The Straits Times, 5 June 1936
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Title Section38 1936-06-05 1 The Straits Times tUTABUSHXD NEARLY A CKNTURT.] TflE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement405 1936-06-05 1 BISMA-REX MEW, EFFICIENT AND PROMPT RELIEF FROM STOMACH TROUBLES. _^^^ijr^**s^^ Who can work or enjoy themselves gs^gSlS§?=^^l when suffering from Indigestion KJW [faisßi«-B*] r > yOU tne oy vat B' Stonx^tf^i HESI prevents concentration, spoils and M"s wiiZi^^^^BSL disturbs sleep. Whatever the cause, L^ Bisma Rex will relieve the pains405 words
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Advertisement151 1936-06-05 1 ToM ROBINSON'S DELICIOUS TEA AND COFFEE R^@jp[p]^|l^j FINEST GROUND per J lb. tin $0.40 EaUlk^a roasted gro^ Cd and per 1 lb TIN '$0 70 tr»r^ BLENDED ON OUR PRE PER 2 Ib. TIN $1.35 n^ORE KUALA LU*5 m| ses daily ensuring PERFECT FRESHNESS. WITH OR WITHOUT CHICORY iSS SPECIALLY151 words
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Advertisement14 1936-06-05 1 Daisy 15. ORChAKI' KtlAltj for B(lU|lhi> BASKEIS «r WREATHS Pbone 1097 (Amber Mansions) I14 words
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Obituary123 1936-06-05 2 FVANS—William Evans, Malayan Civil Service (retired) formerly Resident Councillor. Penang, at Wye In the County of Kent died peacefully on June 1. at the age of 76. LIM.—Mrs Lun Peng Chin, nee Madam Tan Po Neo passed away peacefully on June 1. at 7.30 p.m. at No. 28. Scotts123 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement394 1936-06-05 2 6W1NCHATT. On June 5, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Effle, wife of P. H. Swlnchattt. a son. SITUATIONS VACANT When applying lor any position advertised In these columns send copies qf testimonials. Do not send originals. WANTED, two Junior Tamil speaking conductors for estate In Johore. Apply 700. S.394 words
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Advertisement812 1936-06-05 2 LOST LOST, key wallet containing 4 keys A $21.00 In or near Pavilion Theatre on Monday night. Finder please return to 2 St. Thomas Walk. MOTOR VEHICLE FOB SALE, One 40.50 hp. 7 sealer «U Cylinder RoL's Boyce New Phatom Chaasta also one 7 seater Graham Paige Tourer. Both In812 words
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Advertisement890 1936-06-05 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES at 1. 3, 4 and 4-A. Prtnce St., No. 22, Raffles Place and 10. Collyer Quay. Apply. Koh Chew Kee, 129, KlUlney Bead. RAFFLES PLACE, Ground Soar premises to let as from Bept. 1, 1936. Area approximately 3.500 square feet. Frontage 57 feet. Apply Estate890 words
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Advertisement654 1936-06-05 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. The public Is notified Uiat Stamfon! Road will be closed to through traffic, as necessary, for reconstruction between Hill Street and St. Andrew's Road, for about fortnight, beginning on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. BY .ORDER. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Notice of Redaction in Charges for the Supply of654 words
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Advertisement825 1936-06-05 2 TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION TENDERS will be received at the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, up to noon of June 12. 1936, for the following works:— The provision and erection of a Malay Women Teachers Training Centre. Malacca, SJS. ■very person applying for a form o: Tender will be required to deposit825 words
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Advertisement172 1936-06-05 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and MIM HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET, Telephone 7467. TO SLIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS! ON HIRE New Keller Pianos TBSi^B3if Model 36 Si 35 at $12.00 per month Sole Agents: NANG HENG CO. JU»= 5 (Piano House) v *r 103-103. Sflegie Road,172 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous125 1936-06-05 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Singe pore Within Outside Without Mmava Maliva Postage Monthly 3.00 4.C0 250 Uuarlrrly H-5U 112.00 750 Hall Yearly t".H Y»rU S34.M S4tM W0.00 Note.— OoUUlion rbeqnes should tncfafe thr usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES. The charges and mitructlom for CLASS1FltD ADVERTISEMENTS are a* ander:— 2b centt oer Une125 words
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Advertisement642 1936-06-05 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA N AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) UAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO BERVICB3 PENINSULAR AND OWKNTAL 8 NCO CNPEP CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTYS GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND PAR EABT MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON POR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore 1936 BURDWAM 6.070 June 7 CORFU l*-0W642 words
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Advertisement592 1936-06-05 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YU9EN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KATORI MARU 10,000 June 11 11 i X ASH IMA MARU 10.000 June 24 25 t YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 July 7 8 HAKONE592 words
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Advertisement586 1936-06-05 3 XfaJ^aWta^^^^aJL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorships Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent MaawK FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Prom Prom Proni Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham t JUTLANDIA 16. 6 16 8 17/6 19/6 MEONIA 7/7 7/7 8/7 10/7 AISIA586 words
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Advertisement191 1936-06-05 3 ■BaVHsaaVaaWajn [PRESIDENT LINERS! Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £72.0.8 SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms: Swimming poolTalking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealsHot and cold running water In each Stateroom. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds— Modern ventilation throughout. Weekly service from191 words
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Advertisement1140 1936-06-05 3 THF BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hna Khlow Steamship Co. (1932) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. LM.. aad China Mutual The Canard While Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steanuhrp Co.. Ltd. The Australian Oriental Lme LU. The Chma Navigation Co.. Ltd. The Irrawadd*1,140 words
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SHIPPING & MAILS.
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Article481 1936-06-05 4 The following passengers are .•roceeding by the ss. Chitral. which sailed this morning for Penang, Colombo. Bombay, Marseilles and London. Lt. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. P. Boater. Mrs. Yuen, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Chan, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. McCall, 2 children of Mrs.481 words
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29 1936-06-05 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL. SINGAPORE— LONDON. The air mails dispatched from Singapore on May 24th and 27th were delivered in London on June 2nd and 4th (9 and 8 days).29 words
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23 1936-06-05 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— AMSTERDAM The air mail dispatched from Singapore on May 27 was delivered in London on June 4 (8 days).23 words
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Article318 1936-06-05 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By K.L-M." Today Aden (By Train) T pjn. North America. Except. W. Canada St W. States of U.S.A. (By Train) 7 pm. South America (By Train) 7 p.m. Eastern. Southern and Western Australia (By318 words
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Article72 1936-06-05 4 Mails from Europe, (London parcel mails) expected today by P. tz O. (Corfu) will be delivered tomorrow at 9 a.m. Malls from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mails from72 words
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Article125 1936-06-05 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By K.LJW." Malls will close at Kuala Lumpur as follows: Tomorrow. Medan (via Penang) by air (Netherlands) 7 p.m. Iran, (Formerly Persia) Amsterdam London by air (Netherlands) 7 pjn. Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Northern and125 words
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Article111 1936-06-05 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By X.L.M." Malls win close at Malacca follows: Tomorrow Medan by air (Netherlands) 1.15 P m. Iran. lAmsterdam, and {London by air (Netherlands) 1.15 pjn. Java and Southern Sumatra (Slnga-pore-Batavla) by air (Netherlands) Pm. Kenya,111 words
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Article48 1936-06-05 4 June 3: Cap Tourane (Fch); Valaya (Siam); Vyner Brooke (Sar); Himejl Maru, Hague Maru (Japan); Hafthor (Nor); Reael, Van Heutsz (Dut); Stentor, Baron Haig, Benavon (Brit) June 4: Mahidol, Glenbeg, Rajula. Kedah, Scott Harley, Kepong. Karagala, Sin Kheng Seng, Jerantut (Brit); Tomonon, Tioombo, Buyskes (Dut); Scharnhorst (Ger).48 words
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Article161 1936-06-05 4 The following passengers for Java and Australian ports left by the s.s. Marella which sailed from Singapore on Wednesday. Mr. B. Wilson, Mr. A. Butler, Miss H. Gordon, Mrs. Poynton. Mr. J. A. Hutchiason, Mrs. G. A. Hutchlnson, Miss Pitt Jones. Mrs. Chas. Woodhead. Miss A. Woodhead. Mrs.161 words
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Article229 1936-06-05 4 The following are passengers for Malaya In the P. and O. s.s. Ranchi which left Marseilles on May 29. Miss M. Fitzwilliams, Mrs. H. W. Gibson and infant, Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Hopkins, and amah, Mr. J. 8. Lee Mr. L. W. Morgan, Miss Anna Pender,229 words
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Article88 1936-06-05 4 Foreign imports of tin ore into the Straits Settlements during May amounted to 1,754 tons. Of this amount, 220 tons were received from Burma; 2 tons from Netherlands Indies; 1S9 tons from French IndoChina; 72 tons from Japan; 1,133 tons from Siam; 19 tons from Tanganyika;88 words
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Article62 1936-06-05 4 Lyall Si Svatt's dally report of today states:— MINING Prices In London continue to sag but the metal recovered to £184 Vi on the 3 months position after beinz 13-0-0 lower. London Tin Corporation shares recovered to 6/6 d. on payment, it is reported, of th<s preference dividend.62 words
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Article181 1936-06-05 4 Arrived from N.E.I, by KNII.M TKAFL" on June 2:— Mrs. MlJnllefT, Mr. Tan Soo Tee, Mr. Loke Wan Vat, Mr. H. E. Heusser, Mr. Chua Boon Lay. Rev. R. C. Moore and Mr. W. J. Abbink. Left for N.E.I, by KNILM "PK-AFL" on June 3:— Mr. Rollim. Dr.181 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement739 1936-06-05 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P. M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.B. RLYS. AND SIAM BTATES RAILWAYS TUf PHONE: Fright Ml*— Fa— 1« Mil. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITEDL (Incorporated In England) REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE/ EUROPE First class from £105-10-2 Second class from 71- 7-8 REDUCED AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY739 words
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Advertisement165 1936-06-05 4 McALISTER CO., LTD. AND REDUCED < incorporated in Straits Scttleuientu ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. HBcoTDorMee to StMcland) "KLLa&MAN- LINK FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM A SAMBUCO. Via Port* »nd Smb Oawd. Taking earf* far Moocraal Balllas via Ostanbo. Out Sails t'CITY OF MOBILE June 14 June 16 CITT OF BRISBANE165 words
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Advertisement228 1936-06-05 4 ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. (Tncotoorated in v 8 A.i BOSTON, NEW TOOK BALTIMORE Via CAPB OF GOOD HOPF Our Sal l.« STKKL SEAFARER June 22 June 2« BTKEL SCIENTIST July 23 July 29 MEMPHIS CITY Aug. 23 Alj.-. 29 KLAVENESS LINE Unoorporatco in Norway) LOS ANGELES. S. FRANCISCO. PORTLAND Limited Dut228 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous333 1936-06-05 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE Today. B. W. 11.19 a.m. 7.9 ft.; 10.30 p.m. 9.1 ft. L. W. 4.43 a.m. 0.S ft.; 4.31 p.m. 4.2 ft. Saturday, June 8. H. W. 11.55 a.m. 8 ft.; 11.02 p.m. 9.2 ft. L. W. 6.16 a.m. 0.7 ft.; 5.06 p.m. 4.2 ft. Sunday, June 7.333 words
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438 1936-06-05 5 News has been received from Wong Scan Kee, a member of the Young Chinese Amateur Weight-Lifting Party, to the effect that he has been selected to represent China In the weight-lifting event of the World Olympiad. Wong Seah Kee Is the Malayan featherweight champion and438 words
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Article313 1936-06-05 5 Blakan Mati Terror Dismissed Cheaply. T"HE R.A. (Changi) recently fleld?d two cricket teams and won both matches comfortably. They beat the Blakan Matl Gunners by ten wickets and 11.M.5. Terror by 50 runs. Scores Versus Blakan Mati. R.A. Blakan Mati Hayden b Waites 0 Lt. McCoM313 words
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239 1936-06-05 5 The following were the scor<?s of the cricket match on Tuesday between the Rovers and the V M.C.A. Juniors which resulted In a draw. V.M.C.A. JUNIORS. Kah Foo b Barker 28 Keng Swee hit wkt. b Leembrugen 19 Swee Keng b J. Newman 55 I.239 words
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Article113 1936-06-05 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, June 4. The Police team lost to the Municipality In a Government Service League match yesterday on the Kubu Plains by a goal to nil. Decidedly the stronger team, they should have won the match by a wide margin had it not been113 words
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Advertisement254 1936-06-05 5 Opening Tonifht a THE MOST ASTOUNDING (_3 Lt.^g^M SBb^jbb^ tS&i SPECTACLE OF A WORLD GONE ■T^^^^^^^.^ViHfcul MAI) WITH POWER ~J§|\ A T^J SWEPT TO DESTRUCTION BY I A^B i^LFI« A GREAT VOLCANIC im^LJba^^^KJt^M ERUPTION. IMI H^LA^TD^K^Sft ft A^K^g^JpLjtWT alah haueTbasil rath- U VflL H "l^k~^%W«Bl/j BONC. JOHN WOOD, LOUIS *3254 words
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Advertisement225 1936-06-05 5 J" CHANGE OF PROGRAMME T «.is TONIGHT 9.15 I Jr EXCLUSIVELY AT THE CETEft JjHKXt^^^ MOST OF THIS FASCINATING DRAMA IS STAGED IN ONE OP LONDCWi k* VASTftAtLWAV STATIONS WITH TH6 PAMOOS AMATEUR DETECTIVE JLO«O PETEft WIMSEV ON THS TRACK OF A OSSPERATE CRIMINAL. LONDON'S FOREMOST CRITICS APPLAUDED THIS BRITISH225 words
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Advertisement26 1936-06-05 5 MODERN FURNITURE Designed Copyrighted and Made as only FRANKEL'S can make it unique distinctive yet inexpensive. Even homes in England are furnished by 101, VICTORIA STREET.26 words
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Miscellaneous349 1936-06-05 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing TIVOLI: The Lone Defender. 7.15. this daily feature to give 9 15 readers a comprehensive sum- globe theatre: George white's mary of entertainments, meet- 1935 Scandals. 7.15. 9.15. ings, sports events, social functions MARLBOROUGH: Half Open Rose. and other outstanding happening*..349 words
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LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article255 1936-06-05 6 Stagnant Conditions Prevail. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, June 5. Tin shares, in the absence of buying support and with a continued' inclination to sell, have, almost without exception, been marked down, in some cases fairly heavily. The fall in the price of the metal has been255 words
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Article172 1936-06-05 6 Singapore, June 5, 12 noon. Buyer, Seller Gambler 5.25 Java Cube 8.50 Hamburg 10 50 White Mantok Pepper 16 25 Black Pepper 8.00 White Pepper 15.75 •Sundries Copra 4.85 Mixed Copra 4.60 Sarawak Jelotong 6.00 Mixed Black Peoper Satgon A 1 5152 Rice. Saigon No. 1 $140 Rice. Saigon172 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article540 1936-06-05 6 All Shares quoted above ar- fully paid. Issue Val. Fraser fc Co. Lyall It Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Anapat Tin 4/- 4/6cd 4/- 5/-cd £1 Asam Kurabang 28/- 29/- 28/3 29/8 £1 Austral Malay 58/- 59/-cd 58/- 59/-cd 6/- Ayer Hltam 13/- 14/- 14/- 15/1 Ayer Weng540 words
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Article405 1936-06-05 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 120 1.30 2 2 do 7% Prefs 1.65 1.75 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 11.00 £1 HI B AT 8.1.6 6.6.0 1 1 B. M. Broadcasting 0.90 1.00 10 5 B. M. Trustee 6.25 7.25 £1 £1 Con. T. 8. 1% Pref 26/9 27/9405 words
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Article172 1936-06-05 6 SINGAPORE {MUNICIPAL. 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 nom 4Vfc% 1907 red. 1947 $1,300,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 112 114 nom 4V' 2 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 nom 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000172 words
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Article337 1936-06-05 6 •Shares are si unless otherwise stated) Todays Prices Fraser b Co. Lyall k Evatt Allenby 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.00 Alor riajah 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 Araal Malay ($2) 3.32 -a 3.42" 2 3.30 3.40 Ayei HiU-ni 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.40 A<er Molek 0.90 1.00 0.95 1.00 Ayer Punas337 words
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Article382 1936-06-05 6 London, June 4. The following are todays doting middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Yeatar- Rise day. or Pail Conversion Loan, 5 p.c. 1944-64 117% U Funding Loan. d.c. 1960-93 ll«»i !i War Loan 3% p.c 10S>4 U Straits p.c.382 words
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Article212 1936-06-05 6 !?)•> following are tbe exchange rales inta morning according to the dally circular issued b; the Hong flung and snangnai Banking Coroorauon: SELLING London, 4 months sight 2/4 3/32 London. 3 months sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 uays sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 dayr sight 2/4 1/16 London, demand212 words
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Article89 1936-06-05 6 Noon, June 5. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. [F. 0.8.) June 25 7/16 25 9/16 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 25% 25V4 No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases [Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 25% 25^ rune 25>/89 words
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Article134 1936-06-05 6 London, June 4. Gold currencies were again freely on offer in the Foreign Exchange market today. The three months forward rate for the French franc at the close was at a discount of 6'_> and gold touched the lowest figure since August, 1934. The following are closing mean rates.134 words
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Article55 1936-06-05 6 The transit time on full rate telegrams from Singapore to London yesterday were as follows: Telegrams handed in up to 5 00 p.m. 5 mins. Telegrams handed in up to 5.30 p.m. 4 mins. Telegrams handed in up to 6.00 p.m. 3 mins. Telegrams handed in up55 words
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Article348 1936-06-05 6 Investment In Prang Besar Still Of Value. Tn proposing the adoption of the report and acounts at the annuj! meeting of Changkat Salak Rubber St Tin Ltd. in London en May 20. Sir John T. Cargill Bart. th 2 cr.airman. said that it was inevitable that costs348 words
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Article39 1936-06-05 6 London June 4. The price of tin fell again on the metal market today to £183 ss. the lowest quotation since May 10, 1933, and making a total decline of £12 on the week. British Wireless.British Wireless - 39 words
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Article38 1936-06-05 6 London. June 4. Holiday cash requirements at Whitsuntide were respnsible for a now hlpii record in note circulation. At £433.452 000 the total of notes in circulation was £7.***** over the previous week— British Wireless.British Wireless - 38 words
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Article51 1936-06-05 6 The estimated rubber crops for May of the undcrnoted companies were: Penaiis Rubber Estates 351.000 H>. Sabrang Rubber Estate 64.500 Straits Rubber Co 169.000 Rubana Rubber Estates 80.000 Bagan Serai Rubber 44.930 Tali Ayer Rubber 97.700 Batak Rablt Rubber 29.500 Merchlston Rubber Estate 34.500 Mountjoy Rubber Estate51 words
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Advertisement25 1936-06-05 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England A.D. 1720) FIRE, MARINE, LIFE. MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chamber*. Singapore. AFB 1.25 words
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Advertisement54 1936-06-05 6 r^-Jj W^ gsogs lg^ F I N EL "I love everything thati old old fritndt, dd limti, eld manner* old bcokt' I And need one s&y, the magnificent Whisky called Old Karily CUAI^ANTttD 15 YtARS OLD +S $3.75 P*r 00///« including dutj I McALISTER CO., LTD. REDUCE 50/e Ajenf for54 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article1610 1936-06-05 7 Majority Of Producers Now Working Profitably. On June 1 the International Rubber Regulation Committee celebrated the iecond anniversary of the second ittempt to control the world's supply >f crude rubber. The time is oppor;une. therefore, for a critical sxamlnatlon of the results of the Committee's endeavour "to1,610 words
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Article449 1936-06-05 7 PROPOSED PURCHASE OF BUKIT BENUT ESTATE. At an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Castlefleld (Klang) Rubb«r Estate Ltd. held on May 26, a resolution was passed Increasing the company's nominal capital to £200,000 from £100,000 in ordinary shares of 2s. each. These new shares will be449 words
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Article88 1936-06-05 7 Foreign shipments of tin, being final shipments on ocean steamers, at all Malayan ports during May totalled 7£61 tons. Of these shipments 217 tons went to United Kingdom; 5,515 tons to United States of America; 1,598 tons to Continent of Europe; 341 tons to British Possessions; 26488 words
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Article215 1936-06-05 7 FORWARD SALES FOR 1936. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts lor the year ended Dec. 31, 1935. at the annual meeting of British Malay Rubber Co. Ltd. In London on May 13. Mr. E. H. Beazley. the chairman, said that the directors had decided215 words
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Article70 1936-06-05 7 Ocean shipments of rubber, including latex, Revertex, and concentrated latex, for the month of May from Malayan ports, totalled 45,647 tons, making the total shipments for the five months ending May 31, 205 J8 87 tons. For the same period in 1935 the total shipments were 269,98770 words
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Article158 1936-06-05 7 New Issue Of Shares. The directors of Anglo-Dutch Plantations of Java Ltd. have decided to call for redemption the outstanding deben- lure stock of the company's subsidiary. the Anglo-Dutch Uti.ities Co., Ltd. In order to provide funds for this I purpose and for a sinking fund for Its158 words
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Article38 1936-06-05 7 At /the annual meeting of Java Investment, Loan and Agency Ltd.. to be held on June 16, the directors will propose a dividend of three per cent., less tax. for the year ended Mar. 31. 1936.38 words
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Article66 1936-06-05 7 A dividend of three per cent, less tax, on account of arrears on the 7 per cent, cumulative preference shares of Tyre I Investment Trust Ltd., which Is controlled by Dun! op Rubber Co., Ltd., has been declared payable on June 18. I 1 When this payment66 words
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Article32 1936-06-05 7 An Interim dividend of lOd. for each £1 unit of ordinary stock, has been declared payable In respect of the year 1935-36, to holders registered on June 6. i32 words
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Advertisement680 1936-06-05 7 BANKING. K'JNG KONG SHANGHAI RANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colonj ot Hong Kong.) The iiimlit} ji member* is limited to the rxtcni and in manner prescribed bv Oroln»nrt No t of 1929 of the Colony Authorise Capiui 00 <!-?J" Ikruco and Fully 1-aidUp $20,000,000 R«-prv> Funds Sterling >■ 6.500.009 Finns680 words
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Advertisement489 1936-06-05 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England m Jloya. Charter 185J) Pah) Up Capital tn BuO.OOO shares of £5 each 13.000.000 Reserve Fund C3.003.000 Reserve UabOitv of Proprietor* O.00«0tt I BEAD orriCIC: J8. Btab*p«cai«. Locdaa, B.C. I. Alor 8tai Hong Kong Saigon AmrltMT Hollo Bemarang Bangkok489 words
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Advertisement191 1936-06-05 8 WESTINGHOUSE RADIO ■ms ALL-METAL TUBES SHADOWGRAPH TUNING HIGH FIDELITY TONE CONTROL CONCERT-TYPE DYNAMIC SPEAKER WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119 North Bridge Koad. Singapore, REFRIGERATORS FOR SALE SERVICE— HIRE M. &E. NATHAN RADIO if SOI M) ENGINEERS 25/29, ORCHARD ROAD. j Yoi?re""T"H"Elli"" with a RADIO 1 I «ir!i «j^-Ty ill as J*^HBl^191 words
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Advertisement91 1936-06-05 8 jHote &iit6 Jot BOU RN V I LLE COCOA Lj^^^^^% 12 Coupons for 50 Cigareties. j^^ #12 Coupons 1)b t n contajns 4 coupons I-lb. n 1 coupon There are certain Stocks on the market without Coupons, but labels 12 Coupons will be accepted instead, a 1-lb. label for 291 words
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Miscellaneous887 1936-06-05 8 DFDf IV Bnclifk oo DJN and la Dutch no DM. B— a-m #M >L m ■»<•■% /W DEjlLIIl. 9 J5 p m Today to Germany. Sound PioroqcicQStiiici. «ms bm: j^-m^- —^^^^^^r=^^=^^^==^^^^^ DJE 1« 89 m. 10.35 p.m.— "Gen aus. mrin Urn. unil -u< hf Freud'." A Popular Musical Radio S?quenc«887 words
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Article192 1936-06-05 9 SMUGGLING RUINING CHINA CUSTOMS. "THIS INTOLERABLE SCANDAL." London, June 4. IT has been ascertained that the I British Government has requested the United States, Germany and France to combine in protesting to Japan concerning the smuggling in North China, in view of the unparalleled damage toReuter - 192 words
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Article121 1936-06-05 9 Shipping: From German Factory. When sanctions were applied against Italy the Flat agencies In the Netherlands Indies had to rely on their stocks to meet the demand for Flat cars. Because they had enormous stocks on hand they did not experience any difficulties. For some time121 words
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Article98 1936-06-05 9 Contrasts At This Year's R.A.F. Display. London, June 4. An interesting feature of this year's Royal Air Force display at Hendon will be an exhibition of some of the veteran aeroplanes, Including one of the early Wright machines, and of a type used by Blerlot onBritish Wireless - 98 words
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Article215 1936-06-05 9 CHINESE POLITICAL PUZZLE. Canton. June 4. While the city continues outwardly to be quiet, anti-Japanese sentiment has been considerably intensified following the Insurance of the Canton Government's manifesto \irglng resistance against Japan. Representatives of various public organisations this afternoon staged a demonstration. Meanwhile, despatches from NankingReuter - 215 words
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Advertisement343 1936-06-05 9 HOTELS TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE DINNER DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. (informal) 9.30 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE MONDAY, Bth JINE —opening date or the greatest cabaket ATTRACTION EVER PRESENTED IN SINGAPORE THE COWAN BAILEY REVUE COWAN A BAILEY— Sonf*. Piano. Bxnjo, Galtar, Costume, Character Nombm, Comedy Son**. IndirMaai Table Entertainment343 words
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Advertisement411 1936-06-05 9 CHANGED HER SHOES FIVE TIMES A DAY Suffered Agony with Rheumatism for 20 Years Try and picture the life this woman Jed for twenty years cnanging her shoes several times a day in a vain endeavour to attain some relief ftpm the rheumatic pains that were constantly torturing her. Then411 words
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Miscellaneous768 1936-06-05 9 RADIO PROGRAMMES. (Continued from page 8.) PARIS. STATION RADIO— COLON1ALL Call-letters of the station: TO. L. 19.68 metres T. P. A. 2 W. L. 15.23 T. P. A. 3 W. L. 25 60 T. P. A. 4 TODAY p.m. 19.68 m.— 15.244 KC 5.15 Day's programme. 5.2* Relay from Radio-Paris.768 words
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Miscellaneous59 1936-06-05 9 7.05 Recorded light music. 7.30 Children's hour. 7.55 Share report. 8. Talk—"Plants and Flowers" (6) by Mr. F. Fllppance. 3.20 Recital of latest song reocrds of Richard Tauber. 8.35 News bulletin. 8.40 Light music. 9. Close down. TOMORROW p.m. 7. Time signal. 7.03 Day's programme. 7.05 Recorded dance music. 8.59 words
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710 1936-06-05 10 Bfe Straits Mimes SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936. NANKING AND CANTON. In view of strained relations between Nanking and Canton, and also of the approach of the National Peoples' Convention, when the new constitution will become law and the election of the President of the Republic will take place, the710 words
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Article219 1936-06-05 10 Mr. W. B. J. Johnson has been appointed a member of the Pineapple Advisory Committee, Johore. The Rev. G. B. Thompson, acting Chaplain of Selangor, is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur next week. Mr. J. A. Henderson, Assistant Engineer, Malayan Public Works Service, has been seconded219 words
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Article47 1936-06-05 10 During the absence from Singapore of Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie, C 3., C.M.G., D.5.0., General Officer Commanding, Malaya, from June 16 to 18, the command of the troops in Singapore will devolve upon Colonel W. Cave-Browne, D.5.0.. M.C., Chief I Engineer, Malaya Command.47 words
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Article, Illustration1261 1936-06-05 10 The Sultan of Perak Stages A Jungle Picnic For Mr. Ormsby-Gore. Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore, the new Secretary of State for the Colonies, visited Malaya in 1928. when he was Under Secretary of State for the Colonies. A novel experience which befell him during that tour was a1,261 words
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Article703 1936-06-05 10 1,000 LB. PER ACRE. QNE of ths statements for which Mr. Ormsby-Gore was criticised durlne his tour of Malaya in 1928 was that no European estate yielding less than 1.000 lb. per acre will be able to survive in 10 years' time." This provoked Mr. Cyril703 words
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Advertisement148 1936-06-05 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE. GLOBE THEATRE George White's 193S Scandals. 7. 15— 9.30. GREAT WORLD Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies. Cinemas Side Shows. NEW WOKLU Side Shows. Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies Theatres Cinemas. RAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. Dinner Sc Dance (Informal) 9.30 to Midnight. RITZ, GETLANG 111 Tell The World. Also148 words
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577 1936-06-05 11 IN TEXTILE WORKS. Paris Without Newspapers. Renault Agreement Breaks Down. Lille, June 5. CTIGHTY factories, employing k 60,000 workers, are at present on strike in the Department of the Nord. Textile workers are especially affected. The Renault workers at Biilancourt, near Paris, have struckReuter - 577 words
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Article, Illustration47 1936-06-05 11 This type of giant flying boat will be using the seaplane anchorage at Kalians. Singapore, next year. The first of the new Imperial Airways fleet will be completed in the seaplane works of Messrs. Shcrt Brothers, Rochester within the next few weeks and will be named "Canopus."47 words
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Article372 1936-06-05 11 FIRST LIST OF RECRUITS. Training To Begin Tomorrow. IN NEW PLANES AT SELETAR. MAMES of the first batch of pilots for the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force are expected to be announced in the Government Gazette today. Training of the new pilots will probably begin tomorrow. The372 words
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Article42 1936-06-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 5. I understand that three Malay Sultans will be invited to the Coronation of King Edward. The names of the rulers to be invited have not yet been announced. Straits Times Copyright.42 words
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Article53 1936-06-05 11 Cantcn, June 5. Despite official denials of a Can-ton-Nanking rift, the currency crisis due to the uncertainty of the political situation worsened this morning. Hong Kong dollars are quoted at a premium of 98 per cent, against Canton money compared with 33 per cent, at the end ofReuter - 53 words
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Article132 1936-06-05 11 Former Hermes Officer Appointed. I"HE appointment of Squadron-Leader W. A. K. Dalzell as commander of the R.A.F. Station. Kal Tak, Hong Kong, in succession to Wing-Comman-der Keary, has been confirmed, states a Reuter message received this morning. Squadron-Leader Dalzell was at Singapore aboard H.M.S. Hermes132 words
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Article115 1936-06-05 11 Mystery Of Special Mission. Berlin, June 5. General Von Reichenau. Comman-der-in-Chief in Bavaria, will proceed shortly to the Far East on a special mission. Reuter. The Consul-General for Germany In Singapore (Mr. W. Maenss) stated today that he had received no intimation of General Von115 words
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Article92 1936-06-05 11 Bombs Exploded In Hotels And Cafes. Madrid. June 5. Thirty-thousand coal miners have gone on strike at Oviedo Province following the death of the editor of a Socialist paper, who was shot at Santander yesterday. The situation is considered serious. The strike of waiters at Madrid IsReuter - 92 words
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Article246 1936-06-05 11 Japanese Smelter In Bangkok? VWil.I. the difficulties in the way of renewal of tin restriction prove to be unsurmountable? That is the question which is seriously affect in p the Tin market and which has caused a drop in price to £183-5 the lowest level forReuter - 246 words
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Article242 1936-06-05 11 APPREHENSIVE MOOD OF BANKERS. PRICES OF FOODSTUFF SOARING. Canton, June 4. The situation continues to be very uncertain. The city is aflood with rumours while the Banknote crisis is intensifying, the Canton dollar now beinsr quoted at 1,845 per thousand Hong Kong dollars. Bankers are apprehensive thatReuter - 242 words
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Article51 1936-06-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 5. The following are the scralctiIngs for tomorrow's races at Kuala Lumpur. Race 1. Gold Finch and Pro Quid. Race 2. Spot White. Race 4. Cretan Girl and Winanlose. Race 6. Devon King. Race 7. Cockpen and Martin Dug-can. Race 851 words
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Article94 1936-06-05 11 Gardens, Swimming, Tennis And Underground Garage. London. June 4. A new self-contained residential square on the waterfront, which is claimed to be the largest scheme of I's kind In Europe, is nearing completion. It has a frontage of 400 feet along Grosvenor Road, overlookingBritish Wireless - 94 words
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Article22 1936-06-05 11 Mr. George Lansbury reached Southampton yesterday on his return from the United States where he has been on a speaking tour.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 22 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-06-05 11 Canon "Dick" Sheppard, Dean of St. Paul's addressing a ereat peace demonstration in Trafalgar Square on May 24.18 words
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Article119 1936-06-05 11 Mr. Fokker's Tribute To British Line. Amsterdam, May 26. Mr. Anthony Fokker, the Dutch aeroplane builder, paid high tribute to Imperial Airways in an interview at Amsterdam a few days ago. "They will soon have at their disposal," he said. "28 giant aeroplanes and 28 four-englned119 words
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Article38 1936-06-05 11 The three new Fokker/ Douglas A!r Liners which are being put into service on the Amsterdam-Batavia route this month have been named:—Edelvalk. j (falcon), DJalak, (no equivalent In English, a bird of the Netherlands Erst Indies), anaFlimingo (flimingo).38 words
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Article202 1936-06-05 11 Troop Movements On Frontier. AIR OF EXPECTANCY IN ITALY. Rome, June 5. air is thick with rumours. While the holding of army manoeuvres on the Brenner frontier is officially denied, the feeling prevails that something is afoot. It is impossible to obtain information of reported troop movementsReuter - 202 words
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Article41 1936-06-05 11 Haifa, June 4. Six Jews, one Egyptian and nn Arab were taken to hospital as a lesult of a bomb hurled at a Jewish bus, of which they were the occupant:. The police h.-ve rr?c'" t-r.-o arrests. R'euter.Reuter - 41 words
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Advertisement96 1936-06-05 11 Ma Marmite says: Sandwiches are like the child in the nursery rhyme— when they're good they're very very good, but when they're bad—!" So don't take any risks make your sandwiches with Marmite. Marmite Sandwiches are the tastiest things everyone enjoys them. And they're so easy to make. Simply mix96 words
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608 1936-06-05 12 SINGAPORE WIFE GETS DIVORCE. Part Of Evidence Heard In Camera. AFTER nearly ten years of married life Virginia Mathilda Theresa Phillips (nee Koenij) was yesterday granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three months, by Mr. N. H P Whitley, acting Chief Justice. She petitioned for the dissolution608 words
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Article186 1936-06-05 12 To Be Formed In Singapore. At a meeting held at the YW.C.A. last evening, with Mr. R. E. Hoittum in the chair, it was decided to form a i Singapore Gardening Socity. The chairman askea those present 1 to give their views on the question of appointing a186 words
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Article79 1936-06-05 12 Profits For Armaments And Red Cross. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, June 4. It is announced that the Government paper lactory will reach production stage in 1937. The liquidator states that the final accounts show that the shareholders have been repaid in full, following the assumption of79 words
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87 1936-06-05 12 London. Jane 4. On arrival of the P. and O mail steamer at Plymouth today it was learnt that, a week after the aeath at Singapore of the purser. Mr. William Gentry, that of Mr. Harry Foor a 48-year-old passenger, occurred. He died in his87 words
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Article50 1936-06-05 12 Inche Mohamed bin Kling. Clerk I. Posts and Telegraphs Department, has been appointed to act as Postmaster, Segamat Pastor W. W R. Lake wil! give the fifth of his series of addresses on •The Heart and Holiness of God" tomorrow at pm. at the Penang Road Church, off Orchard Road.50 words
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216 1936-06-05 12 ataie i. ana. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, June 4. Ahmad bin Jail, Penghulu of the mukim of Lenggeng. a well-dressed Malay, was charged in the Seremban Police Court today on three counts with cheating three Chinese, Pan See, Dhong Teck and Chong Ng,216 words
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93 1936-06-05 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 4. Mr. H. C. Butler, chairman of the Central Perak Planting Association and manager of Kamunlng estate, has b:en appointed a membe of the State Council during the absence of Mr. 3 B. Palmer on leave. Mr.93 words
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56 1936-06-05 12 Ng Tcck Chee. driver of a motor lorry, was charged in the fifth magistrate's court this morning with driving in such a manner that he caused the death of Ng Mol at Woodlands Road on June 4. The case was postponed a week for56 words
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Article42 1936-06-05 12 Mr. Pat Zilwa. J P.. M.C.H.. of Kuala Lumpur, is in Singapore for a few days on a business visit. Mrs. H. S. Brar, principal of the Fonetik School of Commerce, has returned to Kuala Lumpur after a short holiday in India.42 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-06-05 12 k A cookery exhibition was held by the Falrfield Girls and M.G.S. (iris at Fair field school yesterday —Straits Times Photograph.21 words
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Article348 1936-06-05 12 Sir Ong Siang Song's Portrait Criticised. "M. T. S." writes from Kuala Lumpur I was interested to see the publication, in your Tuesday's issue, of the portrait of Sir Ong Siang Song with the painter still at his task, and to read the comments by Anak348 words
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298 1936-06-05 12 SOLDIER IN CAR CRASH. Denies That He Was Speeding. A young Chinese, his wife and his mother-in-law were driving towards Serangoon at 11.34 p.m. on May 9 when they came into collision with another car, driven by Fusilier Peter Maginn, who yesterday appeared in the police court before Mr. M.V.298 words
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Article59 1936-06-05 12 Mr. L. B. Gibson. Criminal District Judge, on Wednesday sentenced Private John William Lorkin, of the Royal Artillery, to five months' simple imprisonment for having retained stolen property, a gold broocn valued at $36 and a watch movement valued at S3O. the property of Sergeant Gibbs on May59 words
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Article128 1936-06-05 12 Sultan's Appeal To Perak Malays. (Front Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 4. Declaring open the Parit Rec~ reation Club, H.H. the Sultan of Perak counselled the member* against making wrong use of clubs. He regretted that in the past clubs had been used for stirring up political128 words
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Article299 1936-06-05 12 TAMIL WEDS JEWESS IN SINGAPORE. A Unique Event 'OLD IDEAS ARE NOW YIELDING TO NEW." An event described as unique in the annals of the Tamils Reform Association, Singapore the marriage of a Tamil to a Jewess took place at the Association premised at 20, Klang Road, on Wednesday evening.299 words
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Article20 1936-06-05 12 Inche Md. Doon bin Taib, Assistant Inspector oo Malay Schools, has been promoted to Inspector of Maliy "chools. Johore Bahru.20 words
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Article144 1936-06-05 12 Fines Totalling $200 In Singapore Case. Mr. L. B. Gibbon, Criminal District Judge, delivered Judgment to-day In the case in which Kavena Esmail Sahib, of the General Lighterage and Transport Co, was charged- at the Instance of Mr. W. J. Tobln, late manager of the firm, with144 words
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88 1936-06-05 12 SOLDIERS AND A CAR. One Charged With Driving Without Licence. The two soldiers. Robert Klrkpatrlck and Neil McCartney, who are charged with the theft of a car, appeared In the second magistrate's court again this morning, whe 1 the hearing of their case was fixed for June 30. In addition88 words
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Article41 1936-06-05 12 Found lying on the roadside with a wrecked bicycle close to him on the Woodlands Road yesterday morning, a Chinese died as he was being taken to hospital. It is believed that he was knocked down by a motor-lorry.41 words
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Article37 1936-06-05 12 As an aged Tamil was walkins under a high coconut tree In Halg Road yesterday a nut fell on his head. He was rendered unconscious and is now In hospital in a critical condition.37 words
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Advertisement137 1936-06-05 12 WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? A 4 cv.-foot Westinghouse —REFRIGERATOR Cash Price $292.50 or $15/- a month Hire Purchase, can make, if necessary, 484 large ice cubes or 50 lbs of ice a day, apart from keeping the cabinet in the safety zone for foodstuffs 32° to 50° F. The large137 words
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922 1936-06-05 13 FEDERAL DIARY. FALLING TIN PRICE DUE TO SIAM'S DEMANDS. Trend Must Be Stayed— Paint For Town Hall Mine Silt Brings Flood Danger Culture On Horseback. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 4. •THE continuous fall in the price of tin is causing concern in the F.M.S., and it is922 words
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Article626 1936-06-05 13 FULL DETAILS OF BILL. DEBENTURES AT 3 PER CENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 4. As reported in the Straits Times yesterday, a Bill is to be introduced into the Federal Council at its meeting on June 18 to authorise the raising of a loan626 words
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Article241 1936-06-05 13 Presented To Mr. A. M. Macphail At K.L. p. Our Own Corrcipondent) Kuala Lumpur. June 4. 74 r. A. M. Macphail, a well known !angor planter, who has served for T**re ttaas twenty-one years In the M.S.V.R., was presented with the Co- olal Auxiliary Forces Long Service241 words
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Article, Illustration61 1936-06-05 13 A 1—' MJ V BRIDAL COUPLE IN CEREMONIAL COSn.»it: 'iibl riage took place on Jane 2 at 23, Amber Road. Singapore, of Mr. Ho Cheng Hin. youngest son ot Mrs. Ho Eng Watt and the late Mr. Ho Eng Watt and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Koh Liang Ghee, and61 words
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Article266 1936-06-05 13 New Venture In The F.M.S. The Federated Malay States Police are to be congratulated on their iatest venture a school for the sons of constables in Kuala Lumpur, says the Malay Mail. It has just opened with eight boys who have been transferred from the266 words
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Article73 1936-06-05 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 26. New members of the Association of British Malaya elected at a committee meeting held this week Include Messrs. H. J. Adams, A. Cavendish, H. A. Denne. L. D. Gammans, W. B. Harris. A. J. Kelman, C. Salter, R. C. S.73 words
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Article104 1936-06-05 13 Chinese Who Tried To Commit Suicide. Pleading guilty to a charge of attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor in his cubicle at Temple Street on Apr. 26, Tan Seng was committed to the house of detention to be repatriated by Mr. M.104 words
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Article187 1936-06-05 13 Impressed A Padre From Ceylon. Malaya's way with malaria greatly Impressed the Rev. Basil Jayawardana, vicar cf St. Pauls Church. Colombo, when he was here recently on a holiday. "All the schools give the children Instruction in the subject," he told the Times of Ceylon. "Rolls187 words
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Article100 1936-06-05 13 Entrance Scholarsnios Awarded. Entrance scholarships to Raffles College for 1936 have been awarded to the following: Chang Mm Tat— St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh. Tan Teck Chwee— Raffles Inxtltvtlon, Singapore. Tan Teck Kee— Anglo-Chin :se School. Penang. Wong Keng Sam— Victoria Ir.;iitujtion, Kuala Lumpur. Hon Sui Sen— St. Xavior'j100 words
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Advertisement22 1936-06-05 13 Four Square is the one for me FUUR SQUARE §lualtty Tobaccos Agenu foi Malay* WATTS CO. LTD., Singapore, Penang iiid Kink Lumpui.22 words
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577 1936-06-05 14 TWO MIDDLESEX TEAMS DEFEATED R. A. IN GREAT FORM. CHINESE II SCORE THEIR FIRST VICTORY. Three Of Gunners Goals Came From Headers. *THE Middlesex Regiment suffered two soccer defeats yesterday, their first team losing to the R.A. o—40 4 in the Garrison Cup competition and their second XI losing to577 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-06-05 14 Members of the Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur Y.M.C.A.'s met at hockey, cricket and lawn tennis over the week-end This group picture of those taking part was taken specially" for the Straits Times.32 words
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392 1936-06-05 14 Lawn Tennis. THREE TOURNEYS PROGRESSING. Hay Marshall Beaten In Tanglin Open Doubles. The following are the resulU; of yesterday's ties in the Tanglin Club tournament with ties for next Tuesday, and also the results of ties at the S.C. R.C. and V.M.C.A. yesterday. Culloi. Cup Capt. and Mrs. Raynar Smith392 words
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Article27 1936-06-05 14 The S.C.C. and Malays meet in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium th afternoon. The previous match was drawn each side scoring once.27 words
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1021 1936-06-05 14 (By Our London Staff) Fleet Street, May 28. LJALF-A-MILLION people saw Mahmoud win the Derby yesterday for the Aga. Khan. As the grey horse sped past the winning: post many in the vast crowd saw Mahmoud's jockey, Charlie Smirke, waving his arms1,021 words
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343 1936-06-05 14 Athletics. NEW 880 RECORD AT TANGLIN. Better Than Last Yearn Singapore A.A.A. Time. pUSILIER Heron lowered the Ke;!r mental record in the 880 yard* final yesterday doing the distance in 2 mm. 9 4-5 sec. This is 7 2-5 seconds slower than the Malayan record eatablished in 1929 and above343 words
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Advertisement96 1936-06-05 14 For throat-smooth smoking you can't beat CRAVENA MR* THE FRESHNESS OF PACKING TIMERS is preserved within the air-tight 'TRU-VAC tin and protects the cigarettes against the harm- M I ful influences of climatic changes, thus assuring I a cool, sweet smoke wherever and whenever you J* I may open the96 words
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Advertisement61 1936-06-05 14 A WORD FOR THE TAILOR ICL^ Men who look well dressed, feel com- m f ortable in their clothes, and are always ready to say a good word for their Tailor, deal with WING LOONG. gd V^ It has been our pleasure for many years to give such men entire61 words
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793 1936-06-05 15 Windsor lad - Windsor lad EVENTS ANALYSED BY "WINDSOR LAD" Russian Rose, Golden Queen And Codellus Should Win. By Kuala Lumpur, June 4. COME exciting: racing should be seen here on Saturday, the opening day of the Selangor Turf Club Summer meeting, but793 words
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Article99 1936-06-05 15 rpHE following selections for the first day of the Selangor race meeting are given subject to scratchings: WINDSOR LAD." 1. GOLDEN Ql'EEN Little Mfca X. 2. TRIE LIGHT Grnt Joy. 3. LA GAI Explode. 4. GONE IP Sky -Raider. 5. GREAT Fl N Bonny Eyes. C. CODELLl'S Shoot99 words
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Article92 1936-06-05 15 The Straits Times understands that neither Hollingworth (R.A.F.) nor Rogers (RE.) are able to travel to Seremban with the Combined Services team tonight to meet the Negri Sembilan tomorrow in a Malaya Cup match owing to injuries. The R.A.F. player had his eye badly cut on92 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-06-05 15 H.H. The A«a Khan smiles happily as he leads in his grey Colt Mihmoud .(Smirke up) after he had won the Derby in record time.25 words
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Article258 1936-06-05 15 W. MITCHELL LOSES TO R.A.F. MAN. Brilliant Fight Between Two Fusiliers. W. MITCHELL, the former amateur middle weight champion,: found that reducing to the welter-! weight limit took too much of his strength and last night he was beaten on points by Aircraftman Blood of the R.A.F.258 words
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Article50 1936-06-05 15 The following are the results of the second round of the Women's DufTers' Cup competition Miss Hirst beat Mrs. Bloomfleled I u«). Mrs. Cameron beat Mrs. Horsfall 2 and 1. Mrs. Young beat Mrs. Wormald 2 and 1. Mrs. Sym beat Mrs. W. Park 3 and l.50 words
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Article62 1936-06-05 15 The following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club against the United Services on Sunday at 2 p.m. on the CSC. ground. T. M. K. ReUiam. K. Uuliiukumaru. S. de SUts, V. R. SttaptUiy. K. Thilliinathko, M. A. K. Humid, K. Kanagaratnam. R. V. S. Sundrnm. B. Dudley.62 words
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136 1936-06-05 15 At Ipoh. SIAMESE BOXER DISQUALIFIED. Granite Isaac Has To Be Carried Out Of Ring. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 5. AST night's big fight at the Jubilee Park Stadium was rather a disappointing affair as Nai Vee Chan, a Siamese, was disqualified in the seventh of a 12 rounds-136 words
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Article456 1936-06-05 15 Max Baer To Meet Petersen At Wembley In July Camera Quits Boxing Freddie Miller Now A Light-Weight. Conducted by "LEIGHTON." WAX BAER, former heavy-weight champion of the world, has been offered a flght with Jack Petersen, the British champion, at Wembley Stadium In July. The terms proposed456 words
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Article48 1936-06-05 15 FRIDAY, JI'NE 5. Soccer: Div 1, Malays vs. S.C.C. at Anson Road stadium: Friendlies, Mercantile Inst I vs. Innisktlllngs II at Tanglin; St. Joseph's vs. City High Schoo! at St. Joseph.";. Lawn Tennis: Tanglin Club. S.C.R.C. and V.M.C.A. tourneys continue. Golf: Kcppel G.C. June women's spoon.48 words
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Advertisement104 1936-06-05 15 ru r^fM onl your~h«<iltfi ond comMfr BfcT fort by accepting wuitlilm "inffife^fc *f IW ierficid«»" or imitation! thoimot- fßvlW fifX. s qvorod* undm th« name of Hit. f*9(^^^^ -j!lrW».t t'-^JJ^-V thor» if only on* Hit. I^^S^S^ ~£2jPV7TcJ J^R'-^aJa H* »oW only in HSo yollow tin nHVH w>m old> r d104 words
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Advertisement28 1936-06-05 15 Other sporting news including Ctiangi cricket, Y.M.C.A. Juniors cricket and weight-lifting will be found on page 5 today. "OP: 9" f 6P N LEMON BArUEy" FRASER NEAVE LTD28 words
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Article252 1936-06-05 16 Has Drawn Widow's Pension For 52 Years. Tropical countries are still believed by many to be unhealthy and i not conducive to make any one attain a great age. The capital of Netherlands India has nevertheless among its residents, says the Batavia Weekly News, a hundred years252 words
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82 1936-06-05 16 MRS. ONG HENG MOH. Death Of An Old Resident Of Penang. The death of Mrs. Ong Heng Moh (Madam Tan Chuan Keong) at the age of 85 took place after a short illness at her residence, 12, Soo Hong Lane, Penang, on Sunday evening. She leaves a son (Mr. Ong82 words
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Article25 1936-06-05 16 The Credit Municipal of Dunkirk, the municipal pawnshop, has decided to suspend payments as a result of the large number of withdrawals in recent weeks.25 words
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Article210 1936-06-05 16 Chinese Makes A Clean Breast Of It (From Oui Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 3. Ching Ah Kim was fined $2,000, or eight months' rigorous Imprisonment, by the First Magistrate. Mr. J. B. Weiss, when he pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned In conveying prohibited goods 2.693210 words
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156 1936-06-05 16 AMOK IN PERAK. Malay Overpowered By Police. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 3. A Malay living at Sillbin In a semidetached house suddenly went amok, seized an axe, drove off the Chinese tenants living next door, then locked himself in a room, taking his daughter with him. He next156 words
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Article148 1936-06-05 16 Singapore Motorist's Appeal Fails. The appeal o: Mohamed Ghause bin Noor Mohamed against the sentence passed on him for driving a car in a negligent manner and without a licence was dismissed by Mr. Justice N. H.P. Whitley, Acting Chief Justice. The appellant was given a month's148 words
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159 1936-06-05 16 IPOH WEDDING. Selangor Cricketer's Bride From Singapore. The wedding of Mr. Royston Harold Bain, the well-known Kuala Lumpur sportsman, to Miss Maud Florence Walters, of Singapore, was solemnised at the Catholic Church, Ipoh, on Tuesday. The Rev. Father Fourgs officiated. Mr. R. Newman performed the duties of best man and159 words
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73 1936-06-05 16 AMBULANCE SERVICE. Over Two Hundred Calls In May. The number of calls attended by (he Accident Ambulance Service of the Singapore Fire Department during May was 202. and of these 31 were to cases outside Municipal limits. The cases are classified as follows: Motor car accidents 31, motor lorry accidents73 words
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Advertisement103 1936-06-05 16 MAGNOLIA As*. FLOWER Wf £^r BRAND ANTS- FRICTION METALS Representing the outcome of over 50 years steady progress, "Magnolia" offers a pedigree metal to suit any class of bearing. Owing to their unique graph iting process, Magnolia Metals are largely self-lubricating^ g™ng least power loss and longest trouble-free service under103 words
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Advertisement441 1936-06-05 16 i^HHlfj Cars, Bricks \r^ J^^^S^Cf^wH^^^^^ 1 "I suppose everbody's job affects his outlook. jm.- And my tendency to think as an architect to y^f£- I I see things in terms of bricks and mortar even .-'.-x 1 when I'm choosing a car has saved me from L vs" r' A..441 words
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Article1332 1936-06-05 17 PALESTINE CRISIS. An Arab View Of The Situation. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l shall be grateful, if you will publish this letter In your columns. I have been a reader of Straits Times for a number of years and have wished on many occasions to1,332 words
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93 1936-06-05 17 "The prosecution is satisfied that the accused died on May 25 and under the circumstances both charges would be withdrawn," said Mr. C. O. Lim, Asst. Official Assignee, to Mr. L. B. Gibson, Criminal District Judge, yesterday when Wee Hean Boon, who was charged on93 words
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Article63 1936-06-05 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 30. There used to be a good deal of betting on the big races of the English Turf in Bangkok, but of late years the amount put on has steadily declined. Only three winning bets, as far as can be63 words
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Article75 1936-06-05 17 For attempting to extort $2 from a Chinese woman on May 7 at Rochore Canal Road, Lee Keh was fined $15 or six weeks' rigorous imprisonment in default, by Mr. M. H. Blacker in the third court yesterday. It was alleged by the prosecution that four75 words
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660 1936-06-05 17 'Gaolbird Tells Of Amazing Career. old Etonian who after a brilliant university career fought as an officer in the Guards and later became a judge in Siam walked into the Sunday Chronicle offices last month straight from prison. This is the amazing story660 words
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Advertisement180 1936-06-05 17 "IVe found something fIPBIA "Something quite Ofl lilr^f^ fH different in cigarettes. J\J \JI KM. JIJVC^ o H£^ 4*] Try one they comt tyly "Yes, quite differG%\ ,i&v ent fascinating I "Here's a new pleasure a new V. How do they make experience In the fragrant smoke of the lirSsVlk180 words
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Article536 1936-06-05 18 CHEMICALS IN TRUNK. Killed In Six Months. EXPERIMENT MADE. By Our Planting Correspondent. A CONVENIENT and simple method of removing old trees bordering on young budded areas and of ensuring the minimum of damage to the younger trees underneath, is shown by the experiment with536 words
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Advertisement81 1936-06-05 18 ESTATE FACTORY SUPPLIES REPLANTING? I ENPEKAY No. I THE STANDARD BRITISH CONCENTRATED COMPLETE FERTILISER FOR YOUNG RUBBER IMPERIAL CHEMICAL /frN INDUSTRIES (MALAYA) L TD £S9 I|NCAPO«I KUALA LUMPUR PBMAMO If you require ESTATE SUPPLIES, BUILDING MATERIALS, OR SHIPCHANDLERS' STORES, buy from the most reliable and cheapest sources. The increasing number81 words
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Advertisement192 1936-06-05 18 ESTATE FACTORY SUPPLIES If your estate carpenter cannot do the job, we shall be pleased to quote on receipt of specifications. DIETHELM CO., LTD. Aluminium Dept. SINGAPORE. i USE THE PROVED FUNGICIDE FOR RUBBER TREE I DISEASES Sole Agents GuTiißiE e €b I INCORPORATED IN S.I I i^ i^— W.S.192 words
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Article, Illustration974 1936-06-05 18 Cultivation Difficulties In Malaya. 'THE possibility of Malaya and the other colonies neglecting a paying crop is referred to In a recent Issue of the Crown Colonist in a short article "A Neglected Colonial Asset." Extracts are quoted below. It is strange that among the multitudinous974 words
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Article713 1936-06-05 19 Watchwords For Estate Asiatic Staffs. ADVICE BY CHAIRMAN OF THE BATANG PADANG D.P.A. TTHE slump gave you an opportunity to show what you can do. and gave your employers the opportunity to see the possibilities in you. These experiences have made you feel that the time713 words
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Article122 1936-06-05 19 Western Samoa had an area of 1.750 acres under Hevea some years ago. 1,500 acres owned by companies and 250 acres by individuals. In 1927 exports were 158 tons; in 1928. 16. tons. These areas have been abandoned for some years. Fiji Is the southernmost122 words
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Article58 1936-06-05 19 The annual London luncheon of the Incorporated Society of Planters has been fixed for Friday, July 17, and will be held, as in the past few years, at the Criterion Restaurant. Mr. W. Leggatt, the chairman of the Society, will be in England at this time and58 words
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Article533 1936-06-05 19 Oil Palm Rats. AS a sidelight, it may interest you to know that over 40,000 rats were destroyed during the year 1935 and from that fact you will understand what a pest these creatures can be in a plantation of oil palms. Sir Frank Swettenham at Ayer533 words
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Article257 1936-06-05 19 Putting Benevolent Fund On Sound Basis. One For All" writes In the May number of The Planter as follows "In the annual report, 1935, of Tlk> Planters' Benevolent Fund of Malaya, a loss of $873.03 Is shown on the year's working. It Is very gratifying to note257 words
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452 1936-06-05 19 MR. LEGGATT IN COLOMBO. WITH the support of the Times of Ceylon, a move to form a society of united planters in Ceylon I has so succeeded that 80 per cent, of the 1,170 planters are expected to Join. Proposed titles for the society,452 words
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Article, Illustration80 1936-06-05 20 The Ballroom, which can also be used as a cinema, The Queen Mary leaving her Southampton berth watched by the great erovd Members of the public in the shopping centre aboard the Queen Mary, The first class smoking room, panelled In fine woods80 words
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