The Straits Times, 5 June 1935

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    37 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1935. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20PA(>K8 MM.M'OKK. WKDNKSDAY. JUNK 5, 1»35 I'Kllr: 10 CENTS
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      194 1 Singapore: 140. Cecil st. cphone earn. Exclusive 1 CRETONNES GLASSWARE AT PASKOE'S laj^ 1 was caused by this K^mt NIGHT-STARVATION" THOUGHT |&L# )^*KJfc/^ f wlu/you* SES E I V 'J (mOI?L>Ck"S TAKEN AT n.CMT V^iLL ft) BITTER KJV V FT^.C, Ni&MT-STARVATION- f gEPLACd YOUR ViT.AIiTV A^ IT IS SCE^OUf^^ jA
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      22 1 Kuala LUMfjuitf^. Java st. cphon? 3333>. FOR j I FLOWERS PHONE 4097 I I IS. Orchard .load. J j (Amber Mansion* j
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
    • Obituary
      DEATH
      49 2 FAMARANAYAKE— Mr. A. D. A. SamaraI c.--ln-chargc, Senal Rubber EMatc, Jchore, expired at the General tal at 3 p.m. yesterday. The cortege will leave the Hospital Mortuary at 5 p.m. today for the Buddhist Cemetery. Upper A!-Junied Road, for cremation. Ceylon and I' M B. papers please copy.
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    "LATE MRS ONG SAM LEONG".
    97 2 If— ll ONG BOON TAT and ONG PENG HOCK and their families gratefully thank all ti. m win) ;i.t tended the funeral of their lat* beloved mother Mrs. ONG SAM LEONO. They greatly appreciate the kind expression ol condolence tendered personally and by Utters and
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      401 2 EDWARDS.— At the General Hospital on June 4. to Lucy, wife of C. P. Edwards, a dauphter. SITUATIONS VACANT j When applying for any position advertised in thrse columns send copies of testimonials. Do not scud originals. WANTED by European Import House Chinese Salesman for Engineering Dept. Must have thorough
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      796 2 BOARD- RESIDENCE LARGE Sc Airy Room, private verandah Sc bath. Double or single. Europ. Phone 4717. FUR. Iflatlet, beautiful surroundings, with or without board. Replies 257, Straits Times. WELL furnished terrace room with or without board suit bachelor. European, mod. san., moderate terms, 332, River Valley Road. METROPOLE HOTEL, Bras
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      703 2 FOR SALE ONE ELEVEN VALVE "Philco Radio Receiver and one Singer Sewing machine. Apply Box 268, Straits TimesBOSCH products, genuine, sparking plugs, colls, horns etc. Prices from Eastern Auto Co., Ltd., 69/79, Orchard Road, Singapore. FOR SALE, Jalan Scudai, Johore Bahru. 1 bungalow and land, water and electric light l'-j
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      806 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on I Monday, June 10, Whit Monday, (Bank Holiday). OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LTD(lncorporated In the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE Is hereby given that the Third Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at its Registered Office, China
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      755 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc Arrived. ROYAL ACADEMY ILLUSTRATED M3S. Issued by authority of the Royal Academy. It contain* over 200 half-tone reproductions of the most Important works In painting and sculpture that gain the coveted honour of exhibition. Printed on heavy art paper and Indexed. PRICE (1.50, by Post Jl.BOG. H.
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      454 2 visit FIGARO FOR BETTER WAV 2 that Is better for your hair $8, $10 $15 only European Experts always In attendance. RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 120) and al 93, Bras Basah Road. Phone 1868. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. EXCELLENT MODERN
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      184 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Ouwlde Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly S S.M 4.00 f *.50 Quarterly S 8.50 Jl!.»» 7.50 Half Yearly $17 00 $24.M $15.00 Yearly $34.00 Six 00 $30.00 Note. OnUtatinn cheques should Include \h.- usnal bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Thr rhaxres and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are
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      625 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. CINDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S OOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON POR CHINA AND JAPAN. DueTonnage Spore 1935 f BANGALORE 6,000 June 6 CARTHAOE 15.000
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      616 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail StSUWA MARU 10.700 June 12 13 g FUSHIMI MARU 11.000 June 26 27 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 July 10 11 J TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 July
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      634 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom From From From Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham •MSONIA 25 6 25/6 26/6 28/6 ALSIA 16/7 16/7 17/7 19/7 BORINGIA 6/8 6/8 7/8 9/8 ERRIA 27/8 27/8 28/8 30/8 LALANDIA 17/9 17/9 18/9 20/9 JUTLANDIA 8 10
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      195 3 Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; Swimming pool Talking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealsHot and cold running water in each state room. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds— Modem ventilation throughout. Weekly service from Manila and
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      1153 3 TBS BLUB FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khlow Steamship Co. (1932) LrC Steam Ship Co.. Ltd. and China Mutual The Canard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) n»~»,fc «i«i»ki. r-« fm The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. 3? Sarawak Steamship Co.. Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      102 4 Mails from Netherland Indies today )>y air I Netherlands > will be delivered to boxholders at 630 pm and general delivery of letters at 8 25 v.m. tomorrow and parcels at 9 am tomorrow Mulls lrum China and Japan today pur a. Malls from China and Japan today
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      CLEARANCES
      27 4 I June 3: Ra«a, Raub (Brit); Berouw (Out); Tokiwa Maru (Jap). June 4: Erie Maru (Jap.); Jutland la (Danj; President Joiinsa© (Am); Anshuii (Brit.); Pasir (Dut.).
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      US. GREETS THE NORMANDIE.
      201 4 CROWD OF 100,000 ON WATERFRONT. New York, June 3. The French liner No>mantT.e docked here at 3.25 p.m. amid a pandemonium of greetings. A crowd of over 100,000 along tie waterfront brought all traffic to a standstill. Two firefloats playlne Jets of water like fountains accompanied
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      ELECTRIC SHIPS.
      349 4 Equipment Of The Bermudas." (From Our Shipping Correspondent.) The statement that the new French quadruple screw turbo-electric vessel Normandie is the first electricallypropelled ship to across the Atlantic needs amplifying. It is probably the first French ship. The General Electric Co. have manufactured and supplied the necessary turbo-electric
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      297 4 May. Djambl and K. Toengkal (TonlU) I pm. Java, South West-Sumatra, 8.-Eart Borneo, Celebes. Moluccas Timor DUly (Clang Seng) Sp m Muntofc, Palembang and Pladjoe (Thedens) S pm. Pangkal Plnang (Thedens) 2 pm. Pontlanak (Khoen Hoea) 3 p__ Soengel Liat (Thedens) S p.m. Medan, Slam. Burma, India,
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      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      54 4 VIKING 11, Nome.. 2.668 tons, from Safaja (Egypt) 4. for Mlsutni 5. MIJER. Dut., 1,127 tons, from Blinjoe 4, for Batavla 7. DS WEERT. Dut.. 955 tons, from Padang 5, for Penang 6. MALINI, Slam. 781 tons, from Bangkok 5, lor Bangkok 8. KARAGOLA, Brit., 3.647 tons, from
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      75 4 The rate of exchange for the issue and payment of Money Orders is as follows: On India and Ceylon issue Rs. 154= $100; On India and Ceylon payment Rs. 156=5100. On China: Amoy $100 Chinese curreny =$76 Straits; Canton $100 Chinese currency $75 Straits (as for Shanghai): Foochow
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      VESSELS DUE.
      66 4 The s.s. Ranpura was expected to arrive at Singapore this morning at 10 a.m., from Hong Kong. The s.s. Allpore has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at 4 p.m. on Friday. The Aramis is due at Singapore from Colombo on Friday at 6 a.m. and
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      117 4 Wednesday, June 5. Shia« tlatrifc Ike Wharves ar exatcte* U arrive KEFPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Prince** Mary. Lighter Kilat, The Cable, Boelongan, Sea Belle n. Valentijn. Dredger Kuantan. W. Bt Agnes: I, Giang Seng. OU Wharf NU. Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCK*. Tanjong Pacar.
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      OUTWARD BOUND.
      214 4 Passengers On The Jutlandia. Following are passengers on the m.s. Jutlandia, for Europe: From Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Cool, Miss H. M. Cool, Miss E. K. P. Cool, M. Baron de Crombruggbe de Leerlnghe, S. Baroness Crombrugghe de Leerlnghe, M. C. O. J. Baroness Crombrugghe de
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      CONVICTS ESCAPE FROM CAYENNE.
      124 4 Eleven Days In An Open Boat Port of Spain, May 21. Rene Belbenoit. the French convict whose life story formed the plot of the Olm "Condemned," has escaped. He was sent to the island of Cayenne, which Is a neighbour to Devil's Island, but with five
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      579 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P.M. 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. RLYB. AND BIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELETHONS: Freight 543S— Paasage M3L. CANADIAN _TT^TW_r___tTlTTT^l __F _I_ A m (Incorporated in -toe-land) THE "EMPRESS" ROUTE aflers TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU ar -Met EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAIN without
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      264 4 KLAVENESS LINE. (Incorporated In Ncrray) SINGAPORE. PENANG -t BELAWAN DELI to LOS ANGELES, S. FRANCISCO. PORTLAND Thro' Bs/L Issued to Gulf Atlantic Coast Ports. Mexico Central it South American Porti _c W. Indies. Limited but excellent |ia_Hiii|ii Accommodation Available Pare to Los Angeles or San Francuro US (300. Due Sails
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      444 4 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated England > ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMHLKG. Via Porto and Saa Canal Due. Sails Steamer. 8 pore B'oore CITY OP WELLINGTON June 14 June 18 CITY OP BAGDAD June July I CITY OP YOKOHAMA July 14 July 18 CITY OF BATAVTA Ju>
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      68 4 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp. Ins. Sunshine temp. •P bra. *F Alor Star 90 0.10 U. 5 75 SlUawan 92 0.32 10.3 74 Kota Bharu No Report. Buklt Jenun 90 2.63 11.5 71 Malacca 86 1.01 10.3 73 Singapore (Kallang Aerodrome) 83 U.Ol
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      33 4 TIDE TABLE. Wedaea-ay. Jane 5. H. W. 12.35 noon, 9 ft. 3 to., 3.14 p.m., 7 ft. 8 in. L. W. 7.39 a.m., 0 ft. 5 In., 7.15 p.m., 4 ft. 5 In.
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    FUKIEN FLOODS.
    93 5 Mm River Towns Now Under Water. Foochow, June 4. The low-lying areas along the Mm River have been submerged following continued heavy rains, and a heavy death roll Is feared. In some of the towns along the banks of the Mm River junks are now sailing in the
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    TERRIBLE ACCOUNTS OF QUETTA EARTHQUAKE.
    381 5 SLEEPERS TRAPPED IN THEIR BEDS. REFUGEES REACH KARACHI. DYE-WITNESS accounts of the earthquake disaster are given by survivors who reached Karachi by train. One Karachi business man said he and four friends were seated on a mat in front of the house when they heard
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    "HEAVEN-BORN" & FLYING HOME.
    167 5 "HEAVEN-BORN" FLYING HOME. NO DECISION YET ON REPORT. IN the House of Commons, Mr. Hall-Came asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any Colonial administrations have yet decided to adopt the recommendation contained in the report on leave and passage conditions in the Colonial service that Colonial officials
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    Japan's Demands To Mongolia.
    65 5 Japan 's Demands To Mongolia. Peiping, May 3. Prince Teh Wang, Mongolian leader who is now on a visit in Peiping, is understood to have reported to the Peiping Branch Military Council that the Japanese Kwantung Army has demanded the privileges of building railways running to the Outer Mongolian frontier
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    N. I. SURPRISED.
    80 5 Alleged Anti-Chinese Measures. Batavia, May 23. Great surprise has been caused here by reports of Chinese indignation in Shanghai concerning antiChinese measures alleged to have been taken by the Netherlands Indies. The authorities state that no increase of import duties on Chlneso products has been introduced, nor
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    DOROTHY HYSON MARRIES
    65 5 After the reception following their wedding at Chelsea Old Church, Miss Dorothy Hyson, the actress daughter of Miss Dorothy Dlckson (Mrs. Carl Hyson), and Mr. Robert Douglas, the actor-manager, left in an open-car for their honeymoon. This photo shows Miss Dorothy Hyson and her bridegroom leaving the
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    M. CAILLAUX IN FRENCH CABINET.
    228 5 POST AS MINISTER OF FINANCE. The ex-Premier, If. Caillaux, became France's Minister for Finance, M. Palmade having declined at the last moment. The authority and composition of the new government with M. Caillaux, Marshal Petain and M. Laval in the key posts of Finance, Defence
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    AFRICAN MINERS RIOT.
    180 5 14 PEOPLE DEAD IN RHODESIA. Six people were killed in a clash between minors on strike and the police. Three thousand strikers wrecked the compound and office of the Roan Antelope Copper Mines an.i three hundred others attacked the power station. The police fired on the rioters
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    SIR A. FITZROY DEAD.
    66 5 Former Clerk To The Privy Council. The death is announced, says Reuter, of Sir Almeric Fitzroy. He was 84. From 1898 to 1923 he was Clerk to the Privy Council. At one time he was secretary to Sir William Hart-Dyke. Ho has written a History of
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      485 5 HOTELS •MALAYAN PREMIER HOTEL I TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 6.30 to sis P .m DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.30 to midnight AND THE POPULAR DANCER KATHERINE CHERNIKOVA IN AN ENTIRELY NEW REPERTOIRE RETURN ENGAGEMENT. NON DINERS SI. OO. THURSDAY JUNE 6th. ST. ANDREWS HOSPITAL DANCE AND SPECIAL CABARET. EXTENSION TO 2 A.M.
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      233 5 THE BOUISSON CABINET WAS DEFEATED IN THE CHAMBER LAST NIGHT AND HAS RESIGNED. LATEST NEWS ON PAGE ELEVEN. CALIFORNIA SANDWICHE SHOPPE 235, ORCHARD ROAD BRIVISH three decker' waffles* sandwiches; ice creams* SOUPS, FISH, GRILLS. MILK SHAKES. Opposite ORCHARD RD. OPEN UNTIL 2 a.m. Tele. 4790. MARKET. '.K'SS WHITE PAINT ■4HTrciiKßa
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    GRIM HEROISM.
    37 6 A vivid study of John Mills as a British sailor holding at bay a crew of Germans on a Pacific island. A scene from the new naval drama "Brown on Resolution," a Gaumont British picture.
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    LAYTON AND JOHNSTONE'S SECRET.
    572 6 4We Haven't Spoken For 3 Weeks' QNE of the most extraordinary situations that can ever have occurred In the entertainment world was staged at a London suburban music-hall last week. Two performers who are possibly the best-known double turn in the country, and who between them
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    A NEW STAR TWINKLES AT A £50,000 CONTRACT.
    1535 6 Brighter Side Of London Life. From Our Own Correspondent. London, May 21 (By Air Mail). UOW rarely, friends, do stars of considerable magnitude appear in the theatrical heavens. When they do we are delighted to lose our sense of I proportion. By
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    BARRY'S THE BOY!
    45 6 Barry Mackay, under contract tv Gaumont-British, is the young man who is the perfect reply to the perpetual "Where are our screen men" query. His latest picture is the great naval drama "Brown on Resolution" made with the cooperation of the Admiralty.
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      232 6 PRACTICE LIMITED TO TK EYE. SPECIALIZING: Ocular Muscle floE^^anomalks. Crossed ,^*^^^W eyes. Complicated lfc»^j| cases of defective \^&l^^^ vision. Glasses if VI needed. R.A. Thompson Dr. of Optometry. (Govt. Licertiate U.SA.) M.0.1., L«h»ob 5, Raffles Place (Fraakeb) Pbwe 2500. 35 YEARS EUROPEAN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE. THE CLOVER FLOWERSHOP Cordially incite you
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      56 6 DIAMOND WATCHES THEIR SHEER LOVELINESS MAKES THEM INSTANTLY APPEALING TO WOMEN WHO DESIRE TO OWN A WATCH OF ARTISTIC TASTE. EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF A NEW SELECTION OF DIAMOND SET CORD AND RIBBON WATCHES IN ALL PLATINUM AND WHITEGOLD. B. P. DE SILVA, LTD. (Incorporated in Ceylon) SINGAPORE. JEWELLERS. PENANG. 19/21.
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      108 6 URGENT/ I 0 t-3 9^^|V Jm\ isssv JemSt i 1 s. Bk CfIECKS decay germs throah trouble halitosis FREE LtWfcJU' Tumblers given away with every puro 36 chate of Tooth Past* and Month Wash. AgenU: SIME DARBY CO., Ltd. DANGERS OF IMPURE BLOQD~ r-^^s The root cause of naoet disease*
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      141 7 TODAY'S GALA OPENING! AADITAI 3PM MATINEE LrAKI lUL IfJL NIGHTLY 9.15 p. Note Revised Times of Starting owing to length of this Picture! Metro Goldwyn Mayer's J^* Greatest Screen Triumph! dmm 2 Years in the Making! 65 STARS!! ttk "Everything else in the world of the cinema has been eclipsed
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      637 7 Premiere Tonight! 6.15 PAVILION 915 X SPECIAL MATINEE TODAY AT 3.15 ♦> V ENGLAND'S GRANDEST MUSICAL SUCCESS! *t* Song Hits byHOynOOLE Zr ♦> Hundreds o( Oeautiful Girts V^V spectacular Settings ♦> iikar jack si\(, /^fJu^VvJ^^W^^ V* "ONE GOOD TIiNE DESERVES ANOTHER" "PfLL DOWN THE BLIND" "I THINK I CAN" «.>
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      151 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle m"~m <s"~"s 3O 31 ACROSS. Stamped (7) ,v 30 m h («> 7. Boys name (7) 31. stone <4> 8. Zealous (7) 22. writing implements (7) 9. P»t (7) 33. Globes (7) 11. Spotted (7) 26. Cut (5) IS. Killed (5) 27. Correct (8). 13. Rage (5)
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  • TODAY'S LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      162 8 Marked Improvement In Rubber Prices. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, June 5. Owing to the slight improvement in the other rubbar markets and rc-'ilers holding off for better prices lrcally, values again showed a r irk( (1 improvement this morning. All Fections of the share market quietly
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      PRODUCE.
      204 8 per koyan $150 Rice Hai)K(>on "Small Mill" p r hoyan $142 Kli-e S:nni paroolled No. I per bag $4.70 Rkc Slam parboiled No. 2 prr bag 460 June 5. Singapore tin price (per plcul) $113 25 Singapore, June 5. vz noon. Bayer. Seller Gambler 6.00 Java Cube 10.50 Hamburg
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      223 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning a<"*ording to the dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London. 4 months' sight 2/4 1/16 London. 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London. 60 days' sight 2/4 London. 30 days' sight 2/3 31/32 London, demand
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      45 8 A dismissed employee of a Chinese bank In Tientsin has received a $10,000 reward from the authorities following the seizure of $25,000 smuggled in cases' containing eggs for Hong Kong. The stiver was smuggled by the bank which I recently relieved him of his Job.
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      80 8 DAILX PRICES CURRENT. Noon, June 5. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 K. R.S.S. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 20% 20% Good F.A.Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 20 1/16 20 3/16 No. 1 K. R.S.S. Tone Of Market:—. Steady, quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet Id
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        574 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. issue val. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fraser Co. Lyall it Evatt 4/- Ampat Tin £1 Asam Kumbang £1 Austral Malay 6/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Weng £1 Bangrln Tin £1 Chenderiang 50 Hitam Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong Kong Tin 5/-
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        GENERAL.
        412 8 i. t. nu.\ oiiu& uiu. i.ou i oo 1 JU i.m 2 2 d) 7'iC'o Prefs. 1.70 1.80 1.65 1.75 iO 10 Atlas Ice 12 00 12.50 11.50 12 50 it £1 B. A. T. (5.2.0 6.6. J 121/- 127 1 40 B. M. Broadcasting 0.02> 2 cdo.o::U cd
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        167 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 112 norn A\ 22 r c 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114> 2 1 1 6 2 norn 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 norn
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        346 8 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Today's Prices Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Ulenby Uor Oajah Vmal. Malay ($2) \yer Hitam \yer Molek Pan as 3assett 3atu Lintanc 3orelli 3rogas 3runci ($5) iukit Katil 3ukit Kepong 3ukit Timah ($10) 3ukit KB Serdang jlenealy Plantations iaytor ndragirl Icram Kuan tan
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    FRASER'S SHARE REPORT.
    807 8 FRASER 'S SHARE REPORT. RUBBERS CHANGE HANDS IN FAIR QUANTITY. Company meeting reports on Page 17. The weekly report of Messrs. Fraser and Co., of Singapore, dated June 4, states: It can scarcely be said that the news received from Europe and America during the past week has been very
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    DISCOVERY II BACK IN LONDON.
    94 8 Studying Habits Of Whales In Antarctic. London, June 4. The British Royal Research Ship. Discovery II now lies in St. Katherines Dock, London, after 20 months of oceanographlcal research in the Antarctic. The main purpose of the voyage was to study the habits and distribution
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    39 8 Four new summer resorts along th 3 former Chinese Eastern Railway will be reopened this season, according to reports from Manchukuo. They are Lashagow, Fulaerdy Chalantung and Imianpow which were acquired during the engineer OstroumofTs administration of the railway.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      BANKA TIN STOCKS.
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      LONDON EXCHANGES.
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      RUBBER CROPS.
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      MALAYAN RUBBER EXPORTS.
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      REVIEW OF WORLD
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      FAIR DEMAND FOR COPRA.
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      STATISTICS OFFICE LIBRARY.
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    AMUSEMENTS
    113 10 ALHAMBBA Captain Hates The Sea 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL David Copperfleld 8.15— «.16. GLOBE THEATRE. GREAT WORLD On Your Guard. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Heads We Go. BOLLYWOOD. V. SERANGOON ROAD Galloping Ghosts— Eps. 3*4* You Made Me Love You 8 p.m. MARLEOROUr.iI Kovalan 8.15— ».15. NEW WORLD 81de Shows, Cabaret, Dancing,
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5. 1935. HOUSING SHORTAGE AND MONEY GLUT.
    843 10 Why are Singapore investors so shy of building at the present time? On all sides complaints are heard of a shortage of small, easily worked, up-to-date and economical houses. Unenviable indeed is the lot of the European
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    Government House.
    210 10 Saturday, June 1. In the morning His Excellency and Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas arrived at Siagapore from Frascrs Hill. H.E. Major-General E. O. Lewin had luncheon at Government House. The following were the guests at s> dinner given by His Excellency and Lady Thomas at Governirent House
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    THE PRINCIPLES OF YOGA.
    1843 10 An Eastern Bookshelf. Severe Self-discipline In Daily Life. The Popular Practice of Yora By Dr. R. Mulbagala Kefan Paul. 7*. Cd. DLATO would have made philosophers his kings. He likened the human race to men who are prisoners In a cave beneath the ground, chained with
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    768 10 *THE Straits Times suggested the other day that it would be necessary to go back to pre-Federatlon days K> find, an Instance, prior to the bestowal of a knighthood on Dr. Wlnstedt, of an M.C.S. officer being knighted be.'ore he had risen to the rank of
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    FRENCH GOVERNMENT FALLS AGAIN.
    266 11 M. BOUISSON RESIGNS AFTER FIVE DAYS AS PREMIER. M. LAVAL MAY FORM NEW CABINET. CHAMBER REFUSES TO PASS PLENARY POWERS BILL. M BOUISSON resigned last night after five days as Prime Minister of France. His administration faced the Chamber for the first time yesterday and on
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    A NEW PUPPET STATE?
    306 11 SOVIET PRESS ACCUSES JAPAN. Shanghai, Juno 5. Japanese agents are workirt. for the separation from China of Charhar and Suiyuan provinces with a view \c setting up a second so-called independent Mongolian State. This allegation is made by the Soviet press, said to be the mouthpiece
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    ROOSEVELT IS TO RESTORE N.R.A.
    90 11 RESTRICTED BASIS. Washington. June 4. President Roosevelt and his cabinet today agreed to submit to Congress an emergency legisla ive programme, restoring the defunct National Recovery Act on a restricted basis. This legislative action will retain the N.R.A.. machinery, but will not at'empt to enforce
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    French President & The Franc.
    34 11 French President The Franc. France is prepared to engage in an international monetary conference but is not prepared to discuss devaluation of the franc, declared President Lebrun in a speech at Rheims.— Reuter Wireless.
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    CITY REACTION TO FRENCH CRISIS.
    216 11 Improved Position Of The Franc Yesterday. London. June 4. Only the action of the British Control today in selling francs prevented a very sharp recovery of the franc resulting from covering by bears who, thanks to the policy of the Control, are now able to
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    SULTAN'S. GOOD-BYE.
    22 11 H.H. the Sultan of Johore waving to friends on hi., departure by President Johnson yesterday fo.- Ceylon. Straits Times Photograph
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    OPERATION ON THE PRINCESS ROYAL.
    101 11 Thyroid Gland. GOOD PROGRESS LAST NIGHT. London, June 4. The Princess Royal, the only daughter of the King and Queen, underwent a slight i operation which was successfully performed in a London nursing home today. An official bulletin stited that the Princess* has for some
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    GERMANY'S NAVAL NEEDS.
    131 11 Conversations Began In London Yesterday. London, June 4. Sir John Simon formally opened the Anglo-German i aval talks at the Foreign Office this morning. He then wlthcrew leaving the talks to the experts— British. Mr. R. L. Gralgle and Vice-Admiral Little; Germans Von Ribbentrop and Admiral Schuster.
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    PRINCE OF WALES & EMPIRE SOCIETY.
    183 11 PRINCE OF WALES EMPIRE SOCIETY. Foundation Stone Of New Building. London, June 4. The foundation stone of the new £250.000 building for the Royal Empire Society in Northumberland Avenue wat laid by the Prince of Wales yesterday. The Prince read a message from the King hoping that the auspicious occasion
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    PRIME MINISTER AND JOHORE'S JUBILEE GIFT.
    238 11 Government's Thanks An Assurance. SPEEDING UP WORK ON NAVAL BASE. How The Money Will Be Spent. Johore's magnificent Jubilee gift of £500,000 sterling (about Straits $4,250,000) for the acceleration of work on the Singapore naval ba^e was mentioned in the House of Commons last
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    $15,000 GIFT.
    167 11 SINGAPORE JUBILEE FUND PROGRESS. Mr. Eu Tong Sen. the well-known Chinese millionaire, who now lives in Hong Kong, has subscribed $15,000 to the Singapore Silver Jubilee Fund. This donation brings the Singapore Fund up to $82,389. Today's list of donations to the fund (not including Mr. Eu's contribution)
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    BRITISH WARSHIP IN PIRATE CHASE.
    108 11 Exciting Incident Near Hong Kong. Hong Kong. June 5. H.M.S. Cicala, with Lt. Com. E. R. Comber, drove off five boat loads of pirates who were attacking a cargo vessel loaded with munitions In West river last night. The Cicala opened fire with machine guns,
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    LORD CARSON CRITICALLY ILL IN LONDON.
    49 11 London, June 4. Lord Carson Is seriously 111, suffering from bronchial pneumonia. He Is 81. There was today no change in the condition of Admiral Sir Charles Madden, who recently underwent a serious operation and has been unconscious since yesterday morning. British Wireless.
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    FRENCH MINISTER.
    24 11 M. Wllden. French Minister to China who has been HI for several, days, is reported to be Improving.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    PENANG INDIANS & MUNICIPALITY.
    122 11 PENANG INDIANS MUNICIPALITY. More Representation. CHETTIARS AND NEW MONEYLENDING LAW. From Our Own Correspondent. Penang, June 5. Although one-third of the Penang municipal revenue is borne by Indians, only one Commissioner represented them on the Municipal Commission, declared M. R. M. Velayappa Chettiar, in his presidential address to the Nattukottal
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    UNEMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN.
    74 11 There was a further improvement in employment in England since the middle of April in most of the principal industries, particularly building, public works, cotton, hosier, engineering and distributive trades, but there was also a large increase in temporary unemployment among Yorkshire and Midland miners. Unemployed on
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    INDIA BILL IN ITS THIRD READING.
    168 11 Three Great Principles Remain Unshaken." Sir S. Hoare. London, June 4. A further stage In the Parliamentary passage of India Bill was reached today when in the House of Commons the Secretary for India, Sir Samuel Hoare. moved its Third Reading, and congratulated the
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    CANTON GENERAL RESIGNS.
    27 11 Gen. LI Yang-chlng. commander of the Eastern Pacification Army has resigned and Gen. Huang Yam-wan has been nominated as his successor— Sin Kuo Mm.
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    STOP PRESS
    50 11 NANKING ACCEPTS JAPAN DEMANDS. Shanghai. June 5. The Nanking Government has accepted the 14 demands by the Japanese military to the Peiping Administration. Chinese officials In the North whose dismissal was demanded will be transferred elsewhere, and will be succeeded by officials with pro-Japanese sympathies. Sin Kuo Mm.
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    THIRD 'QUAKE SHOCK IN QUETTA.
    371 11 More Are Likely To Follow. RELIEF WORK AT HIGH PRESSURE Death Roll Now At 26,000. ANOTHER earthquake shock of moderate intensity shook Quetta yesterday splitting a large distant hill which is a landmark of the district. After clouds of pulverised earth had disappeared it was
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      46 11 Singapore Lendon in I days. From June 12 the X.L.M. will run an accelerated bi-weekly service with new Fokker -Douglas aeroplanes, of the Melbourne-alr-race fame. Mails close at G.P.O. Singapore at 1.15 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday. Letters should be clearly marked: By X.L.M. Dutch Airmail,
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    MORE LORRIES ON SINGAPORE STREETS.
    321 12 Indication Of Prosperity. FASTER TYPE OF VEHICLE. T! I increased commercial activity of Singapore is reflected nowhere more vividly than in the working of the Vehicles Registration Department. During 1934 gross revenue of the Department amounted to $1,003,327, being $122,127 more than the estimated income
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    DEATH OF MR. A. D. A. SAMARANAYAKE.
    118 12 Funeral At Buddhist Cemetery This Afternoon. The death occurred yesterday afternoon, at the General Hospital. Singapore, of Mr. A. D. A. Samaranayake. aged 53. dresser-ln-charge, Senal Rubber Estate. Johore. Mr Samaranayake belonged to a highly respected Sinhalese family and had been a resident
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    MINISTERING CHILDREN.
    121 12 Penan? League C" ses After 25 Years. It is with regret that the president and hon. treasurer of the Penang branch of Ministering Children's League :.nnounc ethat they are obliged the branch. *'or twenty-five years active worx has open done by the children members, but with the passing
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    R.A.F. FLAGS.
    79 12 Th-: fol'owlng order has been issued I Air Council, with effect from 13 1935, regarding the flying oi in RAF', marine "In future d.stinguishing Hags of Ri>yal Air Force '.Hirers 'see A.F O 1U 35 1 will Uj tlown In the R A F marine cralt carrying 01
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    PAWNBROKERS & STOLEN GOODS.
    311 12 PAWNBROKERS STOLEN GOODS. OWNERSHIP QUESTION BEFORE COURT. STAY OF EXECUTION GRANTED. Tne subject of an application made by Mr. D. K. Walters before Mr. Norman Grice, the Singapore [second magistrate, yesterday was the position of pawnbrokers with regard to stolen articles pledged by a thief. As the law stands at
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    MR. S. C. CHAN.
    133 12 Retirement From Singer Sewing Machine Co. Mr. S. C. Chan nas retired from the service of the S!n?er Sewing Machine Company after completing 30 years' service During this long period by hard work and attention to duty, Mr. Chin who Joined the company as a Junior
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    CHIEF STEWARD'S DEATH
    54 12 Inquest Opened In Singapore. The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, began an inquiry this morning into the d ath of Mr. William Vaughan. Chief Steward of the S.S. Agapenor, who died in the General Hospital on May 30 following Injuries received from a fall on the
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    REGENT OF JOHORE.
    19 12 II.H. Tengku Mahkata was prdclaimed Regent of Johore today on the departure of H.H. the Sultan.
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    29 12 The Ipoh Catholic Club Is declared to have ceased to exist, and the Man j Chi Club, Kuala Lumpur, Is called I upon to furnish proof of its existence.
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    MAJ.-GEN. PARKER LEAVES.
    221 12 PHILIPPINES G.O.C.'s HOLIDAY TOUR. (By Our Services Correspondent.) Major-Oeneral Parker, General Officer Commanding the U.S.A. Army in the Philippines, who left Singapore by air for Batavia today after a short visit, is on a 5-weeks holiday tour. The General arrived from Medan last Wednesday and, as first
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    TO TOUR WORLD.
    196 12 Chinese Businessman's Plans. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. *Mr. C. 8. See, managing proprietor of the Universal Sports Co., Kuala Lumpur, leaves on Friday next on a trip round the world, from which he expects to return early next year He is proceeding by
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    GOLD DRAIN STOPS.
    73 12 Position Of French And Swiss Franc. Paris, June 3. The recent drain of gold from France has now ceased and an early reduction in the Bank rate is expected. Reuter Wireless. Berne, June 2. By 18 votes to 4 the Cantons voted against the "New Deal." It
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    FOR CHINA STATION.
    73 12 H.M.S. Dorsetshire. Captain A. J. L. Murray, D.8.0., 0.8.E.. has left Devonport for the China Station. She has previously served In the Home Fleet and as flagship on the Africa Station, but Is now going to China to replace the Cumberland, which has been withdrawn for large'repalrs.
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    LAWYERS CASE: SUDDEN END.
    824 12 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REQUEST THAT RULE NISI BE DISCHARGED. The action against three local advocates and solicitors to "shew cause" came to an abrupt endng In the Supreme Court today before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, when the court, at the request of the Solicitor, General, struck out
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    "AN ENTHUSIASTIC 'GOOD-BYE:
    30 12 The Scene on the wharf as the President Johnson, *pM »......i tiie Sultan of Johore is sailing to Colombo drew away from Tar.jong Pagar. —Straits Times Photograph.
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    BRITISH FRUIT CANNING INDUSTRY.
    186 12 Lecture In Singapore By Dr. Tempany. On May 22, the Director of Agriculture, Dr. H. A. Tempany. C.8.E.. delivered a lecture on the British Fruit Canning Industry, to a meeting of officials and representatives of the packing and exporting branches of the Malayan canned pineapple trade.
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    ANOTHER BURGLARY.
    51 12 Jewellery Stolen From Grove Road House. There are no further developments In the cases of burglaries which occurred over the week- end. Yesterday, a Javanese woman living in Grove Road reported that 'ier hous.j had been broken Into and that Jewellery to the value of $167 had been
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    INSPECTOR NUNN'S TRIAL.
    180 12 BEFORE ASSIZES NEXT TUESDA V. ORDER BY THE D.P.P. Inspector Nunn, of Malacca, who last week was committed for trial before the Maiacca District Judge, on a charge of causing the death of a Tamil by a rash act by shooting, will now, it is understood, stand
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    25 12 The Mutual Trust Benefit Association, Ltd., and the Lee Kwan Tru.;!; and Benefit. Ltd.. are declared by thi Registrar of Companies, F.M.S., to bo dissolved.
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    DIOCESAN CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK.
    259 13 Singapore Venue. The Singapore Diocesan Conference will open in Singapore next week. On the evening of June 11 :lergy from all parts of the peninsula and the adjacent countries of Siam and Java will gather in this city. The nex' morning at 10 o'clock the Bishop
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    FOUR APPEALS IN JOHORE.
    574 13 An Eight-Year Sentence Halved. .(From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 4. The acting Chief Justice, S.S., the Hon. Mr. Justice W. Burton, with Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell presided at the Johore Court of Appeal this morning when four cases were disposed of in less
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    NEW POLICE COURT.
    154 13 Sixty Traffic Cases Heard On First Day. The Fifth Police Court, Singapore, commenced work yesterday. Mr. E. E. Colman emerged from his retirement from the Malayan Civil Service to preside yesterday over the newly-con-stituted court, which Is temporarily housed in the old Coroner's Court in the Police
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    MALACCA'S NEW JUSTICES.
    377 13 SOME BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS. The following have been appointed Justices of the Peace for the Settlement of Malacca. Mr. Francis Albert de Witt, Haji Abu bin Ujang, and Mr. Edward Cecil Martin M.C. Mr. F. A. de Witt comes of a wellknown Eurasian family, being a nephew of
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    FUNERAL OF MRS. ONG SAM LEONG.
    582 13 OVER 3,000 MOURNERS AT Bl?KIT BROWN. A LINK WITH THE 'SEVENTIES. The funeral of Mrs. Ong Sam Leong took place to the family burial ground from Buklt Rose on Sunday. The cortege took over two hours to cover the distance of less than two
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    K.L. BADMINTON ENTHUSIASTS.
    1726 13 Llat, Mr. and Mrs. Chua Tlan Chong. Mr. I Cheong Patt. Mr. Choo Chin Hin. Mr. Chan Kang Swee. J.P., Mr. Chla Keng Tye, Mr. and Mrs. I Chla Loon Ghee. Messrs. Cheong Hock Chye and Brothers; Mr. Ching Kee Sun, J.P., Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
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    AGA KHAN SHOULD WIN THE DERBY—AFRAID OF FIELD TRIAL.
    781 14 AGA KHAN SHOULD WIN THE DERBY— AFRAID OF FIELD TRIAL. THE SMALLEST FIELD FOR 35 YEARS. Sea Bequest Considered To Have Good Outside Chance. Epsom, June 4. THK Jubilee Derby is likely to break all records regarding: attendance; everything is in readiness and the going is perfect, there being more
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    JOHORE SOCCER.
    75 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. June 4. Johore Club 3: Police Team. .1. Playing on a sodden ground this afternoon at the Istana Padang before a large crowd the Johore Club, who fielded several reserves, managed to earn full points from the local Police in a Johore
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    24 14 V. Ponniah, the former Selangor State cricketer who played a big part in the Rest's victory over the Europeans last week-end. Straits Times Photograph.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    53 14 Wednesday, June 5. Football: S.C.C League, Etceteras vb. Merchants and Police, padang; S.AJP.A. League. Div. n, H.M.S. Terror vs. Monopolies, Anson Road Stadium; Div. 111. Fort Canning vs. Wlltshires. Fort Canning: Commercial Cup, Straits Times vs. O'sea Chinese Bank. V.M.C.A. ground: Oort. League. Div. I. Marine Dept. vs.
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    50 14 LISTEN 1O THE DERBY. A running commentary by R. C. I.yle on the Derby will be relayed from Epsom in the 8.8.C. Empire transmissions. This plan shows the position of the Commentator and the chief points he will mention In the broadcast. For times see Radio paces 18 and 19.
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    MALAY REGIMENT'S SUCCESS.
    295 14 In The Negri. Winning Hit Made Off Last Ball Of Match. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Strembp.n, June 4. The Malay Regiment beat King George V School at cricket by three runs. Major Mel. Bruce, Officer Commanding the Regiment, made top score with 64 while Major C. A.
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    TANGLIN TENNIS.
    129 14 Ties for tomorrow in the Tanglln Club lawn tennis tournament are as follows: Mixed Doubles Handicap Mrs. Huggins and A. G. Hay (owe 15) vs. Mr. and Mrs. Swinchatt (owe 15). Mrs. Allen and T. M. A. Chestnutt (scr.) vs. Mrs. Scott-Ram and C. P. Burke (plus 2).
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    KEPPEL G.C.
    33 14 In the final of the "Telegraph Cup" G. R. Wiseman beat A. Farahar by two up and one to play. The June Women's Spoon (Bogey) will be played for on Friday
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    FRANK BUTTERS' SUCCESS.
    1229 14 English Turf Topic*. Wins Yorkshire Cup And Great Northern Handicap. A. Wragg In Trouble. WINDSOR LAD'S NEXT RACE. (By Our London Stift.) Fleet Street. May 24. GOOD-CLABS horses will always attract Yorkshire sportsmen, and the attendance on Knaresmire yesterday was much bigger than at the first stage
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    EURASIAN COMPANY WIN AT MALACCA.
    328 14 Athletics. C.G. Rodrigues Takes The Individual Title. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. June 3. The weather was most unkind to the M.V.C. King's Birthday Sports which were held on Saturday, as Just after they commenced there was a heavy shower of rain, but in spite
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    30 14 f aliy of the tappers who is a useful batsman and also a good out-side-right. He is reputed to have played soccer for the Army in England. —Straits Times Photograph.
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    MASS MARRIAGES FOR MALAYA.
    913 16 Chinese Considering Suggestion. (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) At a recent Chinese wedding Mr. Lee Chin Tian proposed that Singapore Chinese should follow the example of Shanghai by adopting the system of mass marriages. Mr. Lee Chin Tian's proposal was for ma^s marriages in Singapore once in
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    423 16 SOCIAL PERSONAL Maj. And Mrs. Evelyn-Smith Leave For Japan Forthcoming Chinese Marriage. Major and Mrs. Evelyn-Smith left for Japan on May 31 and will be away until July 23. Mr. A. H. Mortimer manager of Beverlac estate, Klang, has gone on leave. Dr. and Mrs. Barclay Barrowman and child have
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    MR. E. V. DAVIES' NEW APPOINTMENT
    172 16 FAREWELL FUNCTION BY OUTRAM SCHOOL Mr. E. V. Davies was entertained "37 his colleagues of Outram Road oa Sunday, at the residence of one of the masters, at Pasir Panjang, on the eve of his transfer, on promotion U headmaster, to Rangoon Road School.
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    EX-MALAYAN'S GIFT.
    51 16 Royal Portraits Tor Milford Hospital. Five spier.did mezzo-tints of members of the Royal Family have been presented to the Mlliord Hospital by Mrs. Noel Trotter, wife of Mr. Ncrl Trctter. President of the hospital. Mr Noel Trotter was Postmaster General. S3. for over 20 years IU retired in
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      232 16 Itch is More Than Skin Deep Doctor Tails How To End Itch In 7 Minutes. Tour skin has neurly 60 million tiny ■earns and por*s where Invislblo icerrna, parasites, or fungus run hide nnd maks your skin Itcli, Crack, Peel, Burn, and be dlsflßurcd by UlnK'wonn, Acne. Blotches, I-imples, Crotch-Itch,
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    EXPECTATIONS OF HIGHER PRICE FOR RUBBER.
    2328 17 VIEWS AT COMPANY MEETINGS. FIRMER UNDERTONE EVIDENT. Mr. H. Eric Miller, who is a member of the International Rubber Committee, expressed optimistic views when addressing the twenty-fifth annual general meeting of the Bikam Rubber Estate, held in London on May 20. Mr. Miller (the
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      204 17 STOP! k YOU'RE HURTING ME! B^ Why suffer from CORNS? STOP PAIN BK at once with B^"GETS-IT" With a Dignity of its own the 1935 AUSTIN seven The small "Bab 7" of ten yeare ago has now developed into a roomy, comfortable and really smart light car yet It retains
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      96 17 Ji BB Always and everywhere, "4711" Genuine Eau ■H de Cologne will banish fatigue and keep you fit. Just a few drops on wrists and MB temples or inhaled from the handkerchief ■B and there you are. Aiatt- Lreme 3H The "4-7//" Vanishing Cream gives you that p^B velvety complexion
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    RADIO GROWTH IN EUROPE.
    118 18 Britain And Germany Far in Lead. Great Britain and Germany are running a hot race for the highest number of wireless licences. At the end of January, according to the latest figures of the International Broadcasting Union, Britain had issued 6.688,727 licences to radio fans, while
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    Radio Stations Of Far East.
    432 18 Manchu Broadcasc. PROM Hong Kong it is a fourhour journey by steamer up the Canton river to Macao, the old Portuguese settlement in China, writes K.B.L. in World Radio. The broadcasting station here, a singlestorey green and white bungalow, is delightfully situated on a wooded
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    Radio vs. Theatre.
    90 18 The proprietors of various Pelpinjj theatres which show Chinese plays have decided to petition the Theatres Guild for a meeting to consider the serious losses they have sustained as a result, they allege, of radio broadcasting. They argue that the radio has caused, particularly during bad weather,
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      85 18 the GENERAL ELECTRIC Co. Inc. AMERICA AMAZING 1935 RECEIVERS Scientifically Designed by America's Greatest Radio Manufacturers. Years Ahead. bH fit- mm v v ''*W"'' V4ro9fl Iml £K if -fl *sPI PSSII H 11 H H STANDARD TABLE MODEL M 81 8 VALVE SUPERHET 16 TO 2,000 METRES AIRPLANE TUNING EXCEPTIONAL
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      73 18 The good word is spreading fast..... You simply can't do better than buy a WESTINGHOUSE A.C.* 8 TUBE SUPERHET. THE SAME ENGINEERING GENIUS THAT BUILT THE WORLD'S FIRST BROADCASTING STATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MASTER RECEIVER WHICH HAS brilliant tone fidelity world-wide range and good volume. OVERSIZE COMPONENTS USED. FREE
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      159 18 SILCOX RADIO Latest 1935 Model, 8 tube Superhet with 8" Speaker, in beautiful and attractive Walnut Cabinet. All the latest improvements that are to be found in an up-to-date Radio Set are incorporated in this. Fitted with the highly efficient SILCOTRON TUBES the tubes that make the Set perfect in
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      479 18 FULL BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES FOR MALAYA. 8.8.C. PROGRAMMES. TODAY. Transmission 2 6.20 p-m. 9.05 p.m. G.S.F. 15.140 kx/s (19.82 m.) and G-S.G. 17.790 kc (16.86 m.) 8.20 pjn. Big Ben. Quentln Maclean, at the Organ' pf the Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London. 6.50 pjn. The 8.8.C. Midland Orchestra. 7.20 pjn.
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      426 18 PHOHI-HOLLAND. 750 p.m. Station P.H.I. 17.755 kc/s (16.88 m.) TOMORROW. 7.54 pjn. Opening announcement. 8.00 Records. 8.05 Talk on music. 8.25 Records. 8.35 Children chorus. 8.50 News from Holland. 9.05 Records. 9.15 Children chorus. 9.30 Dance records. 9.45 Close down. FRIDAY, JUNE 7. 7.50 p.m. Opening announcement. K.OO Roland Rlcardo
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      405 18 SINGAPORE. Station Z. H. 1, Singapore.— Wavelength 49.9 metres.— Owned and operated by Radio Service Co- of Malaya 1934, Ltd., Broadcast Hoax, No. 2, Orchard Bd., Singapore. TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.45 p.m. News bulletin supplied by Straits Times. Stock and share report supplied by Fraser and Co. 8.30
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      336 18 TANDJONG PRIOK. Station V.D.A.. Tandjenc Priok Wavelengths 49.69 pi. (6,010 kc.) and 98.68 m. (3.040 kc). Power 10 kUowatt. TODAY. 5.50 p.m. Ti.ne signal. English language talk. 6.20 p.m. Gramophone concert of classical orchestral music. 6.50 pjn. The news. 7.10 pjn. Gramophone interlude. 7.20 p.m Two American singers: Annie Doesn't
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    SPECIAL MEDAN BROADCASTS FOR MALAYA.
    1380 19 LOG OF A MALAYAN LISTENER, j Announcements To Be In English. AVROM STATION PLANS. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) I AM able to announce that station AVROM iron; Medan is shortly going to conduct special broadcasts for the benefit of listeners in this country. Recently a
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    Motor-Car Radio Now Popular.
    267 19 World Follows U. S. Lead. MOTOR-CAR radio is no longer a novelty in America and indeed it is now becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. America has pioneered most things in radio and car-radio is no exception. Last year alone more than 700,000 cars in the
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    New Patent Radio Transmitter.
    278 19 A radio operator employed by the Government Communication Research Laboratory in Tokio has obtained a patent radio transmitter which Is reported to be capable of handling more than 4,000 words a minute. The inventor claims an entirely new basic principle Is involved using both light and
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      235 19 1935 PATTERSON leads the WORLD JIIXiKD BY THE V M] HM|Jbw9E&. BEAUTY OF ITS 05. t^gjfe' APPEARANCE. s .J, the SLMPUcmr LbS > aßHaßav OF ITS CON- "Ilfe^'-^W -JffiSflK^TROLS. '"&ÜBfEHBPBP^MaB^^B THE REMARK- -Z^Z \f'isSm£!*JlSwiS&m ABLE RANGE OF K M^'' MmKilM,'™ 1 ImS&L reception. ,i hK THE AMAZING l^aS 'I^SeL FIDELITY
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      353 19 19 3 5 m Have you ever stopped to think that a convenience it b to have branded merchandise? No one can tell whether nameless product Is good until he has tried it: but anyone knows that a product bearing a respected Trade Mark Is good, because that respect is
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    LONDON'S LATEST OPEN-AIR BATHS.
    35 20 The fine new open air swimming bath at Twickenham was opened by Alderman Thomas Smith the Mayor of Twickenham In background, the first Qlrl bathers are ready to tako the plunge.
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    42 20 The latest photograph (it tin- DuKa and Due hew of York and their i*-i charmlnii little gtrli. the Prlnceuei Elliabeth and M.iruui 11 walking through tin- Quard ol Monoiu on iiwn «ra) to watch the Royal TournametU at Olympla on M.ty 17
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    25 20 Some of the Cyclists' Touring Club riders who curried meuaics <<i tOf uliv to i lit- King on tils JuDilrc round Enulund ftl Taunton Somerset
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    33 20 Homing piffMM wire released from New Ptlaci Yard Westminster, by the Hon Mrs llnwid un.i Mls« Phoebe Howlti mitt Mid ter of Dr. Howltt, M.P. In a race betwtcn WMtmlnatar Mid Norili Norfolk.
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    10 20 A bathing costume of 1010 contrasted with a 1636 style.
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