^B Quality does not know any frontiers, (S^^^^^^^SS^BnDN^M^^K^SM^^V quality is understood in every tongue K^^j^jK^PßjßCTgSMß^s^y^^^^M their unshakable quality makes all "4711" R^H^^n^vOTJßß2Bß^iß« 'bBBSScsT fflfß Creations welcome and coveted always and R^IRTV^IISHRNSIfIB^RI-Jl everywhere. BBW*VWJ RRfIL VK^BSkTI BBbRRCPSV ll ißtf^l* ■few? ssssW^Bu.elWlWP ted|Rs HBr^^T ■Rtsfl
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      553 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) HAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B. N. 3O UNDER CONTRAOT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AMD JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore BHUTAN 8,100 Ma» 10 RAWALPINDI 17.000 May
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      632 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. CKNERAI. PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naples. Marsefllea, Ltadin. Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail 5 HAKOZAKI MARO 10,400 May 16 IT t TERUKUNI MARU 13,000 May 39 30 HAKUSAN MARU 10,400 June 13 14 I HARUNA MARU 11.400 June 37
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      852 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., pVS|HH-fUjra« (Incorporated In Derjnark) r>lTF^r< lIP PASSENGER AND FREIGHT PRESIDENT LINERS SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN tT I 12 From From From From Spore Malacca Fort Penang «.^»t,. «,k «.,c FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. MEONIA 23/5 32/5 33/6 35/5 vl4 AMERICA. t ALSIA
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      1244 2 •y^f "*nr »«mi— »—^^^^^^^^j^^^^^v^TT /r' SHIPPING. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO, Steam Ship C<s Ltd.. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd. THE CCNARD STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THE
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    MORE EMPLOYMENT IN BARROW.
    342 3 Striking Figures By Cmdr. Craven. There was launched from VickersArmstrongs' yard at Barrow, recently. H.M.B. Clyde, one of the latest type of submarines. This vessel makes the 163 rd submarine built at Barrow, where construction of this type of craft has been specialised In since the
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    BELFAST HARBOUR.
    208 3 Decrease In Receipts And! Expenditure. At the adjourned annual meeting of the Belfast Harbour Trust, the auditors" report for the year was received and approved. The total receipts for the year amount to £278.210, and represent a decrease when compared with the preceding year of £10.728. The total
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    STOWAWAY'S STORY.
    172 3 (anied For 15 Months On British Ship. A y.mng man stovjed away in a British vessel at a Brazilian port in September. 1932, and was brought to England. He was a Latvian, and the Aliens Authorities would not let him in He was taken back to Brazil, where
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    SHIPPING OFFICES.
    22 3 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be open on Monday, i;n!y (from 10 a.m. to J 1
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    FRENCH VENTURE.
    306 3 Shipbuilders Take Back Unpaid-For Tankers. The French shipbuilding establishments are in just the same position as our own with regard to tonnage that was built during the bad times, and for which the owners have had the greatest difficulty, often Insurmountable, in keeping up the payments, says the
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    PASSENGERS.
    498 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 27. 1 The following are passengers by the P. and O. Kalsar-i-Hind, which left London today and is due in Singapore on May 25: For Penang: Mr. A. F. Carter, Mr. B. Dalgetty. Mr. W. Gllchrist, Mr. J. D. Hornidge, Mr. J. C.
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    A PRECIOUS HERITAGE.
    99 3 A company of Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey has been formed, with the Duke of Gloucester as patron and first Friend, and an appeal Is made to admirers of the Abjbey to associate themselves with an effort "to preserve and enrich so precious a heritage." With the assurance
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    ROTTERDAM PROFIT.
    174 3 Better Year But Future Uncertain. The accounts of the Rotterdam Orydock Company show a gross profit of 455,498 gls. compared with 165,908 gls. in the preceding year. After allowing 262,998 (28,408) gls. for depreciation a dividend of 3*4 (2ft) per cent, can be paid on the ordinary shares.
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    BAY RESCUE.
    108 3 Ship's Lifeboat Crew Cheered By Troops. The story of a rescue at sea, which was watched by 600 troops, was told when the transport Lancashire reached Southampton from India. The ship was crossing the Bay of Biscay on Tuesday, when Pte. J. Goodler, of the Cheshire Regiment, fell
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    203 3 JAVA. Danish, 9,525 tons, from Copenhagen 10-5. for DoUo and Far East 10-5. BHUTAN. Brl^ 3,911 tons, from London W-5. for Yokohama 10-5 BAN HONG LIONG. Brit 1.003 tons, from Sourabaya 10-5, for Sourabaya and B'masin 12-5. GIANG SENG, Brit.. 1.069 tons, from Sema- rang 10-5, for B'masin
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    148 3 KEPPEI. HARBOUR. Main Wharf T. S. Cable, Singled, M. L. "Julia" Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Nil. VESBKLS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonc Parar. Albert Dock S. Y. "Sea Belle n." Victoria Dock Dredger "Shrimp." S.H.B. Hoppers Nos. 3 and 6. Kepprl Harbour Kings Dock Nil. No. 1
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      867 3 BOUSTEAD G0. f LTD. (Incorporated la FJLBO LLOYDS AGENTS:--BOOKING AGENTS. IMPERIAL AIR WATS, FJtS. BLYS. AND SIAM STATES KAIL WAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage MSI CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated in England) HOME VIA CANADA. Hone Kong to England 28 days. Hong Kong to Vancouver 18 days, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI. KOBE, YOKOHAMA.
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      516 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Kngland.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM ft HAMBURG Via Ports and Sues CanaL Due Sain Steamer Spore Spore. CITY OP ATHENS May 14 May IS CITY OP HANKOW May 30 June 1 CITY OP EASTBOURNE June 14 June 14 For HONG KONO,
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      67 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterciy Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *P Alor Star 80 0.10 8.9 78 Sitiawan 92 Nil 11.1 73 K. Trengganu No report. Bukit Jeram 90 Nil 11.7 75 Malacca 86 Nil 10.5 76 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 87 Nil 11.3
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      402 4 SITUATION VACANT When •pot/ing '<* •>" nesWl— advertised to these iialninns *end sanies tastlmenials. Do sat seat originals. Box 651. ST. Situation filled. Applicants are thanked. SITUATIONS WANTED. PLANTER, free end of May. 2 years experience rubber. 8 years manager coconut esUte. seeks position. Box B.A.J. S. Times. SYCE. Excellent
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      678 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET bungalow 18, Balmoral Crescent, S bedrooms. Apply 22 Balmoral Rd. TO LET. Flat No. 122. Orchard Roa* Ground floor. Please apply i. Ratban 5-A. De Souxa Street. TO LET. shop dwelling houses Nos. 4, 6 and 8, Eber Road, modern sanitation. Rent $23. Apply 67. Waterloo
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      817 4 MISCELLANEOUS Too can fcave THE BTJWDA Y TIMES delivered to you «Mt7 week lor Urn* month* Uk tIM. tkumimt. anaday Tim MODERN BALLROOM DANCING of every description taught at Rena's Dance Studio. Meyer Mansions, flat 6, Coleman Street IF YOU HAVE RELATIVES OR FRUEND6 Overseas, have the Straits Budget posted
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      580 4 SHIPPING NOTICE MA KULMERLAND. v»y: It Oat ARBIVEn MAT 1, 19*4. Consignees of cargo ex the above vesee] from Hamburg vie Ports are hereby notified that damaged cargo wIU be exanJned at the Singapore Harbour Board dbdown 4/5 on Friday May 11, 1934 at 940 a.m. No examination will be
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      1042 4 BUSINESS CARDS MASSAGE HALL F|G A R O MANICURE AND MASSAGE. beauty creations THE Mr* HA.C a-d M*. HA*, g p ERMANENT WA VE WATERLOO STREET. B nrftORAM LAD* EXPERTS RAFFLES HOTEL (Room IM) and at Telephone 7467. m btm B-a. c-« THE STRAITS TIMES Head office, CECIL AND STANLEY
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      179 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage. Monthly 3.00 f 4.M 25« Quarterly 8.59 *UJJ 7.50 Half Yearly %11M 84.00 JIS.H Yearly J34.M $4IM WM Note.— OutsUtton cheqaes should inclnde the usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as maer:— 25 cents
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    PHOHIHOLLAND
    166 5 Following Is programme of PhohlHolland (wavelength 16.88 M.) TODAY. 8.0 p.m. Dutch National Anthem. 8.10 Records. 8.25 Broadcast of the International) Football Match. Holland—France. 0.30 Dutch National Anthem. FRIDAY, MAY 11. 8.0 p.m. Dutch National Anthem. 8.10 Station Orchestra conducted by Leo Cohen. 8.30 Popular technical talk by Mr.
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    SINGAPORE.
    67 5 Following is the wireless programme of Station "Z.H.L" Singapore 'wavelength 49.9 m) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2, Orchard Road). TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.45 News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 8 Relay o{ classical concert by Raffles Hotel Orchestra (directed by Dan
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    CENSUS HUMOUR.
    193 5 Undertaker's Business Dead." The census, which was recently taken in Australia, has produced some bright spots, says a Canberra report The following hare been revea'.ed by tr.e Census Supervisor. A man who apparently took the qivestion of "length tf residence in Australia" very literaily, suppliei r heanswer "40
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    PATRON OF RACING.
    377 5 Death Of Hajee Sir Ismail Sait. By the death of Khan Bahadur r Hajee Sir Ismail Sait, the well-known banker, merchant and race-horse owner, who recently died at Bangalore I at the age of 82. India loses a businessman who was noted for untiring In i dustry.
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    CONSULS IN MALAYA
    33 5 Nanking, May 8. The Executive Yuan has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Huang Yenkal to be Consul at Penang, and Mr. Lvi Tze-chin, Consul at Kuala Lumpur.— Sin Kuo Mln.
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      305 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT SATURDAY. MAY 12th SPECIAL DINNER oprp,., niNNFR and CONCERT OPtbIAL DINNER 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. an j DANCE (FORMAL) OJIQr 9.45 to Midnight RUM I- BHLL HENRY THE ARTIST Extension to 2 a.m. chalk cartoons HENRY ARTIST- MAGICIAN AND CRAYON PICTURES. IN MAGIC AND ART. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA
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      74 5 "EPOCH" TUX Pioneers Leaders of Quality M.C. Speakers. THE Inventors of the modern Permanent Magnet Moving Coll Speakers. The Speakers with LIFELIKE TONE— Used by over 3.000 Talkie Theatres In England alone. 34 different types to suit every purse A purpose, each model the leader in its own price classYo«
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      224 5 Artlcl** may b« handed in for SPECIAL aid EXPRESS LAUNDRY SERVICE Dry Cleaaing Waterproofing Invisible mending undertaken. WEEK DAYS, HOURS 7 A.M.. 2 P.M. ft 4-6 P.M. SATURDAYS, HOURS 7 A.M. 2 P.M. RECEIVING DEPOT SINGAPORE STEAM LAUNDRY LIMITED. 255 ORCHARD ROAD OPPOSITE COLD STORAGE C.S.L. 2. is not mffidenc
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      184 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter. Daventry, England. TODAY. 6.20 a.m. Portland Place entertainment by street artists. 6.50 8.8.C. Theatre Orchestra. 7.45 Dance Music. 8.5 The News. 12.35 p.m. The 8.8.C. Theatre Orchestra 1.30 Interlude. 1.35 Talk: "Books In General" (Mr. Desmond McCarthy).
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      196 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle HP 55" (CLUES.) ACROSS. Repeat 19. Liberty 1. lfuscles 20. Orderly government 5. Positive assertion 31. Tax t. Not so good 13. Mouth of river 9. Mutter 23. Cover 10. Kind 34. Guarantee 11. Spear 25. Pish. 12. Principal document 14. Heron 16. Confident ii SSeT securely
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    SERIOUS DROUGHT IN SOUTH KIANGSU.
    965 6 Opium Revenue For Canton's Three Year Plan. A serious setback to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's new life" movement and his plans to combat the drug evil has been caused by the Kwangtung decision to permit opium smoking and gambling and to use the revenue derived therefrom
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    MOTOR DRIVER'S RECORD.
    822 6 (Then Summoned For Disobeying Signal. DEFENDANT ACQUITTED wr>en Mr. F. Graham, a manufacturer, wa* summoned before Mr c. H. Whitton on a charge o' disobeying the lawful order of a traffic policeman, he declared, "I am at the mercy of a system which Allows a police ;on
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    27 YEARS' CLEAN
    255 6 not see a long row of "studs."— No, it Is unlikely that I should fall to remember anything on this memorable occasion. It Is quite Important to me. Do you agree that at the time you yourself were not sure whether you had committed an offence? No,
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    32 6 A Chinese youth was assaulted by an unknown person while he was strollirg around the Qreat World last night. He received a deep cut in the back and was removed to hospital.
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      112 6 CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) THE ABOVE COMPANY HAS FOR DISPOSAL A WIDE RANGE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS SUPPLIES INCLUDING prude Oil Engines (from 3Vfe h.p. to 24«/ 2 h.p.) CMectrical Fan*. Machi- Cj nery and Accessories. pumps (Hand and Power) Canitary Fittings r*ollapsible Gates pipe Fittings (Various) Qtobe
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      35 6 ■I T PAVILION j OPENING TOMORROW j A series of delkiousry amusing events with LILIAN HARVEY THE ONLY GIRL" j with CHARLES BOYER A Gay Romanc* »«rt to lilting munc A Ufa Gaumont British Picture
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      185 6 Since 1925 The Leaders in Malaya KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY ATTRACTIVE HIRE PURCHASE TERMS REPURCHASE CONTRACTS. MONTHLY RENTALS MALAYAN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO. 14, ROBINSON ROAD, COX KINGS (AGENTS) LIMITED Head Office 13, REGENT STREET, LONDON, S.W. 1. TAKE CHARGE OF EASTERN KIT AT THEIR PORT SAID
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      423 7 I I ALHAMBRA ENTIRELY PRODUCED IN SINGAPORE and MALAYA! WERE YOU AT SEA VIEW HOTEL WHEN SOME OF THE SCENES WERE TAKEN THERE? For the first time in history THE KING OF BEASTS BATTLES J\ THE MONARCH OF THE JUNGLE^/ In murderous frenzy the lion and the mr tiger struggle
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      64 7 n OPENING TO-DAY 6.15 9.15 Vf it I IJb^bV. I H bV a i ™i\\ (/Wlj9 Km t si, Jr MFTjßrßi^^Bni I .^ifL'MßwWf •«rlb^-/C9 a MEHBaBaBi ACTUAL SIGHTS AND SOUNDS-UNPARALLELED THRILLS HITHERTO UNWITNESSED BY ANY LIVING MAN!!! A roaring terrent of sensational excitement!— Lost in the Malayan Jungle alive with
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      212 7 Last 6 lays Lttteitys Last 8 lays Thun. 10th, Friday 11thSaLl2tk.Su. 13th, Monday 14th, and Twsday 15th May, 1934. FRANZ ISAKO'S GRAND CIRCUS AND GIGANTIC MENAGERfik:. Location:- ANSON ROAD. CawMMng at 9.15 P.M. Sharp. OUR 2»D ENTIRE CHANCE at PRO6RAMME. NEW ThnlU, NEW Senwtioni, and NEW Attraction*. The Real Kings
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      370 7 LJUim i|M WM m T NIGHT 6 15 91 5 TiWf7/fT IbbLS B? Enormous success ask anyone J I*—^B»!EBl»^BHßl^B^BMßin'Jßfi3 who has seen H! ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL STAGE and SCREEN ATTRACTION Topping the scale of j H entertainment! i STANLEY I U flßl LUPINO HAPPY A British International Picture with LADDIE CLIFF
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    AROUND TOE MARKETS.
    47 8 SprcitlnHvf Rubber Sbnrtn Full. Hlngapore, May Ifl .iI h I Huyara. HelUra. iik. KiHW S I'ltHKH:— iiubbe.. im i .1 n id. > I tritliw M PHHKH:— Ruhlifi f ondon <l S/llii An x/7>ii ifiarHei ion# Hasy* >t ,ik. I fuiit- li-aili \ork in* wri
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARK QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        169 8 IMUf > -I lit n n rhanfkm ri ri cti< iht» -lang i Milan, Tin I I Hong fMt B B llont Koni Tin B Idrla Hydra..!!,I I felehu Tin Puyera (i I OBR tl 'i 7/S 1 40 H*Vlen. IB I n OKfl OflO IB !l 7 ft
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        GENERAL.
        47 8 M MM 4 Htm r! I age i I:., t HI Oiti i:, ni.t, in i nJB UM I I'd ha: 1 1 Malaga 1. 1, Mrd I li 40(1 io.'i mo i: <;; N n ri si,, ii i, h,< iii I: mi i:;.7fi r I
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        RUBBER SHARKS.
        106 8 Frnfttr nnd (<> and 1.5 n Fi. Mil A I Mlenhj (|l) 17H too 1 Utjih (|t» 110 1 M 1 0.1 f .lff llltam (fl) Imi |.78 IMI Imt 1 i»|a) <|2) -1 to moo i- < r (fl) 0.88 0.88 oji KflJ 'fl) tt i.J| "70
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        77 8 Singapore Municipal I l«» 10 fIOO.COO tfif! 10 Hlngapwfl MuntciMl of |JJO!I 11,000,000 Kin 108 i, Mn ti (i f pal IN; $I, «00, O(io 108 107 nnm. M ii ii i. t fuit 1 pc nf I I n i.-.i Kirn $l»,o(io,ooo 102 lo'ttmm. 1 I.
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      CHAMBER CF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      25 8 id f{ SH Kpittl t,i I iJiti Mftv I ,I,'t' r.,1,1, l.uinluii "(,,,i Sin I t; i.;, I i IL
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      MONEY ORDERS.
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      60 8 following aro the euhanso Ding, according to tti. Kong and Mhnnfrhal flanklrifr rorpnr/tflmi StttlNO, th* 1 HlgM 2/4 „iand J/4 7/04 Lyom and i'ails, demand H I wind H7 [fiHinhAv m Rangoon, Minfr/tH, c.ilornho, Zealand demand 2 10 II lIIITINC ■I! 50 W "Itht 2/J i! i I
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    25 8 HHIMI Mill P" i pro I l*tu, i Mil M low lalwrJaf Inirmpi. ifk'uii ii,. I (I m M4II rr.vi*i h i
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    EXCHANGES.
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    PRODUCE.
    31 8 ilti 1 AS 1 GJ ii 00 I 08 i man per i lOi NmLMP purhnllrd No i 11NN.1.1 M.4V 10 Hlllß.lfli.l. Ull I'll I ftlfl i: i T I
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
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    OUTWARD MAIL.
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      92 8 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE INC(MM'(»HA'IPI> A H 17 20 THF WOIWI Sr MMOH* MTMR (J loi it C.t itlnn (o live for two i 'la very well In lt«.-lf but to live hi thai time amldit (lie tncreailnf good wilt of fhoee who I. o#ra to ha rare U a greater
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      TEXTILE INDUSTRIES.
      1222 9 GOVERNMENTAL COMPULSION IN LANCASHIRE. London. Apr. 24 The conflict In the weaving lection nt the Luncashh' luatiy has at last, api'.ui mi^ been b. i i giiM-riimental Intervention Even since tin- more looms pre weaver agreement was completed there has been con tlnuous conflict between those mem l
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      RUBBER REPORT.
      237 9 Heavy Increane In Production. The monthly rubber report of Qeo. Wlillp, Yullle and Co of London, dated April 35, states A steady Improvement In prices has taken place during the past month, and such set-backs as have occurred have been small and of short duration At the close
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      RUBBER MARKET.
      212 9 Slanlon Nelson And o's Report Stantoii Nelson and Co., Ltd s report dated May 4 states: The long awaited annou. regarding restriction was made last week-end, mid was rrr i n i markets very lav.mmbly The volume of business has heen large, mostly fur i with considerable 'king,
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      JAPANESE BICYCLES.
      70 9 Toklo, Apr. T. Japan Is now ready for an onslaught on the BrltUi bicycle trade. Regula tlons for the control of the marketing of cheap bicycles with minimum prices, and quota limits for shipments, In Netherland India, Malaya and other British possessions were agreed upon at a Joint
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      FINANCIAL REVIEW.
      462 9 OPINIONS ON THE BUDGET. (From Our Own Correspondent i London. Apt. 24. The stock markets were in a highly nervous stat« at the opening of Budget week, and feara lest the Ohanci lli i should disappoint their hope; ware only slightly offset by the March overseas trade returns,
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      283 9 CloHing Quotations In London. (From Our Own Correspondent London, May 9 Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given be low: i ise or fall Is In relation to the price of May 8. tWVEKNMFNT BTOCKS BRITISH Bjl Pad Cunveii.fc.il 1..»u I., 118 I,'IS
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      418 9 BANKING. lIUNC KON(i SHANGHAI ItANKINC CORPORATION. rporaUd In Hon| Kongi .enibcri U Ull and tn ni«iuier prMortbed by Ordtn huh hi ih i mono kono. sao.ooq.ooo tnd fully 1 mill up 120.000,000 K,,-i.,- Km.. l J8&O0 000 110,000.000 llwitc Ukbillty of *****0.000 Ol 1.11,1 1 lOHS. Un iy CluUtbmd II.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE THURSDAY, MAY 10. 1931. BRITISH JUSTICE.
    127 10 Urt>» M 111 »i i Iwi A 1 MWI WIN I Baft nrtinniirt ■llh Uml ammul ul tin .1,1 ..,< I I|U|« Hum NUIVC* ill \l' M i I tIM 111 I II I I I I tuluily U i
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    HOW LONDON RECEIVED RUBBER CONTROL QUOTAS.
    1014 11 RESTRICTION CONSIDERED TOO GRADUAL. PRICES FALL SHARPLY. Feeling That Consumers Have Been Generously Treated. Prices fell sharply and there were excited dealings on the London Rubber Exchange when the export percentages of the rubber regulation quotas were made known yesterday. It is felt that
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    ONLY PANACEA FOR CHINA.
    248 11 International Help. NOT JAPANESE HELP ALONE. London, May 9. The Times gives prominence to a letter by Brig-Gen. C. D. Bruce emphasising the Importance of Mr. Hirota's reply to the British Ambassador that Japan has no intention of abandoning the Nine-Power Treaty. He says that the
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    TWO NEW UNITS.
    51 11 More Aeroplanes For Malaya. 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 9. An Army Order announces the formation at Gosport of two new units, the 3rd AnliAircraft Brigade headquarters and the 11th Anti-Air- craft Battery for service in Malaya, this practically doubling the anti-aircraft defences of the
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    "MUST BE PAID."
    108 11 Roosevelt On The War Debts. Washington, May 9. President Roosevelt formally emphasised today that the United States stands for collection of war debts but will a hearing to nations in distress requiring reduction. Earlier. While no official Information is forthcoming as regards Mr. Roosevelt's plans concerning British
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    LATHAM MISSION.
    63 11 Australians Welcomed At Osaka. Osaka, May 9. Mr. Latham and the Australian goodwill mission arrived at Kobe by the Nagasaki Mara this afternoon, and were enthusiastically greeted by a large gathering of officials and the populace, including hundreds of schoolchildren whom Mr. Latham addressed, much to their delight.
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    US. NAVAL EXPERT.
    60 11 Death Of Capt. W. Woodsmyth Aboard The Tennessee. Washington, May 9. A message from the Battleship Tennessee today revealed that Capt. Wil11am Woodsmyth, one of the U.S. Navy's most brilliant technical experts, had died In the hospital of the ship from natural causes. He was adviser to
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    WANT HIGHER PAY.
    197 11 15,000 Stevedores On Strike Along Pacific Coast. San Francisco, May 9. More thai 15,000 stevedores along the Pacific Coast are striking for higher wages and shorter hours. Police have been rushed to the waterfront.— Reuter. Rome. Apr 9. The Italian parliamentary system will cease on July 1
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    ACUTE SITUATION.
    166 11 German Supplies Of Raw Materials. Berlin, May 8. The problem of raw material supplies Is becoming increasingly acute and many industrial firms have already restricted their output considerably. One big motor firm has copper tocks only for one or two weeks. Importers of tea and coffee and other
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    JEAN HARLOW.
    62 11 Film Actress Seeking A Divorce. Hollywood, May 8. Harold Rosson, the cameraman whose name became well-known by marrying Jean Harlow the film actress, has now lost his wife and his Job. Concurrently with the announcement that Jean is seeking a divorce it is stated that the cameraman will
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    TARIFF REDUCTION.
    52 11 Roosevelt Signs Sugar Bill. Washington, May 9. President Roosevelt has signed the Sugar Bill. The President today proclaimed a reduction of half a cent a lb. in the sugar tariff and also declared the rate of the processing tax must not exceed the amount of reduction in the
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    LETTER TO HITLER.
    52 11 Postmen Sent To Prison For Opening It. Berlin, May 8. Three post office employees have each been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for opening out of mere Interest, a letter addressed to Herr Hitler. They pleaded that they had not read the letter as it was illegible.
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    AIR LINER CRASHES INTO CHANNEL.
    89 11 Six Persons Missing. WRECKAGE FOUND OFF BOLOGNE. London, May 9. The utmost anxiety is felt concernIng the fate of an air liner flying from Paris to London. The pilot was speaking to Croydon when the plane was nearing the Channel. The voice suddenly ceased. It
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    SINKIANG WAR.
    116 11 Two Cities Taken By The Tungans. Simla, May. 9. The Tungans have captured Yanglhlssar In the course of further fighting in Chinese Turkestan (Sinkiang), ac- cording to reports brought by a runner after a fortnight's Journey to the Indian frontier. After killing Amir Nurahmad and many others the
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    BUDDHA'S EXAMPLE.
    43 11 Gandhi To Tour India On Foot. Poona, May 8. Gandhi has decided to abandon his motor-car and, following the example set by Buddha, will traverse J the country on foot during J his untouchability cam- J paign. Reuter Wireless. I J
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    VS. WARSHIPS COLLIDE.
    65 11 The Simpson Proceeding To Cuba For Repairs. Washington, May 9. A wireless message intercepted by the U.S. Navy Department today revealed that the cruiser Milwaukee and the destroyer Simpson collided or. Monday night. The Simpson, escorted by a repair ship, is proceeding under its own power to
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    CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
    25 11 Munich, May 8. The thirteenth game In the world chess championship between Alekhine 1 and Bogoljubov was drawn after 74 moves.— Reuter Wireless.
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    Conflicting Reports From Arabia.
    229 11 Cairo, May 8. Striking success against the Saudi troops advancing on Sanaa are claimed by the Yemenites, especially on the Nejran front where the Saudi forces are reported to have sustained 2,000 casualties and lost nine armoured cars, 32 guns and 360 camels, but the Saudi
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    COLONY QUOTA ON IMPORTS.
    385 11 Demand For Detailed Information. RUINATION." Firms Unable To Place Orders. Importers of textiles in Singapore are clamouring for more detailed information with regard to the quotas it is proposed to introduce into the Colony in respect of imports of foreign cotton piece goods, artificial silk and
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    MISS JEAN BATTEN.
    40 11 Begins Third Attempt To Fly To New Zealand. london, May 8. Jean Batten, the try again girl," who crashed near Rome on Apr. 22, started again Lympne today on her third attempt to fly to New Zealand.
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    " Excellent Progress' In Silver Bill.
    414 11 Excellent Progress In Silver Bill. Washington, May 9. It Is understood that President Roosevelt is favourably considering the proposal to nationalise silver in the United States but Is withholding final I Judgment on any legislation In this connection until it has been drafted. With regard to the suggestion to establish
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    WATER-BORNE SEWAGE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    1923 12 SYSTEM FOR Sanitary Board Agreed Upon Its Desirability. (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, May 9. The old and vexed question of a water-borne sewage system for Kuala Lumpnr was discussed once again today at the meeting of the Sanitary Board. It was pointed out that
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    TRADE FAIR.
    114 12 Borneo Motors: Clensel Soap. In our report of the British Trade Fair on Tuesday, we referred to Borneo Motors, Ltd., as being the agents for the Morris and Wolseley cars. This is incorrect. Borneo Motors, Ltd., are agents for Austin and Chevrolet cars, models of which they are
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    SHIPPING CONFERENCES.
    87 12 Further Evidence Before Trade Commission. The Trade Commission met in Singapore daily from May 1 to May 5 and again n May 7 and continued consideration of their report. Further evidence was taken from Mr. R. V. Harris (P. and OS.N. Coy.) who was accompanied by Mr. C.
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    26 12 Under the auspices of the Indian Association, Mr. A. J. Braga will show a film on Travel tomorrow at 6 30 at the Short Street church.
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    6 12 Safe in custody, but perfectly happy.
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    IN THREE DAYS.
    91 12 Singapore, Calcutta And Back. The Imperial Airway outward liner was held up at Calcutta. A relief plane, the Astraea, was sent from Singapore to bring on the mails and passengers. The Astraea left Singapore on Sunday morning and arrived at Calcutta on Monday night. She left Calcutta
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    RETRIAL RESULT.
    145 12 Chinese Acquitted On Charge Of Fighting. The re-trial of C. H. Urn, a Straitsborn Chinese, in the police court on a charge of disorderly behaviour by fighting at the Great World cabaret on the night of Jan. 25, ended in an acquittal on Tuesday. At the first trial
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    POPPY DAY FUND.
    29 12 In the statement of contributions by Malaya on Poppy Day 1933, published in the press. Perils was omitted. The amended figures are Kedah. $2,600 Perils. $126.
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    RETIREMENT OF MR. W. E. RAYNER.
    574 12 Day Of Ricksha Races And Upsets Recalled. Mr. W. E. Rayner, who has been connected with the firm of Derrick and Co. since he arrived here In 1910, leaves on retirement tomorrow. He sails by the s.s. Dempo, and Intends to settle down on
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    BISHOPS TRIBUTE.
    168 12 Mgr. Deval's Speech At St Joseph's The pupils of the St. Joseph's Institution, Singapore, welcomed the newly consecrated Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Malacca, His Excellency Mgr. Adrian Devals yesterday morning when the whole school assembled in their hall. His Lordship was taken to a platform by
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    51 12 The death took place yesterday at 4, Desker Road of Mrs. Lousiana de Costa at the age 0f, 74. She leaves her husband, an only son, Mr. Alec de Costa. Chief Bailiff of the District Court, Singapore, and five daughters. We have received a copy of the Cathedral Courier for
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    573 12 TAPAH SEEKING ELECTRIC LIGHT. Tapah i seeking light— electric light. The people of the township are a little peeved over the fact that while Temoh and Chenderiang enjoy this amenity, they are left in outer darkness and want to know what is going to be
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    UP-TO-DATE.
    69 12 A Chinese twice-monthly magastn<» has made its appearance. The flr; issue was on sale on May 1 and all the 5,000 copies printed wre sold out. Another 3,000 copies are being printed, and will b? ready today. The magazine, which ts printed by Messrs. Sin Chew Jit Poh, Ltd.,
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    THE GREAT WORLD.
    50 12 Miss Jere Lee and her seven Madcaps scored a success last night at the Great World Cabaret where a large crowd was entertained to dance music. The floor was packed for each dance. This Band is playing for a short season only, prior to departure for Calcutta.
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    BAND PROGRAMME
    66 12 The band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns will play the following programme, weather permitting at Katong Park to■morrow at 5.15. Overture, "My Old Stable Jacket," (Bilton) "A Panorama of Famous Songs," (Wright) Habanera," Charme D'Espagnole," (Mezzacapo) Characterestlc, "The Irish Wedding, 1
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    FAIRNESS OF BRIBERY INQUIRY.
    395 13 Further Allegations Of Malpractices. irrom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. "I sat there for thirty hours, not :.,*ogether as a spectator, and I was \e r y much i'.ipressed by the fairness with which the inquiry was conducted," remarked Mr. John Hands, today at
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    CYCLIST'S DEATH
    68 13 lFro:n Our Ov:n Correspondent.) Taiping, May 8. A verdict of death by misadventure vas returned at the inquest on a Tamil cyclist, Alagan. who collided with a motor-car, while speeding down a steep slope. The evidence clearly showed that the accident was due to rashness and negligence on
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    33 13 Mr. Frmm Isako, proprietor of Isako's Circus, which is remaining in Singapore until May 15. Tomorrow a special performance will be staged to celebrate Mr. Isako's 60th anniversary la connection with circus life.
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    THEFTS ADMITTED.
    217 13 Chinese Takes Cash, Cheque, Purse And Keys. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, May 8. A young Chinese, Saw Hock Chuan, aged 18, was produced in the Taiping police court charged with stealing $115 in cash, a cheque for $200, a purse and five keys belonging to Tan Boon
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    TOO OLD!
    97 13 Excuse For Distilling Samsu. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. Pleading guilty to a charge of illegal possession of ninety gallons of fermented rice, an aged Chinese. Tan See, was fined $420 or, in default, two months' rigorous Imprisonment, by the first magistrate, today. On information
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    MR CHEN KUNG-PO & TAN KAH KEE'S.
    396 13 MR CHEN KUNG-PO TAN KAH KEE'S. Nanking: Might Assist Local Enterprise. Mr. Chen Kung-po, Minister of Industry in the Nanking Government, has completed his Malayan "Buy Chinese" tour and Is very satisfied with the attitude of the leading Chinese merchants of the peninsula. Mr. Kung-po, who returned to Singapore by
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    STEALING TIN ORE.
    109 13 Magistrate Warns Women Coolies. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, May 8. Six Indian women were today produced before the Taiping magistrate and charged with stealing four katls of tin-ore, valued at $2, belonging to Larut Tin Fields. All pleaded guilty. The officer, prosecuting, stated that the six
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    NEGRI SEMBILAN CLUB.
    151 13 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, May 8. There was a large attendance at the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Club today. In the absence of the president, the hon. Mr. O. E. London, Mr. Arthur Edmonds J.P. took the chair. The accounts showed that although
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    OFFICE BEARERS.
    74 13 At the annual general meeting, the following were elected office bearers and committee of management of the Indo-Ceylonese Association, Muar for the enuslng year.- President, Dr. A. Murugasu, vice-president, Mr. P. L. Samy, hon secretary, Mr. P. N. Ponnampalam, asst. secretary, Mr. T. 8. Filial, hon. treasurer, Mr.
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    WAITRESSES.
    190 13 No Further Action .Taken By Board. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 9. Bringing up the question of waitresses at today's meeting of the Sanitary Board in which he had urged that Government should request that the matter be considered again at the Residents' Conference, Mr. H. S.
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    TORTURED CAT.
    105 13 Heavy Fine On Cruel Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, May 8. In sentencing Yeong Hin to pay fines totalling $100, or in default to 1 undergo four months' rigorous Imprisonment, the Taiping magistrate, Che Mustapha Albakrl, commented on accused's cruel action in killing a cat by first
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    TENGKU EDHAM. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
    75 13 Medan, May 9. The sudden death of the Regent, of Kedah, Tengku Ibrahim, has interfered with the marriage of his son, Tengku Edham, who went back to Malaya by special aeroplane to attend the funeral. He Is to marry a daughter of -the Sultan
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    17 13 The hon. Mr. O. Sturrock, Adviser, P.WJ>. Malay States, is on an official visit to Negri SembQan.
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    24 14 Marietta (Farthing a») winning the sixth race yesterday at Bukit Tim ih by two lenrths from Monej Spider (Daniels) an d Pay Oat (Whalan).
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    Second Day's Races.—Single Ticket Wins Double Tote Pool Of $3,090.
    3172 14 Second Day's Races.— Single Ticket Wins Double Tote Pool Of $3,090. BIG FIELDS AND CLOSE FINISHES AT BUKIT TIMAH. Only Two Win Dividends Below Thirty Dollars. A feature of the second day of the divided. Irvine, of the Jockeys. Duval Singapore Turf Club Governor's Cup f and Orchard, trainers and
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    A RECORD.
    36 14 A record was broken at Bukit Timah yesterday when 119 runners faced the starter. This is the first time in the history of Malayan racing that over 100 horses have ran in one day.
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    POLICE BEATEN.
    117 14 Municipality Win Golf Match. In a four-ball foursomes match at Sepoy Lines on Sunday the Municipality beat the police by 6l6 l 2 pts. to 4Vi- Results (Police mentioned first). Haxworth and Barry, y 4 Kelly and Seattle, 1. Ba vi and Gray, 0: O. Qllmour and Edmond,
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    Bradman Fails But Ponsford And Darling Get Centuries. — Training Notes. BRADMAN GETS A "DUCK" AT CAMBRIDGE.
    243 15 Br adman Fails But Ponsford And Darling Get Centuries. Training Notes. BRADMAN GETS A "DUCK" AT CAMBRIDGE. London, May. 9. There were some striking batting contrasts at Cambridge to-day, when the Australians opened their match against the University, scoring 418 for the loss of only four wickets. The weather was
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    THE ART OF RUNNING.
    1181 15 MALAYAN CRICKET NOTES. Twelve Pointers. T. Leijssius And The S. R. C. Military Beaten. Slow Scoring In Tournament Game. Selangor Century. Oorrect running between the wickets Is one of the easiest things a cricketer has to learn, and yet It is amazing how much bad running
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    25 15 The finish of the third race at the S.T.C. meeting yesterday. Christie is bringing Lerrick home in front of Glamour (McPherson) and Bust Up (Farthing).
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    FORM OF SATURDAY'S RUNNERS.
    296 15 Blue Bluff And Bestlot Show Promise. (By Our Racing Correspondent) There was very little serious galloping done on the No. 2 track at Bukit Timah racecourse this morning, the majority Of trainers being content to let their charges work at half .pace. The going was hard
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    Mixed Doubles Handicap Final At Cricket Club.
    834 15 F. V. Duckworth and Mrs. Blake owe 15.2 won the handicap mixed doubles at the S.C.C.. defeating F. E. Rowland I and Mrs. J. V. S. Brooke, plus 2, 6—2,6 2, r 6—3,6 3, in the final. In the open doubles Lieut. M.
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    90 15 R.A. To Meet Chinese At Anson Road. The R.A. will meet the Chinese in a First Division match today at Anson Road Stadium. The R.A. team will be as follows: G_. Manning and Austiss; Jones, Beech and Boon; Keeling, Miller, Whalan, Howard and Kidd. The Chinese team wUI
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    Great Britain Favourites For Walker Cup.
    109 15 St. Andrews, May 8. Bookmakers and their clerks are Invading the famous golfing centre where the Walker Cup match between Great Britain and the United States will be played on Saturday. Members of the Royal and Ancient are not in favour of this innovation.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    83 15 Thursday, May 18. Football: Plrt Division, R.A. vs. Chinese, Anson Road; Second Division, Puluu Brand vs. Wlltshires, Jalan B\sar; Third Division "A, 1 Harleutns vs. M.P.H, S.H.B. Friday, May 11. Pootball: First Division, Malays vs. IndoCeylonese, Jalan Besar: Second Division, Marine vs. Police, Anson Road. Saturday, May 12.
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      FORD V-8 TRUCK BEATS TRAIN.
      480 16 In a striking demonstration of power, speed and stamina, a standard Ford V-8 truck recently left Atlantic City, New Jersey, and blazed a record breaking trail over mountains, through deserts, across the continent to Los Angeles, California. This truck, a standard 131%-lnch panel type, carrying
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      MALAYAN ROADS.
      440 16 The Automobile Association of j Malaya publishes the following notice, dated May 5: I Singapore. Changl. Joo Chiat, Tanjong Katong and Grove Rds. Temporary Level l Crossings. Caution. Newton Circus at Jn: Newton; Kg. s Java. Bt. Timah and Scotts Rds. jt Turn L; proceed clock-wise; Gyra-jt tory
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      THE OPEN ROAD.
      926 16 CONDITIONS AT HOME AND IN MALAYA. (By the Motoring Correspondept.) I In these almost perfect auto days, is the Malayan owner's Job in seeking to give his car due care and attention so very different from that of the owner at Home? A correspondent raises the question
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      LEFT-HAND RULE.
      136 16 How many motorists know the origin of our rule "keep to the left?" The custom was probably established by the early coachmen, who, sitting on the right side of the driving seat, could easily watch the off-side wheels and thus prevent any collision by keeping to the left
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      TO SELL AT £60.
      117 16 A programme for placing cheap Japanese goods on the South African market Includes provision for the sale of up-to-date two-seater motor cars at £60 each, motor cycles at £15 each, and bicycles at 355. each, says The Motor. Japan Is out to make a name for
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      A GOOD MOVE.
      23 16 The lo*fnn>i 01 sign j/&sts to motorists' eye level v now being carried out at many impoitant Junctions In Britain.
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      PETROL FROM COAL.
      388 16 Great Britain Imports 10 million tons of oil and petrol yearly. Of this quantity 3 to 3V* million tons Is petrol. A ton of petrol Is approximately 270 gallons, so that the annual import is 1 810 to 945 million gallons. Petrol Is landed at British ports
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      THE GENTLE ART OF BRAKING.
      838 16 SECURING SAFE CONTROL AND AVOIDANCE OF SKIDDING. The pedal which controls the brakes I is operated by the right foot the q harder It Is pressed the quicker the s car will stop." In these words, which appeared in j an article written for the
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