The Straits Times, 26 June 1934

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    38 1 The Straits Times [KBTABLISHKD NBAHLY A CXNTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1954. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      232 1 Singapore: 78. cccil st. cphone sisd. V I SIT; OUR NEW I SHOWROOMS. I PASKOE ft CO. I CORNWALL I HOUSE 54. OrcfcMi M. I CAIVERTS TOOTH POWDER ■RbXv 111 t\^L^jßa?K I Horn in the sixties' has always maintained its popularity throughout each generation, despite all and severe competition in
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      297 1 cydax have planned this system to help your skin to cope with excessive heat In the morning >w\ XT Wash your skin sweetly clean with Cyclax soap and water. Stimulate and refresh it with Cyclax ice-cool Braceine in your 1l cold rinse. Under your powder use the special powder bases
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      570 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. qua* pasta" England) UAIL, PABBKNOER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND OttTENTAI. B^3°, bNDER OOHTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTYTB GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN DO* Tonnage Spore BURDWAN 6.070 July CARTHAGE 15.000 Ju y 6 RANPURA
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      635 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARO LINE, incorporated in Japan) TO LONDON. Maatss, Mam Mil, Loaaoa, Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sal) HARONA MARU 11,400 June 37 28 I KATORI MARU 10.000 Jury 13 13 I KABHMA MARU 10.004 Jury 36 27 t YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Aug.
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      673 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AMP COPENHAGEN Prom Prom Prom Prom B-pore Malatw* Port Penang 8-bam DJ. BORDJaiA J/7 S/7 4/7 6/7 nu. FKMQA 34/1 34/7 25/7 37/7 m-s. ERRIA 7/8 7/8 8/8 10/8 Di. LALANDIA 4/9 4/9
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      212 2 £71.12.rROM StNG AP«RK TO EUROrX VIA AMERICA. This rat* Includes: (a) Sad elaaa passage Singapore U Hang Ksag. (k) Tsarist class across the Paelfle. (c) Ist class rail across America. (d) Tourist class Atlantic m the new and famous »-i. Manhattan or as. Washington. NOTE: Ii passage through the Panama
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      1062 2 THE BLXiE FUNNEL LINE (Ooean THE HUA KBIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steam Skip O», LU, aaa Chtoa Mutual (1931) LTD. Bleasw Navigattaa Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP CO LTD THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co' LTD THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENT AI. LINK The
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    TWO TAMILS ON TRIAL.
    157 3 Sequel To Elderly Man's Death. Because one of the accused feU Ul the trial of two TamUs-Tharma-llngam and Singaram— on a charge of committing culpable homicide not amounting to murder was postponed last March. Today the case was resumed in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice
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    "SCRAP AND BUILD."
    257 3 Interesting Question And Answer. "If the breaklng-up of old tonnage and the construction of new tonnage continued at their present rates at what approximate date will the ton- nage In existence be the same as it m in June, 1914?" This question was put to the "Shipping
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    AT SOUTHAMPTON.
    386 3 Big Decrease In Number Of Passengers. A check on the recent Increases in Southampton Docks statistic* was recorded during the month of April, UK the returns issued by the Southern Railway Co. indicate that there were decreases in the number of ships and tonnage, as well as in
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    KEPT COMPANY'S MONEY.
    651 3 Allegations Against Chinchew. Lee Eng Hock, tho chinchew of the, steamship Marudu, owned by the Straits Steamship Co., again came before Mr. J. M. Brander In the police court yesterday when the charge against him of committing criminal breach of trust in respect of two sums totalling
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    99 3 Tuecday, June 26Ship. Uiutrfii the Whar*a» or expeele* U KKFPEI BARBOL'B. Main Wharf Lch. "Spartan," Brl Tunda, Aquarlua. Tug "Prince. The CaMe, W. Bt. "Kitty 1." OU Whar. NU. Coal Wharl Nil VKBSELS l> DBT DOCKS lanjsnx P»l»Albert Dock 6.H B. Hopper No. 4. Victoria Dock Kelantan.
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    PROTEST TO NORWAY.
    321 3 Interference With British Trawlers. The British Government Is making strong representations to the Norwegian Government against the unwarranted interference with British trawlers. It was officially learned in London yesterday that the British Minister at Oslo (Sir Charles Wlngfleld) has been instructed to bring three cases to the
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    NEW SHIP SOLD.
    89 3 Disposed Of While Under Construction. Messrs. V. T. Thompson and Arnell, London, have disposed of the new single-deck long bridge steamer buUdlng by Messrs. Bartram and Sons, Ltd., Sunderland. She Is estimated t carry about 6,640 tons d.w. on about 22ft. I',-iins. draft, and should be ready
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    BHUTAN.
    20 3 The Bhutan has left Hong Kong and Is expected to arrive at this port at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    91 3 LAROT. Brit.. 454 tons, from Port Dlckson 26-6. for Malacca 27 6. TIDORE Dut.. 525 tons, from Pekan Baroe 26-6. for Pekan Baroe 28-6. ESMERALDA, Brit., 71 tons, from Malacca 26-6. for Malacca 27-6. MALACCA. Brit., 74 tons, from Muar 26-6 MADOERA, Dut., 5,792 tons, from Batavla 25-6
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      502 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F -MJS.) LLOYDS AGENTS*--BOOKING AGENT 8. IMPERIAL AIRWAYS. UU. U.TC. AND SIAM STATES HAILWATB. nunoni MiM mm sut CANADIAN PACIFIC, (Incorporated la England} STKAMSiS^bSSwAM IBOTELB-EXF1 BOTEL8-EXF BBSS. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class From £106.4.6 Up Second Class From p 7O.6JL
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      409 3 ELLERMAN BIiCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Oneocportted a Bngimd.> "ELLERMAN- L)£E. FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM ft HAMBURG Tto Part. astf MM ObmL Steamer B*P<x» B pof t JTTY OF WDWIPBO June 29 July 1 CITY OF WINDSOR July 14 July U CTT* OP WELLINGTON^ •Calls at Glasgow. Me HONG KONO. BHANOHAI
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      149 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Las nigt Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp. ins. Sunshine tern] •F hrs. T Alor Star 89 Nil 63 74 Sitiawan 92 NU 8.7 75 K. Trengganu 85 0.01 0.6 74 Bukit Jeram 89 NU 11.5 75 Malacca 85 0.01 6.9 73 Singapore (KaUang Aerodrome) 86
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      400 4 SITUATIONS VACANT Wben applying for any position advertised In these column* tend eoptes of testimonials. Do not send in It I— U LOCAL KMPKUKKS hUBM va ancirs for Europeans art urged to consult the Chairman of the European Unemployment Committee at the V.M.C.A., Singapore. BY EUROPEAN Import Pirm experienced Chinese
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      733 4 MOTOR VEHICLES, FORD SALOON 1930, in perfect o*der. «Ny trial welcomed. $500 or near oiler. Telephone 3617. USED CABS— Baby Aust Plat, Hlllman, Morris, etc, etc. Eastern Auto Co, Ltd, 69/79 Orchard Road. Singapore. 193* DODGE SALOON, in excellent running order $475 or near offer. Reply Box No. 856, Straits
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      795 4 FOR SALE. EUROPEAN Boarding' Establishment as a going concern. All rooms occupied. Selling cheap. Apply 847. Straits Times. ONE NTO M HP. Second hand oil engine, one battery of 4 crepeing rollers complete with shafting and pulleys In good condition. Box 857. Straits Times. CABIN LAUNCH 30x6 feet Thornycroft engine.
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      827 4 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold land and premises at Angullia Park Road and freehold land /ith Sea-frontage at Teluk Paku, Singapore To be held at Our Sale-room, Raffles Chamber*, Raffle* Place, on Monday, Joly 3, 1*34 at IM pjn. PARTICULARS. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and premises situate
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      704 4 BUSINESS CARDS, etc. THE MANSION Oxley Rise— Singapore. RESIDENTIAL HOTEL (non -licensed). Phone 3798 3 MiHtes from Town. RUBBER STAMPS of every description made to order. Prices from 75 cents upwards— Cash with all orders. THE STRAITS TIMES, Jobbing Dept, 76 Cedl Street, Singapore. EXCELLENT MODERN OFFICE AND GODOWN ACCOMMODATION
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      496 4 FIGARO Ladies Hairdressers. PERMANENT WAVING. By European Experts. $8, $10 ONLY BAFFLES HOTEL, (Boom 120) and at I 03, Bras Basah Road. PICTURE POST CABDS. Beautiful and Artistic Picture Post Cards of all descriptions published in England, France, Germany nd America. Popular Film Stars, Beautiful Woman, Fruits, Flowers. Celebrated Liners,
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      183 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malays Malaya Postage. Monthly ItN *M I IM Quarterly B.M $12.00 f IM Half Yearly $17.M 524.M $IS.t« Yearly $34.09 348.M $3«.H Note.— Ootstattoa ebenaes sfceaU inelade the usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as nnder:— 25
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    KUALA LUMPUR PROGRAMME.
    248 5 The Malayan Amateur Radio Society (Kuala Lumpur), Call Sign ZGE, Wavelength 48.92 metres, programme for today, June 26: 7.00 p.m. (Gramophone records). Overture, Leonora Overture, No. 3—3 Berlin State Opera House Orchestra. Fantasy, Vlndobona, Parts I and II Dajos Bela Orchestra. Pianoforte Solo, Fountains at the Villa
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    DUCKS SHOULD NOT SWIM.
    331 5 Only A Purposeless Recreation. Ducks may soon be deprived of their right to swim. From the creation of the first farmyard, a pond has been regarded as the essential complement to their happiness. Yet now, according to "Ducks and Geese," a bulletin published by H. M.
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    LOTS DRAWN FOR EXECUTION.
    634 5 Grim War Episode. REFUSAL TO GO 'OVER THE TOP." One of the most tragic chapters oi the war was recalled In the French] Superior Court of Military Justice, says the Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. The Court was asked by the widows or mothers of
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    TO FORSAKE SCREEN.
    85 5 Echo Of Brutal Attack On Mr. Sit Kok-sin. Despite the attempt to blind him with a solution of lime and finely ground glass Sit Kok-sln, the wellknown Chinese actor, lias fully recovered the use of his eyes. The famous Cantonese, stage and screen star, will return south
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      233 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DANCE (formal) 9.45 p.m. to Midnight WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27th THE POPULAR ARTISTS HUGO JOSEPHINE RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONF 5381. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CONCERT DURING DINNER DINNER AND DANCE MUSIC BY HALF KELLERMANN'S FAMOUS BAND DINNER $3— AFTER
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      44 5 SO IS ilVja^^^^lflßQHH LVVIIIi etc etc etc \S LmS^l PHILGO RECEIVERS THE SIMPLEST RECEIVERS TO OPERATE YET GIVE THE BEST RESULTS. SOLE AGENTS RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA LTD. BROADCAST HOUSE, JAVA STBEET, 2, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. SOLE PROPRIETORS: STATION Z.H.I. SINGAPORE.
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      46 5 THE GREEN COW TAVERN CAMERON HIGHLANDS. Inexpensive and Homely Holidays. Run by a European Lady. 5,300 ft. above sea level. Dairy Butter, Milk Cheese, Home grown vegetables and Salads. No Tin Foods. No Fuss. No Frills. Licensed Bar. $5/- per day inclusive $5/Telephone Cameron Highlands 35.
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      176 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. Following are Empire programmes, Transmissions 2 and 3: TODAY. 6.20 p.m. Reginald New at the Organ. 6.50 The Commodore Grand Orchestra. 7.50 England vs. Australia. 8.0 Dance Music. 8.20 The Birmingham Hippodrome Orchestra. 9.5 The Kews. 9.20 Woston and Lee Revue. 10.25 The International Horse Bhow. 10.45 Interlude.
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      145 5 SINGAPORE Following is the wireless programme of Station "Z.HJ." Singapore /wavelength 49.9 m.) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2, Orchard Road). WEDNESDAY, June 27. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra (Dan Hopkins). 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by
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      145 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUESJ ACROSS. SSS" n c > m «M« M 20 American 26 Flightless bird Intersecting 28 Dr f e3 up l?" Etevate 31 MoriDmmedan prtact s?*?, hln 34. Small light. \l. Ka^e A IS. Nasal organ 18. Sum 17. Treaty a*'. Im^tror Solittinn Of Yesterday's 22. Bay
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    FULL STORY OF SEARCH FOR AND DISCOVERY OF MR. KURAMOTO.
    1817 6 Incident That Threatened A Serious Situation. In connection with the recent disappearance of Mr. Eimei Kuramoto, Japanese Vice-Consul at Nanking which for a time threatened to develop into a second Nakamura case in which the Japanese invaded Manchuria, several Japanese
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  • Correspondence.
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      ASIATIC SUBORDINATES.
      418 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A sense of gratitude prompts me to write this letter to thank you, on behalf of the estate Asiatic staffs whose cause you championed In your leader of June 18 under the heading of "Exploitation." Those In the unhappy position
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      A SIGN WANTED.
      110 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Many people will be grateful ii the Municipality will put up a signboard in St. Thomas' Walk, at the junction of the road turning to the left. I have seen many people in motor-cars, rickshas, and cycles pass this
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    POLICE BAND.
    54 6 The band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns will play the following weather permitting at Katong Park tomorrow at 9: March, The Menln Road (Guitarist) Nautical Fantasia, Britannia (Douglas); Walt* Gold and Silver (Lehar) Llebestraum (Blon); Intermeno, Slzilletta (Blon); Selection, Sylvia (Dellbes);
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      219 6 CENTRAL ENBINE WORKS LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) THE ABOVE COMPANY HAS FOR DISPOSAL A WIDE RANGE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS SUPPLIES INCLUDING rvudo Oil Engines (from 31/2 h.p. to 241/j h.p.) pMectrical Fans Machinery and Accessories. pumps (Hand and Power) Oanitary Fittings /Collapsible Gates pipe Fittings (Various) rjlobe Valves, etc., etc.
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      297 6 EXCESS FAT DUE TO RHEUMATISM Only One Remedy Needed Having rheumatism so badly that she could scarcely walk, this woman began to put on a load of superfluous flesh. In a letter Just received, she writes: **I had a severe attack of rheumatism In both knees. It was so bad
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      242 7 OPENING JUNE 30th -AURELIA'S"MANILAS LEADING HOUSE OF FASHION" Hats off Different Kinds States Dresses for all Occasions Novelties and other Ladies' wearing apparels AURELIA'S Factory is now in full swing Working Day and Night Beautiful hats purposely designed for the opening. Here you will see up-to-the-minute styles. OUR SPECIALTY SAVE
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      193 7 JULY ISSUES ARRIVED. Lists on Application. T.M.A. MUSIC HOUSE, High Street. Singapore. BrMCkts: 167, Selegie Road 854, Geylang Road. DOUBLE TALKIE ATTRACTION CHIC SALE jMt^k In the heart-hittin* story of a man and a dog who reached the heights and depths of emotion JH "LUCKY DOG" MHH Preceded by a
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      210 7 Al ■■•■■■^r^A^l LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT AHJAsYIPKA I OF EXTENDED SEASON! A MASTER PRODUCTION FROM A MASTER PRODUCER! CECIL B. De MILLE'S "FOUR FRIGHTENED PEOPLE" CLAUDETTE COLBERT, HERBERT MARSHALL, MARY BOLAND and WILLIAM GARGAN OPENING TOMORROW VICTOR JORY and IRENE BENTLEY in M "smoky" rar 11 A Fox Film. ,J Rc^
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      215 8 Slow Rubber Supplies Steady The Market. (Prom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, June 26. There was one, again a better feelIng in the rubber market today and both London and New York showed a small advance overnight. Since the Introduction of control at the beginning of the month
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      PRODUCE.
      310 8 Singapore, June 26. 12 noon. Buyer Seller oambler 4.00 Java Cube 7.25 Hamburg Cube 7.25 White Muntok Pepper 33.50 White Pepper 32.50 Black Pepper 14.75 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 3.00 Copra, mixed 2.55 2.55 Small Flake Tapioca 4.10 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.00 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.40 Small Pearl
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      216 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 11/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 Vis London,
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      EXCHANGES.
      85 8 Rugby, June 23. Foreign exchanges today were:— Amsterdam 7.42% Athens 525 Berlin 13.18 i/ 2 Bombay 1/6 3/64 Brussels 21.57 Bucharest 505 Buenos Aires 36i/ 2 sellers official. Copenhagen 22.391/2 Geneva 15.50 Helsingfors 226% Hong Kong 1/5% Lisbon 110 Madrid 36 13/16 Milan 59 1/16 Montevideo 38% sellers official.
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      63 8 Noon, June 26. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (lo©se) 221/4 22% (F. 0.8.) 22 7/16 22 9/16 Standard RJS.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. July-Sept. 23% 23U Oet.-Dec. 24 24 Jan.-Mar. 24% 24% Tone of Market: Quiet Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      101 8 The rate of Issue Is Ra. 155=*ioo The rate of payment Is Rs. 157=5100 The rate of payment Is the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orde* drawn on the
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        457 8 Issue Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang Buyers 6/41/s 37/6 Sellers. 6/9 40/- xd. £1 £1 Austral Malay 50/52/6 5A 5A Ayer Hitam 15A 16/- cd. 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin
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        GENERAL.
        294 8 issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.80 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.55 1.60 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.16.0 6.0.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/6 27/3 £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 25/-
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        138 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,C00 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4V£ p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 41/2 P-C-of 1907 red. 194 7 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,0C0 102 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        369 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall fevatt A Co. AUenby ($1) 1.60 1.80 1.60 1.80 Alor Gajah (|1) 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 A. Hitam ($1) 1.60 1.75 1.60 1.75 A. Malay v s2) 2.90 3.10 2.90 3.10 A. Molek ($1) 1.0734 1.15
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    230 8 Today. 1 Netherlands India Bagan and Selat Pandjang (Hong Thong) 3 p.m. Bengkalis. Laboean Bilik T Balel (Rofcan) 3 p.m. Port de Kock. Padang. Pakan Baioe Slak (Hong Kwong) S nm. Siam (Katong) 3 pm. Tomorrow. Djambi, Java. Southern Sumatra. South East Borneo. Celebes, Molucca; and Timor
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    32 8 ■y Dempo Naldera Corfu Cont? Verde Sibajak S'por* Idir-nm May 11 May 30 May 11 June 2 May 25 June lti May 17 June s Jun? 1 June 21
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    OUTWARD AIR MAIL.
    52 8 The local agents of the Imperial) Airways notify that the outward aeroplane is now expected to arrive at Singapore at about 10.30 a.m. today. The mail will be available to boxholders and window delivery ticket holders immediately. Correspondence for non-boxholders will be sent out by the 1205
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    MAILS EXPECTED
    65 8 From China and Japan by Suisar.~ due at Singapore 11 p.m. today. From China and Japan by Haruni Muni due at Singapore 1 p.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Bhutan due at Singapore 6 p.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Kaisho Maru due at Singapore on
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    PLIGHT OF SHIPPING.
    66 8 I In the House of Commons on May 29, Mr. Tom Smith (Lab.. Normanton) asked the President of the Board of Trade whether It was proposed to grant any financial assistance to the shipping industry. Mr. Runclman replied that he wus not in a position to add
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    ILL-STARRED MINES.
    86 8 Seven Killed In Fresh Disaster. Breslau, Jun° 2i. After digging up three bodies of miners entombed by a sudden landslide in the ill-starred Karsten Centrum Mines at Seuthen on Thursday, the rescue crew, which hart worked feverishly for 20 hours, was forced to relinquish all hope ot recovering
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    LITHUANIAN DECREE.
    79 8 Synagogues Only For Jewish Religious Rites. Kovno, Jun i 22. A special decree proclaimed by the Lithuanian Government on Wednesday strictly forbids any kind of assembly In synagogues except for the Jewish religious rites. The reason for this decree is due to the belief In official circles that
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      42 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday, Jane 28. Singapore Teachers' Association annual meeting, Raffles Institution 8 p.m. A lecture on "Is there consciousness after death?" at the Singapore Lodge -Theosophlcal Society, No. 13 Dhoby Ghaut C.33. Friday. Jane t*. Dance. B.V.C. Drill Hall.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      BULLION LETTER.
      653 9 SAMUEL MONTAGU AND CO.'S REPORT Samuel Montagu and Co., In their weekly bullion letter, dated May 30. state:— G«M The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to £191,333.148 on the 23rd, as compared with £191,233,190 on the previous Wednesday. Business in the open market has been
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      STRAITS TRADING COMPANY.
      1984 9 Tin Market In U.S. BURDEN ON MALAYAN PRODUCERS. The half-yearly meeting of the Straits Trading Company was held at the company's registered office, Ocean Building, yesterday. Mr. W. J. Wllcoxson presided, supported by Messrs. C. E. Wurtzburg and C. R. Cherry (directors) and Mr. J. R. Strachan
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      FINANCIAL WISDOM OF THE WEEK.
      348 9 "Post Office Reflects Trade Revival." June 12. 1934 Mr. Neville Chamberlain. "Forced Into a choice between tearing up the Lausanne Treaty, and thereby provoking a relapse in world trade and stability, and a merely quixotic desire to avoid an unpleasant name, the Government unhesitatingly decided
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      46 9 Temerloh Cocoout 8t Rubber—24,642 lb Alor Gajah.—22,loo lb. Ayer Panas. —65,611 lb. Australasia—23,2so lb. Buklt Kubu —13,500 lb. I Glenealy— 32.160 lb. Jalmn Kebun.—lo3oo lb. Kluang.— 36.000 lb. Pajam.—l23,ooo lb. Port Swettenham. —10.100 lb. Tambatak—l9.2oo lb. Teluk Alison. —44,980 lb. I Dlv Benut.—37.l3S lb.
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      183 9 Other financial news on pace 1«. RUBBER STATISTICS The following Information has been received from the Rubber Growers' Association, through the Malayan Information Agency, London. 1833 1934 Jan.-Dec. April May Tom Tons Tons Other Countries than Ceylon, Malaya and Netherl inds East Indies (partly esttmated) 58.000 7.000 8.000 B. Absolution.
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    AMUSEMENTS
    99 10 Singapore. Four Frightened People with Claudette Colbert Herbert Marshall. 6.16—0.16. CAPITOL Wonder Bar with Al JoUon. 6.15—9.15. GEEAT WORLD Cabaret The Indiscretions of Drt Battle of Life. MARYBOROUGH Bhakta Prahlad. 6—9.156 9.15 NBW WOUO Side Bbcm*. Cabaret. Dancing. Ttlklea, Theatre* and Clnemai. rAviuoN Six Of A Kind wHh Charlie
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1934. PRAI AGAIN.
    1030 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1934. PRAI AGAIN. At the next meeting of the Federal Council, on Monday, July 2, approval will be sought for the appropriation of $123,100 for the construction of a rubble sea-wall at Pral. After so riuch money has been sunk— literally sunk— at
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    952 10 THE FOUGERE APPEAL. On the appeal of the Crown, H. J. Fougere has been sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of bonds to the value of $10,000, the property of the Children'! Aid Society, of which
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1071 10  -  C. Kehoe, B. Com. (By AGRICULTURAL POLICY. British agriculture is becoming more and more a focal point of interest, and discussion and controversy have been rife regarding both the social and economic aspects of agriculture in the modern community. What will be the effect of the recently
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    BRITAIN READY FOR ANY GERMAN TRADE REPRISALS.
    772 11 FINANCIAL SECRETARY'S STATEMENT. DEBTS CLEARING OFFICE. France Prepared To Take Similar Steps. London, June 25. The House of Commons tonight passed the second reading of the Debts Gearing Offices and Import Restrictions Reprisals Bill without a division. Mr. L. Hore-Belteha (Financial Secretary to
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    CHICAGO'S FIRES.
    71 11 Arson Gang Believed Unmasked. Chicago, June 26. The police are investigating Into an alleged arson gang which is described as the biggest criminal ring ever unmasked here. Twelve persons including a woman have been arrested and are believed to have been responsible for the majority of Chicago's most
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    HOLIDAY INVITATION.
    62 11 Vienna, June 26. According to the Reichspost, Slgnor Mussolini has renewed his invitation to Dr. Dollfuss, the Austrian Chancellor, !and his family to spend the summer I holiday at Riccione, where n Duce and his family will also be holidaying. The invitation is Interpreted by the Reichspost as
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    Political Uncertainty In United States.
    205 11 London, June 25. I The adjournment of Congress, has not ended the era of political uncertainty as much has been left to the discretion of the administration, says! the monthly review of the Guaranty Trust. The failure of Wall Btreet to react favourably to the
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    PRINCE APPEALS TO THE LEAGUE.
    125 11 PRINCE APPEALS TO THE LEAGUE. Polish Threat To Seize His Property. Geneva, June 22. The Prince of Pless, who Is regarded as the leader of the German element in the Province of Posen (formerly an Integral part of the German Empire but which since the Treaty of Versailles, now belongs
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    SHANGHAI PILOTAGE.
    165 11 Doubts About The New Regulations. London, June 25. Sir John Simon, replying In the House of Commons to a number of questions regarding the Shanghai pilotage, said owing to the Chinese Government drawing up provisional pilotage regulations Intended to supersede those codified In 1868 the British I Minister,
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    NO NEW TREATIES.
    113 11 IS. Statement To Japan. Washington, June 26. On the eve of his departing for Japan, Mr. Saito, the Japanese Ambassador, discussed the question of a non-aggres-sion pact between the United States and Japan with Senator Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It is understood that
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    PREMIER'S PLANS.
    86 11 May Go Abroad During in is WeeK. Rugby, June 23. No definite plans have yet been made for the Prime Minister's three months holiday abroad but he hopes to leave London before the end of next week. Mr. Stanley Baldwin will naturally be acting Prime Minister In his
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    47 11 An air mail picture received from London this morning of Sir Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas, at present Governor of the Gold Coast, who has been appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Malay States in succession to Sir Cecil dementi, who has resigned.
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    DIED AFTER OPERATION.
    84 11 Authority On Far Eastern Business Affairs. London, June 25. Mr. H. B. Franks, a director of Sedgwick Collins and Co., the wellknown underwriters, and an authority on business affairs In China and Japan and frequently consulted thereon, died last evening after an emergency operation. Mr. Franks had
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    EXPLOSION IN BIG SOVIET PLANT.
    151 11 Sabotage Suspected. OGPU ARREST HIGH OFFICIALS. Reval. June 22. The Russian secret police, known as the Ogpu, have made a number of arrests in connection with a huge explosion which occurred In one of Russia's largest and most important chemical factories named after the Soviet
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    LORD LONDONDERRY.
    136 11 Rugby, June 23. The King has approved the appointment of the Air Minister, Lord Londonderry, to be honorary Air Commodore of No. 607 squadron of the County o> Durham auxiliary air force. Lord Londonderry has many connections with Durham and Is LordLieutenant of the county and chancellor of
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    FIRE DESTROYS TEN COTTAGES.
    123 11 Big Heath Fire. SUBDUED BY TROOPS AND PLANES. Rugby, June 23. Ten cottages in the picturesque Worcestershire village of Broadway have been destroyed by fire. The extensive heath fire near Aldershot yesterday, which was ultimately subdued by troops equipped with gas masks and fire fighting appliances,
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    SECRET PACT DENIED.
    33 11 Moscow, June 25. Tass agency denies Japanese reports of a secret Sino-Sovlet agreement alleged to provide, inter alia, for roadmaking and the spreading of Soviet influence in Inner Mongolia.— Reuter.
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    PIRATE DANGER PROTECTION.
    362 11 Questions In The Houso Of Commons. ARMED GUARDS. Restoration Of Services Free Of Charge Wanted. London, June 25 The restoration of the services of armed guards fre? of charge for the protection of vessel* in the Far East against pirates was sought by Lieut.Com. R. L. Tufnell
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    AIRMAN'S ESCAPE
    43 11 Tailless Plane Overturns In Take-Off. Rugby, June 23. Flight-Lieutenant Stainforth, thA well-known Schneider trophy pilot, escaped uninjured yesterday when thi» pterdactyl experimental tailless aeroplane in which he was taking oft from the aerodrome at Farnborougii, overturned and was damaged. British Wireless.
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    "Britain Must Resume Her Historic Role"
    410 11 London, June 23. I With all the fiery enthusiasm of his former campaigning days, Mr. David Lloyd George again sounds a clarion call to the British people to the traditional mission played in international politics throughout history in a much discussed letter that appeared
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    PRAI DREDGING SCHEME AGAIN CONDEMNED.
    1459 12 Mercantile Interests Almost Unanimous. A proposal to create deep anchorage at the Pr*l Wharves. ProTince Weliesley has been condemned by a committee appointed by Sir Cecil < irmrnti "U consider whether it would be in the Interests of the trade of Penan* if the port
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    12 12 Malay schcl cUMm cetehntiits; the anolven .rr at Mohammed* MrtMay y< .;r4aj.
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    48 12 A dance will be held on Friday from 9 to 2 at the 8 V.C Drill Hall In aid of the Australian Jamboree and Tenth Scout Troop funds. Mr. S. J. Vincent has been appointed hon. treasurer of the Singapore Musical Society vice Mr. C. Q Starkey resigned.
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    CHILD RUN OVER.
    161 12 Fatal Accident On hangi Road. Tragedy attended a shopping excursion by a number of Malays one flay early this month. Having completed their shopping, the party left Singapore by motor-bos to return to their home at the sth mile, Changl Road. The bus arrived at the sth
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    LOTUS CLUB.
    138 12 Last Saturday the President and Committee were at home to members of the Club at the Y.W.C.A. B. Raffles Quay from 4.30. Members took this opportunity to wish farewell to Mrs. E. V. Davies their president who is leaving at the end of this month as the Malayan
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    RUBBER RESTRICTION PROSECUTION.
    163 12 First Under New Ordinance. The first prosecution under the Rubber Restriction Ordinance was heard in the Second Magistrate's court this morning, when a Chinese mandore, Goh Tens, employed on a local rubber estate, was charged with removing rubber without a permit. Mr. Rickard of the Government Monopolies,
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    CHETTIAR ENTERTAINED.
    112 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 25. The chettiars of Seremban entertained Mr. K. V. A. L. R M. Alagappa Chettlar. MA., barrister-at-law. to tea at the Vivekananda Students Hall, here yesterday. Mr. S. M. R. M. Sithambaram Chettiar, who presided, introduced the visitor, and an address was
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    MEDICAL COLLEGE CLERK SENTENCED.
    753 12 Found Accounts Short AND THEN STARTED DEFALCATION. For defalcation of two sums of money totalling $1,800, Ong Kim Hock, a former chief clerk In the employ of the College of Medicine, was sentenced to a total of five months' simple Imprisonment by Mr. J. M. Brander
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    EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE.
    56 12 Siamese "Wanted" In Bangkok. Arrested on a warrant Issued In Bangkok, Khan Vanaklk Vicharn, an English-speaking Siamese, faced the criminal district Judge this morning on a charge of embezzlement of 5,000 tlcals. The case was put off until July 3 for mention. The local police, in the meantime,
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    33 12 I Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., I Ltd.. announce that the sale of Nos. 35 I and 36 Chulia Street and No. 2 Raffles J Place has been postponed for a month.
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    Town & Country In Malaya.
    866 12 Town Country In Malaya. HURRYING COOLIES OVER. The Labour Office is doing its best to hurry coolies over, but as there is stm some misunderstanding regarding recruiting arrangements it might be as well to detail them here. Estates are allowed to recruit Indian labour to the extent of 15 per
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    THE PERAK LABOUR POOL.
    252 13 Mines Chamber Approval. SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXAMINE SCHEME. (From Oar Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jane 23. I am Informed by the Secretary, F.M.B. Chamber of Mines, that at the last meeting of the Council it waa agreed to rapport, in principle, the formation of the labour pool, bat,
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    MISS BESSIE KERR.
    178 13 Successful Concert At Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 23. Miss Bessie Kerr, who is on a short holiday in Malaya, delighted a large audience at the Grand Hotel her- tonight by her charming singing. Miss Kerr's rich mezzo-soprano voice is well-known to all listeners of
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    JOHORE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
    81 13 Miss L. R. Haugh has been appointed temporarily to fill the vacant post of Nursing Sister. General Hospital, Johore Bahru. Miss M. Robinson, Nursing Sister, General Hospital, Singapore, has been seconded for service in Johore as Nursing Sister, General Hospital, Johore Bahru, vice Miss W. 8. Hamett.
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    PROMOTED, THEN FINED.
    192 13 Malay Policeman Who Accepted Money. After being recently promoted to the rank of lance-corporal, a young Malay policeman was yesterday fined $30 for receiving money without consideration while acting as a public servant, in the Second Magistrates' Court. Originally he was charged with receiving an Illegal gratification,
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    BISHOP'S VISIT.
    74 13 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, June 25. In connection with the forthcoming visit to Seremban, of Mons. Adrian Devals. the new Bishop of Malacca, it has been decided that the parishioners of the Church of the Visitation, will express their welcome in an address to be read
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    43 13 The Armstrong-Thornbnry wedding, left to right: Mr. E. Jafot. Commissioner of Police, Johore, Mrs. H. B. Sym, matron of honour, the bridegroom, Mr. H. P. Armstrong, A.C.P.. F.M.S. Police, the bride. Miss Maureen Thornbnry. and Mr. A. C. Canny ngbara PerdrUu, best man.
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    PAGEANT OF BEAUTY.
    134 13 Receipts $3,37o— Expenses Only $280. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 25. The receipts from the three shows of the Pageant of Beauty were approximately 93.370. Of his sum $1,360 was taken on the last night, and included nearly $500 from flowers and programmes. Roughly $820
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    LITTLE GIRL KILLED
    172 13 Knocked Down By Lorry. A Chinese girl of about eight years of age was knocked down by a lorry driven by an Indian at the junction of Rochore Road and Arab Street early yesterday evening, and she died from severe injuries on the way to the hospital.
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    ENGINEERS LOOK ON.
    142 13 Visit To Rubber Works. Following the lecture on the "Manufacture and uses of rubber," which was given before the members of the Engineering Association of Malaya, at the Adelphl Hotel on Thursday, a combined visit of the members of the Association and the local members of the
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    46 13 Mr. W. Harold Edwards, of the AngloOriental Mining Corporation, who has been visiting Malaya on business, sailed for England by the Rawalpindi taking with him a very fine speclmsn of blntorun It Is learned that Mr. Edwards proposes to present the animal to the London Zoo.
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    WEEPING GIRL AT INQUEST.
    299 13 Story Of Young Man's Suicide Threats. A young Indian girl, who appearei to be greatly distressed, gave evidence at the Inquest yesterday on a young educated Tamil Brahmin, named Ramani, whose body was found floating in the sea In front of the Esplanade on June 21.
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    England's First Test Victory At Headquarters For 38 Years. AUSTRALIA COLLAPSE ON STICKY WICKET.
    1785 14 England's First Test Victory At Headquarters For 38 Years. AUSTRALIA COLLAPSE ON STICKY WICKET. And Lose By An Innings And 38 Runs. VERITY EQUALS THIRTY -YEAR -OLD RECORD. England won the second Test match at Lord's yesterday by an. innings and 38 runs after one of the most amazing day's
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    Kent Defeat Lancashire.
    89 14 Kent Defeat Lancashire. London. June 25. Manchester: Kent accomplished a fine performance by defeating Lancashire by seven wickets, a feature of the match being the fine bowling of Lewis, who appeared only once in the Kent first team last year. Lancashire tool: first knock and made 174, Lewis taking seven
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    26 14 G. C. Miller umpiring In the doubles match, H. Gray and J. B. Heaton vs. E. A. Brown and A.S. Anderson, in the S.C.C. Bowls Tournament.
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    S.C.C. BEATEN.
    128 14 Municipal Services Win Friendly Match. In a friendly match played on the padang yesterday the Municipal Services defeated the Cricket Club "B" eleven by two goals to nil. The Services were at full strength, and had much the better of the play. It was only due to the
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    NARA'S VICTORY.
    76 14 Sosa Fails In Fight At Penan?. The Nara-Sosa fight at Fun and Frolic Stadium. Penang, on Saturday night attracted the largest crowd of any boxing promotion there. Nara had a decided advantage in height and reach and adopted out-fighting tactics. The contest was by no means a slogging
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    "UMPIRING WORST EVER KNOWN."
    497 14 "UMPIRING WORST EVER KNOWN." Sensation At Opening Of Wimbledon. Wimbledon competitors have compia.rud that the umpiring is the worst they have ever known. The fact that the Umpires' Association has forced the Wimbledon authorises to use higher chairs than usual, making them 5 ft. 6in. in height, is attributed as
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    Terrific Battle For World's Heavyweight Title.—Exciting Yachting.
    22 15 Terrific Battle For World's Heavyweight Title. Exciting Yachting. Morray (S.C.C.) and Kemat Municipality) playing in the friendly match on the padang yesterday.
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    Ties In L.T.A. Tournament.
    224 15 Ties In L.T.A. Tournament. P.<- loll; wing ties have bsen arranged in the Singapore L.T.A. Tournament: TODAY. Women's Open Doubles. Mrs. Laing and Miss Toby vs. Mrs Fink and Mrs. Hamilton. Mixed Doubles. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Smith vs. Un. Power and R. F. Goodman. Mrs. Cherrlnfcton and Chong
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    91 15 Tuesday, June M. Football: First Division. B.C.C. vs. Pulau Brant S.C.C Second Division. Marine vs. Chinese AR. Stadium; Third Division "A." Medical Services vs. Harlequins. S.H-B.; Friendly, Raffles Institution vs. Johore English College. R.I. Wednesday. Jane 27. Football: First Division, Malays vs. R.A J.B. Stadium; S«ond Division. RAP
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    63 15 S.C.C. vs. Pulau Brani On Padang. The S.C.C. win meet Pulmu Brani In a First Division match on the padanr. this afternoon. The teams have been selected as follows: Pulau Brani: Weekes; Slack and Powell; Patrick, Rogers and Griffiths; Smith, Noble, Holmes, Thomas and Ranee. S.C.C. Cherrmfton; Muncey
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    16 15 Primo Camera (right), who lost his world's heavyweight championship title to Max Baer. training before the
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    REASON FOR CARNERA'S FAILURE.
    1528 15 Sustained Sprained Ankle In First Round. New York, June 15. Camera's almost ridiculous failure to do himself any sort of Justice in last night's fight for the world title la revealed to have been due to a serious foot Injury. He was given immediate medical attention
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    Thrilling Finish At R.S.Y.C.
    404 15 Thrilling Finish At R.S.Y.C. There was a fine finish for thej RJ3.Y.C. event on Sunday in the Clifford Cup series. Rain had been falling since dawn and continued for practically the whole morning. At the start the wind was fresh and gusty, and of the five B boats that came
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    Singapore Badminton Championship.
    187 15 Singapore Badminton Championsh ip. The result! of the games played on Sunday in the second round of the Singapore badminton championship were as follows: Junior Singles. P. V. Sarma beat Mak Mang IS— 9. 15— 0. A. K. Ibrahim beat Oan Hock Hoe 12—15, 15—12, 15—2. Koh Chek Tuan beat
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    Another Big Win For Monopolies.
    283 15 Another Big Win For Monopolies. Monopolies 5 Fraser Neave A. I The Government Monopolies played fast and forceful football to score a 5 1 victory over the "A" team of Fraser and Neave's in a Commercial Cup fixture at the Geylang Stadium yesterday afternoon. The game was played at a
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      154 15 Other sporting news will be found on pace 17. The Records yoa are waiting for. CONVERSATION PIECE I'LL. FOIXOW MY SECRET HEART, Prlntrmps-C«wmrd DA 1363 CH AIMING CHARMING. Prtntcmßß, Thatcher I DEAR LITTLE SOLDIERS. Nagcat, Aadrewi J lw NEVERMORE. Priutcmßß. Hayward DA IMS ENGLISH LESSON, Prtnteiaai I FINALE— ACT 2
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    METAL MARKET REPORT.
    592 16 CONSUMERS TAKE INCREASED INTEREST IN .TIN. Malcolm Bowley and Son in their weekly market report dated June 8 state: Copper. The standard market this week has worn a distinctly better appearance, and up to £33 2s. Cd. has been paid for three months. This has not been
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    COMPANY RESULTS.
    55 16 Straits Plantations' 4 Per Cent. Dividend. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 25. Straits Plantations.— Profit at Mar. 31, £13.023 dividend. 4 per cent; forward. £27,511. Tremelbye. -Profit at Mar. 31, £3,077 forward, £2,158. Mount Austin.— Profit at Mar. 31, £9,029 forward, £26,115. Sungei Mating. Profit for 1933,
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    Selangor Club Beats K. Kuantan.
    350 17 Selangor Club Beats K. Kuantan. (From Our Own Correspondent) TCuala Lumpur, June 29. The Selangor Club easily defeated the Kampong Kuantan Club yesterday on the Padang. Batting first the visitors scored 137. They lost their first wicket before a run was scored but the second w! t partnership between T.
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    270 17 Result Of S.G.C. Women's Foursomes. The women's foursomes competition was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted In a win for Mrs. S. P. Holmes-Smith and Mrs. A. Stone with a net score of 72. The following cards were returned: Championship Final On Sunday. The final of the
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    I. LEIJSSIUS.
    112 17 Seats Record For Pole Vault. Owing to heavy rain last Friday two events In the St. Joseph's Institution annual sports meeting were held over, and were competed yesterday. The result was that the schools record for the pole vault was twice beaten, by Irving Leijsslus who came first
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    DEATH SENTENCE.
    62 18 Budapest, June 20. Arrested while trying to cross the border from Czecho-Slovakia without a passport, Bela Gador, the notorious Public Prosecutor under Bela Kun's short-lived Communist regime In 1919, has been sentenced to death by hinging by a special court. It is alleged he was responsible for six
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