The Straits Times, 10 May 1937

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. [>0 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 10, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1937 PRICK 10 CENTS
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      178 1 jfuott^sJ 7s7 s d*"Vl/"\tfrv^ Economy lii ryiiVi for Brilliance fW *^*t) Durability J/ !^LAMPS So-called 'cheap' lamps are expe nsive. They consume considerably fiJJSESSB y more current, which has W^wir^ri^B to be paid for!! Save unnecessary expense next time you order J. A^4TIA lamps and insist on the Mj^^^^^^i famous
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      125 1 Srots OJhLsky rait.m fl-.ncl.i Lid IS SO ECONOMICAL Just a tcaspoonful of Marmite in a soup, meat pie or any other meat dish adds tastincss and makes your meal much more nourishing. For the Vitamin B in which Marmite is so rich keeps the system active, enlivens the appetite and
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      662 2 Mf DUFF.— At the Oenrril Ho p:t»l 8in«sn May 10. 1937, to Ouvc, wife ol T W M'Uuff. a »oo. SITUATIONS VACANT HtMED. A Tamil Cook toy. Must have 2M SiralU Time*. WANTED ■■■<!• '«r min< Apply vlth copies of testimonial* to Box No. 228. StraiU Times. v\ UrTBB Radio
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      712 2 FOR SALE mi: qi X X SALE. Piano, in rood condition. Owner leaving Colony. $100. bargain Box 225, Straits Times. FOB SALE, furniture everything essential fir flat with exception of cutlery and linen Owner leavtof colony. Cash price $300 Flat aho to let. Aoprv C-t. P. C. Okan, 132 CairnhUl
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      775 2 HOUSES, FT-ATS TO LEI TO LET. fiat. Amber Mansions. Appl; personally. Singapore Building Corp. MA Mnrket Street. TO LET. bungalow 3 Margate Boad, o£ Grove Boad. 3 bedrooms with bathroom attached. «,as. water, electricity, tennis Court and garage avalib> Jun- 1 Apply Lee Rjbjer Co.. Ltd.. Chin* BuUdsaga. Cbulla Street
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      1057 2 PUBLIC NOTICE THE TRAFFIC REGULATICtt ORDINANCE Chapter 213.) In ncrrlK of the powers conferred upr.n im by Section 4 of the Traffic Regulation Ordinance, the Chief Police Officer, Stnga--wre. hereby makes regulations for the to]owing occasions during the period of Coronation Celebration* I. On the •eeastra of CKtnllra Week. Dally
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      708 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Banks win be cloned on Wednesday, May 12. King's Coronation (Public Holiday). Monday. May 17. Whit Monday. iBank Holiday). SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. NOTICE U hereby given that Koon Sen; P.oad. between Joo Chlat Road and Still Road, win be closed In sections to through traffic from
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      375 2 SCHIFFNER'S^ t MMMM ko\i. Is tbe ISdm> lot Millinrr> «ndr,»... a**rltM« lt« m i^n b»»» -U New c**d» -nwi-mh arm me ■Ml I 7«g open 9 i m v I a ss Taa want tbe best THE I awaiti jmt at WVt*J y FIGARO v 4Wgtt Laale." Hair Dr»«in c
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      694 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England i MAIL. PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. UNDEK CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY o GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore 1937 H U.UERA 1«. MO
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      571 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Inco.-jorated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CVNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO LONDON Naaias. Marseilles, London. Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Dv? Sail 3 SUWA MARU 10,700 May 12 13 j FUSHIMI MARU 10.900 May 26 27 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.400 June 9 10 t TERUKUNI
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      696 3 1 aaaa^V T^~ BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class. Motorships. Moit Cabin* have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEIU.ES. LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG COPENHAGEN Prom Prom Prom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penang Sham PIONIA 18 5 18/5 19/5 21/5 LALANDIA B '6 8/6 9/6 11 6 JUTLANDIA ...29 6 29 6
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      349 3 '^RRSmRT^ LINERSI TRANS-PACIFIC SAILINGS VIA HONOLULU Fiom Arrive It'kong S.F. Pies. Lincoln May 19 June 8 Pres. Coolidg* June 3 June 19 Pies Wilson June 18 July 6 Pres. Hoover June 26 July 14 Pres. Cleveland July 14 Aug 3 Pres. Coolldge July 24 A'-g. 11 Pres Taft Aug. 11
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      1020 3 «tri\r.3tn i i i^\9i SHIPPING THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE lOceaa The llua Khiow Steamahip Co <I»U> ltd Steam Ship Co. Ltd. and China Mataal The < uuard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamahip Co ltd The Straits Steamship Co Ltd The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.
      137 4 Daily Weather Report. Station yesterday Last night max rain- oright mm temp fall s'shine temp •F ins. nrs. "F West Coast, Alor Star 87 0.04 8.1 75 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 84 1.26 2.6 73 Sitiawan 89 Nil 9.2 74 Bukit Jeram 89 Nil 7.1 74 Malacca 87
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      THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      131 4 Monday, May 10. Ships alonrsMle ihe Wharves or expected to arrirr. Entrance Godown Gate East Wharf Hague Maru 22 1 Anshun 20 1 Main Wharf Reael 18 3 Flngal 15 3 Antenor 13 3 Perak 9 3 Bangalore 7 3 Empire Dock Arr.agisan Maru 30 3
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      TIDE TABLE.
      141 4 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. Today. Java Southern Sumatra by air (Netherlands) 4 p.m. Pamangkat. Sambas and Slngkawang i Beelon&an i 4 Dm Philippine Islands (Sophie Rlckmers) 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 11. Penang, Siam, Burmn, India, Iraq. Palestine. Egypt. E. S. Africa. O. Britain. Ireland. Europe, Nigeria. Gold Coast N. AS. America
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      AIR MAILS. I
      217 4 AIR MAILS. I INWARD. KIM: From Europe: Due last night- Arrives tonight. Dutch: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives tomorrow afternoon. Imperial: From Europe: Due Thursday evening. OUTWARD. Dutch: To Java and Southern Sumatra: Mails close 4 p.m. today. Imperial: To Europe: Mails close 12.45 p.m.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      120 4 Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow. May 11, by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General delivery or letters at 4.05 p.m. Mails from Netherlands Indies expected tomorrow. May 11. by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 3 p.m. General
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      NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE—AMSTERDAM
      21 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— AMSTERDAM The air mail dispatched rrom Singapore on May 1 was delivered in London on May 8.
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      SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES.
      189 4 Rice quoted per koyan —46 piruls. Other commodities quoted per picul except where otherwise stated. Singapore, May 10, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler $8.00 Hamburg Cube $15.00 Java Cube $11.00 Pepper. White Muntolc $18.00 White $17.50 Black $10.00 Copra. Mixed $6.20 Sun Dried 6.70 Coconut Oil $14.00
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    HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY.
    391 4 Fourth Day Of The Singapore Meeting. The loilowing are the handicaps for Saturday, the fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club's Summer (Governor's Cup) Meeting: Horses, Class 1, Div. 2, 9 lurs Clever Alec 9.0, Combination 8.11. Prohibition 8.8, Queen's Course 8.7. Greenstone a.7, Biddy's Squire 86.
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    DELIVERY OF MAILS IN LONDON.
    20 4 Mail dispatched from Singapore on April 16 by Karapara delivered in London today May 10.
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    JEAN LABORDE.
    186 4 The Jean Laborde from Saigon is expected to arrive on tomorrow at 7 a.m. and sail at noon for Colombo, < Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles. Berth S.H.B. Wharves. Sweeney, Mr. A. Platt, Mrs. S. W. H. j Parker, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Prittie- Perry, nurse and
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    PASSENGERS BY AIR
    229 4 The following were pa Imperial planes: Aircraft Canberra from K.-M>;u.< Darwin and N.I., ari'ved on Taeaday: Mr. Frank Neil, Mr. Paul Purvacque, from Brisbane: Mr. J. Waterni BaUvia. Aircraft Arrthnsa for I'en.i'-.ir. Siaiii, Burma and Karachi, K-ft on Weflnesday: Mr. Paul Farvacque, for London; Mr. A. W.
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      912 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporates id P. U.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGFNTS F.M S BLVS AND SIAM STATES KAILWAXS* TtLEPHONE: Freight 5433— Paautge M3l. CANADIAN S^NSPACIFIC (Incorporated In England) THE "EMPRESS" RODTE offers TRANS -PACIFIC SERVICES via HONOLULU or dlrfei EMPRESS to VANCOUVER— ACROSS CANADA by TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAIN without change— thenre
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      350 4 (Incorporated In Strnlts set'lemer.U) I^^^^B ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (Inpoi-porateo in 0 8 A (Incorporated id England) BOSTON M» IORK BALTIMORE ELLERMAN- LINE VIA SLE2 CANAL TOR BAVBB. LONDON STEEL VOYAGER May'3o Jjne" 4 ROTTERDAM UAMBURti STKEL TRAVELER June 22 jiim 27 VU Port, S-e, C*mU
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      227 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE Today H. W. 10.30 a.m. 8.3 ft.; 10.14 p.m. 8.9 ft. L. W. 4.03 a.m. 0.7 ft.; 4.15 p.m. 2.8 ft. Tuesday. May 11. H. W. 11.20 a.m. 8.6 ft.; 10.51 p.m. 9.3 ft. L. W. 4.55 p.m. 3 ft. Wednesday. May 12. H. W. 12.07 noon
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      393 5 LAST NX.HI m I«Mi The Sensational Star Of WM^Er These Three. I J[ W «fl MIRIAM L___^ SHhcS in an unusual drama of the eternal triangle 'MEN ARE NOT GODS' A London FHm Production with GERTRUDE LAWBENCE. SEBASTIAN SHAW TOMOBBOW— YOUR GBEATEST CORONATION PICTUBE. TO BE PBESENTED FOB TWO NIGHTS
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      186 5 rj fMl| AUSTRALIAN ||$(oußivMir'@fl I Jpß Wjp |||j||g^ THE LABEL TO LOOK OUT FOR P*§P||!f^ A HIGH QUALITY' BRAND |j*|i2|gg^d AT A LOW PRICE mif HaP Obtainain at all flrtt-clon stares. so, E agc-ts GuntiUE c 6b ss W.P.S. 31 A NEWJWORLD_SHOW CORONATION CELEBRATION The PARK will be converted into
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      107 5 THERE WILL BE NO ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I MAY 12th Publication as usual on MAY 13th JULIAN FRANKELS Just returned from Europe j With The Very Latest I I "THINGS BEAUTIFUL" New on Display I M 101, Victoria Street. YOU ARE WELCOME. CUSTOMERS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT At 1
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      168 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail dance. 6.30 to 8 JO p.m. Dinner
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      132 5 GLOBE THEATRE: A Message to Garcia. 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. RITZ, GEYLANG: Djas Dardanella "Dr. Samsi. 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. ROXY. KATONG: Men Are Not Gods. 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. GARRICK THEATRE: The Wild Cat of Bombay. «15. and 9.15 p.m. MARLBOROUGH: The Toetan Mail, S.15 and 9 15 p.m.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      543 6 RUBBER AGAIN HIGHER. MORE INTEREST IN RUBBER SHARES. Proa Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, May 10. The rtiaikci opena this morning wit h a holiilay feeling, which is rarely as it should be. There seems disinclination to treat markets seriously, and in this country there in < uite
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      MINING.
      641 6 ssue vr.i. 4. Am pat Tin fl Asam Kumbang £1 Austral Malay 5 Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Weng il Bangrin Tin 1 Batu Salangor £1 Burma Malay il Chenderiang 50 Ilit.im Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5. Hcng Kong Tin 5 I iris Hydraulic 6. IpoH Tin il Jclapr.iv.' 1
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      GENERAL.
      458 6 1 1 Mai. Elecv Ord. 2.05 i.lo 2.05 2.15 1 1 dc 10'.; Prefs. 2 30 2.40 2 30 2.40 10 10 Maynard 2.00 i.OOn. 200 i«\ 1 1 M. Breweries 2 35 2.45 2.40 2.50 10 10 McAlister 25.9C 29.50 23 00 26 50 10 5 Overseas Assce.
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      DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
      206 6 3',i 1035 red 1975-1935 $4,000,000 Int. Apr. 1 Oct. 1 99 PENANG MUNICIPAL. b'/o 1826 red. 1956-66 $4,000,000 Int. May 1 Nov. 1 120 43i'i 1929 red. 1959-60 $8,250,000 Int. May 15 Nov. 15 120 3'i, 1935 red. 1956-6G $625,000 Int. June 1 Dec. 1 100>4 3"c
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      377 6 Fiaser Co. Lyall Evat AUcnby 1.90 1.95 1.9C 2.00xd Alor Gajih 1.40 1.47' 140 1.50xd Amal Malay 1.97> 2 2.10 1.90 2 05 Ayer Hitam 1.50 1.60 150 1.65 Ayer M:>lek 125 135 1.35 1.45 Aye:- r>anas 1.85 1.95 190 2.00 Bassett 0.77 > 2 0.82 1 2
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      245 6 EXCHANGES. The foUawing are the exchange. •-C.es this morning according t>thej drily circular issued by the Horn Konr; Kens and Shanghai B-v.ikin; CorporaLoncio:i T.T 2 4 1,16 London d?mand 2 4 1 M London 4 months sight. 2 4'^ Lyons demand 1275 Hamburg demand 141V 2 New iork demand 57
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    PULAU KAMIRI STILL IN DIFFICULTIES.
    94 6 "Financial Position Cannot Be Considered Satisfactory. financial position of the company cannot be considered satisfactory Siiid Mr. M. L. Phillips, chairman, addressing lhare> hoide! at the annual meeting of Pulau Kamiri Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. "At the date of the last balance sheet
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    QUOTA APPLICATION REFUSED.
    773 6 PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Pulau Kamiri Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Mr. M. L. Philip?, the chairman, said I will refer you to the assets side of the balance sheet. Property Account.— The additional expenditure of $793.40
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      26 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. lncorporntcd in l.n^litnd A.D. i72O' rIRE. MARINE LIFE. MOTOR CAR. WORKMEN-; COMPEHSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chai tared Bjnh Chambers. Singapore APB 1
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      92 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, May 10 Company Dividend Toiai Hi Book* Close taancul Date Ex Dlv. tear Payable Dat.- to datt TIN To Ampat Tin 5% Plnal Apr. 36 May 11 May 3 Lahat Mine* 12V4T* Final May 17 Sungei KlnU 5% PtoaJ Apr. 20 May 11
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      8 6 Rarity" WHISKY Agents for Malaya: McALISTER CO., LTD.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      Improved Statistical Position Of The Industry. NEW AREAS ACQUIRED IN JOHORE.
      1490 7 Improved Statistical Position Of The Industry. NEW AREAS ACQUIRED IN JOHORE. THE eleventh annual general meeting of Gopeng <Perak> Rubber Estates, Ltd., was neld in London on Apr. 28, Mr. A. H. Doherty (chairman of the company) presiding. The chairman said: The past year will be remembered as the year
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      GOPENG (PERAK) RUBBER ESTATES
      525 7 Estate. Shareholders will appreciate ?arly difficulties which arise in taking i ;ver small holdlrcj from a large number of owners. Tapping was commenced at once, manufacture taking place in small hanj factories belonging to some of the original owners. Contracts have now been given out fnr
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      RAFFLES HOTEL INCURS LOSS OF $13,766.
      119 7 After Providing For Debenture Interest, Depreciation Loss By Subsidiary Company. CHAREHOLDERS in Raffles Hotel Limited will derive keen disappointment from the report of the directors for the year ended Feb. 28, issued on Saturday. Last year the directors were able to report the company's
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      CASH POSITION IMPROVES.
      369 7 THE profit on trading, after pro-] viding for the loss, amount not stated, of its subsidiary company, I the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Ltd. Penang, was |116,695 compared with $137,035 in the previous year. Charges for depreciation and debenture interest have bolh risen considerably, depreciation from $70,580
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      599 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Coionv of Hcng Koog) The liability ol BOnkm it ttmttad to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony Authorised Capital $50,000,000 I und Fully Paid-Up $20,000,000 e Funds:Ktcrling f 6.500.00C Kons Currency $10,001,000
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      202 7 BANK OF CHINA (Incorporated in China by Special Charter.! 1?. Cecil Street Singapore. Telephones: Manager's Office 6444 Exchange Kept 6141 General Office 5188-9 CaWe Address: "CHUNGKCO" raid Lp Capital Ch f 40.500.0M00 RcserTe Funds in excess of Ch. f 3. .'.00 ODO.OO Total Assets approximately Ch. 51.100 000 000 0j
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      556 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated :n England by Royal Charter 1853). Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares of f5 each C3.000.000 Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000.000 MEAD OFFICE: 38. Bisbopsgate I.ondon, EC I. Amritsar Hong Kong Saigon Alor Star Iloilo Semaranf Bangkok
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  • Broadcasting.
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      SINGAPORE TODAY
      467 8 SINGAPORE TODAY SUllon ZHI 1 U Mr s 122S m.) p.m. 5.30 Kradinc of 1c>..l Addrru. Rrlayrd trom thr \.rtoiu Memorial Hall. f .00 Malay iiiiimi Gramophone records. l.j'j 1-a-Edali KH-Loali Ikan Ba<i Maka:ian Minubia.." (The Fcod Value of t i--.1i Talk in Malay by Inchc" Ishak bin Ahmad. Acting
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      PENANG. TODAY
      85 8 PENANG. TODAY /.IIJ ti 08 me s HH m > pm. 7.00 Signal and announcements for the week 7 05 Selection of woits ty the British Composer, Eric Coatcs. ia) London Bridge March; (b» London Suite; (c) Joyous Youth (dl In a Country Lane; <e> The Jester at the Widdins;
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      EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 2. TODAY
      117 8 EMPIRE STATION. TRANSMISSION 2. TODAY (MdltJ i! LMllt Stuarts Songs. Salon GSH 21 47 Me s (13 9 ml < ■->. IT 97 Mrs ilismi <;si 1.V4 Me 1 10.8 m) p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. Service* in preparation for the CoionaMon of his Majesty King Oeorge VI. From the Concert
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      TRANSMISSION 3. TODAY
      238 8 GSF 1514 Mc/« (19 8 ml GSG 17.9? Mc/s 116 8 m.) P" 9.35 Big Ben. -Henry V by William Shakespeare: Srer.es relating to the Battle ol Agincourt.' Characters: King Henry Mont joy, a French herald; Constable of Prance: Dukes of Orleans and Bourbon; Sir Thomas Erplngham;
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      BERLIN. TODAY
      130 8 BERLIN. TODAY 2.20 News and economic review in English, i 2.35 Toilav in Germany, eotltid DjCIUiO 2.50 Children's Hour. 3.05 Ua nee music. m 'ht interval: goy I lesson with a moral. 4.35 Sports review. 4 50 News and economic review in German. 5.05 Tropical talk. 5.20 German reconstruction. I
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      PHOHI-HOLLAND. TOMORROW
      25 8 PHOHI-HOLLAND. TOMORROW pm. 4.50 Experimental programme by Station P.C.J.. Eindhoven Holland 6.20 Close down. Pill 17.7 Me s (168 m.) ;i 8.20 Opening announcements. v
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      MELBOURNE.
      86 8 VK3ME 9.59 me s (31.2 m.). P m. .-.20 Opening rnnouncement. 5 20 With the worlds famous orchestras. 6 20 News bulletin and sporting results. 6 30 Tour of the world with VK3ME Mailbag. 6 50 Leading dance bands 7 20 Close down. 8.25 News bulletin. 8.35 Reading by
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      PARIS. STATION RADIO-COLONIALE. TODAY
      121 8 PARIS. STATION RADIO-COLONIALE. TODAY TI'A-Z. L.i 21 Me t 119 68 m r m. (i.20 Concert relay from Montpellier. 7.05 Talk on French events (in Spanish). 7 20 News in English. 7.35 Concert relay rro/r Radio-Paris. 3.05 Talk on French events. 8 20 Concert relay. ?50 News in French. Colonial
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      2-RO. ROME. TODAY
      36 8 2-RO. ROME. TODAY p.m. 9 20 News in Enrlfch. Symphonic concert: Soloist. Maria Landlni (fprnnoi. Talk (Enclteh). "New Italian Fuels on Test." By Glorgi BtfXrtl. Vocal and instrumental concert. News in Italian. 0 50 Close down.
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      TOKIO.
      22 8 pm. 3 20 News in Japanese. 3.35 Collection of Japanese folk songs. t ).O5 News In English. I ).2O Clote dov.n.
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    KING'S MESSAGE TO FRANCE.
    345 8 ANGLO-FRENCH TIES OF FRIENDSHIP. CIR ERIC PHIPPS, the new British Ambassador, presenting his credentials to President Lebrun ftl hr Elysee. said: "His Majesty charges me to assure you of his feelings of sincere .'rlend;ship for France, whose greatness and prosperity he has particularly at neart. il
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    JEWISH DOCTOR TREATS GERMAN MINISTERS DAUGHTER.
    111 8 JEWISH DOCTOR TREATS GERMAN MINISTERS DAUGHTER. Amsterdam. CRAULEIN VON RIBBENTROP. 14r year-old daughter of Hitler's Ambassador in London, has been discharged from a hospital here. But officially she was not Fraulein von Rt>>bentrop. but "Miss Henkel." For the specialist who has been treatIng her Is— a Jew. Injury caused by
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    NIROM. TODAY
    56 8 NIROM. TODAY p.m. 2 10 News bulletin. 2 20 Close down. 5.50 Time signal. Opening announcement 5.54 Children's Hair Hour. 6.50 News bulletin 7.10 Variety programme. 8.00 English conversaticr Irssoiu. 8 20 Concert by Mrom Orchestra. 9 20 Phohi sports talk. 40 Recorded music (intermezzo) 9 50 Time signal. 9
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    PRAGUE.
    40 8 pm. 8.15 Opening announcement. 8.20 Light music. 40 News In Czech. 8.45 Fiblch: Piano Quint-l 9.15 Talk. 9.20 News in English. 925 Folksongs. Prague Teachers' Choroc. I 9.40 Programme announcement. 9.45 Popular concert (Moiart, Paganlni, Massenet). 10.05 Close down.
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    CALCUTTA.
    65 8 6 58 Time signal. Broadcast for rural area*. 7 26 Bengali songs. 8 10 The Betar Orchestra. 8.31 "Aposhe"— Humorous sketch. 5.26 Talk: -'You and Your Radio." (No. 3) 41 Bengali song. 9 56 News bulletin In Bengali 10 11 T" rft^n music. 10.51 News bulletin in EafcUh. 11.11
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    THE CORONATION SCENE.
    165 8 MR. F. SALISBURY T( PAINT IT. j Mr. Frank O. Salisbury, the famo.i: portrait and figure painter, it is under j stood. Is to be commissioned to pain; j the schene in Westminster Abbey, or May 12. at the Coronation of Kini i George and Queen Elizabeth.
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    BASQUE ATTACK RECOVERS GROUND FROM THE INSURGENTS.
    695 9 Conflicting Reports Of Conditions In Barcelona. Bilbao, May 9. ASSISTED by a Wirimiri "—a Basque drizzle with a low ".ceiling of cloud which prevented insurgent planes from taking to the air, Basque infantry, supported by tanks and artillery, today recovered some of the
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    M. Blum Replies To Critics Of Policy.
    132 9 M. Blum Replies To Critics Of Policy. Paris, May 9. HEPLYING to critics in the f» Chamber, M. Bium, the Premier, announced that, if necessary, the Government would ask for further legislation to overcome difficulties in the application of industrial arbitration. M. Blum made a solemn appaal to workers for
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    AIR DEMONSTRATION OVER CHAHAR. Japanese Planes Drop Dummy Bombs.
    101 9 AIR DEMONSTRATION OVER CHAHAR. Japanese Planes Drop Dummy Bombs. Tientsin, May 9. A BIG aerial demonstration in which more than 50 Japanese warplanes took part, was staged over the Great Wall in East Chahar on Saturday morning. This morning 30 bombers accompanied by 10 combat planes reappeared over the Great
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    CORRUPTION IN THE PROVINCES.
    74 9 Yunnan, May 10. JLIANY complaints of corruption and oppression against the authorities were made to the Nanking motor caravan party during their journey through the various provinces from Nanking to Yunnan, according to Mr. Chu Mln-yi. leader of the party. "When we return to Nanking," said
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    SUCCESSFUL END TO MONTREUX CONFERENCE.
    110 9 SUCCESSFUL END TO MONTREUX CONFERENCE. Agreement Signed. EGYPT PAYS TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN. Montreux, May 9. THE Egyptian capitulation* convention was signed yesterday. Nahas Pasha, the Egyptian Premier, said that the conference had succeeded because Egypt had chosen the most sensible and reasonable course Of appealing to the goodwill and reason
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    MORE FIGHTING ON N. W. FRONTIER,
    70 9 Nine Indian Privates Wounded. Simla. May 9. A FTER a week of quietness, fighting again has broken out on the frontier. A Razmak brigade engaged in roadmaking North of Razmak yesterday was attacked while withdrawing to headquarters during a duststorm. It is thought nine
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    Arrested Colombo Planter Seeks Habeas Corpus.
    74 9 Arrested Colombo Planter Seeks Habeas Corpus. Colombo, May 9. IMARK Braceglrdle. the European tea planter whose arrest for deportation on the orders Jf the Governor Sir Edward Stubbs, created something in the nature of a constitutional crisis In Ceylon, has made a Haboas Corpus application. The hearing will be held
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    Britain's Plea To End Bombing In Spain. London, May 7.
    66 9 Britain's Plea To End Bombing In Spain. London, May 7. The Earl of Plymouth, on behalf ot the British Government, appealed to both parties in Spain to renounce entirely the use of bombing from the air. according to a communique Issued at the close of a meeting of the sub-com-mittee
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1937.
    747 10 SINGAPORE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1937. CONTROLLED TRANSPORT. The purpose of a "trap" would be defeated by clear indications of starting and finishing points, visible as they would be to the motorist as well as to the concealed observers. Moreover, too much can be made of j mere speed. On many
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    Civil Servants In Colonial Treasuries.
    362 10 JUDGING from some of the published comments on the forthcoming appointment of a Financial Secretary in the Straits Settlements, in place of the officer now known as the Treasurer, it may be desirable to explain how the civil servant enters into the scheme, as outlined
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    Seeing The Coronation For Fifty Cents.
    1514 10 How the Historic News-Reel Will Be Made. LJOW will ycu see the Coronation Even if you are one of the lucky ones immersed in the vast London crowds on May 12, it is possible that but a very brief glimpse of the royal cavalcade
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    25-CENT DANCES.
    195 10 TTHE dance hall in Singr.pnr amusement park, optimistically j named the Happy World, is one ot the n-.ost significant things in this city. This very fine and larpte hall, eirru:ar in shape, with a spring flex 1 ■floors around the circumference for fitting out. an overhead gallery ior
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    NATURAL NUDISM.
    285 10 !/"\NE of the more piquant and less- known facts In Singapore's social i history is that in days gone by th» j ladies of St. Andrew's Cathedral use 1 |to sew garments to clothe the nakedness of the heathen in Borneo. I discovered this v.-hen I happened to
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    Amicable Turn Taken. NAVAL POWER OF SOVIET.
    367 11 Amicable T urn Taken. u A N G L O-JAPANESE relations have taken a turn for the better following the amicable settlement of the Keelung affair and the solution of the question of the perpetual lease system," Mr. Sato told about 50 foreign correspondents. "The presence of Prince Chichibu: at
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    NAVAL POWER OF SOVIET.
    224 11 NORTH ASIATIC ROUTE TO FAR EAST. erlin. May 9. N interesting article on Soviet naval power is published in the Deutsche Allgemelnc Zcitung by the German Admiral Gadow (retired), who writes that the absence of Soviet warships in Spanish waters is due to the fact that
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    STEAMERS COLLIDE IN CHANNEL FOG.
    111 11 British Vessel Beached At Rye. London, May 9. The British steamer, Willesden. 4.563 tons, and the Italian steamer, Gianfranco, collided in a fog in the English Channel yesterday morning. The Willesden at first was proceeding to Southampton but, finding she was badly holed, unsuccessful attempts
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    GEN. SMUTS RIDICULES MANIPULATION IDEA.
    151 11 Reasons For Recent Market Losses. Capetown, May 9. The future position of gold was dea't with by the acting Prime Minister, General Smuts, in a speech to the House Assembly, arising out of the recent debacle in share prices. General Smuts ridiculed the nationalist suggestion
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    NAZIS WANT STOCKS OF HELIUM.
    382 11 NAZIS WANT STOCKS OF HELIUM. Eckener's View. FIRST COMMERCIAL CRASH SINCE 1909. Berlin, May 9. «TIIIS misfortune is one more 1 proof that whatever happens ii is imperative to stop filling airships with hydrogen gas," said Dr. Eckener, designer of the Zeppelin Hindenburg, in further comment on the crash. "I
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    GERMANY ENTERS FAR EAST AIR SERVICE
    161 11 Cutting Down Flying Time To Tokio. Berlin, May 9. THE German Lufthansa company states that preparations are being made to establish a regular air line between Hong Kong. Formosa and Japan, in conjunction with existing air services from Europe to the Far East. The
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    Striking Busmen Still Out In London.
    281 11 London, May 9. TPHE London bus strike remains unsettled. A conference of the busmen's delegates which began at 10 p.m. last night adjourned at 3 a.m. after receiving a full report of the negotiations. The conference decided to consult the members of the Transport
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    THOUSANDS WAIT IN RAIN TO SEE FINAL REHEARSAL.
    313 11 Tremendous Interest In Coronation Arrangements. London, May 9. THE final rehearsal for the Coronation procession, in which the Dominion contingents participated, was held this morning. Thousands waited all night to see the procession, while others hurried to the route early in the
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    SYNTHETIC RUBBER PRODUCTION.
    53 11 Included In Manchukuo Five-Year Scheme. Tientsin, May 10. CYNTHETIC rubber production is list- ed in Manchnkuo's five-year programme, which apparently h designed primarily to supply Japan's military needs. The plan also provides for Intensive development of coal oil. coal. zinc, manganese, wolfram, copper and other products— Sin
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    Italy And Germany.
    271 11 AIMS PARALLEL ON ALL MAJOR QUESTIONS. London, May !>. QFFICIAL confirmation of the fact that the aims and interests of Germany and Italy are parallel is found in a communique issued at the conclusion of the recent talks between the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy, the
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      65 11 CORONATION: The Day After Tomorrow. CELEBRATING Arc you giving a party, or having a few friends for dinner before going to a dance? Whatever form your Coronation entertainment takes make it a crowning success by remembering that we can supply everything, in or out of season. Reme mber, also, that
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  • CORONATION DECORATIONS AWRY AFTER STORMS.
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      FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR FESTIVITIES.
      123 12 Two Huge Crowns Surmount Fort Canning. WIRE "ENTANGLEMENTS" NEAR THE PADANG. (By A Staff Reporter.) SINGAPORE today enters nine days of Coronation celebrations. Last-minute preparations are being made. In a rapid survey of the city this morning: I saw Members of the Royal Engineers putting the
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      Crime Increase Due To More Immigrants.
      295 12 Crime Increase Due To More Immigrants. •THERE was a general increase in crime In Singapore last year, according to police figures made available on Saturday. This, however, is commensurate with the increase in the immigration quotas, and is also accounted for by the rising number of burglaries. Cantonese secret societies,
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      R.A.F. Flying Boats' Visit To Batavia.
      228 12 R.A.F. Flying Boats' Visit To Batavia. Coronation Items BRITONS IN JAVA: Two Singapore: flying-boats of No, 205 Squadron of the Royal Air Force will leave Seletarj on Tuesday morning to spend Wednes- j day Coronation Day. at Batavia. It is a gesture of goodwill to the British community there and
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      TRAFFIC CONTROL PRECAUTIONS.
      836 12 COME of the decorations, especially those along the sea front, are a little awry after the week-end storms; here and there was a flag whose pole was out of position and in one or two places coats-of-arms had gone askew Everywhere one goes one senses the spirit
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      $715,000 Singapore Land Deal.
      248 12 A BIG property deal was carried t] when the Bank of China purchi Battery Road, from Guthric and Co, This site, which is one of the most valuable in Singapore, is now occupied by Messrs. Gian Singh and Co., Ltd.. and Messrs. M. S. Ally and
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      RAFFLES HOTEL $13,766 LOSS.
      38 12 QESPITE improved trading conditions in Malaya, Raffles Hotel Ltd., last year incurred a loss of $13,766 against a net profit of $21,000 in the previous year. The directors' report is published on page seven.
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      MALAYAN CHINESE AID FOR SZECHUAN.
      66 12 QINGAPORE Chinese are entertaining some anxiety over the unfortunate plight of their compatriots in Szechuan. Due to a severe drought many inhabitants of the province are starving and are in urgent need of help. At a meeting held in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on
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      SULTANS WREATHS FOR CENOTAPH.
      150 12 SULTANS WREATHS FOR CENOTAPH. Malayan Volunteers In Coronation Rehearsal. WREATHS are to be laid on the Cenotaph in Whitehall today by the Sultan of Johore and by the Yan^-di-Pertuan Hcsar of Negri Sembilan. This morning the Malayan Volunteer Contingent participated in the final Coronation procession rehearsal. The Sultans of Johrrc.
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      EURASIAN STABBED AT QUARRY.
      99 12 Alleged Indian Assailant Arrested. HTHE P.W.D. quarry at Buklt Timah was 'he scene of a tragedy yesterday afternoon when a Eurasian overseer, named Bernard Klattlg. aged 36. alleged to have been fatally stabbed In the stomach by an Indian coolie. He sustained a deep wound and
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  • MALAYA ALL READY FOR GREAT WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS.
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      Federal Capital Stages International Parade.
      794 13 TOWN GAILY DECORATED. Services At Twenty-six Places j Of Worship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 10. WITH a tremendous last-minute spurt, Kuala Lumpur has j lothed itself in the full glory of a resplendent Coronation ,lr<ss— as if in open defiance of critics
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      Floodlighting Makes Ipoh "Veritable Fairy-land*"
      230 13 Floodlighting Makes Ipoh "Veritable Fairy-land* ROYAL PORTRAITS IN EVEN SMALLEST VILLAGES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 9. DERAK inaugurates Coronation we«k tomorrow with a public holi- day in celebration of His Highness the SuKau's Birthday. All PeraSt towns arc now busy trying Mrt their illuminations for the great Jay
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      50 PAGE CORONATION SUPPLEMENT.
      128 13 Pinang Gazette's Attractive Issue. PRODUCED to cemmemorato the Coronation, a special 50 page Coronation Supplement issued with the Pinang Gazette has aroused mucn > favourable comment up-country. Lord Dunsany has contributed an outstandng article to ihe supplement It is entitled "Ths Meaning or the Coronation" and
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      WONDERFUL SUCCESS OF TRADE FAIR.
      139 13 Over 200,000 Saw Empire Display. IT has been a wonderful success," said the chairman of the British Trade Fair Committee Mr. C. E. Collinge j on Saturday the final night. -Exhibitors made the most of their opportunities to display their goods and the pub'l? i
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      Elephants In Coronation Conundrum.
      102 13 Elephants In Coronation Conundrum. iFrom Our Own Corrcspond.n!.) Kua a Lumpur, May 10. ALL sorts cf problems have been set for ihe organisers of the Federal Capital's Coronation festivities. One conundrum they tackled was: If an elephant tvalks at the rate of 2 mp.h. and no more than four hours
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      Johore Celebrates Tomorrow.
      298 13 So Folk Can Come To Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) i Johore Bahru, May 9. •■TUESDAY, May 11, has been fixed for the observance of the Coronation of H.M. King George VI in Johore Bahru, in order to enable Johore folk to view the festivities a; Singapore
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      NAVAL UNITS IN PENANG'S CEREMONIAL PARADE.
      539 13 Searchlight Display In Sea Pageant. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 9. PPJNANG'S Coronation programme starts on Monday at 5.15 p.m. when the Resident Councillor will read the loyal address by the people of the Straits Settlements from the steps of the Sports Club
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      MALACCAS PICTURESQE PROGRAMME.
      197 13 Portuguese Dancing Japanese Fireworks. (From Our Own Corresp. Malacca, May 9. Portuguese dancing will flg in Malacca's celebrations on Coronation Day, which will commence with the singing of sacred sontfs by the Sikh community between 4 and 0 o'clock In morning. Holy Eucharist will b:- hld I
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  • THEO LEIJSSIUS IN FORM FOR THE NON- BENDERS.
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      EIGHT FOR 36 AND 48 NOT OUT.
      742 14 OLD 'UNS EASILY DEFEAT THE OFFICERS' TEAM. THAT Theo Leijssius, for many years star all-rounder of the S.K.C. cricket team, and a member of the Malayan XI that beat the Australians in 1927, is still a fine player he demonstrated yesterday. IMavinij for
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      Henderson And Black In The Guillemard Cup Final.
      611 14 DR. AND MRS. DAY WIN S.G.C. MIXED FOURSOMES. The semi-finals in the Guillemard Cup competition of the Singapore Golf Club resulted as follows: Henderson beat Wilson 2 and 1 Black beat Day 1 up The first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for May
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      FINALS IN R. S. Y. C. ROWING REGATTA.
      697 14 Irish Just Beaten In The International Fours THE finals of the R.S.Y.C. Rowing Regatta were decided on Saturday and provided thrilling racing. The principal event, the final of the International Fours, fully Justified expectations in providing a hard fought race of a
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  • SUNSHINE SUE BRILLIANTLY WINS CORONATION CUP.
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      RECORD TIME THOUGH BADLY DRAWN.
      1655 15 QUEEN'S COURSE AND KALJU RUN IMPRESSIVELY. PATUHDAY was a memorable occasion for Singapore racegoeis. It was the day on which they paid loyal tribute as their contribution to the Coronation celebrations, and the special race marking that hapny event proved a thriller. The Coronation Cup
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      AMBERS HOLDS TITLE AGAINST CANZONERTS CHALLENGE.
      321 15 New York, May 8. IN a bout for the world's lightweight championship Lou Ambers, the holder, outpointed Tony C'anioneri, a former holder of the title. Both boxers weighed in at 9 stone 9 lb. and Ambers was a 3 to 1 favourite. Eleven thousand
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      KENTUCKY DERBY.
      134 15 War Admiral Wins After Leading All The Way. Louisville, May 9. The Kentucky Derby was won by the favourite, War Admiral, from Pompoon and Reaping Reward. The margins were two lengths and three lengths and the time 2 mm 3 2 5 sec—the second fastest time recorded, and
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      THE SPORTS DIARY.
      696 15 200 Belle Edna 118. Where Am I 421. Sir TheobaW 261. Cockpen 155. Blue Peter 330. Strathpeffer 95. Race 7 THE HCNANG PLATE Valve wtth a Trophy 1* the willow. Hnses. Omm 2. Dl». 1. O"e «»art«r mHes 'Mac konr^i's" bee MOUNTAIN ST1.SAM 8.12 (3«5) I a
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    GREAT JUBILEE HANDICAP. The Great Jubilee Handicap, run on
    306 15 GREAT JUBILEE HANDICAP. The Great Jubilee Handicap, run on Saturday over l', 4 miles at Krmpton Park, resulted as follows, cables Reuter: Mr. N. ChrLstey's COMMANDER 111 (H Wrap 1 Mr. A. K. Macombers TEMPEST II (Carslake) 2 Mr. A. Salisbury's WILLIAM OF VALENCE (Packham) 3 (Winner trained by Elseyi.
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      67 15 Ladie* and Gentlemen I crave your Attention get a Phiko far the Coronation Broadcast his is not an order but RESERVE Yt»R "Sojjnd" Advice! g£js NIW! r— k r—v i-.sl«!htion Show- c uDnvti" n for a ROYAL Reception room d-Tior.itriltofl. RADIO SERVICE CO OF MALAYA 1934 LTD He*d Off.cc: 2
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      19 15 TIGER TESTIMONIALS. THE DRUMMER "Yus Mate, these 'ere Coronation Parades don't 'alf give me a thirst for TIGER BEER."
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  • Can The Midds. Still Challenge For League Honours?
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      POLICE DEFEATED BY ONLY GOAL.
      629 16 AND PEARSON DIDNT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THAT ONE! BY "ECHO" TTHE Middlesex Rtgiment below the standard they had reached in their previous two matches, against the Malays and the S.C.C.: a Police relapse into distinct mediocrity that is the verdict on MM first division league
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      YACHT CLUB'S DAY FOR MALAYS.
      179 16 Nine Races And A Makan Besar. It ia anticipated that one of the largest fleets of Malay kolehs and bugis boats ever assembled in Singapore will compete on Coronation Day for the nine races with $450 of prize money. The rendezvous is at 9 a.m.
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      ROTARY CLUB SPORTS AT JALAN BESAR.
      159 16 Big Programme Arranged For May 22. Land sports organised by the Rotary Club of Singapore will be held on Saturday, May 22, at the Jalan Besar Stadium beginning at 2.30 p.m. The meeting Is open to both sexes between the ages of 14 and
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      R.S.Y.C.'S CORONATION RACES.
      131 16 H.M. King George VI Is Patron of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club and special Coronation Races are bang held on Whitsunday morning for the international six metre class yachts, and "B" and "C" class yachts. A Club tiffin is being provided and early application for the limited
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      5. C. C vs. GORDONS ON FRIDAY.
      60 16 Owing to the Coronation celebrations there are no league soccer matches in Singapore this week' There will, however, be a friendly Kftmr on the padang on Friday between the S.C.C. and the Gordon Highlanders. From 4.45 p.m. until play begins, and during the
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      CHINESE GIRL'S RECORD HIGH JUMP.
      51 16 Hong Kong. May 7. Miss Kuan York Yip broke the allChina high Jump record yesterday at the Kwangtung Athletic Meeting In Canton. She cleared 1.37 metres which Is a shade better than the record of Mlas Chu Tien Chin, of North China.— Sin Chew Jit
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      AIRMEN AND INDIANS SHARE DIVISION II POINTS.
      582 16 AIRMEN AND INDIANS SHARE DIVISION II POINTS. JUTCEHAN, R.A.F. right winger, was sent off the field on Saturday following a clash with Ahmat, Indian Association left back, in the second half of the Division II league match, drawn 2 5, at the Police Depot. Play was keen with the airmen
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    F.M.S. WAR RELIEF FUND.
    129 17 26 AIDED: NO FRESH APPLICATIONS. A CREDIT balance of £27,582 was shown In the Federated Malay S»atcs War Relief Fund at the end of last year, according to the annual report, just issued. Of that total £26.363 represented investments and there was £1,219 in the bank.
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    NEW POWERS FOR NAZI GUARDS.
    152 17 Berlin. The right already accorded to the German fighting Icrces to use their ;:rms to quell civil disturbances has been extended, by order of Herr Hitler, to the emergency squads and death's )k ad (icuchments of the S.S.—blackuniiormcd Nazi guards. These sections are armed with
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    65 17 Five Years' Gaol Rotan For A Punjabi. (From Our Own Correspondent; I poll. May 7. AT the Awise Court today, Mr. Justice Aitken, after passing severe strictures on the conduct of an accused, a Punjabi, sentenced him to five years' imprisonment and twelve strokes of the
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    180 17 Five Lord Milner Scholarships. FIVE scholarships 10 perpetuate the memory of the work done for the British Empire by the late Lord Milner 1 have recently been founded at King's School, Canterbury. Their value is £100 a year for five years and one j scholarship
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    BRIGHTER LIFE FOR SOLDIERS.
    503 17 BARRACKS MORE LIKE HOME Mr. Duff Cooper And The New Blue Uniform. WR. DUFF COOPER, Secretary for War, addressing members of the Institute of Industrial Psychology at Princes Restaurant, London, said that he hoped to extend to the entire army the new blue uniform to be
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    THOUGHT GIRL WAS FOREIGN.
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    NEW ANTI-OPIUM CLINICS
    277 17 TO BE OPENED BY LOCAL SOCIETY. IK the presence of a number of wellknown Chinese. the Acting Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Sze Zau-i tsung, performed the ceremony of swearing in the newly elected officers of the Singapore anti-Opium Society. Each of the officers had to take an oath
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    SALVATION ARMY ANNUAL APPEAL.
    677 17 SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW $8,305. BRIGADIER HA. Lord desires to acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions which have been received in connection with the Salvation Army Annual Appeal: J100: Mr. Aw Boon Par. *51: Collection for Boys' Home. $50: Commdr. R. D. KinoHarn.an. D.8.0.. Rotary Club. Boys' Homo.
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    SOVIET RUSSIA PLANS NORTHERN ROUTE TO THE FAR EAST.
    501 18 Great Strategic Importance In Case Of War. Londsn TTHE Russian plan for establishing! a regular shipping service during the summer months between the White Sea and the Far East by the Arctic route is discussed by Hector C Bywater in the
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    Girl Falls 200 ft, Sits Up And Chats.
    182 18 Girl Falls 200 ft, Sits Up And Chats. A GIRL who crashed 200 feet over B?achy Head not only escaped with her Hie but also talked with the men who climbed down clifl to her rescue. Sh? was Miss Florence Fleming, aged 24. It took an hour to get her
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    PATERNITY WARDS FOR FATHERS.
    174 18 Reducing Linoleum Bill In Hospitals. J7XPECTANT fathers in San Fran-J Cisco have been promised "patern- ity wards" where whey may pace to and fro in comfort during the anxious hours. "Fathers are entitled to as much consideration as mothers," says Dr. J. G. Gciger, head of
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    OXFORD "NO" TO GERMAN INVITATION.
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    PRE-ARMY TRAINING FOR ITALIAN YOUTH.
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    £30,000 Fortune Brings Worry For Sweep Winner.
    645 19 Cabinet-maker Pestered With Congra tv lations. UTHEX cabinet-maker Reuben Levy— £3 15s. a week, a council flat in Shore-road, Hackney, E., a wife, a son and a daughter won £30,780 for six-pence in a football sweep, you would have said hi 3 worries
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    Was Dickens A Plagarist?
    94 19 THE possibility that Dickens was a plagiarist was mentioned by counsel in a copyright action in London last week. He said that Dickens in "Pickwick Papers" had ••lifted" from Boswell's u Llfe of Dr. Johnson" the story of the man who shot himself on principle after
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    MUSIC-LESS DAY IN PARIS.
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    Plagiarist ? To Watch Coronation.
    222 19 Plagiarist To Watch Coronation. WHILE the Maharajah of Jodhpnr, one of India's wealthiest and most powerful princes, takes his part in the I Coronation ceremony in the Abbey, the I Maharanee (who travelled from India jto London by air In the seclusion of a .privately booked plane), will be watching
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    Rich Bay Isles As Air Raid Shelters,
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    Robeson Leaves Stage And The Screen.
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    Empire's Most Historic Building
    186 20 JUO building in the British Empire is richer in its historical associations than Westminster Abbey. Here British monarchs since the days of the Norman Conquest have been crowned. Here, within ancient walls dating back to Edward trie Confessor, lie enshrined the great men who have built
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