The Straits Times, 22 June 1935

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1935. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 23 PAGES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, JUNE 2s, 19*5. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      312 1 Singapore: 140. Cecil st. cphone 6471). Exclusive CRETONNES GLASSWARE AT PASKOE'S HORLICK'S MALTED MILK has played a successful part in the natural sugars, maltose and mfdnt feeding for many years. dextrin. These are easily asProm various causes it ts not similated, and are especially possible for every mother to suitable
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      108 1 KUALA LUMPUR:* 25, JAVA ST. CPHfoNT 3633 V. I "WESTCLOX" HANDBAG WATCHES IN COLOUR THREE NEW COLOURFUL HANDBAG WATCHES IN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE W COMBINATIONS. A SNOW "B XX WHITE MODEL, MEDIUM Q >^^^ B BLUE AND BLACK. ALL Wsk Ij THREE HAVE GOLD H jL M PLATED TRPIMINCS, J* MODERNISTIC HANDS
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      11 1 FOR FLOWERS I PHONE 4097 I tS. Orchard ."V>ad. (Amber Mansions)
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      482 2 Bl AKSTAD— McGRATH.— The engagement »s announced between G. C. C. Blakstad. Department of Excise. S.S. younger son ol Mr. and Mrs. Bjorn Biakstad, 57, Clifton Avenue. West Hartlepool, and Alice, only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. K. McOrath ol J. Arcioch. Dandenong Read, East St. K:;dD. Meitournt
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      833 2 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET, furnished from July 5, No. 61, Holiand Bead (2 bedrooms). Box 346, Strata: Times. TO LET, No. 6 Swettenham Road. Fully furnished. Rent moderate. Apply to D. Israel, 101 Victoria Street. TO LEI, Crescent Flats. Katone- Sea Prontase. Modern Sanitation. Rent tram $45 upwards.
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      733 2 PUBLIC NOTICES EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA. (SINGAPORE BKAMCS) SOMME DINNER. A re-union rtinnw cabaret and dance will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday, June 29, 1935 at 8 p.m. Ticket* $2.50 each may be obtained from Mr W T. Houghton. c/o Messrs. Lewis Put Ltd., or Mr. H.
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      523 2 BUSINESS CARDS, Etc. STAINLESS STEEL POCKCT DOVES. Handy Pocket Kitfve* wtth Stainless Steel blades made la SheOWd. Prices $1.29, $1.30, $1.45. $1.50. $2. $2.25. $2.50 and $3. Sports Pocket Knife. Sheffield steel blades, $2.58. Stateless steel. $3.50. Portage ertim. O. H Kl AT O LTD. MASSAGE. MR. and MAS. AKAJI
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      491 2 FIGARO'S PERMANENT stay FEHMAftCIIT. for $8-$1O— $15 only. Highly Trained Eivapean ET^rtin with dixdj years experience In attendance U.AFFLES HOTEL (Room 1201 and at •3 Bras Basah Rosd Thane 288S. MASSAGE HALL MANJCURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HABU and Miss HANA 6O. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. RUBBER STAMPS of every description
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      180 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Ouwtde Without Malayn Malaya yostmce Tli.iitlily S 3.00 4.00 S.50 tmartcrlv S 8.50 $12.00 7.50 Sf i early M7.00 $24.00 $15.00 iMrij $31.00 $1S.OO $30.00 Sotr. Outs'atirn cheques should Include tke usual bank Cnoonal. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and instructions for CLASSIIII I) ADVERTISEMENTS W» m
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      604 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSUIAR AND ORIENTAL S. N-C°. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJEBTY S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore 1935 RAWALPINDI ***** In port BHUTAN 6.100
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      403 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. NEW REDUCED FARES TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Ao from the sailing of s.s. "Hakusan Mam." August 8, for London, fares by steamers will be:— Ist class 2nd class Naples $497 A *540 (317 A $343 Marseilles $514
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      875 3 K^fKljPj^fl PRESIDENT LINRRS PASSENGER AND FREIGiTI TOUHst CIdSS BBBVH/sßa TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. UAMBIRG AND COPENHAGEN. From From From From A HH k D I fl^ A f(A Spore Malacca Port Penans f% ITI Ei W\ \*V r% I^l M.S. Sham •MEONIA 25/6 25/6 26/6 27/6 ALSIA 18/7 16/7 17/7
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      1161 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Oeeaa The Hna Khlow Steamship Co. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. Ltd. and Chins Mutual The Canard White Star Lid. ThT'st^'s^Vct.' Ltd. 8 k S*™** <*- The ChtaTNartgaUon Co., Lid. T" 8 Anglian Oriental Line Ltd. The Slam Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd The Irrawadd; Flotilla Co.
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      HEALTH BULLETIN.
      408 4 League Eastern Bureau Report Following is the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations, Eastern Bureau for the week ended June 15: Plague. Three Eastern ports, namely, Bassein, Rangoon and Colombo, notified the presence of human plague during the week, each reporting one fatal case. Cholera has been
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      GRAFT CHARGES.
      87 4 "Have Faded Into Thin Air." Washington. June 21. "Mitchell's allegations have faded into thin air," declared Mr. Copeland. j chairman of the Senate Commerce I committee, at the conclusion of its examination of the charges of graft and favouritism in the Commerce Department made by Mr. Ewlng Mitchell.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      160 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. dispatched on June 18, today by air (Qantasi will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m., and general dell^ry of letters at 4.05 \m. Malls from China and Japan today by Kidderpore. Malls from Europe etc.. < London i I despatched on
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      PASSENGERS BY AIR.
      107 4 Arrived in Singapore from N.I. KNILM. June 18: Mr. Aacal. Mr. Beam. Left Singapore for N.I. by KNILM. June 19: Rev. MavU. Mr. Wills, Mr. Tangye. Arrived in Singapore from N.I. by KLM. June 19: Mr. .Rlchter, Mr. Yong Tso Ngan, Mr. Sauvage. Left Singapore for India
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      BLESSING THE FLEET.
      68 4 The ancient ceremony of blessing the fishing fleet has just been performed for the first time In Australia. It was arranged at Queenscliff, a fishing port at the entrance ta Port Phillip Bay, near Melbourne, and it attracted the largest crowd ever seen there. People came from
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      NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL.
      21 4 The air mall dispatched from Singapore on June 15 was delivered In London on June 21 (6 days).
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      200 4 May. Medan, Siam, Burma, India, Iraq. Egypt, Great Britain, Ireland, Europe Si North Ac South America (By Aeroplane) (Netherlands) 1.15 p.m. South Africa (Cape St. George) 3 p.m. Southern, Eastern and Western Australia (Gorgon) ..3 p.m. Djambl (Tobo) 3 p.m. Java, South West-Sumatra, S.-East Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      120 4 Saturday. June 22. Ships alongside the IVharvs or expected to arrive. Entrancr KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Tug Prince. Tug Trebover. Lighter Kilat. Dajak, RAF Aquarius. Oil Wharf NU. Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonc Finr. Sheers Wharf NIL Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Pontianak. Krpoel
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      76 4 The rate of exchange for the Issue and payment of money orders to m follows: On India and Deylon issue Rs. 154 $100;; On India and Ceylon payment Rs. 156=5100. On China: Amoy $100 Chinese currency =$74 Straits; Canton $100 Chinese currency $73 Straits (as for Shanghai I
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      STEAMER AGROUND.
      38 4 Tokio, June 21. The s.s. City of Victoria is aground at Cape Erlmo, Yezo, Japan.— Reuter. The City of Victoria (5,689 tons* is owned by British Canadian steamships, Ltd., and the port of registry is Vancouver.
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      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      34 4 RAWALPINDI, Brit., 9.459 tons, from London 21, for China and Japan 32. KATONO, Brit., 863 tons, from Bangkok 22. for Bangkok 29. AUBY, Saraw., 319 tons, from Kuching 33, for Kuching 25.
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      CLEARANCES
      35 4 June 20. Llpis, Gleniffer, Artemisia, (Brit.) Produce, (Nor.) Lisbon Maru, (Japan); Kulit, Slamang, (Dut.). June 21— Mijer, Maros, Tobelo, Slamat, (Dut); Ginyo Maru, (Japan); Rajputana, Hua Tong, Solon. Perak. Hong Kher"< Ampang, Esmeralda, (Brit.).
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      Church Services.
      1211 4 GrtnUE I. It Is now that the Church enters upon the non-Festal part of the year, and the long series of Sundays after Trinity deal not so much with the facts of the faith as the practice of the Christian Life. Thus we may say that this period
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      775 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P. M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. BLTB. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight $433— Fasaage 5431. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First class from £106-4-6 Second class from 70 6 1 REDUCED AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R. Interchange
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      243 4 BOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE. OUTWARD. Recmlar Freifht Service U MANILA. UONC KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPANESE PORTS. Due Spore s.s. MEERKEKK 10,000 T. June 23 s.s. SEROOSKERK 10,000 July 26' HOMEWARD. TO JAFFA, HAIFA. GENOA. MftBMTI.IJW. BOTTEBDAM. AMSTERDAM. HAMBURG AND BRTMEN. Leave Tonnage S'por-' SJ. GAASTkft&BRX 10.000 T. Sailing July 33 SJ.
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      525 4 ELLERMAN BUCKNAll STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated Snrland.) -ELLERMAN- LINE. FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG. Via PorU and Sun Canai also accepting Cariro for Canadian and American ports via Colombo. Due SitllaSteamer. S'pore 8'pore CITY OF BAGDAD June 29 July 2 •CITY OP YOKOHAMA July 14 July I« •Colls Aarhus CITY
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      135 4 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp. ins. Sunshine temp. •r hrs. -F Alor Star 80 0.02 3 1 74 Sitlawan 91 0.44 8.6 72 K3ta Bharu 87 Nil 8.3 73 Bukit Jeram 89 Nil 8.5 74 Malacca 83 NU 3.8 75 ingapore (Kallang Aerodrome)
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    "JAPAN FEELS ALONE IN A HOSTILE WORLD."
    353 5 The Domestic Situation. WHILE a great part of the world fears Japan's intentions, the people -of that country itself live in a state of nerves, induced by the beliei that they are alone in a hostile camp. This is the picture of Japan
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    RESTORATION OF R.A.F. " CUTS."
    171 5 RESTORATION OF R.A.F. CUTS." Most Officers To Receive 2d. More Each Day. The Air Ministry announce the complete restoration, as from July of the reductions made In pay on October 1, 1931. For the majority of officers the Increase will be of 2d. a day— pilot officers advancing from 14s.
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    CHINESE ALARMED.
    51 5 Why Japanese Halted Their Exercises. Tientsin, June 20. Three Japanese military planes reconnoitred over the Tientsin area for four hours today. Extensive three-day manoeuvres by men from the Japanese destroyers, which commenced last night, have been cancelled allegedly owing to the anxiety and alarm of the Chinese population
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    COLONEL IN SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT.
    72 5 Hong Kong. June 15. It Is revealed today that Col. G. R. V. Steward, C.8.. C.8.E., D.5.0.. late of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was seriously Injured when his motorcar plunged over a 100-foot embankment on June 6. He Is progressing favourably.— Reuter. From 1924-28 Col.
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    TOKIO COMPROMISE?
    59 5 Shanghai. June 19. Important changes in the personnel of the Japanese diplomatic department are expected, according to a Tokio message, which adds that Mr. Arlyoshl will likely be replaced by Mr Shlgemitsu. Vice-Foreign Minister, This is taken to Indicate that a compromise has been effected In the differences
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    STONER TO APPEAL: NOTICE LODGED.
    91 5 Reprieve Efforts Are Being Made. Bournemouth. Mr. E. W. Marshall Harvey, the solicitor acting for George Percy Stoner, the 18-year-old chauffeur who is under sentence of death for the murder of Mr. Francis Rattenbury, states that a notice of appeal has been lodged against the
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    THE ISMAIL CUP.
    239 5 Johore English College Beat Old Boys. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 20. The Present Boys of the Johore English College defeated the Past Boys of the College yesterday at cricket and thus won the "Ismail Cup' presented by the first President of the Old Collegians
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    THE HULL CUP.
    135 5 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. June 20. The draw for the Hull Cup competition took place last night at the Johore Club with the Hon. Dato Awang bin Omar in the chair. All the teams playing in the present league with the addition of Kota Tinggi
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    SZECHUAN'S FINANCES.
    54 5 Shanghai. June 19. The Szechuan Government Is making Its first serious effort to unify the financial affairs of the province. The budget for the current year, Issued yesterday by the Szechuan Government, shows that the deficits, despite huge bond Issues and loans from Nanking, amount to over $9,000,000.—
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    CANTON POLITICIAN APPEALS TO LEAGUE.
    76 5 Nankin? Coerced Into Submission." Canton, June 20. Mr. Chow Lv, Chancellor of Chungshan University and a leading Canton politician, has cabled to tlie League of Nations appealing, on behalf of the Chine c people, to bring a halt to Japanese aggression. Mr. Chow Lv declares
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    U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.
    82 5 Considering Diplomatic Move In China? Washington, June 18. Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, issued a statement today that no new information warranting comment had been received regarding the Sino- Japanese situation. It is understood varying reports from Tokio, Nanking and* London are serving to increase the
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    TRAM STRIKE : MARTIAL LAW.
    37 5 TRAM STRIKE MARTIAL LAW. Omaha, June 18. Disputants in the big tram strike here today agreed to accept an arbitration board award, although the Governor has ordained the continuation of martial law pending a final settlement Reuter.
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    CHINESE ENVOY TO MEET JAPANESE EMPEROR.
    51 5 Shanghai. June 19. Gen. Chiang Tso-pln, Chinese Ambassador to Japan, will present his letters of credence to Emperor Hlrohlto tomorrow, says a Toklo message. After the ceremony, the Emperor will give a luncheon to the Chinese envoy and Mrs. Chiang Tso-pln. Sin Chew Jit
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    ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE I HONGKONG.
    54 5 BOABDING SCHOOL FOB CHINESE STUDENTS Classes In English by resident English and Chinese Graduates. Chinese Glasses from beginners upwards. Pine New Buildings on healthy site 25 acres. Prepares students for the Universities. Football, Tennis, etc- Chinese or Foreign food. For prospectus Apply The Warden, St.
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    PACIFIC AIRWAYS.
    60 5 U.S. Service To Canton In The Balance. Washington. June 20. It is learned on high authority here that China's desire not to offend Japan may lead to a refusal to permit PanAmerican Airways to carry their TransPacific service to Ccnton as planned. The Pan-American Airways is reported to
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    UNITED STATES TAXATION.
    122 5 Washington. June 20. A general Increase of taxos, especially on very large personal incomes, Imposts on larger Inheritances and gifts and a graduated tax on corporations starting at 10 343 4 and rising to 16 343 4 per cent, in lieu of the present flat rate of
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      452 5 HOTELS f^Z MALAYAN PREMIER HOTEL J TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT us to 9.15 p.m. DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight AND F'NAL PERFORMANCE OF THE POPULAR FAST STEPPING AMERICAN TAP DANCER BILLY CARROLL DON'T MISS THIS FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT OF ENTHUSIASM VITALITY ■kn Special Surprise item by the famous Portrait Caricature
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      171 5 A MODERN CARTON BUT THE SAME PRICE THE SAME QUALITY WRIGHT 1 COAL TAR SOAP The Soap of Golden Colour MS Sole Agents: PLANTERS STORES AGENCY CO.. LTD., Kuala I.u"ipur. Sub-Agents: JOSEPH TR AVERS A SONS. LTD., Singapore and Pcnang. OAFS WIBN THE NEW BEAUTIFUL CONTINENTAL CAFE UNDER EUROPEAN M'NAGEMENT
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    NEWSPAPERS WANT PEACE.
    545 6 REPLY TO PREMIER ON "WAR SCARES." Mr. Arthur Grime (Blackpool Gazette and Herald), President of the Newspaper Society, speaking at the annual meeting In London, replied to the Prime Minister's recent strictures on the popular Press In regard to war scares. He said he was not going
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    BUYING OF CHINA COTTON URGED.
    191 6 PROMOTION OF CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES. Tokio. May 28. Osaka textile manufacturers will 'be urged by Mr. A. Ariyoshl to buy more Chinese raw cotton as an Initial move towards Siao-Japancse economic cooperation when the new Ambassador to China visits that centre on his way to
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    IRISH SERGEANT SHOT.
    56 6 Hong Kong. Friday. Sergeant James Kennedy, of the British police force in H >ng Kong, was found shot dead at .leadquarters today with a revolver at his side. He was born in Ireland and hai served in the Royal Irish Constabulary. Two police officers in Hong Kong
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    NEW CABINETS SALARIES.
    133 6 MINISTERS WHO HAVE INCREASED INCOME. The British Cabinet reconstruction involves changes in the salaries of 11 members 01 the Government. These arc as follows: INCREASED From To Mr. Baldwin £2.000 £5.000 Viscount Hailsham 1 5.(00 CIO 000 Viscount Halifax £2.000 £5.000 Maiquess of Zetland BMM Mr. M.
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    DEARTH OF PETTY OFFICERS IN NAVY.
    104 6 A strictly limited number of petty officers of the seaman clabs will be permitted to reengage on or after completing time or pension, according to the Admiralty Fleet Orders The object? are >x> meet authorise-! manning commitments in respect of petty officers, and to
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      166 6 INVESTIGATE THE MERITS OK HOWARD RADIO MADE BY AMEKICA'S OLDEST RADIO MANUFACTURER. ANY TRIAL GIVEN WORLD WIDE RADIO CO. 119. North Bride* Road. Singapore ORIENTAL I GOVT. SECURITY Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1874. Head Office— BOMßAY. Summary of 1934 Report. New Policies Issued 48,795,367 Annual Income 20,097,261 Policies in
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      494 6 FULL BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES FOR MALAYA. 8.8.C. PROGRAMMES. TODAT. TraiMMit— l»iT 3 6.20 p.m.— 9.05 pm. G.S.F. 15,140 he's (-9.82 m.) and G.S.G. 17.790 ke/s (16.M m.l 5.20 pjn. Big Ben. Sydney Gustard, at the Organ of the Oaumant Palace Cinema, Chester. «J5 Empire Bookshelf— No. 8. Reading of extracte from
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      481 6 KUALA LUMPUR. SUtion Z.G.E. Kuala Lompur Wavelengths 48.91 and 11* metres— The Malayan Afautear Radio Society, K.L. TOMORROW. 7 pjn. 9 p.m. Gramophone recital. Cavalcade of famous artistes, 1910 to 1535. London Suite and The un forgotten melody.— New Ught Symphony Orchestra. An I sit here, and I know of
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      659 6 PHOHI-HOLLAND. 7.50 pjn. SUUod P.B.l. 17,755 ke/i (16.88 m.) TODAY. Relayed by SUtlon P.C.J.. 15.220 kc/i (19.71 m.) Special broadcast an tin, gold and coal mining. 7.50 pan. Opening announcement. S.M Records. 8.05 Newstalk. 8.20 Broadcast of the International T T Baeea at Aiaen. Start moraine raees 8 50 News
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      187 6 SINGAPORE. Station Z. H. I, Singapore.— WaTelenrto 49.9 metre*.— Owned and operated by «adto Senrioe Co* of Malaya 1M4. Ltd.. Rroadrxft Boat, No. 2, Orchard RiL, Singapore. TOMORROW 11 a.m.- 1.30 p.m. Recorded music. 5.30 p.m.-7 p.m. Relay of Presbyterian Church service preceded by an organ recital. MONDAY, JUNE 24.
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    CERMAN TRIBUTE TO MR. MACDONALD.
    57 7 Berlin, June 7. A high tribute to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald is paid in tonight's semi-official "Diplomatic Correspondence," in connection with his forthcoming resignation of the Premiership. The writer refers to Britain's understanding with America, the London Naval Conference and India problem, and adds. "Mr. Mac
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      278 7 AWARDED GOLD MEDALS BY ENGLAND U.S.A., FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY! PREMIERE nj||f|| I All MATINEE 3. IS TODAY IAVILIUII TONIGHT 6.15 9.15 Dii-ecLed by ROBERT FLAHERTY* ■^vvcumHavvminHHajMam^Bnjr If you never see another film, please It Is the most important film which see Man of Aran." Nothing I can has been made
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  • TODAY'S LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS*
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      219 8 U.K. Rubber Stocks May Be Up 1,000 Tons. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, June 22. The small improvement reported in the Ix)ndon and New York rubber markets has not been reflected in the local market, and sellers this morning predominated at the same quotations as yesterday. This
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      86 8 Noon, June 22. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 K. R.S.S. in casts (F.0.8.)- July 20% 2O»/4, (iood F.A.(j. in cases (F. 0.8.) July 20 20«4 No. 1 K. R.S.S. (Spot loose) awardable Singapore 20 5 16 20 7 16 July 20- r 20% July-September 20 7
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      220 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 London, 3 months' sight 2/3 31/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 15/6 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 29 32 London,
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      LONDON EXCHANGES.
      90 8 London, June 21. Today's exchanges, closing mean rates, were:— Paris 75 39/64 Athens 514 sellers New York 4.83% Bucharest 485 Montreal 4.93% Rio 4 >Z Brussels 29.18 sellers, official Geneva 15.08 Belgrade 216 Amsterdam 7.25' i Buenos Aires 15 Mda, n sellers, official Berlin 13.23 4 Montevideo 39%
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        MINING.
        575 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. Issue Val. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt 4/- Ampat Tin £1 Asam Kumbang £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Weng £1 Bangrin Tin 1 Batu Selangor £1 Chenderiang 50 Hitam Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong Kong
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        GENERAL.
        438 8 4. AIC A DHL IV UIU. i -J 1 l I.OU J.JO 2 2 da 7Mi% Prefs. 1.70 1.75 1.65 1.75 10 10 Atlas Ice 12 25 12.75 11.50 12.50 £1 £1 B. A. T. 60.0 6.5.0 120- 125 1 40 B. M. Broadcasting 0.02 Vidis 0.02 '-iprr. 10
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        161 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 112 norn 4V 2 i 1907 red. 1947 $1,605,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114> 2 116' A norn 4V470 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 norn 4% 1913
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        338 8 Allenby Alor Gajah Amal. Malay ($2) Ayer Hitam Ayer Molek Ayer Panas Bassett Batu Lintang Borelll Brogas Brunei ($5) Bukit Katil Bukit Kepong Bukit Timah ($10) Bukit K. B. Changkat Serdang Connemara Glenealy Plantations Haytor Indragirl Jeram Kuantan (.50) Jimah Kamasan ($2) Kedah Kempas Kluang ($5) Kuala Sidlm
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    CABLE SPEEDS.
    61 8 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the transit time on full-rate telegrams from Singapore to London on June 21, was as follows:— Telegrams handed In up to 5.00 p.m. 4 mln. Telegrams handed In up to 5.30 p.m. 5 mm. Telegrams handed In up to 0.00 p.m.
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    HOME INVESTMENTS. WEAKENING OF GILT-EDGED.
    720 8 From A Financial Correspondent. London. June 11. Two factors have lately contributed to weaken the prices of gilt-edged stocks. The issue of Manchester 3 per cent. 1952-55 stock at 99 showed much more favourable terms to buyers than any existing Issue of comparable maturity. Secondly,
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    PRODUCE.
    207 8 Singapore, June 22, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller. Gambler 6.00 Java Cube 10.00 Hamburg Cube 10.00 White Pepper 18.50 White Muntok Pepper 19.50 Black Pepper 11 25 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 4.10 Copra, mixed 3.75 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.50 Small Flake 4.00 Med. Pearl Tapioca 6.30 Small Pearl Tapioca
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    SHARES REPORT.
    78 8 Lyall Evatt's dally report, d.itej June 22. states: MINING. Quiet. Raubs buyers 5.40, AmpaU 4 3 46, Jelebus 85 90, Takuapas 19 6 19 10 V A. Wens;.". 1 93 1.95, Talams RUBBERS. Quiet. Mentakabs 39 40' a. U BenuU \9 51. M. Pindas 1.40 1.45, U. Malacca
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      FALSE POSITION OF RUBBER
      508 9 SINGAPORE MARKET REPORTS. MANUFACTURERS' RESERVES. The weekly rubber market report of Mesrs Lewis and Peat, of Singapore, Issued yesterday, states:— The week has been one of little interest and prices generally have followed a downward trend. Spasmodically rubber has offered fairly freely but at each level
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      RUBBER AND INDUSTRIAL TRUST.
      230 9 Proposed Capital Readjustment. London. June 8. The Rubber and Industrial Trust proposes to reduce the capital from £100.000 to £61.250. divided into 750.000 Preferred shares of Is. 6d. and 500,000 Deferred shares of 2-2 -sd. by cancelling 6d. In respect of each of the Issued 744.198
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      COMPANY MEETINGS.
      1450 9 STRAITS PLANTATIONS. Costs Reduced Copra Prices Now Better. The thirty-sixth ordinary general meeting of the Straits Plantations, Ltd.. was held In London on June 11. Mr. Eric Macfadyen (the chairman) presided, supported by Mr. A. C. RUnnle, Mr. H. J. GUlespie and Mr. F. E. Maguire. The chairman.
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      HEVEA RUBBER TRUST.
      100 9 Consumption In Excess Of Production. Presiding at the ordinary general meeting of the Hevea Rubber Trust H933) In London on June 11, Mr. R. Arnold said that the present statistical position of rubber was far more satisfactory than casual observers were wont to believe. Consumption at the
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      PEPPER PRICES.
      40 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 21. Today's closing prices on the London pepper market were as follows: White Muntok, unchanged at 9' id. in bond. Black Lampong, spot 3d. sellers. The market was easier.— Straits Times copyright.
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      LONDON METAL MARKET.
      505 9 BRITISH COPPER STOCKS DOWN. London. May 29. Messrs. William Jacks and Co.'s weekly report issued today states:— Prices naturally receded on the anxiety regarding the franc position, and the unfavourable news regarding the N.R.A. policy of the U.S.A.. as manj holders had good profits which were worth
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      CROPS FOR MAY.
      51 9 Harrisons and Crosfield report the following crops for MaT: Ankoia.— 1.084 kgs. Bajoe Kidoel.-W.OM. 7 kgs. DJasmga T0.494 If* rjttastn toe— 28.564 kgi. Lanceo. 43.60fi kg*. Douowanc 22^91 kgs. Balombtssle.— lo.4oo kcs. Ankoia —33 668 hks. rtslr Madang— *7.Jl7 hka. Coffee.— ua)oe mdocl— lBl pic. Balangiri— s6
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      CABLE TRAFFIC.
      63 9 The following Index numbers represent the estimated i .onthly traffic receipts of Cable and Wireless. Limited, as related to comparable traffic in the year 1929. Monthly figures are reduced to working day average. Working day average of comparable receipts, year 1939 equals 100. 1934 1935 Jan. 71.8 71.1
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      TIN OUTPUTS.
      67 9 Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of associated companies for the half month of June: Kamponu Kamunttng. Hrs. run 326. cv. yds. treated 55,000, total pels. 12$. net value (8.500. Asam Kumbang. Hrs. run 87, cv. yds. treated 30.000. total pels. 216.92, net value 115.000. Thabawlelk.—
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      617 9 BANKING. HONG KONC SHANGHAI HANKING CORPORATION. in tht Colony of Hong Kong) The .'.ability of members Is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital *50.000.900 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund:— Sterling
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      381 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated tn England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital In 400,000 «aare» of £3 each C3.000.0M Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietora.. 0.000.Q0* BEAD OFFICE: S3. Mahopscate. Lmh)} D B.C. t> Agents aid Branches. Amritsar DoHo Saigon Alor Star Ipcii
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    AMUSEMENTS
    115 10 aLHAMBBA Sweet Music with Rudy Valee 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL Tropical Express. Non-stop Revue. 6—96 9 p.m. GLOBE THEATRE. GREAT WORLD Bird of Paradise. GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Call It Luck. HOLLYWOOD. U. SERANGOON ROAD Max Baer Camera Contest also Joan Crawford in Chained 8 pjn. MARYBOROUGH Übat Ouna, Malay Talkie 6—9
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JUNE 22, 1935. RELIEF REFORM.
    940 10 It was suggested in this column last Thursday that there was a need for co-ordination of relief work in Singapore. One reason then put forward for this opinion was that a certain revenue from the Jubilee Fund would be forthcoming—although
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    Returned From Leave.
    47 10 The following officers have returned from Home leave Mr. W. Dawson, Chief Inspector of Police, S.S. Mr. E. C. Hicks, European Master, Malayan Educational Service Dr. R. C. Burgess, Health Officer. Malayan Medical Service Mr. R. Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Survey Department, F.M.3. and S.S.
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    ARE GIANT LINERS ECONOMIC ?
    803 10 ARE GIANT LINERS ECONOMIC The Queen Mary And Normandie. Can the latest giant luxury ships, the 79,000-ton French liner Normandie which has captured the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on her maiden voyage, and the 73,000-ton British liner Queen Mary, whose first voyage will be next April, be regarded as
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    NOTES OF The DAY
    764 10 jyiAJOR-GENERAL Lowln suggests in his annual report that the new volunteer camp, which is so badly needed by the Singapore corps, is likely to be at Seletar, near the naval base. This will be a splendid locality for training purposes but it may not be so
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      51 10 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. NEW 1935 MODELS MARCONI RADIOGRAMS There's nothing ouite so good as a "Marconiphorte" NEW MODELS FROM $225. To appreciate why they are recounted as the finest Radio and Gramophone instruments in the world— you mast hear them and )«d«t for yourself Winchester House Collyer Quay
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    COMEDY OF THREE CHINESE WARSHIPS.
    751 11 NANKING VESSEL FIRES ON REBEL CANTON CRUISERS. HONG KONG HARBOUR INCIDENTS. BRITISH DESTROYER KEEPS WATCH ON ALL THREE. A NAVAL comedy, which may have important repercussions on the future relationship of Canton and Nanking was enacted off Hong Kong during the night. The two rebgl
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    CHINESE GOVERNMENT MAY RESIGN.
    252 11 Unwilling To Sign The Japanese Demands. It v aiuhoritatively indicated that the majority of Chinese government leaders favour resignation in preference to signing any agreement embodying the Japanese demands in North China, says a Reuter message from Nanking received in Singapore iast night. It Is suggested
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    NAVY AGREEMENT IN INTERESTS OF ALL POWERS.
    468 11 First Lord On AngloGerman Pact HOUSE OF COMMONS EXPLANATION. Dealing With Essential Prob fern. London, June 21. The reasons that impelled Britain to reach a naval agreement with Germany were presented in the House of Commons today by the First Lord of the
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    British Troops In N. China.
    37 11 "It is not proposed to increase the British garrison in Northern China," said Mr. Douglas Hacking (Financial Secretary to the War Office) in a written reply yesterday to a Par'Jamentary question. Reuter.
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    MR. ANTHONY EDEN IN PARIS.
    101 11 More Naval Delegations For London. Limitation of naval armaments and the Western European air pact will be the main topics of the conversations which Mr. Anthony Eden, who reached Paris last night, will have there with M. Laval, and with Slgnor Mussolini in Rome early
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    76 11 Hawker general A-jrpose biplane (Bristol Pegasus engine I. This R.A.F. aeroplane, the existence of which is now officially revealed, was specially designed to withstand the enormjus stresses imposed by dive bombing at a speed of more than 300 m.p.h. Performance details may not yet be given, but it is known
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    INDIA BILL WILL BE LAW SOON.
    118 11 Big House Of Lords Majority. ON STATUTE BOOK BY AUGUST. By the large majority of 236 votes to 55 the House of Lords yesterday defeated a delaying amendment, moved by Lord Lloyd to the Second Reading of the India Bill. The Committee Stage of
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    SENSATIONAL CHINESE DOCUMENT.
    88 11 Chiang Kai-shek And Anti-Japan Movement Tokio, June 21. The Nichi-Nichl gives prominence today to a photograph of a Chinese document, allegedly signed by Gen. Ho Ying Chlng. on behalf of Chiang Kal Shek. The Nichi-Nichi claims that It shows that Chiang Kai Shek was controlling the "North-east
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    ECHO OF CHINESE PIRACY.
    73 11 Wife's Thanks Donation To Naval Fund. An echo of the rescue from pirates in June last year of Mr. Graeme Nicholls. a Shanghai insurance agent, is contained In Admiralty Fleet orders last night which announce a donation of £50 to the Trafalgar Day Orphan Fund by
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    JAPANESE ARMY VISITOR TO SOUTH CHINA.
    127 11 Rumours Of Anti-Nanking Revolt Denied. Hong Kong, June 22. Col. Kita, representative of the Japanese Kwantung Arn.y. left Hong Kong for Canton yesterday. He declined to make any comment. Col. Klta's mission is to "observe conditions in South Chlni." It Is believed, however, that
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    CHINESE LABOUR FOR ERITREA.
    200 11 I Recruitment For Road Schemes. EFFORTS IN CEYLON NETHERLANDS. Hong Kong, June 21. According to Chinese circles here the Italian Government is conducting an intensive labour recruiting campaign in Chiu-chow District in Kwangtung Province. It is understood 7,000 labourers are required for work on road- making
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    25 11 The House of Representatives today approved the conference report on the $460,000,000 peace time Naval Appropriation Bill The Bill now awaits President Roosevelt's signature.— Reuter.
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    START ON R. A. F. EXPANSION.
    297 11 300 m.p.h. Fighters Ordered. NEW LONG RANGE BOMBERS. Bigger Singapore Air Base. London, June 21. The Air Ministry is energetically undertaking the enlargement and improvement of the R.A.F. as decided upon by 'Parliament last month. The Daily Telegraph aviation correspondent says today that several
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    45 YEARS' SENTENCE FOR KIDNAPPER.
    79 11 Sequel To Weyerhauser Charges. Sentence of 45 years' imprisonment was passed on Harmon Walcy yesterday at Tacoma (U.S.A.) when he pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping and extortion in connection with Weyerhauser son of the U.S. lumber king. The Judge refused to accept Mrs. Waley's
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    PRIESTS IN SHENSI IN GRAVE DANGER.
    87 11 Pclplng. June 21. Communists have sacked the mission at Yenchang. North Shensl. and taken possession of several towns. Round Yenan Bishop Ibane and nine other Franciscan priests taking refuge at Yen in are gravely endangered Reuter. Recently Gen. Ho Ylng-chln, War Minister, uttered a
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      221 11 STOP PRESS. SIX NANKING WARSHIPS AT HONG KONG. Hpng Kong, June 22. Interest In the Chinese naval situation was farther enlivened this morning by the arrival at Junk Bay (British waters a few miles outside Hong Kong) of two additional Nanking warships, the Hai Chu and the Hal Tung. There
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      24 11 RADIO. THE WORLDS FORMOST RECEIVERS. FOR BATTERY OPERATION EDDYSTONE. FOR MAINS OPERATION G. E. of AMERICA. EDDYSTONE RADIO ELECTRIC Ci. 28-30, Orchard Road, Singapore.
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    INQUEST ON MISS PHIPPS.
    575 12 VERDICT OF DEATH BY MISADVENTURE. UNCLE DESCRIBES ACCIDENT. A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the jury at the conclusion of the inquest on Beatrice Dorothy, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. A. Phipps, of Sea Avenue, Katong. The inquest was
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    OFF TO EUROPE.
    205 12 NAVAL HONOURS AT BIDADARI. Funeral Of Seaman From H.M.S. Suffolk. The death took place at the General Hospital. Singapore, on Wednesday night of Seymour William Badham, aged 18. a seaman from H.M S. Suffolk. The funeral took place at the Bldadari Cemetery on Thursday with full naval
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    SPOTLIGHT REVUE.
    64 12 Bookings are now open at John Little and Co. Ltd., for the Spotlight I Revue being produced shortly at the Victoria Th?atre. part proceeds for St. Andrew's School Fund. Among the many "Spotlights" takj ing part in what promises to be a very attractive and artistic performance, Mrs.
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    IS SINGAPORE MUSICALLY INCLINED ?
    353 12 IS SINGAPORE MUSICALLY INCLINED i From A Correspondent) Tlio above caption occurs to me w.icu I recollect the poc reception v.l.ich Jascha Helfelz received sonr: liiUe time ago. Now we have M. Rouben as a visitor alter a tour of capitals of Europe, and no doubt a chance will be
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    BIG OIL TANKER'S BUFFETING.
    727 12 ALL-NIGHT BATTLE AGAINST N.-W. GALE. The Shabonee, a large oil tanker, has arrived in Singapore for repairs after a severe ordeal in a northwest gale at Cape Town. A couple of thousand rivets and three plates are being removed from her side above the water line,
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    APPEAL DISMISSED.
    60 12 The appeal of Mr. J. W. R. Bloom, against the finding of Mr. Justice W. Burton, in the matter of the suit brought by Mrs. T. M. E. D"Cruz, In respect of certain property and Jewellery, was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, except for an Item of
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    NEW WORLD.
    29 12 At the New World tonight Miss Anita arjl Henry will appear at the night dance. Valenta and Zarah, the talented contlnenal Vaudeville Stars, will present floor specialities.
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    FIREWOOD GATHERER.
    18 12 A StraiU Times photograph taken at a spot only a few minutes walk from High Street.
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    INQUEST ON F./O. TALBOT SMITH.
    233 12 Fellow Officer Describes The Accident. The inquest on Flying-Officer R. Talbot Smith of No. 36 (T. 8.) Squadron, R.A.F., Singapore, who was killed while carrying out div-ing-bombing practice at Seletar recently was opened before the Coroner (Mr. W. G. Porter) today. The pilot was alone
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    DEATH OF VETERAN PLANTER.
    116 12 Mr. Wm. Jack, A Former Colony Soccer Player. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 22. News has been received of the death which occurred last month at Otford, Kent, of Mr. William Jack who retired in 1930 from the management of Lubok Segintah Estate. Kuala Ketil
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    OFFICERS ON LEAVE.
    86 12 The Superintendent Of Prisons, S5. The following officers have been granted Home leave Captain H. V. Bloxham, Superintendent of Prisons, S.S. Mr. G. D. Barron, Superintendent. Survey Department, F.M.S. and S.S. Dr. W. C. E. Diamond, Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Service Mr. D. 8. P. Noakes, Assistant
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    AIR BASE EXTENSION.
    46 12 A Straits Settlements Government Gazette Extraordinary notifies the acquisition of a piece of land in the District of South Seletar and containing 98 acres 2 roods and 0 poles or thereabouts for the purpose of an extension to the Royal Air Force Base.
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    HIGHLANDS TROUT.
    26 12 In the Straits Times yesterday the figure of £42 quoted as being the cost of freight on the Cameron Highlands should have read $42.
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    23 12 Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Farrington are at present In Singapore. They arrived from Kuala Lumpur and are on their way to Sumatra.
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    TWO GUNNERS ACQUITTED
    318 12 NO COMMON INTENTION TO COMMIT OFFENCE. ECHO OF CHANGI TAXI FATALITY Remarking that there was no evidence of common Intention to commit the offences, Mr. N. Grice, the second magistrate, yesterday acquitted Gunners J. H. Pitcher and A. Farringdon, of the Royal Artillery, on charges of robbery
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    EXCISE OFFICER ENGAGED.
    51 12 The engagement is announced between Mr. G. C. C. Blaks.ad, Department of Excise, S.S. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Bjorn Blakstad, 57, Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, and Alice only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. McGrath of 3, Ardoch, Dandenong Road. East St. Kilda.
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    AIR MAILS.
    29 12 The Qantas air mail from Australia to expected this afternoon. Imperial and Netherlands air mails from Europe are expected tomorrow evening. Details of deliveries on page 4.
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    CHINESE TRADE IN SELANGOR.
    89 12 CHAMBER'S CRITICISM OF FOOD TAXES. HEALTHY FINANCIAL POSITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 21. The Imposition by the FM.S. Government of food taxes, "in spite of the strong opposition of various public bodies," is alluded to in the report for 1934 of the Selangor
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    POLICE RECRUITS FALSE DECLARATION.
    242 12 Conviction In India Not Mentioned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. 20. Danar Singh, a police recruit, appeared today before Che Maarol. In the Kuala Lumpu. 1 police court, on a charge of making a false declaration before the first magistrate, Mr. F. K. Wilson. Mr.
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    CLERICAL PROMOTION EXAMINATION.
    64 12 The Government Gazette announces that a clerical promotion examination will be held on Oct. 8 and 9 in Singapore, Penang and Malacca. Applications for examination should be addressed on or before Sept. 7 In Singapore to the First Assistant, Secretary (A), in Penang and Malacca to the
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    MR. BRADDELL'S COMMENT ON SIR ARNOLD ROBINSON'S SPEECH.
    2469 13 Improvement Trust Appeal Continued. "CONFLICT BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH VESTED INTERESTS." IN the Court of Appeal yesterday the whole day's rearing was taken up by a continuation of the address of Mr. Roland Braddell who appears on behalf of the Singapore Improvement Trust
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    PENANG STUDENTS FOR LINGNAN.
    200 13 Five Ex-Pupils Of The Free School. Today two ex-pupils of the Penanj Free School leave for Canton to lurther their studies. They are Mr. Yeoh Scow Tiang and Mr. Lei Chee Boon, and they will proceed to the Lingnan [University Both havj obtal: 3d the j
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    HOBBY AND HANDCRAFT EXHIBITION.
    48 13 Entries for the Hobby and Handcraft j Exhibition to be opened next Wednesj day at 5.15 and to continue to Satur- day. June 20. must be brought to the Y.W.C.A., Ra/nes Quay tomorrow, or on Monday. No entries will be received later than Monday.
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      185 13 THE^TH CONDIMENT LEAVES CLEAN PLATES Someone's got back his home appetite. No wonder! The 4th Condiment's been busy again. H.P. has such appetising qualities. Its rich, piquant, mellow flavour makes you eat and enjoy. H lr sauce Afrnti Jowph Ttnm Sont. Ltd., P.O. Box I V Singapore or P.O. Box
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      45 13 TENDERS INVITED. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of I June 28. for the erection of a block of four quarters for subordinates at Monks Hill off Bukit Timah RoaJ. Singapore. y v. o >^ Mmi \mmf- IZEfI M VHtij
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    SINGAPORE FORWARDS FIND THE NET EIGHT TIMES.
    1062 14 BUT DEFENCE WAS NOT VERY IMPRESSIVE. Johore Men Lacked Thrust And Kept Ball Too Close. (By Our Football Correspondent.) SINGAPORE 8; JOHORE 0. 'ALTHOI'GH Singapore won her second Malaya Cup game by defeating Johore at Anson Road Stadium yesterday by eight goals to
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    112 14 S.R.C. To Meet R.A.F. At Anson Road. The S.K.C. meet the Royal Air Force in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium this afternoon. The Airmen have beaten the Wiltshire and Malays and drawn with the S C.C. but hare lost to the Chinese, Malays, R.A. and
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    13 14 The Singapore Malaya Cup team which beat Johore 8-0 yesterday. Straits Times Photograph.
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    RAIN SPOILS COUNTY CRICKET. FRED PERRY TO GO TO SYDNEY.
    503 14 DERBYSHIRE'S BOLD MOVE PAYS. Leicester Put Yorkshire Out For 93. London, June 21. Rain throughout the country spoilt county cricket, only two games being finished. At the Oval not a ball was bowled. Derbyshire with a lead of 148 on
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    MALACCA WOMEN AT CRICKET. CHESTNUTT SPRINGS A SURPRISE. NEGRI F.A. ACTS.
    496 14 Lawn Tennis. Miss Pierrepont Defeats Colony Player. Lieut. Chestnutt sprang the first big surprise in tli Singapore lawn tennis championships yesterday by beating H. Kamis. the Malay player 6—3, 6—2. Last year Kamis elimimteti Roy Smith but yesterday he
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    68 14 (From Our Own i orre iinndcnl Ser*mban June 20. The committee of the Npri i Semhiian Football Association mot yesterday and derided to suspend the five Chinese players who failed to turn out last Saturday for Nreri Semhiian ae.iinst Malacca in a Malaya Cup match, pending inquiries. The names of
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    SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AT SELANGOR SKYE MEETING.
    1070 15 GREAT SPORT HAS TO BE DESTROYED. Wahab Rides And A (From Our Own THE first day of the Selangc favoured with ideal weatl by some nasty accidents in in the seventh Che Yacob an during the race while Mr. Ros< Luckily none of them
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    WEBER LUCKY TO GET DECISION.
    277 15 boxing. Boy Quee Wins Very Decisively. (From Our Own '."orre»pondent.) Penang. June 22. Frankie Wrber gained the verdict over Little Abayan on points last nlrht. The judges disagreed and the referee gave his casting vote In favour of Weber This decision came as a complete
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    S.C.R.C. CRICKET.
    129 15 The following will play for the B.C.R.C. against the Medical College today at 2 p.m. on the College ground V. I. Evan Wong (Capt.), Chia Keng Hock Chua Boon Ann, John Lim. Low Xi s Choc. K. T. Ooi. Seah Keng Slew, Robert B. Tan. Tan Chiap Kirn.
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    TONIGHT'S BOXING.
    112 15 Young Aide vs. Frisco At The Great World. Tonight's fl«nt at the Great World Stadium between Aide and Frisco promises lo be one of the hardest and most interesting scraps seen in the local ring for a long while. Both men have been training carefu'ly and both are
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    11 15 W. Ferguson, champion athlete at St. Andrew's Sports. Straits Times Photograph.
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    HANDICAPS FOR TODAY AT K. L.
    411 15 Racing. Card Of Ten Events 1 Well Supported. The handicaps for today, the last day of the Selangor Turf Club Summer skye meeting, are as follows:— Race L Ponies, Class 3, IMv. 2, 5 furs. Loyalty 11.2, Timbang 10.12, Highland Lass 10 11. Leonie
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    THE INDIAN ASSN.
    58 15 The Indian Association Cricket tean. ag.lnst the OR. A. on Sunday at 2 p.m on the I A. Ground will be: IV K. Baskaran <capt.>, S. S. Varma. B. R Mistry. P. B. Davar, A. Nomauhoy. S. Wasir Singh, S. Slokhan Singh, G. Nadcn. D Paranjothi, M
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    SEPOY LINES G.C.
    65 15 The Hose Cup was won by Mr. A. H. L. Wheeler. On June 3 Dr. E. W. Martindell did the second hole in one. Unfortunately there were only 4 members present in the club house. The Present Boys of the Anglo Chinese School will play the Old
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH.
    404 15 Another Chance For Young Johnson. Good For Fernandez. Discus Throwing At School Sports. Conducted by LEJGHTON." Friday Young Johnson, the America^ Negro light and welterweight champion of the F.M.S. is to have another fight with Young Tarley, Mr. Bell staging the contest at the New World stadium.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    165 15 Saturday, June {2. Football: S.A.F.A. IMpm. Div. I. SRC. vs. R.A.F., Alton Road S;adiuiii; Combined Services Trial, Charvji or B!akcn Mtal. Cricket: S.C.C. n. S R.C.. i SRC. ground: S.C.C. II «l. S.H.C. 11, first day. S.C.C. ground; S.C.R.C. Ye. Medical CoHefie. Hong Urn Ureen; C.S.C. vs. Raffles
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    A KINTA CAUSERIE.
    1826 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. June 19. ALTHOUGH not generally realised this is tin- period of the year when heads nt departments in the F.M.S. are engrossed in the more or less delicate tusk of budget framing. It Is not till November that the Federal Council is
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    SOMETHING ABOUT THE ALSATIAN.
    890 16  -  Canine Topics. A Dog Which Can Stand The Heat. (By Anjing Hutan. I AST week I dealt with one of the most suitable breed of dogs to keep in Malaya by persons who had but limited t me to attend to their dogs' various needs and
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    FAR EASTERN RIVALS.
    618 17 Harbour Log. The N. Y. K. Reductions— Round-The-World Is The Cheapest Way To And From Europe M.M. Developments—The Day Of Luxury And Speed. (By Our Shipping Correspondent.) "TTIE announcement by the N.Y.K, last week of a £10 reduction In their fares to Europe was received with great
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    BEFORE RECONDITIONING.
    815 17 4.— Kobe-Nagasaki-Shanghai Service. To reinforce the existing fleet. Gigantic Scheme. LOANS will probably be raised to execute this gigantic scheme. It was also stated that, taking advantage of of Japanese Government's subsidised building scheme Uhe "scrap -and-build" scheme whifJh is so much talked about in the shipping world
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      RELIEF WORK.
      187 17 Welcome Decision By The Salvation Army. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The announcement in your columns and those of your contemporaries that Brigadier Lord, of the Salvation Army, is to undertake the relief work previously done by the Rotary Club will, I hope, bring home
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    JAPANESE ARMY'S ACTION EXPLAINED.
    674 19 Fou r- Year Task. Determined To Create Disunion In China. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Shanghai, June 11. DEACE rcisns again in Peipinjr for a time. The Japanese Military Attache announces tliat all the demands regarding North China haw be< i. accepted by the Chinese authorities which
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    Ex-Envoy Attacks Japan's Policy.
    655 19 "Dream Of Control Of All China" Japan's Asiatic policy Includes "a dream of control of the whole of China," it was declared by Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, former U. S. Minister to China, in a speech at Utlca, New York. The former diplomat and one-time president
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    WHY MR. HU HAN-MIN LEFT FOR ABROAD.
    237 19 Abolition Of South-West Government Foreshadowed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Canton, June 9. DERPLEXED by the suddenness of Mr. flu Han-min's departure for an indefinite period abroad, varying interpretations have appeared in editorials and news columns of the dailies, both Chinese and English. Purposely
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    Tsingtao Mayor.
    48 19 Adm. Shen has served as Mayor or Tsingtao for several years, during which many items of progress have been Inaugurated. Members of the American Economic Mission on their recent visit to Tsingtao paid the highest tributes to 'Mayor Shen's administration and the remarkable development of Tsingtao.
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    CHINA REJECTS JAPANESE AIR SERVICE PLAN.
    60 19 Better Communications Not Favoured. '■"tiE Chinese are opposed to a plan to open air mail service with Japan, stated the Toklo Foreign Office spokesman recently. He also declared that the Chinese are not In favour of the establishment of better means of communication between
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    BETTER IRRIGATION.
    92 19 Co-operative Societies For Districts. Canton, May 30. With a view to improving irrigation and increasing agricultural production, the Agriculture and Forestry Bureau orders its agriculture and forestry promotion offices in various counties to direct farmers to form irrigation co-operative societies to purchase Irrigation instruments, such as pumps, etc.
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    SHANTUNG DISCOVERY.
    45 19 12 Ancient Stone Buddhas Unearthed. Twelve ancient stone Buddhas, of the Tang dynasty period (A.D. 618-907) j were recently unearthed near a monjastery in Tsechuan city, eastern ShanI tung. The finds are now on display at the District Mass Education Institute at Tslnan.
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    FAMOURS CHINESE LIBRARY FOR CANADA.
    64 19 Some time this year a famous Chinese library of 45,000 volumes will be going to a new home in the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The library was collected by the noted Chinese savant. Dr. Moo, who left it to Canada in his will. The
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    POLICEWOMEN IN TIENTSIN.
    44 19 The Tientsin Public Safety Bureau has employed six policewomen. They will be assigned to duty at the East Railway Station as members of a search .party after receiving twomonth training. They will be prohibited from using face powder and high-heeled shoes.
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    9 19 Sixty-three new magistrates have been appointed for Ssechuan Province.
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    KWANGTUNG'S FORMIDABLE MILITARY STRENGTH.
    912 19 Air Force Increased To 170 Machines. (From Our Own Concspondo.it.) Canton, Juno 10. IN round numbers there are 99,500 officers and men in the Kwantftung: Army. This army is divided into three smaller armies, of which each is comprised of three divisions. A division has a
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    SINGAPORE CHARCOAL BURNING INDUSTRY
    50 20 ..its Times photographs illustrating the extensive charcoal industry of Singapore. Above: Bakau (mangrovej being unloaded for burning. 1 1 How larger logs are dealt with. Squalor in the tropics. Can this be Singapore? Preparing to start a new kiln. Ready burned charcoal unloading at Crawford Street.
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    8 20 A cool dip in the charcoal burning area.
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    13 20 Peculiar wooden instrument employed for turning the clay at the Pasir Panjang pottery.
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    7 20 The flrewood gatherer. A study in expression.
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    15 20 Earthenware pipes drying in the sun preparatory to baking at a Pasir Panjang Road pottery.
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