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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 10 January 1935, Page 3
 A prominent Ceylon tea planter who recently visited Boh Tea Plantations, the Cameron Highlands, has described the big tea factory at Boh as the largest and best factory he had ever seen.

The Straits Times, 26 January 1935, Page 7. MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS. Visit To Rubber Warehouse— Where London Stocks Are Stored The Sampling Process Three- Ply Cases v. Momis. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) WHILE all planters know how rubber is shipped from Malaya, not all perhaps know how it arrives and is dealt with In the Port of London. ( Summary: A visit by a news reporter to the Metropolitan and New Crane Wharves in London was described in The Straits Times, of 26 January 1935. New Crane Wharf was the storage depot for rubber. It handled about 20,000 tons yearly. 13 companies handled practically all the rubber entering the Port of London. In 1934 that amounted to approximately 100,000 tons. The wharf is in Wapping. The larger ocean going steamers did not come farther up river than West India Dock, all the rubber was unloaded into lighters there and towed to the wharf, where it was landed for sampling and weighing. Samples were dispatched to firms in the City for report and valuation. The reporter comments: “After the required number of cases have been opened up, by the removal of the tops, they are completely emptied. I had always been under the impression that nearly all estates were using some form of three-ply cases, as more economical then momi chests, but I now learned that, while this is the case as regards Malaya, from Ceylon an appreciably quantity of rubber is still packed in momis. The reason probably is that Ceylon has not yet had the benefit of an established three-ply industry, such as that in Malaya of Messrs. J. A. Russell and Co.” The rest of the article describes how the sampling was done. (1622 words).

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser , 14 February 1935, Page 6
 Mr. C. W. Atkinson of the Malayan Collieries, Ltd., Batu Arang, is an inmate of the Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.

28 Feb. 2nd meeting of J.A.R. and C.o Ltd. (No minutes seen) Source: Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. (3rd meeting of the new board) 18 Mar 1935

The Malay Mail, Wednesday March 6, 1935 page 13. and The Straits Times, 5 March 1935, Page 17 KAMASAN RUBBER. KAMASAN RUBBER REPORT QUOTA SURPLUS TEN PER CENT DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR. The directors’ report for the year ended Dec 31, 1934 for presenting at the twenty-fifth annual general meeting of the Kamasan Rubber Co. Ltd., to be held at No. 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, March 13, at 2.30 p.m. states: The year’s working results in a profit of $28,414.14 of which $12,000 have been expended in payment of an interim dividend of 5 per cent leaving a balance of $16,414.14. To this has to be added $8,008.07 brought forward from 1933, making a total available of $24,422.21 which your directors recommend be disposed of as follows: - In payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent in respect of 1934 absorbing $12,000. Carry forward $12,422.21. Rubber Crop. The output for the year amounted to 341,500 lb of which, however, 17,864 lb represented a surplus over the estate’s export quota under the Restriction Scheme, and this has been taken into account at the cost of production. Sales realized an average gross price of 18.39 cents per lb., as compared with 9.06 cents in 1933. The area tapped averaged 506 acres, giving a yield per acre of 675 lb. the figures for the two previous years were: 1931, 492 acres, 648 lbs per ace, 1933, 501 acres, 664 lb per acre. Tapping continued on the ABC system. Rubber sales. No forward sales have been made. The output for the current year is naturally dependent upon releases under the International Agreement. The estate has been assessed for 1935 at 346.102 lbs. Condition of Estate. Your property remains in very good order. Labour and Health. Health has been good and the labour force was sufficient for all requirements. Investment. There have been no changes in the company’s investments. Management. Mr. A. G. R. Cowe remained in charge throughout the year. Directorate. - Messrs. R. C. Russell and A. Beckett retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. Auditors. Messrs. Neill and Bell, chartered accountants, the company’s auditors, retire and offer themselves for re-appointment. The report is signed by Mr. D. H. Hampshire as chairman.

The Straits Times, 15 March 1935, Page 9 • KAMASAN RUBBER'S JUBILEE. • 387 Per Cent Paid In Dividends. • The twenty-fifth annual general meeting of shareholders of The Kamasan Rubber Company Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company at Kuala Lumpur. Mr. M. J. Kennaway. The chairman, presided, and in moving adoption of the report and accounts said: (Summary: profit loss, profit of $28,414.14, dividend 5%, profits from last years working increased four fold, because of policy of international restriction which became law on June 1 of last year, thanks to those concerned who brought it about. Estate worked most economically. Balance sheet, investments. As chairman has been out of country for past 8 months he quotes from Mr. J. Murray’s report, impressed with bark renewal, few pests or diseases, standard of tapping good, average yield per tapper 20 1/2lb, tapping costs, good quality sheet, settled labour force at Kamasan unlike other districts, excellent order. Rise in yield maintained, unlike many of older estates, Kamasan silver jubilee, over 25 years distributed 387% in dividends. Full div. stage began in 1915, only passed 1920 and 1932. Cash reserves high, future appears prosperous, report and accounts adopted. Retiring directors Messrs. R. C. Russell and A. Beckett were re- elected. Auditors Neill and Bell reappointed.)(758 words)

J.A. RUSSELL & Co., LTD. Minutes of the Third Meeting of the Board of Directors held on Monday 18th March 1935 at 2.30 p.m. 25 Present. Mr. H. H. Robbins. Mr. P. B. Ford. Mr. R.C. Russell Director do In attendance ~ Mr. S. Brown. 26 Directorate. Mr. Robbins reported his return on the 2nd March after an absence of two months. After much discussion of the suggestion of the Hongkong Bank that the Board should be strengthened by the addition of another member, it was decided to invite Mr. C. J. Chisholm to a seat on the Board. It was thought Mr. Chisholm’s qualifications would be most helpful in a general way and particularly in the Boh and Rubber Estate flotations and in the disposal of assets from time to time. 27 Sealings. 28 Trustees Signature Book The Seal Book was exhibited and sealings Nos. l- 9 both inclusive were confirmed. The Trustees Signature Book was exhibited and signatures Nos. 56 - 62 both inclusive were confirmed 29 Minutes of Previous Meeting The Minutes of the two preceding meetings held on 18th December 1934 and 28th February 1935 having been circulated were taken as read and signed as correct. Arising therefrom Mr. Brown confirmed that; a. The new Service Agreement with M.C. Ltd. had been completed and put into effect. b. That all procedure under the Companies Enactment relative to the formation of the Company had been complied with. 30 Finance 31 Loan to Mr. D. O. Russell - 2 - The Bank Balance Books were exhibited: a. The total indebtedness as at 28th February 1935, with interest added to that date, amounted to $5,679,108.63 vide Statement “C.” b. Statements "B" & “C” relative to Receipts and Expenditure during December, 1834, January/February 1935 were distributed and considered. c. A draft letter dated 20th March 1935 addressed to the Bank appealing for some relief from the present interest charges was considered and agreed. It was explained that Mr. Robbins would follow up this letter by a call upon Mr. Hay in Singapore on the 23rd instant. (d) The sale of shares as per Statement “A” for the three months under review was confirmed. The proceeds amounting to $16,710.49 were placed to the credit of “Consolidated Loan A/c No .2". (e) It was reported that the Bank had asked that the shares remaining in names other than the Banks current nominees be transferred to same as early as possible. It had been explained to the Bank that there was a number of small lots of shares which were hardly worth the cost and trouble of transferring and it was agreed that these be exempted pending their disposal. A letter from Mr. D.O. Russell to Mr. Ford dated the 17th January 1935 was discussed in the light of Mr. Russell's failure to give full effect to the agreements and undertakings entered into by him under the Agreement of Sale to him of the Merchant Businesses, more particularly in connection with the giving of security in respect of the loan made to him by the Company. In his letter Mr. Russell asks for various concessions, contrary to the terms of the agreement, and intimates that he will not execute the necessary documents sent to him for signature until these are adjusted. It was agreed that Mr. Robbins should prepare a précis of the points in issue to be extracted from the correspondence, which has passed in connection with this matter, with a view to enabling Mr. Ford to reply in full to Mr. Russell's letter and that, if no satisfactory result is obtained, the matter to be placed in the hands of the Company's Solicitors to take all necessary action to enforce compliance with the terms of the - 3 - agreement of the 12th December 1934. 32 W. R. Loxley & Co (London) Ltd It was reported that all the shares in this Company, with signed transfers attached, had been received and deposited with the Bank. 33 W.R. Loxley & Co, (China) Ltd. Perrin Cooper & Co. Ltd. North China Wool Co. Ltd. It was reported that the Bank had enquired whether we were yet in a position to deposit the shares in these companies with the Bank. In reply it had been explained that we were not yet in receipt of these shares from Mr. D.O. Russell. In this connection Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Delamore would be calling on Messrs. Johnson Stokes & Master, Hongkong, with in view expediting the completion of arrangement agreed to by Mr. D. O. Russell but which had not yet been carried out. 34 Rubber Estates The returns "E”, "F" and "G" for December 1934, January/February 1935 were circulated and the various features discussed. 35 Property The return "D" for December 1934, January/ February 1935 were circulated and the salient features discussed. Ipoh Cinemas. It was resolved that an agreement be drawn up between the Company and Mr. Rumme Shaw and his Company for leasing the Isis and Chung Wah Cinemas for four years commencing in 1936 at the rates agreed to by Mr. Shaw. These being long term leases to take effect a considerable time ahead it was important that every possible provision be made to ensure due performance by Mr. Shaw and his associates. 36 Boh Plantations Ltd. a. The agreement of the Planters Loans Board to advance a further $50,000 was announced. This sum was to cover the monthly deficiencies in respect of January and February having been advanced by J.A. Russell & Co. Ltd. b. It was explained that action would require to be taken for the formation of the new Company before the end of the current year by which time funds at present provided for would be exhausted. It was decided to instruct Messrs. Ford & Delamore to proceed with the preparation of new articles which would be suitable for adoption by a Public Company in due course. -4- 37 Mining Return “H” for December 1934 was circulated and considered General Mining revenue remained about the same Sintok production had increased with the overcoming of initial troubles in the mill and it was now definitely demonstrated that the wolfram and tin can be economically extracted with the plant installed. It was hoped that the current year would see the return of the capital which was invested in development and plant during last year. 38 General. Sir John Campbell, had signified his willingness to satisfy part of the Company’s claim against him by delivering certain articles of Mining plant which may be of interest to us at Sintok. This plant is to be inspected by Mr. Warren. 39 Estate of Khoo Khye Cheah The death of Mr. Khoo Khye Cheah was reported. This has resulted in the automatic dissolution of the Committee in favour of an Administrator to be appointed by the Court in a few days. 40 Termination The meeting terminated at 4.45 p.m.

Summary of above Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. (3rd meeting of the new board) 18 Mar 1935 Directors H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford in attendance Mr. S. Brown. Robbins returned on 2 March after absence of 2 months. Add new member to the board. Mr. C.J. Chisholm to be invited to help with Boh and Rubber estate floatation’s and disposal of assets. On 28 March 1935 in debt to the bank $5,679, 108.63. Appeal to bank for relief of charges. D.O. Russell has failed to put into effect agreements over the sale of merchant businesses especially after security of loan given by J.A.R. and Co. Ltd. He has asked for concessions contrary to the terms of agreement and will not sign the documents unless he gets concessions. If no agreement, matter to be put in hand of company’s solicitors. Agreement was made on 12 Dec 1934. Isis and Chung Wah cinemas to be leased to Mr. Rumne Shaw for 4 years from 1936. New articles to be prepared for public company. Sintok production increased. Development and plant in mill last year (1934) Sir John Campbell had a claim against him, which is partly settled with some mining plant. Death of Khoo Khye Cheah.

The Straits Times, 19 March 1935, Page 2, The Straits Times, 20 March 1935, Page 2, The Straits Times, 21 March 1935, Page 2 MALAYAN COLLIERIES LTD. Notice of Twenty-First Annual General Meeting and Closure of Share Registers NOTICE is Hereby given that the Twenty-first Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday , March 29, 1935 at noon. (Etc.). By Order of the Board, J. A. Russell and Co. KL March 18, 1935

Malayan Collieries, Ltd.
(INCORPORATED IN F.M.S.)
DIRECTORS' REPORT
AND
ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 31st December, 1934.
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD AT THE
Registered Office of the Company,
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur,
ON
Friday the 29th March, 1935,
At Noon.
J. A. RUSSELL & COMPANY, Ltd.
General Managers & Secretaries.
(INCORPORATED IN F.M.S.)
DIRECTORS, REPORT
AND
ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 31st December, 1934.
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD AT THE
Registered Office of the Company,
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur,
ON
Friday the 29th March, 1935,
At Noon.
J. A. RUSSELL & COMPANY, Ltd.
General Managers & Secretaries.
Malayan Collieries , Limited.
(Incorporated in Federated Malay States.)
Directors.
HUBERT HARRY ROBBINS, Esq. (Chairman.) FREDERICK CUNNINGHAM, Esq.
WILLIAM HENRY MARTIN, Esq.
ALBERT JAMES KELMAN, Esq.
ROBERT CECIL RUSSELL, Esq.
General Managers and Secretaries.
J. A. RUSSELL & Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur.
Consulting Electrical Engineers.
SPARKS and PARTNERS, London.
Registered Offices
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK BUILDINGS, KUALA LUMPUR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Twenty-first Annual General MEETING of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, 29th March, 1935 at Noon for the following purposes: —
To receive and consider the Balance Sheet and Accounts to 31st December, 1934 and the Reports of the Directors and Auditors.
To Declare a Final Dividend for the year 1934.
To Declare Directors’ remuneration for the year 1934.
To Elect Directors in place of those retiring.
To Elect Auditors for the ensuing year.
The Share Registers will be closed from Saturday, 23rd March, 1935 to Friday, 29th March, 1935, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
J. A. RUSSELL & Co., Ltd.,
Secretaries.
Dated 15th March, 1935. Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S.
Malayan Collieries, Limited.
(Incorporated in Federated Malay States.)
Directors' Report for the Twenty-first Year of the Company ended 31st December, 1934.
The Directors have pleasure in submitting their Twenty-first Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1934, together with the General Managers' Report upon the working of the Company's undertakings.
Batu Arang Colliery. The quantity of Coal sold shewed an increase on the previous year due principally to contracts entered into beyond the normally competitive radius of deliveries. This made possible clearance of the stocks of small coal which were brought forward from the previous year. The lower prices realised upon these sales is reflected in our average returns per ton sold.
All plant and equipment, workings and roads were maintained in good order and condition and in readiness to respond to any increase in demand which may occur.
Pamoekan Bay Colliery, This property continued in charge of a caretaker and there is still no indication of that improvement in world conditions necessary to justify consideration of its re-opening.
General. Capital expenditure was on work of a general nature calculated to aid the costs and quality of the production of the various departments.
As in the previous year the subsidiary undertakings of the Company were operated according to demand. The Plywood Department operated at full capacity throughout the year, but the Clay-working Department was idle with the exception of the tile section which operated on a small scale.
The Wood Distillation Department operated intermittently and the year can be regarded as one of progress towards the most advantageous utilisation of the products
A certain amount of progress was made in the matter of securing to the Company its future timber requirements.
The proposals regarding the manufacture of Cement were in abeyance and continue so in the meantime. The position, however, is being carefully watched.
Investments. These remain unaltered.
Profits. The profits for the year under
 review, subject to the Directors' and Auditors' Fees amount to ... ... $330,613.08
To which is to be added the unappropriated
balance from the previous year of ... 213,786.34
544,399.42
Deduct Three Interim Dividends each of 2 ½ %
 totalling 7 ½ % on 257,505 shares were declared during the year absorbing ... ... 193,128.75
351,270.67
You will be asked to sanction fees to Directors in
respect of 1934 at the rate of ... ... $20,000.00
Auditors’ fees at the rate of ... ... ... 2,500.00 22,500.00
Leaving available ... ... ... ... 328,770.67
Which your Directors recommend should be dealt with as follows: —
Final dividend of 3 ½ making 11% for the
year 90,126.75
Balance to carry forward to next year's account ... $238,643.92
Directors. Mr. H. H. Robbins and Mr. A. J. Kelman being the Directors longest in office, retire under the provisions of the Articles of Association and being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Auditors. Messrs. Evatt & Co. retire and being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
By order of the Board,
J. A. RUSSELL & Co., Ltd.,
Secretaries. Kuala

Malayan   Collieries, Limited.

The   Directors,

MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD., Kuala Lumpur.

Gentlemen,

We have pleasure in submitting herewith our report on the working of the Company's undertaking during the year ended 31st December, 1934.

BATU ARANG COLLIERY. The sales shewed an increase of 38% on the previous year although the increase in production was only 10%, the difference being due to the disposal of the stocks of small coal which were brought into the year. Considerable development work was carried out both below and above ground, part of this being of a compulsory nature, owing to the necessity for retaining on the property sufficient labour to cope with an anticipated increase in demand which did not materialise.

Production. As in the previous year, this was carried out chiefly in Nos. 1 and 2 districts of the East Mine and coal extraction was continued on the longwall principle. Second lift working was general in No. 1 district while work proceeded in No. 2 district in the first lift. Hydraulic stowing arrangements were satisfactory and work was carried out in a manner to ensure maximum extraction of the coal.

Underground Development. The work referred to in our last year's report was proceeded with. A commencement was made on the extension of the main dip and satisfactory progress was being made with the extension of No. 17 level to connect with the No. 3 Underground Coal workings. Work in Nos. 6 and 7 districts are also proceeding satisfactorily.

Opencasts. As in the past year, coal winning was as far as possible concentrated on Opencast No. 7. The South end was worked out and operations were mostly at the North end where the coal proved to be more extensive than our earlier computations had indicated. Preparations were commenced for an extensive stripping programme at Opencast No. 8 where opencast operations will be centralised for a number of years.

Coal Washery. The washery worked regularly throughout the year and operation was satisfactory.

Buildings and Plant. All Buildings and Plant were maintained in good order and several improvements in layout and working were made.

The power plant operated satisfactorily and fulfilled all requirements; practically all of the coal used for steam generation was of unmarketable quality.

An overhaul of the turbines was carried out and their condition was found to be satisfactory. Various minor repairs and adjustments were effected.

Capital Work. This was kept at a minimum necessary to effect improvements and to ensure maximum efficiency in working throughout the property. The more important additions included, European and Asiatic quarters, stores extension, railway sidings and a general remodelling of the railway yard, mine equipment, erection of sawmill, water supply extensions, wood preservative and disinfectant mixers and workshops machinery, the work being carried out within the estimated expenditure.

Labour. Precautions were taken to retain on the property as much labour as possible. On the whole the position was satisfactory and the beneficial effect of the relaxing of the regulations governing immigration was appreciated.

Workmen's Compensation Enactment. This operated throughout and compensation in various degrees was awarded to injured workers.

PAMOEKAN BAY COLLIERY. The position is unchanged and the property continued in charge of a caretaker. The possibility of resuming profitable operations appears remote.

SUBSIDIARY UNDERTAKINGS.     

Clayworking  Department.

The continuous kiln remained shut down throughout the year and all sales requirements were met from stocks. The down draft kiln was shut down shortly after the middle of the year when the Brickworks Superintendent proceeded on home leave and to confer with expert authorities regarding the tile making problems which have manifested themselves and solutions of which are   necessary to satisfactory commercial production.

Plywood Department. The production of the works amounted to slightly over 6,000,000 sq. ft. of plywood. The bulk of this was sold in the form of Rubber chests, the demand for which up to the latter part of the year was in excess of capacity. The local demand for plywood in sheets is increasing and this branch of the business is being developed.

Wood Distillation Department. The works have been in commission more or less throughout the year and the technical performance is now quite satisfactory.

Wood Preservative and Disinfectant mixers have been installed and satisfactory formulae have been evolved and proved for these two products both of which are about to be marketed.

Markets are being developed and it is expected that these will absorb the output of all products.

Timber. The pilot sawmill was erected and put into satisfactory commission. In addition to producing the sawn requirements of the property several parcels of lumber were prepared for trial shipment to London. Railway lines into timber areas have been extended in order to ensure ample supplies for all requirements.

Staff. Members of the staff have rendered excellent service and a good spirit of co-operation exists between departments.

General. The general health of the entire resident population continued to be exceedingly good and the same applies to the moral of the labour force.

The Clubs and Sports ground including the Cinema provided by the Company were again made full use of and were much appreciated by all concerned.

During the year we had the pleasure of conducting over the property several parties of visitors including a party from H.M.S. "Eagle" and "Veteran," the Siamese Delegates for the Joint Railway Conference, members of the Staff of the Forest Department and the Directors of Hong Fatt Mines.

We are, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully,

J. A. RUSSELL & Co., Ltd.,

General Managers.

Kuala Lumpur,

15th March, 1935.

 

(For accounts see M.C. page for 1935)

Above from: MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED REPORTS & BALANCE SHEETS AND PROCEEDINGS AT ANNUAL MEETINGS 1926- 1935 & The Straits Times, 23 March 1935, Page 9 $330,000 PROFIT FOR MALAYAN COLLIERIES. Considerable Development Work Carried Out During The Year.

 

Malayan Collieries, Ltd.

(INCORPORATED IN F.M.S.)

PROCEEDINGS

AT    THE

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL   GENERAL   MEETING OF   SHAREHOLDERS

HELD   AT   THE

Registered Office of the Company,

Hongkong   & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur,

ON

Friday the 29th March, 1935, At Noon.

Malayan Collieries, Limited

(Incorporated in Federated Malay States)

Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S.

The Shareholders,

MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD.

Dear Sir, or Madam,

We have pleasure in reporting to you the proceedings at the Twenty-first Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company which was held at the Registered Office, on Friday, 29th March, 1935.

Yours faithfully, J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD.,

Secretaries.

Dated 29th March, 1935.

Malayan Collieries Limited

(Incorporated in Federated Malay States)

Proceedings   of   the Twenty - first   Annual General   Meeting

The Twenty-first Annual General Meeting of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was held at the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, at noon on Friday the 29th March, 1935.

The Chairman, Mr. H. H. Robbins presided and the others present were: —Messrs. W. H. Martin, F. Cunningham, R. C. Russell (Directors), W. G. C. Blunn, C. Crompton, J. Hands, P. W. Gleeson (Shareholders), and   Mr. S.   Brown representing the   Secretaries.

The representative of the Secretaries having read the notice convening the Meeting, the Chairman, before moving the adoption of the Balance Sheet and Accounts to 31st December, 1934, addressed the Meeting as follows: —

Gentlemen,

As this is our 21st Annual General Meeting, before proceeding with the business of the day, I should like to mark the occasion by referring briefly to the Company's history. The Company was formed on 20th June 1913 with the late Mr. J. A. Russell as promoter and chairman, his associates being Messrs. A. D. Allan, Loke Yew, A. A. Henggeler, Foo Choo Choon and R. P. Brash. Had Mr. Russell been spared to preside here to-day, I feel sure he would have paid tribute to these gentlemen for their counsel and assistance in the early days of a business, which, as the result of the sound foundations then laid, has attained the position of one of the key industries of Malaya.

The record of the Company up to the beginning of the world wide economic difficulties from which we are now emerging, was one of practically unbroken progress. That we were greatly affected by these difficulties is not, I think, remarkable, especially as the position has been complicated by restrictions both natural and artificial; but given a revival of world trading conditions and a resultant lifting of restrictions, progress should once again mark the Company's career.

Naturally we hoped that on the occasion of our 21st birthday we should have a record year to place before you, but notwithstanding that, and the fact that the net earnings which we are able to disclose shew an inadequate return upon the foresight, capital, energy and confidence which have combined to make up your business, we feel that the report and accounts shew a steady maintenance of the soundness of the undertaking.

Meantime I hope the reduced reward of all that has gone to make the business what it is, and the energy and ability which have been devoted by all concerned to its control and management, is but a passing phase, and although its passing is of longer duration than we anticipated, and although the present is lacking in many of the essentials of a recovery, signs of that recovery are not entirely absent. Along this line of reasoning, however, pitfalls lie and before 1 am tempted to prophesy, I will return to the real purpose of the meeting, with an expression of the hope that the second twenty one years of the Company will be even more prosperous than the first. You would not wish me to express the hope that we may all forgather at this table twenty-one years hence to review the period which commences this year, and I will limit myself to the very sincere hope that all of us will still be shareholders but in happy retirement in our homelands.

The report and accounts having been in your hands for at least the prescribed period, I will, with your permission, take them as read.

The share capital remains unaltered. Last year, I indicated a proposal which was under consideration for the elimination of the 61,120 surrendered shares, but eminent counsel having advised that the action contemplated would in effect amount to a reduction of capital within the meaning of the Companies Enactment, and this being contrary to our object, the matter has for the time being been dropped.

The position relating to the Pamoekan Bay Colliery is unchanged and the property remains in charge of a caretaker.

The expenditure on Capital Account was, with the exception of that incurred on buildings, for the most part of a general nature, the largest individual item being the deviation and remodelling of our railway yard, which work is completed, and the extension of sidings to serve both sand and timber areas, that to the sand area also being completed. It will be seen that the expenditure on Capital Account is more or less balanced by the allowance   for depreciation.

The amount of $178,200.00 allowed for depreciation is practically the same as that provided for the previous year. Upon a return to more prosperous times it will be advisable to increase this, but the amount allowed may meantime be regarded as ample provision for all requirements of a year during which the plant operated at less than 50% of its capacity.

The total under "Operating Stores and Spares and Trading Stocks" is lower by some $54,507.11, this being entirely due to the disposal of the large coal stocks to which I will again refer. The total figure of $586,708.54 is made up as to $375,617.96 of mines stores and spares, $95,682.42 of railway materials and $1 15,408.16 of coal, brick, plywood and wood distillation departments stocks.

After allowing for the reserve which remains unchanged at $135,000/-, "Sundry Debtors and Debit Balances" are approximately $50,000 higher. As against this, Sundry Creditors—after the deduction of $13,000 for Leave Pay and Passage Reserve which has been included with this item for the first time—is up some $49,000, this being due to the larger volume of business transacted and in some measure to the intervention of Bank holidays at the close of the year.

The item "Unclaimed Dividends" of $38,168.57 was approximately $2,000/- less than at the   close   of   the   previous year.

Investments remain unaltered as regards composition and though they are taken in as usual at book value, the actual market value shews an improvement of approximately 50%.

"Cash in Hand and at Bank" is up by $118,254.11, and after making adjustments to arrive at a fair basis for comparison, it will be seen that the "Cash" position has improved beyond the "Profits" position, this being due in a considerable measure to the conversion of stocks into cash.

Your Board still retain some $200,000/- on fixed deposit with your Bankers in preference to investing it in gilt edged stocks. With the trend of market prices it is questionable whether stocks of this description offer much more protection against capital depreciation than industrial debentures, preferred stock, or even carefully selected ordinary industrial shares. In any case, it is not the intention to reinvest these funds until the future outlook is   clearer.

The "Trading and Profit & Loss Account" discloses higher working costs, lower returns in proportion to turnover and a net profit of $330,613.08 or some $17,790.03 better than that for the previous year. The increased costs were in part due to our action in increasing slump time wages as a result of the improved conditions in the Tin and Rubber industries and in the country generally an increase which the improvement in the demand for our product was not sufficient to counteract—and in part to a considerable amount of   work of   a development nature   which   was   necessary to    retain    on    the

property labour required to provide for the peak demand, both actual and anticipated.

The demand for coal within the F.M.S. did not increase in anything like the way that indications promised early in the year. It was, however, gratifying to note some improvement, and it seems probable that such improvement will continue. Erratic and uncertain demand creates difficulties in controlling costs, as at all times we must be in a position to respond to any demand placed upon us, practically at a moment's notice, and in complying with this fundamental requirement we cannot work to the minimum cost which otherwise would be possible.

While restriction has been the order of the day and the country's principal industries, tin and rubber, have enjoyed compensating advantages in the form of the higher prices, there has been no advantage to us to compensate for the reduced consumption of coal. We do not, however, quarrel with this fact and realise that we cannot thrive unless the country thrives, and if it is along the avenue of restriction that prosperity lies for the major industries of the country and for the country itself, that avenue we must tread in the   hope of attaining   our fair   share   of ultimate   prosperity.

In order to even up an otherwise somewhat erratic and entirely inadequate demand, every effort has been made to secure business at distances beyond our normally competitive radius. With a continuance of the support and co-operation of the F.M.S. Railways these endeavours have been attended by a measure of success, and as there is still scope for development along these lines we must all hope that the return of prosperity to the Railways will not weaken a co-operative spirit which must inevitably be of advantage to the country generally. To ensure to us the maximum benefit from business of this nature, however, it should be in addition to a much larger volume of normal sales, than was the case last year, when its effect upon our accounts was not spectacularly advantageous. As against this, it enabled us to move off stocks which otherwise might have been with us indefinitely. Also, by increasing our turnover, it provided a larger spread for overheads which, owing to the state of constant readiness in which we are obliged to maintain ourselves, cannot be varied in step with turnover.

In considering the first interim dividend in March, your Board took a view of the likely trend of business and, being influenced by a more hopeful feeling regarding possible releases under the restriction Enactment over the balance of the year, and having regard to the more buoyant feeling which then prevailed generally, decided to lift the interim payments to 2 ½ %. We should now like to recommend rather more than 3 ½ % as a final, which makes a total of 11% for the year; but for the reasons stated, our hopes for the year were not realised, and it is felt that you would prefer the total distribution to be fully covered by the net earnings, and not at the expense of the carry forward, however substantial it may be.

Arising from a suggestion made by a shareholder at the last meeting, I should like to say that arrangements have been put into effect for the remittance of dividends to Home shareholders by air mail. After careful consideration, this course was decided upon as a compromise to the idea of establishing a Register in England. Home shareholders now receive their dividends some 10 days after payment here, and the dividend which it is proposed to declare to-day should be at their disposal by the 8th proximo.

The labour position during the year was not a simple one to understand or control, though a resumption of what practically amounted to a more natural flow from China and India eased the position materially towards the close. As regards Chinese labour the improvement of the exchange in favour of silver may prove to be a mixed blessing. It will, of course, benefit the man who is in China with silver currency with which to purchase a passage back to Malaya, but it will operate against a workman here in Malaya who may wish to remit money to China as a means of helping a friend or relation to square up his affairs to come to Malaya.

The Workmen's Compensation Enactment operated throughout the year, and the decision of Government, by amendment to the Enactment, to allow dependants of deceased workmen resident in China to benefit by the compensation, came as a contribution to a Law which, providing abuses are carefully checked and controlled, must be regarded as one of the most humanitarian measures yet enacted in this country. A Chinese workmen understands a cash payment for injuries incurred in the course of his work, but he does not understand or appreciate legislation or rules and regulations which compel him to observe anything more than natural conditions.

When last addressing you I dealt at considerable length with the policy of your Board and especially our policy in connection with your subsidiary undertakings and very brief reference to-day will, I think, suffice to bring the position up to date. As the policy is to develop these industries out of available profits, progress during the year under review was not very considerable.

The Brickworks were for the most part idle, this being due to lack of demand by the building trade. The small demand which did exist was supplied ex stocks which are still ample.

The small commercial scale tile plant operated up to about the middle of the year, but as by that time our materials were not producing a thoroughly uniform product to something like the rated capacity of the plant which is in fact of a pilot nature, and as we were determined not to market the product until we were satisfied with its quality, we decided to arrange for the collaboration of our Brickworks Superintendent with experts at Home, and this is now being done. As we have previously mentioned, Malayan clays are not easy to work on a full commercial scale, and while we hope for ultimate success, we can only repeat that capital expenditure on this section of our Clayworking Department has to date been preceded by research and experimentation and has been no more than that justified by the results of such work.

The Plywood Department operated full time throughout, but unfortunately, and primarily owing to our anxiety to meet customers in their requirements to cope with the heavy shipments of rubber just prior to the enforcement of restriction, our stocks at the works were depleted and with the heavy orders on hand it was not possible to build them up again until the end of the year. During that time our deliveries were irregular and to those who were inconvenienced in this way I would add to the apologies already conveyed by the General Managers, the regrets of the Board who offer every assurance that with the capacity of the works accurately gauged, deliveries in the future can and will be punctually made.

The Wood Distillation Department shewed a satisfactory return both technically and economically and indications are that during the current year the demand for its products will be such as to keep it fully employed.

Work in connection with the timber business was confined to the operation of the pilot sawmill, the completion of a check-survey of the area applied for—resulting in a revision of the original boundaries—and a further extension of the railway into our existing areas, which extension will also serve the larger area. The negotiations referred to when last addressing you are not yet concluded owing principally to the delay caused by our survey revisions.

The position with regard to the proposed Cement works is very much the same as it was at the time of my last reference. We are watching the position carefully and nothing from a technical point of view is being lost by the delay, as the design of Cement making machinery is undergoing changes which may be of far reaching importance and meantime threaten comparatively recent plants with obsolescence of important and costly items of plant.

In conclusion I should like to say that the staff at Batu Arang has rendered loyal and efficient service throughout a year which was not in any sense free from worrying problems.

Up to this stage I have deliberately refrained from making any predictions of the future. Your Board hoped that the year under review would be a somewhat better one, and so long as the present uncertainties in world affairs continue, there is the constant danger that something may occur to still further upset the flow of international trade, with a resultant set back to spoil yet another year.    On the other hand, if nothing untoward happens,

and confidence and world trade are generally restored, Malaya should once again demonstrate its remarkable recuperative powers, which are only comparable with its powers of endurance in times of stress and strain.

I trust I have dealt with everything that is expected of me, and I will now formally propose that the Balance Sheet and Accounts to 31st December, 1934, and the Reports of the Directors and Auditors be received and adopted, which resolution I shall ask Mr.  Martin to second.

Mr. W. H. Martin. I have pleasure in seconding the resolution before the meeting that the Reports and Accounts as presented be adopted.

The Chairman. Gentlemen, Before 1 put the motion to the meeting, I shall be pleased to answer if I can, any questions bearing upon the report and   accounts which shareholders   present   may   care   to   ask.

Mr. J. Hands addressed the meeting and said that he had no questions to ask, indeed, the Report and Accounts were all that could be expected.

All he had to say was that he would ask the Board to proceed slowly in extending the subsidiary undertakings. There was considerable capital already employed and he would like to see the energies of the Company continue to be applied primarily to the getting of coal.

The Chairman thanked Mr. Hands and said that the present policy of the Board was not conflicting with his counsel.

No questions were asked and the Report and Accounts were unanimously adopted.

The Final Dividend of 3 ½ $was unanimously approved on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr. W.   H.  Martin.

The Directors remuneration of $20,000/- was unanimously approved on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr.   P.  W.   Gleeson.

Mr. H. H. Robbins was re-elected a Director on the proposal of Mr. W.  H.  Martin seconded by Mr. F.  Cunningham.

Mr. A. J. Kelman was re-elected a Director on the proposal of Mr. H.   H.   Robbins   seconded by Mr.   R.   C.   Russell.

Mr. J. Hands proposed and Mr. W. G. C. Blunn seconded that Messrs. Evatt & Co.  be re-elected Auditors for the ensuing year.

Mr. W.   H.   Martin then addressed the Meeting as follows: —

Before this meeting closes 1 should like you to record your appreciation of the services rendered the Company to all those connected with the management of the   Company's affairs.

We have had a very wholehearted co-operation from them all which your Board has very much appreciated. This meeting I am sure would also like to show its appreciation. I therefore propose, for shareholders approval, that our best thanks be given the General Managers, Secretaries and Staff at the mine for their services during the year.

This motion was carried unanimously.

The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Above from: MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED REPORTS & BALANCE SHEETS AND PROCEEDINGS AT ANNUAL MEETINGS 1926- 1935 & The Straits Times, 30 March 1935, Page 9
 EARLY IMPROVEMENT NOT SUSTAINED, & The Straits Times, 1 April 1935, Page 11
 MALAYAN COLLIERIES 21 YEARS OF PROGRESS Full Report Of The Annual Meeting. CAPITAL CHANGE ABANDONED. Increased Working Costs Last Year.

The Straits Times, 27 March 1935, Page 10
 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 27. 1935. MALAYAN SALARIES. Much satisfaction has been caused, not only among the employees of the company concerned but among the salary-earning public in general, by the announcement that Fraser and Neave Ltd. has restored the salaries of its staff to the preslump level. (Summary: Leader article, Fraser and Neave restoring, salaries of staff to pre slump level, one of the first Malaya companies to do so, suggested increased contributions to provident fund, slump left deep feeling insecurity, good results in 1934. “At the moment, however, it is necessary to sound a word of warning. The excellent working results announced by Malayan Collieries and Fraser and Neave during the last week may have distracted attention from things as they are. Until anxiety over the gold bloc is removed, until progress towards European unity is seen too be the trend of the present negotiations, and until the rubber control scheme has eaten persistently and largely into word stocks, salary-earners in Malaya will be well advised to mark time.”) (770 words)

Interim meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 30th March 1935. (Minutes not found)

The Straits Times, 3 April 1935, Page 9 , and UTAN SIMPAN RUBBER PAYS 5 PER CENT. [Articles] The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 13 April 1935, Page 10 DIVIDENDS TOTAL 373 PER CENT. • Utan Simpan Rubber. • RECOVERY FROM SLUMP. • The fact that since its incorporation in 1910 the company had paid dividends totalling: 373 per cent, was recalled by the chairman, Mr. D. H. Hampshire, at the annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur of the Utan Simpan Rubber Co. Mr. Hampshire said: Conditions during the year improved considerably and higher prices obtained for our produce may be attributed chiefly to the introduction of restriction of crops under the international agreement which came into force on June 1. (Summary: profit for year $32,828.29, final div. 3%, reserve fund, company in difficult position from 1930 to 1932. Hope for stable conditions in next 4/5 years, build up cash reserves, company incorporated in 1910, total dividends 373%, investments, debts liquidated. Bracken and stagmoss eradication continues, examination of tress for root diseases, only 1% too badly diseased for treatment. Labour difficult, buildings in good order except factory in Utan Simpan division which will have to be replaced. Final Div 3% Retiring director Mr. R.C. Russell re-elected ) Neill and Bell reappointed auditors.) (597 words)

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board held on 3 May, 1935. Page 2 is affected by the difference in the value of the investments $2,421,841.20 instead of $2,521,841.20, being a clerical error pointed out by the Auditors. Attached re-typed page 2 is for substitution for the original page sent under cover of our letter of the 29th May, which page will you please return. J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD. Statements considered at the Regular Meeting of the Board held on 3rd May 1935. Summarised Balance Sheet for year ended 31st December 1935. The attached correct Balance Sheet is to replace the above, a clerical error having been detected in the value of Investments, $2421,841.20 being the correct figure, not $2,521,841.20. The difference of $100,000 affects the amount available for reserves by that amount. Will you kindly return to this office the superseded Summarised Balance Sheet. As agreed at the last meeting, Specific Reserves have been replaced by a Central Reserve for all accounts other than Sundry Debtors. -1- Minutes of the Fourth Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 3rd May 1935 at 3:30 PM 45 Present Mr. H. H. Robbins Mr. R. C. Russell Mr. P. B. Ford Mr. C. J. Chisholm In attendance – Mr. S. Brown, as secretary. 46 Directorate Mr. C. J. Chisholm, on taking his seat on the board, was welcomed by the other Directors. 47 Sealings The Seal Book was exhibited and Sealing No. 10 was confirmed. 48 Minutes of Previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 18th March and Interim Meeting on 30th March having been circulated were taken as read and were signed as correct. 49 Matters arising from such Minutes All matters arising from the previous minutes are specifically listed in the Agenda for the current Meeting. 50 Finance & Accounts (a) Draft Accounts. The draft accounts in respect of the year ended 31st December 1934 and Balance Sheet as at that date were tabled and considered. Mr. Robbins explained that subject to audit, the trading profits for the year 1934 amounted to approx. $40,000/- in addition to which there was a profit of approx. $21,000/- on investments realised that during the year. Pending completion of the audit, the valuations of the various assets appearing in the Balance Sheet had been inserted on the following basis: – 1. House and Land Properties. On the basis of 1933 Sanitary Board Valuations for Assessment. These values were admittedly very high in the light of the present earning capacity of the properties, fully as much as 1 ½ millions too high, but pending a return to conditions when valuations could once again be based upon, say, a 6% return without creating an adverse balance, it was thought advisable to adhere to Sanitary Board valuations rather than assume some other purely arbitrary figure. 2. Mining Lands. On the basis of values agreed for -2- probate purposes plus capital expenditure since incurred. The amount of the valuation on this basis practically agrees with that arrived at on the basis of the average net return over the past six years capitalised at 15%. 3. Rubber Estates. On the basis of the valuation submitted to the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation on 30th of July 1934. This assumes 15 cents per pound profit on a seven years purchase basis, restriction over that period being assumed at 30% of proved yields. A valuation on a basis of seven years purchase and profits since the introduction of restriction gives a figure some $330,000 less. 4. D. O. Russell Loan Account. On the basis of the amount advanced this, having regard to the nature of the security held, meantime, being a first charge on the General Reserve. 5. Sundry Debtors. At Book Value, less a Reserve for Bad and Doubtful debts of $40,000/-. 6. Investments. At market value on 31st of December 1934. This has a second charge on the General Reserve for market fluctuations. Actually, the whole amount of the General Reserve is not more than is required to cover market fluctuations as the value of investments at date is less by some $269,509 than at 1st January, and in the past the range of fluctuation has frequently been over twice this amount. On the liability side of the Balance Sheet, loans from the Bank appeared at $5,664,939.86 and outside creditors at $110,187.74, the other balances being capital at $1,000,000/-, General Reserve at $398,591.30 and undistributed profits and Credit balances at $81,237.42 . It was emphasised that the accounts were in draft only as it was essential to have a clearance from the Trustees of the Estate of J. A. Russell on several important points, and the Auditors were still working upon the books. (b) The Statement of Receipts and Payments on both Revenue and Capital account for the month of March 1935 were considered and explained by the chairman. (c) Mr. Robbins stated that he had visited the Bank in Singapore to enquire whether they had received any reply from Hongkong to Mr. Hay’s letter covering a copy of this Company's letter dated 20th March appealing for some relief from the present interest charges. No reply had been -3- received, and Mr. Hancock promised to write reminding Hongkong of the matter. (d) Investments. 1. It was reported that going to the present stagnant condition of the Share Market, it has not been thought advisable to proceed with the realisation of investments. 2. Realisation. The only investment realised during March 1935 was 140 shares of Rs10/- each in Rubber Growers Co., Ltd. which realised $1,401.34. This was the last of the Ceylon assets to be realised. 3. With reference to the Klang River shares some discussion took place regarding the advisability of having a representative on the Board of Directors. The matter of the distribution of the Klang River holding in the Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Ltd. direct to shareholders in the former company was discussed, and it was thought that this was a matter which this company, as a substantial shareholder in the Klang River Tin Dredging Ltd. might advocate. The Chairman reported that the position in the matter of the loan to Mr. D. O. Russell remained in the unsatisfactory state previously reported. Mr. Ford reported that his firm had written to Mr. D. O. Russell on 16th April calling upon him to comply with the performance of terms of the agreement for sale of the merchant businesses but that no reply had so far been received. After consideration and in view of the urgency of the matter it was resolved that a cable be sent to Mr. D. O. Russell at Tientain requiring his reply to this letter when an Interim Meeting would if necessary be convened. 51 Rubber Estates The returns D, E, F and G for March 1935 were circulated and the salient features discussed. The Final Accounts in respect of the year 1934 were tabled, the trading results being as follows:- Sungei Tua Estate Profit $12,025.07 Bukit Bisa “ do 9,580.17 Tenang “ do 65,462.36 Total Profit $87,058.36 General policy. In both Bukit Bisa and Tenang Estates the whole of the mature area was in tapping, while in Sungei Tua Estate only 412 acres were being tapped, the -4- balance of 348 acres being rested, due to the attack of mouldy rot, from which it was now recovering. It was expected that the crop from all estates during the current quarter would be rather in excess of the quota, this excess being covered in due course by the purchase of Export Rights. 88 House Property The return "H" in respect of March 1935 was circulated and discussed. Ipoh. It was pointed out that the rents disclosed as outstanding in Ipoh at 31st March 1935, amounting to $22,908.35 was a gross figure and did not include the amount written off for bad and doubtful debts. It also made no allowance for Deposits made by tenants in respect of houses the rents of which were in arrear. In closing the 1934 accounts, the amount of bad debts amounting to approx. $11,000/- had been written off and the amount of outstandings should be reduced to this extent. The tendency of the outstandings to increase with the reduction in the number of vacancies is a seeming anomaly due to no deduction being made for deposits paid by new tenants such deposits in effect tending to increase the outstandings as the number of vacancies decreases, and to the tendency of the Company’s Collector to favour applying payments on account to the rent for the current month and to apply anything in excess of such requirements to the reduction of outstandings. All this was being rectified and the returns would in future be clearer. The main fact meantime being that our monthly net collections show a general tendency to increase, notwithstanding the setback to the improvement in trade which the towns in which we are interested have undoubtedly suffered during the last three or four months. Repairs and alterations. The programme was that in addition to routine maintenance, two Ipoh shop-houses per month should be altered and repaired, and this was being adhered to under the supervision of Messrs. Boutcher & Co., the cost being approximately $510/- per house. Theatre losses. The lease to Mr. R. Shaw of the Isis theatre was due for expiry on 28th February 1936, Mr. Shaw had approached the company for a renewal of the lease for a further term of 4 years at rentals increasing from $625/- to $700/- per mensem. It was decided to instruct Messrs. Ford and Delamore to draw up a new lease which would also protect us with reference to the cost of the Sanitary installation amounting to $3,032/-, referred to in correspondence and included in the contract for the alterations and in the guarantee given by Mr. Rumme Shaw. It was decided that the granting of the new leases should be conditional on the tenant relieving the landlord of his -5- liability under Clause 4 of the agreement dated 6th June 1932 and further that the leases should be in the names of the various partners trading as Shaw Brothers. (b) Chang Wah. It was agreed to lease this property for 4 years at a rental of $350 rising to $450 and the lease to be in the same names as the Isis theatre. Amusement park, Ipoh. It was reported that terms were under negotiation with Mr. Shaw for the leasing to him of the Amusement Park on the following suggested terms:- Period 5 years from 30th April Rental $300 per mensem to 28th February 1937 350 do do 1938 400 do do 1939 450 do do 1940 with the option of an extension for further two years at a rental of $600 per mensem on condition that such option is exercised before 28th of February 1938. For such a lease and option, a deposit of $10,000 as security for the due fulfilment of the terms of the lease, was asked for. No definite agreement had as yet been signed with Mr. Shaw and in regard to this lease, the attention of the Board was drawn to the fact that Mr. Shaw had, to all intents and purposes, a monopoly of cinemas and Amusement Parks in Ipoh. This was disquieting in that he was thus in a position to have an influence on the future rent earning capacity of the company’s theatres and properties by forcing competing interests to build a new theatre. With regard to the Amusement Park it would be necessary to await the decision of the Kinta Sanitary Board before any steps could be taken, but with regard to all leases, it was agreed that these should be issued not only in the name of Mr. Shaw but also in the names of those associated with him in these enterprises in order to safeguard the company in the matter of the due performance of the terms of the leases. Kampong Malacca Property. It was reported that the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur had unofficially intimated that they were now in a position to go ahead with the town planning and subdivision of this area and is it was arranged that we be given an opportunity to study their proposals at an early date. It was agreed that the position should be carefully studied, as any suggestion of abandonment of the idea of an arterial road through the company's property may place it in a backwash and very considerably depreciate its value for all time. -6- 53 Boh Plantations Ltd. The Chairman stated that this company was working with its estimates for the current year. Everything on the estate was reported by the Estate Superintendent as proceeding satisfactorily, and Mr. Robbins was making a visit to the Estate during the course of the week end. The alterations of the Articles of Association had been drafted, and those altered articles could be adopted at any time now by means of a special Resolution. 54 Mining. The Chairman reported the receipts on account of General Mining Revenue during March 1935. Satapak Land. The special conditions under which this land was granted were that the surface should be levelled out after all mining had been completed. The land was previously subleased to Yap Tai Chong, who had since been adjudged bankrupt, and the land had been surrendered. A bond for $20,000 had been entered into as security for the cost of levelling the surface of the land on determination of the lease on 7th October 1936. Estimates of the value of filling and its probable cost, approx. $9,000 had been prepared. In the meantime, it was hoped that it would be possible to enter into some arrangements with Mr. Ho Han, who was working land contiguous thereto, whereby he would take over the lease, or apply for renewal thereof and accept the liability attaching to it. Failing some such arrangements the company would be compelled to take some other action to discharge the obligation or obtain relief therefrom Sintok. The Chairman reported that approx. 25 tons wolfram ore had been shipped in March 1935 and approx. 9 tons in April 1935 at 35/- per unit 65/72% W03, which price showed a satisfactory profit on the cost of production providing any months production did not fall much below 250 piculs or 15 tons. The ore values were border-line and the reserves were being rapidly diminished and it was advisable that further reserves should be developed in order to ensure smooth and profitable working at the mine. To keep pace with the present throughput of the mill, at least 100 ft. of winzing and 120 ft. of driving would be required per month and a program embodying this was being put into effect. The Chairman had recently visited the mine and as a result of careful examination of the No. 1 lode at depth through the old workings at several points, it had been decided to proceed immediately with a prospective winze to test values and width of lode at further depth. Any development here will tend to increase the life of the property. -7- 55 General Sir John Campbell. It was reported that delivery had been taken up by the Sintok Mine of certain plant, machinery and mining stores in part satisfaction of our claim against him. Estate of Khoo Khye Cheah, deceased. It was reported that Mr. R. C. Russell had been appointed Administrator of the above Estate pendent elite. 56 Termination The meeting terminated at 5.30 p.m.

Summary of above Minutes of the 4th meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 3rd May 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Chisholm welcomed to board. Accounts. Trading profits for 1934 $40,000. Additional Profits on investments $21,000. Valuations of various assets under headings: House and land properties Mining Lands Rubber estates Do Russell loan Account Sundry Debtors Investments Liabilities loans from the bank $5,664,939-86 Mr Robbins had visited the bank in Singapore appealing for relief of interest charges. Stagnant share market has postponed realisation of investments. Only shares sold in March 1935 140 in Rubber growers Co. (Last of Ceylon assets to be realised.) Klang River shares substantional holding. Loan to D.O. Russell position unsatisfactory. Letter written to DO Russell on 16th April asking him to comply with terms of agreement for sale of merchant businesses. No reply received. Cable to be sent to Tientsin. Rubber estate returns discussed. Profits: Sungei Tua $12,025,67, Bukit Bisa 9,580.17 Tenang 65,462.36. Tapping details. Property. Ipoh: Debts on rents $22,908.35. Two shop houses per month being repaired at cost of $510 per house. Theatre leases to Mr. R Shaw of Isis expires on 28 Feb 1936. Renewal of lease for 4 years at $700 per month. Agreement dated 6th June 1932. Chong Wah leased for 4 years at $350. Amusement Park leased to Mr Shaw 5 years from 30th April. Kampong Malaca property. Subdivision of area, arterial road through it. Boh Satisfactory Mr. Robbins to visit at weekend. Mining: Setapak land. Previously leased to Yap Tai Ching. Now bankrupt. Lease 7th Oct 1936. Discussing Mr Ho Man taking over, who was working land next to it. Sintok, 25 tons of wolfram ore shipped in March 1935. 9 tons in April. To keep pace with throughput of mill 100 feet of winzing and 120 feet of driving required per month. Chairman recently visited. Prospecting of No. 1 lode to increase life of property. Sintok taken delivery of plant machinery and stores form Sir John Campbell in part satisfaction of claim against him. Mr. R. C. Russell appointed administrator of Estate of Mr Khoo Khye Cheah deceased.

The Straits Times, 9 May 1935, Page 9
 BUFFER POOL COMMENT. HONG FATT (SUNGEI BESI) MEETING. The eighth annual general meeting of Hong Fatt (Sungei Besi), Ltd., was held at No. 2, Cross Street, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. Mr. San Ah Wing, chairman of the Board, presided. (Summary. Details of A.G.M. Mr. Flowerdew had visited mine. The auditors were Evatt and Co.: “As there did not appear to be any likelihood of wages falling back to previous slump rates, your directors went very carefully into the question of installing electrically driven excavators. The investigations proved satisfactory, and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the directors of the Malayan Collieries Ltd., for the assistance they rendered your board. )(1122 words) 


The Straits Times, 10 May 1935, Page 13 PLAYS OPEN SINGLES AT SIXTY! Mr. A. H. Flowerdew’s 21 Years In Malaya. (F.O.O.C.) KL, May 9. “ Having lived twenty-one years in Malaya, and reached an age when one might have acquired common sense, it is strange to be asked to bore one’s acquaintances with what is past and happily forgotten” (Summary; Interview with Mr. Flowerdew, well known mining consultant, popular personality, prominent sportsman. Education.. came to Malaya in 1914, jobs, associations, sport, took part in public affairs, “ The fright suffered at my first appearance on the Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines is still with me! I happened to be alternate to the late Mr. J. A. Russell” Mr. C. Alma Baker, now on a visit to Malaya, will appreciate a recollection of those days. "The then President of the Chamber," said Mr. Flowerdew, "was at that time doing very good work collecting gifts of aeroplanes for war service. His zeal was such that he wished to apply the entire funds of the Chamber to this purpose: and when members doubted the legality of this, he left the chair of the Council.” ) (781 words)

The Straits Times, 13 May 1935, Page 17
 SOCIAL& PERSONAL The wedding will take place at the Cameron Highlands Hotel on June 6 of Mr. Robert Brown, manager of Boh Tea Plantations, Ltd and Miss Patricia Mary Lacey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E.C. Lacey, of “Brooklands”, Ringlet.

The Straits Times, 23 May 1935, Page 13
 • SOCIAL. Mr. H. H. Robblns, managing director of Malayan Collieries. Ltd.. has arrived back from Home leave. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser 25 May 1935, Page 8
 DAY TO DAY Mr. H. H. Robbins, managing director, Malayan Collieries, Ltd., is due from home leave by the P. and O. Mantua

24th of May 5. P. B. Ford Esq., Messrs. Ford & Delamore, Kuala Lumpur. Agreement covering disposal of Merchant Businesses and covering the Loan in respect thereof. I have not heard from you regarding the action that has been taken as a result of Donald's last letter to you. If I could have copies of any letters to D. O. or others, having a direct bearing upon the affairs of the Company, or of the trust, I should be greatly assisted. A copy put into the post takes much less of the time of each of us than my writing or phoning or calling upon you for information. 2. I think we should get together for half an hour to discuss: – A. The present position with D. O. R. regarding the security for our loan to him, B. Agreement of the J. A. R. & Co. Ltd. Balance Sheet Allocations, i.e. excluding the settlements made by J. A. R. before his death. Subject to your confirmation in writing for the protection of the Directors of J. A. R & Co. Ltd. it is agreed that these amounts are a charge on the Estate, but we naturally want the Balance Sheet to be final and not subject to the possibility of question and contention later on. C. Consideration of the valuations placed upon assets for Balance sheet purposes as compared with the valuations arrived at on the bases provided for in the agreement covering the disposal of the Merchant businesses and the Loan in respect thereof. D. Review of the Agreement covering the disposal of the Merchant businesses and the Loan of $525,000 to ascertain the extent to which the conditions have been complied with. 3. With regard to "A" I would refer to my letters to you of 19th November and 6th April and in worrying about the debentures I have the very unhappy feeling that we are concentrating upon the shadow to the neglect of the substance. 4. That which to my mind is of much more importance is a clearance, as far as that is possible, of all old creditors in respect of debts incurred before Donald took over. Failing such a clearance, which I agree might be very difficult for him to obtain, we should ask for statements from time to time shewing how these old amounts stand. 5. In the meantime, our policy should obviously be to foster Donald in every possible way short of giving way to him in his claims for credits on account of deficiencies not provided for in the Agreement, and an important way in which we can foster him is in reducing the amount of the debentures required to the minimum, or in eliminating them entirely. 6. With regard to the proposed Debentures, all assets of the Merchant Interests, with the exception of the Mount Gough property, and possibly, one or two odds and ends of shares, are mortgaged to the Bank and I personally do not think the debentures are worth a great deal of worrying about, and as said in my letter of the 11th instant and as agreed at the subsequent interview on the 13/14th instant, we should drop out insistence upon a debenture for the full amount for each of the Merchant companies. 7. To enable us to explore the possibility of eliminating debentures entirely would you agree to enquire of Donald what free assets he has in way of security, Mount Gough, Union of Canton shares and possibly other items? In the meantime, he has entered into an Agreement not to do most things which would have an adverse effect upon our interests and which are within his control; bad business methods meantime being regarded, together with adverse market conditions, as beyond his control. The legal argument is that in the event of failure the claims of ordinary creditors would be met before ours in respect of our loan. My observation on this, as a result of experience of D. O’s lack of grip on the affairs of the businesses and the general trend of their finances, is that if he should fail, the position would be so far gone and involved, that the balance available for distribution by a receiver would be negligible and not worth the cost of debentures and certainly not justification for the detrimental effect upon his chances of making a success of the businesses. 9. As a basis for discussion I propose:- (A) That we adhere to our refusal to make allowance in respect of deficiencies claimed by Donald, and that our financial assistance to him is confined to the payment of stamp duty as already agreed. (B) That we explore every possible means of eliminating the necessity of his giving us debentures and that insistence on these be regarded as a last resort. (C) That Donald be asked to say what action he has taken under the Clauses of the Agreement calling for a clearance of J. A. R. & Co. Ltd. in respect of indebtedness incurred by the Merchant businesses before he took over and failing a satisfactory reply, that he be asked to submit statements from time to time shewing the manner in which these are being reduced, care being taken by us to see that arrangements are not made to in effect “freeze” these old debts in the interests of current business. 10. Would this afternoon or early evening be convenient to you. If Delamore could also be present it would be helpful and I can arrange for Bob and Chisholm. Sincerely Yours

Summary of above Letter from H. H. Robbins to Ford 24 May 1935 of Ford and Delamore Re Disposal of Merchant Businesses to D.O. Russell. Needed to discuss security of loan to him, J.A.R. and Co. Ltd balance sheet and settlements by J.A.R. before his death being made a charge on his estate. Valuations based on assets, review of agreement covering disposal of merchant businesses and loan of $525.000. Clearance of old creditors before D.O. took over, what assets does Donald have? e.g. Mount Gough, Union of Canton shares. Robbins observes that D.O. has lack of grip on affairs of the businesses. J.A.R. & Co. should confine financial assistance to payment of stamp duty as already agreed. He should be asked what action he has taken to clear debts, before he took over and to submit statements to show how they are being reduced.

J. A. RUSSELL & COMPANY LTD. Minutes of an Interim Meeting of the Board of Directors held on Friday 24th May 1935 at 3 p.m. Present Mr. H. H. Robbins (in the chair) Mr. R. C. Russell Mr. P. B. Ford Mr. C. J. Chisholm Mr. A. W. Delamore (on behalf of the Company’s solicitors). As a result of a lengthy discussion with in mind ways and means of relieving Mr. D. O. Russell of the necessity of issuing debentures at the present stage, it was agreed: That Mr. Russell should be asked whether he would agree to enter into a formal undertaking to grant debentures for the calculated difference between the value of his share of the Malayan assets and his then total indebtedness at any time when called upon by this Company, he meantime refraining from giving debentures to others or from acting in any way inimical to the interests of this Company. A discussion took place regarding the Company’s ability to deviate from the agreement, and while it is not definitely stated therein that debentures over the China interests should be required by this Company, both Mr. Ford and Mr. Delamore were of the opinion that the Court in approving the agreement would assume that such would be the case. In the course of this discussion Mr. Ford and Mr. Delamore confirmed that that part of Para 2 of the Agreement providing for the decision of the majority of the Trustees in the event of dispute whether any debt or liability is a debt or liability of the Merchant businesses or of J. A. Russell and Co., Ltd., provided only for assets or liabilities disclosed in one or other of the Balance sheets and not the value of such liabilities, or as to whether J. A. R. & Co., Ltd., should assume responsibility for liabilities known or unknown at the -2- Time the Agreement was entered into and admitted to be of the Merchant businesses. It was further agreed: That if Mr. Russell replies to the enquiry provided for in the foregoing Minute in the affirmative, the Company will, at Mr. Russell’s expense, apply to the Court for sanction to the proposed deviation. The question of Mr. Russell’s compliance with that part of Para 2 of the Agreement which calls for a release by the Bank and the other principal creditors of the Merchant businesses, of all claims against the Trustees of J. A. Russell and Co., Ltd. in respect of the liabilities of the Merchant businesses at the time of their being taken over, was discussed and it was agreed: That the Company’s solicitors be instructed to write Mr. Russell and Mr. Beattie asking for a statement of the creditors who have given such release the amounts in respect thereof, and a statement of the creditors who have not given the release or who have not been approached. As such creditors who may refuse to give the required release represent a contingent liability of the Company, it was further agreed: That after the reply to the above enquiry is received, Messrs. Russell and Beattie should be written to asking for a statement of the amounts owing each creditor at the time of Mr. Russell’s taking over and at date. In the meantime it was agreed: That this Company was in an unsatisfactory position and having regard to the inadequate nature of the security for the loans already made to Mr. D. O. Russell, it was obviously essential to adhere to the former decision not to meet Mr. Russell’s claims for allowances in respect of losses and deficiencies said to have been -3- Disclosed since his taking over, this Company’s assistance being confined to the payment of stamp duty and documents required as previously agreed and to relief from the effect of debentures as provided for in these minutes. After a general discussion, the meeting terminated at 4 p.m.

Agenda for an Interim Meeting of the Directors of J. A. Russell and Co. Ltd., to be held at the Offices of the Company, the Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, at 3 p.m. on Friday the 24th May, 1935. 1. Discussion of Mr. D. O. Russell’s request that debentures be not demanded of the Merchant Businesses. 2. Discussion of the procedure to be adopted in the vent of any deviation from the terms of the Agreement as regards security being decided upon. 3. Discussion of this Company’s position vis-à-vis creditors in respect of debts incurred by the Merchant Businesses while they were still part of the Partnership. 4. Review of Mr. D. O. Russell’s claims for allowances in respect of deficiencies said to have been disclosed since he took over the Businesses in the terms of the Agreement. 5. General

Summary of above Minutes of Interim meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 24 May 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. A. W. Delamore (on behalf of solicitors) Lengthy discussion about D.O.Russell and his request that J.A.R. and Co pay the creditors/debts of the merchant businesses, which have been found since he took over. J.A.R. and Co. unwilling to be responsible and will write to D.O.Russell and ask for list of creditors and amounts.

The Straits Times, 10 June 1935, Page 12
 FIRST WEDDING AT CAMERON'S. BAGPIPES AND TARTAN. (From a Correspondent.) Cameron Highlands was en fete on Thursday when the wedding was solemnised of Miss Patricia Lacey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everard Lacey, of Malacca, and “Brooklands," Renglet, and Mr. Robert Brown, manager of the Boh Plantations, the tea estate. • This function, the first European wedding held in the Highlands, was attended by practically the entire local populace, and it was symbolical of the spirit of the hills that kilts and tartan were strongly in evidence, while the skirl of pipes, ably “wielded” by Dr. Stewart of Telok Anson, awakened the echoes of “the great black hills like sleeping kings” that form the magnificent background of Bintang. • The lounge of the Cameron Highlands Hotel was tastefully decorated for the occasion. • The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hamilton Aitkin, while Mrs. White presided at the piano. • Bridegroom in Tartan. • The bride looked charming in a creation of white satin and lace, cut on straight graceful lines, with short bell-shaped sleeves. A veil embroidered with lover’s knots, cut out in satin and caught up on the head by a circlet of orange blossoms, completed a most attractive ensemble. She carried a sheaf of white lilies and was attended by Miss Kitty White, bridesmaid, and a diminutive and efficient trainbearer, Miss Maureen Fairchild, who were in dainty pink and white. • The bridegroom wore Fraser tartan. • The happy couple left for Penang Hill, where the honeymoon will be spent. • Among those present were the Rev. Mr. Hamilton Aitkin, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Battensby, Mrs. Bundy, Mr. Brisbane, Mr. and Mrs. J Cornwall, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Cornwall, Mr. J. K. Creer, Mrs. J. B. Fairchild, Miss Maureen Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. Footner, Mr. H. Gordon Graham, Mrs., Miss and Master Hall, Mr. John Irving, Mr. J.A.S. Jennings, O.B.E., and Mrs. Jennings, Mr. Jones, Mrs. H. M. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kennieson, Mr. and Mrs. G.E.C. Lacey, Mr. Neville Lacey, Mr. Rivett Lacey, Mr. and Mrs. Lyford, Mr. A. J. McKay, Sgt-Major Mearing, Mr. A. B. Milne, Miss. Noone, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pilter, Mrs. Rattray, Dr. Stewart, Miss Esme Wadmore, Mrs. M.S. White, Miss Kitty White, Captain and Mrs. J. P.K. Wilkins.

Minutes of the Fourth Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors held on Tuesday 11th June 1935 at 3.00 P.M. 61 Present Mr. H. H. Robbins, (In the Chair) Mr. P. B. Ford Mr. R. C. Russell Mr. C. J. Chisholm In attendance – Mr. S. Brown. 62 Sealings The Seal Book was exhibited and Sealing No. 11 was confirmed. 63 Minutes of Previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous meetings held on 3rd May 1935 and Interim Meeting held on 24th May having been circulated were taken as read. A slight amendment was made in the first line on page 5 relative to Minutes No. 52, the word “lease” being deleted and the words “agreement dated 6th June 1932” substituted therefore. The minutes were then signed as correct. 64 Matters arising from such Minutes All matters arising from the previous Minutes are specifically listed in the Agenda for the current meeting. 65 Meetings Generally It was decided that the usual monthly meeting of Directors should be held on the afternoon of the first Wednesday in each month, to enable all accounts to be prepared for submission to the Directors two or three days beforehand. 66 Finance (a) The Statements of Receipts and Payments on both Revenue and Capital Accounts for the months of April and May were considered and explained by the Chairman. (b) Bank Negotiations. Mr. Robbins reported that he and Mr. Delamore of the Company’s Solicitors, had interviewed the Bank, who had agreed to the suggestion that the amount of the debenture charge should be increased by $50,000/-, this in order to cover stamp duties and transfer fees etc. payable on recharging assets to the Bank. The verbal reply of the Bank to the Company’s letter of 20th March regarding interest, was discussed, and it was decided to urge the Bank to give its decision in the matter now, instead of at the end of the year as they suggest. -2- (c) Investments. No investments had been realised since the date of the last meeting. Owing to the present stagnant state of the market, the policy was to hold until the position was clear. 67 Mr. D. O. Russell With regard to the suggestion that Mr. D. O. Russell should be relieved of the necessity of issuing debentures at the present stage, the Bank had been written to in connection with this matter, and Mr. Robbins reported that on the occasion of his last visit to Singapore, he had interviewed the Bank Officials there, in connection with this suggestion. The Bank Officials had expressed the opinion that they considered the issue of these debentures as being necessary, and that they were writing to Head Office in Hongkong for instructions on this matter. In the meantime, there had not been sufficient time to receive further news from Mr D. O. Russell. 68 Rubber Estates The Returns D, D1, E, F, & G for April 1935 having been circulated, the salient features were discussed. With reference to statement "D" relative to the position regarding Export Rights, it was noted that Sungei Tua and Bukit Bisa Estates crops for the second quarter would be approximately 3000 lbs. short of their combined Export Rights, while in Russell Estate there would be an excess on Export Rights of approx. 25, 000 lbs., leaving an amount of approx. 22,000 lbs. Export Rights which required to be purchased or arranged for before the end of June. It was thought that it would be possible to enter into the usual arrangements with Messrs. Dunlops in order to cover this shortage. The shortage of crop in Selangor was attributable to the attack of mouldy rot on Sungei Tua Estate, and the question and now arose whether or not it would be more profitable to rest this Estate entirely for about 12/13 months in order to conserve and renew the bark of the trees, and confine tapping to Bukit Bisa and Russell Estates, which were in good condition and has satisfactory bark reserves and whose combined crops would be sufficient to fulfil export quotas. Mr. Anderson, the present manager could pay periodical visits to Russell and Bukit Bisa Estates in order to supervise and improve upon the present estate organisations, while a maintenance gang could be retained on Sungei Tua and the rest of the labour force disbanded, in order to reduce maintenance costs to minimum, and the treatment of pests and diseases compatible with good policy. -3- It was not considered that the margin of profit would be increased by this policy, while the value of Sungei Tua Estate would be enhanced by the renewal of bark reserves and the complete eradication of the mouldy rot. Mr. Chisholm enquired whether or not the estates were visited and reported upon by a recognised visiting agent, and was informed that hitherto this had not been the case. Russell and Bukit Bisa Estates were under the care and management of two competent Chinese Contractors who had been long in the service of the Company. A monthly visit was paid to these estates by Mr. R. C. Russell to supervise the condition of the trees, tapping, weeding and the condition of the Estate generally. 69 Boh Plantations Ltd. A copy of the Boh Estate Superintendents Report was enclosed with the usual returns circulated. Mr. Robbins reported that the local market for tea was being investigated and it was considered that approx. 10 cents per lb. more could be obtained over the price obtainable on the London market. This would amount to a very appreciable increase in returns on estimated sales of 150,000/200,000 lbs. tea per annum. Enquiries were being further pursued and arrangements were in hand for the adoption of suitable trade names, and designs for labels, for the exclusive use of the brands of tea produced. 70 House Properties. The return "H" in respect of the House properties for April 1935 was circulated and discussed, the Form being submitted in rather more detailed shape than that previously used. Every possible effort was being exerted to collect outstanding rents from tenants, and the Ipoh Agent had been instructed to adopt more stringent methods for collection of old debts, and to endeavour to replace tenants who were bad payers with more suitable ones. The Ipoh agent had this morning stated that the rents for June 1935 would probably reach the $9,000/- mark though he described the general conditions in Ipoh as being rather worse than better. Kuala Lumpor and Seremban assessments had been paid up to 30th of June 1935, while the Ipoh assessment for the first half of the year would be liquidated before the end of June. The repairs and alterations to the Ipoh houses at the rate of two per month were being proceeded with under the supervision of Mr. Boutcher & Co. at the agreed rate of $510/-. -4- Ipoh Theatre Leases. With reference to the renewal of the Isis Theatre lease, Mr. R. Shaw was inclined to query our claim that he should be responsible for the cost of the Sanitary installation and the “Maftex” ceiling. The matter was still under negotiation and pending settlement thereof, the actual signing of the leases was being held up. Amusement Park. The lease of this property was approved and deposit of $10,000/- was payable immediately on the signing of the lease. Mr. R. Shaw had obtained the requisite permission from the Kinta Sanitary Board for the erection of permanent buildings on this area after the expiration of one year. Kampong Malacca Area. The proposals submitted by Government for the construction of an arterial road through this area had been considered and were considered satisfactory. A plan showing the area with the proposed roadway was tabled and examined. It was noted that the building area was sufficient for 110 lots of 2550 square feet and subject to a further interview with the Chairman of the Sanitary Board, and an attempt to acquire in addition a desirable corner block, it was thought that the proposals of Government with regard to sub-division should be acceptable. 71 Mining The returns from mining lands amounted to $3,887/- in April and $800/- in May while the estimated returns for June would be low, this month being the last month of a restriction quarter. Kanching. A further survey of this area had recently been carried out. Setepak. Negotiations with the Mines Department were at present pending with a view to obtaining exemption from the conditions relating to the employment of labour on this lease. Should this be obtained, application for the renewal of this lease could be submitted. Sintok. It was reported that a shortage of water was being experienced at the mine, which had had an adverse affect on the mill returns. The mill throughout had recently been of poorer grade, but as soon as the rain commenced it was hoped that the increased throughput would, at least in part, compensate for this. The prospecting work on No. 1 Hill had disclosed ore running to 1%, but the lode was wider and this should render these values profitable. The mail was running -5- satisfactorily, and running costs were being reduced and were being very closely watched. The price of Wolfram had decreased to 30/- per unit from 37/3 per unit but it was anticipated that the price would recover in the near future. 72 General Sir John Campbell’s Claim. The Chairman reported that general stores, machinery etc. so far taken over from this debtor had been valued at approx. $960/-, and this sum had been credited to his account. Further machinery, which might be taken over in part satisfaction, awaited the inspection of Mr. Warren. 73 Termination The meeting terminated at 5.00 P.M.

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 11th June 1935. Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Still waiting for bank to reply to reduction of interest on loan. Mr Robbins had spoken to bank in Singapore about Don Russell being relieved of necessity to issue debentures, but bank had considered them necessary. They were writing to Hongkong to head office for instructions. Rubber exports rights, Sungei Tua, Bukit Bisa, Russell estate. Shortage of crops due to mouldy rot. Mr. Anderson present manager. Russell and Bukit Bisa under care of two Chinese contractors who had long service with company. Monthly visit paid to estates by R. C Russell. Boh: Local market for tea being investigated. Suitable trade names and designs for labels in hand. Ipoh agent instructed to use stringent methods to collect Rents from Ipoh properties. and replace bad paying tenants. Repairs continuing. Theatre leases. Mr. R. Shaw unhappy with being asked to pay for repair of ceiling at Isis. Amusement Park lease agreed. Returns form mining lands. Kanching, survey, Setepak, negotiating exemption from employment conditions before renewing lease. Sintok, shortage of water. Prospecting work on No 1 Hill. Price of wolfram decreased. Sir John Campbell’s debt further machinery might be taken over to satisfy. Being inspected by Mr. Warren.

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser,14 June 1935, Page 8
 • DAY TO DAY Mr. J. A. Porteous. of Malayan Collieries Ltd. Selangor, has left for home.

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 20 June 1935, Page 7, & The Straits Times, 20 June 1935, Page 16
 SOCIAL PERSONAL 
 The engagement is announced between Mr. Edward Griggs Spall of Great Cambridge Road, London North, Superintendent of the Malayan Collieries Plywood Factory and Sawmills to Maisie Mary, only daughter of Mr. Trevor Kock, of Kampong Bahru estate, Kuala Selangor.

The Straits Times, 20 June 1935, Page 2 The Straits Times, 21 June 1935, Page 2 . The Straits Times, 22 June 1935, Page 2 • MALAYAN COLLERIES LTD Notice of Declaration of Dividend No 58 and Closure of Share Registers….First Interim Dividend of 2 ½ %... J. A. Russell and Co., June 18, 1935

The Straits Times, 29 June 1935, Page 13
 SOCIAL & PERSONAL 
 The engagement is announced between Mr. Pasqual Danker, of Malayan Collieries, Batu Arang, son of the late Mr. Anthony Danker and Emilia Hendricks, to Miss Wilhelmina Especkerman, daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Especkerman and Charlotte Mauricio, of Seremban. The marriage will take place soon.

Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors held at the Registered Office of the Company on Wednesday 3rd July, 1935. 74 Present Mr. H. H. Robbins, (In the Chair) Mr. P. B. Ford Mr. R. C. Russell Mr. C. J. Chisholm In attendance – Mr. S. Brown. 75 Sealings The Seal Book was exhibited but there were no sealings since the date of the last meeting for confirmation. 76 Minutes of previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous meetings held on 11th June 1935 having been circulated were taken as read, and subject to the amendment as detailed below were signed as correct. This amendment refers to page 3, lines 1 and 2 which were amended to read “It was not considered that the margin of profit would be increased by this policy, but”, the minute thereafter being in order. 77 Matters arising from such Minutes All matters arising from the previous Minutes are specifically listed in the Agenda for the current meeting. The Chairman referred however to the fact that it had been decided that the new company of J. A. Russell and Co., Ltd. should take over the assets and liabilities of the old partnership as from 1st January. 1935. The Chairman stated that this was considered to be the most appropriate date for the change over, since allocations of profits earned during 1934 in the agreed amounts of $29.000/- to be credited to the account of the Executors of the Estate of J. A. Russell, decd. and $9,000/- to be credited to Mr. D. O. Russell’s loan account, and the recording of the entries relative thereto would be facilitated, and it need not then be considered as a matter for the new company. The Chairman wished to make it quite clear for record that this dividend did not involve the taking of any cash whatever out of the business. 78 Finance The Statements of Receipts and Payments on both Revenue and Capital Accounts for the month of June were considered and explained by the Chairman. It was noted that the usual monthly interest had not been received from Tientsin and it was decided that should interest not be received before the 15th day of the month following that in which it was due, the appropriate office should -2- be informed. It was noted that the 1st interim dividend of 2 ½ % had been received on the holding in Malayan Collieries Ltd. and that the sum of $36,650.50 had been paid for Stamp Duties on account of the Debenture Deed and on the transfer of titles to the Company. Estimated Trading Results. A statement showing the estimated trading results for the five months ended 31st of May 1935 was tabled and considered, it being noted that excluding the payments for Stamp Duties the estimated profit for this period was approximately $22,000/-. Position regarding Bank Interest. In this regard Mr. Robbins reported that on his last visit to Singapore he had interviewed Mr. Hancock and had enquired of him whether or not it would be advisable to approach the Bank in stronger terms than hitherto for a reduction in the interest rate, even to the extent of making a personal visit to Hongkong office in this connection. Mr. Hancock had expressed the opinion that he did not consider that this would be a suitable course to adopt at this stage, and had suggested that it would be preferable to allow matters to stand over until the return of Mr. Hay in September, when he thought that our case would receive sympathetic consideration. Investments. No investments had been realised since the date of the last meeting and since there was no appreciable change in the market price of shares, our policy remained unchanged. 79 Debenture Position regarding Debenture. The Chairman reported that he understood that the debenture deed was now in draft form. 80 Agreement with Mr. D. O. Russell The Chairman reported that the position in this regard remained unchanged. No reply had been received from Hongkong by the Bank here as to their willingness to agree to the proposal that the issue of the debentures in respect of the Merchant Businesses should not be immediately insisted upon, the attitude of the Bank here being that they require the terms of the agreement with regard to these debentures to be strictly enforced. In view of this, the Company had no alternative but to insist on the Debentures being issued without further delay, but in any case, whatever might be arranged, the final decision rested with the court in Kuala Lumpur. The Chairman reported that the share certificates and -3- relative signed transfers in respect of W. R. Loxley and Co., (China) Ltd. had not been received, and Messrs. Ford and Delamore were instructed to write to Mr. D. O. Russell and also to Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co., (China) Ltd. requesting his immediate compliance with these matters. 81 Rubber Estates The returns D, D1, E, F and G for May 1935 having been circulated, the salient features were discussed. The Chairman reported that, in accordance with previous Minutes No. 68, the Manager of the Sungei Tua Estate had been instructed to discontinue tapping as from 19th July and to disband the labour force with the exception of a maintenance gang of about 60 coolies, to attend to manuring and pests and diseases work. Mr. Anderson would be employed in the supervision of this work and in paying regular periodical visits to Bukit Bisa and Tenang Estates, in order to improve the organisation of work on these estates. With regard to the export rights position as detailed in statement D1, the Chairman stated that with the very heavy crops now being obtained on Russell Estate there would be a deficiency of Export Rights under the present 65% restriction, and with present prevailing high cost of export rights, the question arose whether or not it would be better policy to suspend tapping altogether on the Bukit Bisa Estate also and to concentrate tapping entirely on Russell Estate. It was agreed that the most beneficial course be adopted 82 Boh Plantation Ltd. The Chairman reported that the sales policy was being followed up, and pending the receipt of packing materials orders for local sales in bulk were being booked at prices, which on the average should show a substantial return in excess of the net returns on sales in London. Arrangements were in hand for the adoption of labels, trade names, slogans, advertisements, etc. of a conspicuous and impressive nature, with the help of authorities in Singapore and London, and it was thought that the amount expended on these objects would be amply repaid. 85 House Properties. The return I in respect of the house properties for my 1935 was circulated and discussed. Ipoh. The Chairman reported that the monthly amount of rent collected was increasing, and a strong attitude had been adopted with regard to unsuitable tenants, and tenants who were in arrears, which had had a beneficial effect on collections. With regard to repairs, Messrs. Boutcher & Co. -4- had called for tenders, but none had as yet been submitted. Theatre Leases. Mr. R. Shaw had not as yet agreed to the terms of the leases, the outstanding matters for agreement being the cost of the Sanitary installation and the "Maftex" Ceiling. Amusement Park Lease. The terms of this lease had not as yet been finally agreed upon. A point had arisen in connection with the ownership of the permanent buildings which it was proposed to erect, and while the lessee wanted the right to these buildings on the expiration of the Lease, it was agreed that this Company should make it a condition that all buildings are removed and the surface left in its original condition. This matter was still under consideration by Messrs. Ford & Delamore. Kampong Malaka Land. The Chairman reported that he had had a further interview with the Chairman of the Sanitary Board and the Town Planner in connection with this area. The corner area for which this Company had asked as an additional allowance was not available, as it was not wholly Government property. While we were prepared to agree substantially to the layout as proposed by Government, we could not agree to consider building until the proposed road had been constructed and connecting with Batu Road and the bridge across the river construction. Government stated that this matter would require to be further considered. In the meantime the Chairman stated that the matter would be carefully considered and this Company's recommendations formulated for submission to the Board in due course. 84 Mining. Kanching. The Chairman stated that there were no further developments to report in connection with these leases. Setapak. The Chairman reported that exemption had been obtained from the labour clauses contained in these leases, and that therefore it would seem that there was every chance of these leases being renewed on their expiry in 1936. The quota relative to these leases was being utilised by Mr. Ho Man, and it was decided to endeavour to arrange for him to take over the Lease together with its liability, so that this Company may be freed from an unsatisfactory position. Sintok. The Chairman stated that there was -5- little to report here. The throughput was averaging about 36/40 tons per day, with an output of from 5 to 12 piculs per day of concentrates, but there was too much time being lost, due to shortage of water. The price of wolfram was easy at 30/6 per unit but strict attention was being paid to costs, and otherwise matters were proceeding smoothly. 85 Termination The Meeting terminated at 4.30 P.M.

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 3 July 1935 The new company of J.A.R. and Co. Ltd. should take over the assets of the old partnership from 1st January 1935. Profits earning from 1934 to be credited to executors of estate of J.A. Russell. Monthly interest not received from Tientsin. Interim dividend received in Malayan Collieries. Still requesting reduction of interest rates from bank. No issues of debentures share certs and transfers for Loxley’s not received Ford and Delamore to write to D.O. Russell requesting compliance. Rubber: Sungei Tua to discontinue tapping. Disband labour force. Mr. Anderson to supervise, and pay regular visits to Bucket Bisa and Tenang to improve organisation of work on estates. Agreed to discontinue tapping on Bukit Bisa and concentrate on Russell. Boh: Sales in London. Arrangements for labels, trade names and slogans advertisements. “ Of a conspicuous and Impressive nature in Singapore and London.” House properties: Rents increasing in Ipoh. Mr. R. Shawe not yet agreed to terms of theatre lease. Amusement park lease terms not yet agreed. Ownership of permanent buildings to be erected? Kampong Malaka: No agreement with government to building until road constructed. Mining: Kanching No further developments. Setapak Exemption from labour clauses in leases obtained. Could be renewed in 1936 when they expire. Quota being used by Mr. Ho Man. Arrange with him to take over lease. Sintok: Shortage of water.

The Straits Times, 15 July 1935, Page 12, &The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser ,16 July 1935, Page 6
 One Dead, Two Gassed, In Malayan Colliery Blaze 
 COLLIERIES FIRE. CHINESE COOLIE SUCCUMBS. THREE EUROPEANS GASSED. From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, July 15. A fire occurred during the week-end in a small section of the underground working of the Malayan Collieries at Batu Arang. The affected area has been sealed off and the fire will burn itself out and there is no danger of it spreading. One Chinese coolie was asphyxiated and three Europeans were affected by gas. They were Mr. H.H. Robbins, general manager of the company, who was on his usual week-end visit to the Colliery, Mr. S. Graydon and Mr. W. Pintice. They went down the mine to inspect the burning area and were rendered unconscious. All three were brought to Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon and are in Bunsar Hospital where they have practically recovered. They are in no danger. The production of the Collieries is unaffected.

The Straits Times, 16 July 1935, Page 12 & The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 July 1935, Page 11COLLIERIES FIRE. Production Not Affected. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. July 15. The latest report received regarding the fire at Malayan Collieries states that all precautionary measures have been completed and there is no further danger and that the sealed in fire will burn itself out. The dead labourer was one of a party of six who were overcome by fumes, but the other five are only slightly affected. Mr. Graydon, the worst affected of the Europeans, is recovering nicely and is not in danger. Mines Department officials have gone to Batu Arang. It is now revealed that three men were killed in fall of coal last Tuesday in a part of the mine half a mile from the scene of the fire, with which, however, the accident has no connection. The European staff worked energetically to fight the fire. Mr. Robbin’s party included Mr. Scott, under manager of the mine, who, when affected by the fumes, made himself sick (an effective measure known to experienced miners) and warned the others who, equipped with respirators, found and rescued Messrs. Robbins, Graydon and Prentice who were lying unconscious. It is reiterated that production was not affected.

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 July 1935, Page 8
,The Straits Times, 25 July 1935, Page 10
,The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser 29 July 1935, Page 8
 DAY TO DAY Mr. F. Bellamy, of Malayan Collieries Ltd.. is due back from Home on Aug. 1.

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 7th Aug 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C. J. Chisholm. Legal charges of $6,500 for formation of the company are considered excessive. D.O. Russell had refused Company’s suggestion to waive their claim to debentures. He suggested two debentures one from Hongkong and one from Tientsin offices each for half the difference between the amount of his debts and the value of his shareholdings. $250.000. His suggestion is accepted as long as he agrees that if one company is liquidated debenture transfers to the other, and that properly audited accounts are submitted annually for each company. They are still waiting for the shares of Loxley and Co., China. Company had been registered. D.O.Russell had assured them that no major creditors were outstanding from Hongkong and Tientsin but there were creditors from London business. Rubber: Smoke House at Bukit Bisa destroyed by fire on 4th July 1935. Insurance claim had been met. Estate shut down labour force disbanded. Boh: H.H. Robbins had visited Boh over August Bank holiday. Estimate of 150,000lb for year would be exceeded. Main engine broken down. Standby engine should maintain full production. House properties: Theatre leases with solicitors. Deposit for amusement park lease received. Mining: Setapak Mr. Ho Man working up to the land from his adjoining lease. Sintok: Engine power not reliable during wet weather. Searching for suitable plant. Sir John Campbell still not liquidated debt. Matter gone to solictors. But debtor had no means no point in pursuing matter.

The Straits Times, 9 August 1935, Page 17 Federal Topics Exhibition's Success- Malayan Collieries Record- From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 8. THE twelfth “Agri-Horti” Show has come and gone, and it was by far the best yet held. Respectful congratulations are offered to Mr. F. W. Douglas and his enthusiastic committee on the great success of their efforts; and I am sure Mr. Douglas will be the first to join with me in paying tribute to the Secretary, Mr. H. L. Barnett, for his prolonged, able and strenuous labours. Without wishing to invite accusations of being invidious I would like to say that the Malayan Collieries stand compelled my attention perhaps more than any other feature of the Show. What a great business has been built up, mainly by the brilliant brain and unflagging energy of the late Mr. “Archie” Russell! 300,000 Tons a Year In the last issue of the “ Monthly Bulletin of Statistics relating to the Mining Industry” a whole page is devoted to details of coal production at Batu Arang. In 1932, 254,395 tons were sold; in 1933, 214,316 tons; in 1934, 295,699 tons and this year the total will be over 300,000 tons, the first half year’s sales being 165,573 tons, with each months figure above last years. In April the sales were 30,573 tons the biggest monthly total in the records given save for the very first- 33,089 tons in January, 1931, for which there was probably some special reason. Malayan Collieries is developing several valuable industries besides coal production. Bricks, floor tiles, roofing tiles, plywood, wood preservative, disinfectant and other marketable wares are being made at Batu Arang, a thriving township of (I believe) about 4,000 people, all making a livelihood from the company’s enterprises. Truly a big achievement. (2 photographs: Captioned: An aerial view of Malayan Collieries and the brick works at Batu Arang & The late Mr. J. A. Russell.) 0. (1467 words)

The Straits Times, 13 August 1935, Page 17
 AN OLD-TIMER AT THE EXHIBITION, A SINGAPORE MERCHANTS NOTE-BOOK. Branch Managers' Yearly Conference" An Exchange Of Views Learning From One's Rivals Merchants' Duty Towards The Country. BY OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. THERE if one aspect of the Exhibition at Kuala Lumpur of which little has been said or written: It serves as an ideal opportunity for local business firms to delegate their Malayan Branch managers to the Federal Capital to hold a yearly conference, to exchange views, to compare notes and decide on new ventures. (Summary: Good attendance, meeting business friends, rivalry of exhibits, fellowship, K.L. exhibition serves purposes far beyond trade. Agricultural suppliers, qualified chemists and engineers. Officialdom and press have overlooked the important role played by the local merchant in development of the country. Rubber sheeting batteries. Chinese engineering firms not represented, should be encouraged to co operate, ditto Chinese rubber smallholders, and Japanese. “ The Gold Medallists. In a more purely industrial sense, the Malayan Collieries have put up a wonderful show; thoroughly deserving the Gold Medal awarded them for the best display. ‘Malaply’ one of their latest products, served also Bousteads in the erection of a very attractive stall.” Displays of goods not connected to local industry and agriculture, gramophone records, cars, refrigerators. Rubber factory appliances. Three day event every year ) (1252 words)

The Straits Times, 30 August 1935, Page 2 & The Straits Times, 31 August 1935, Page 2 • Tiger Tea. Yellow Seal Tiger Tea. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Trade Marks and Trade Names depicted above are the absolute and exclusive property of BOH PLANTATIONS LTD. a Company incorporated in the Federated Malay States and are used by the said Company in respect of tea grown manufactured and/or sold by BOH PLANTATIONS LTD. in the Straits Settlements, Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States,State of Johore, Siam, British North Borneo, Sarawak and elsewhere. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that legal proceedings will be taken against any person firm company or corporation who uses the said Trade Marks and Trade Names or any colourable imitations thereof or in any way infringes the rights of BOH PLANTATIONS LTD. in relation thereto. FORD & DELAMORE. Kuala Lumpur, Solicitors for BOH PLANTATIONS LTD. Dated, August 29, 1935.

The Straits Times, 31 August 1935, Page 16
 PAHANG REPORT ON CAMERON HIGHLANDS. Revised Terms For Land Alienation. POPULATION IS ABOUT 2,000. AT a recent meeting of the Cameron Highlands Society it was stated that development in residential and agricultural areas could not be expected unless further support was given by the Government. (Summary: Pahang least fitted to undertake development in Highlands. Report gives details of area, population, access, after Government completed road development handed over to Pahang Government as from Jan 1 1932. Cost of land. Easy terms for settlers 1929-32, terms revised end of 1932. Terms detailed. Ringlet and Telom either 15 year or 99 year leases. Tanah Rata, rates. Ringlet Settlers, land dates numbers, cultivation, holdings mainly European, access. “ The total area of alienated land at the end of 1934 was 98 acres divided among 28 holders. The total area alienated in the Telom mukim at the end of the year was 8,372 acres, amongst 25 holders, the largest share being Boh Plantations with 4,037 acres for cultivation of tea and coffee” ..further applications, Sakai Reserves at Telom.) (892 words)

The Straits Times, 3 September 1935, Page 16 ESTATE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. New Council Members. At the annual meeting of the Malayan Estate Owners' Association at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, council members were elected as follows: — Selangor Messrs. W. A. Stanton ,Choo Kia Peng, C.B.E., R. C. Russell etc (234 words)

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 4 September 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Legal charges reduced. D.O. Russell debenture. $525,000 for each of three companies had been original order of court agreement. D.O.Russell needed to get bank officials in Hong Kong to endorse more lenient course. Loxley shares now received and lodged in bank. All shares of merchant companies received but no copies of articles of association. Mr. Beattie had advised that Mr. Milne has accepted promissory notes from new company. Claim for £5,000 for eggs in France by Mr. Beattie. Rubber: Dunlop’s agreed to carry forward any shortage of export rights. Two smokehouses at Sungei Tua destroyed by fire on 13 August. Insurance claim met. Boh: Main engine damaged beyond repair. Enquiries for suitable second hand engine but unlikely to find one in this country. New one would cost $5,000. Local sales campaign held up due to decision on packaging. Tiger tea trademark advertised, although another estate was using it. House properties: Amusement park lease signed. Theatre leases to be signed this week. Improved houses had increased rents. Mining: Setapak position unchanged. Sintok: Development work underground. Reserves of ore built up. Used 240 diesel electric engine bought for $6,000. Originally cost $30,000. Would increase throughput of mill once transported and installed. Sir John Campbell still unable to pay his debt. 
 



The Straits Times, 8 September 1935, Page 7
 DISGUISES Prize Winners For First Competition In the first Disguises competition, which appeared in The Sunday Times of Aug. 25, only seven pairs of photographs were given. This proved to be far too easy for our readers and in the following week the number of sets of pictures was increased to ten. 
 List of prizewinners includes; Khoo Ah Chook, c/o Malayan Collieries, Batu Arang. (1024 words)


The Straits Times, 9 September 1935, Page 9 • RECONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL. • SELANGOR COCONUTS LIMITED. • MAKETABILITY OF SHARES • An extraordinary general meeting of Selangor Coconuts, Ltd, is to be held at Kuala Lumpur on Nov 13 to consider resolutions authorising the reconstruction of the company- that is, to wind up the present company and form a new one under the same name. • In a circular issued by the secretaries, Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd., to shareholders along with proxy forms, the position is stated as follows: (Summary 7 years fall in price, shares fallen away to 30 cents, no market for shares, impossible to sell, unlikely that copra market will ever again approach level of 1928-9, issue of capital needs to be written down. Shareholders get three new shares in exchange for 10 old ones held. Yields from property below average. Total cost to wind down old company and create new is $650. Annual report. 24th AGM held on Sept 18. Net profits, div of 1 ¼ %, crop harvested, average yields. Mr. Douglas retired. Mr. P. C. Fisher appointed visiting agent. Estate in good order. Estimates for 1935-6. Two forward contracts. Jointly with neighbouring property the Gadong Estate share services of Mr. T. Neilson as manager. Mr. R. C. Russell retires offers himself for re-election. Messrs Neill and Bell auditors offer themselves for re appointment.)

The Malay Mail, Friday, September 13, 1935 Page 10 Captioned Photograph Mr. “Bob” Russell and his bride, photographed after their wedding this morning. Mr. “Bob” Russell married. Surprise Wedding by Special Licence. Mr. Robert Cecil Russell, the Managing Director of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was this morning married by special licence by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate to Miss. Lola Margaret McColl, of Kansas City, Missouri. U.S.A. Besides the parties and the Magistrate, Mr. F. K. Wilson, the only people present at the ceremony were the witnesses Mr. P. B. Ford and Mr. H.H. Robbins. Mr. Russell’s engagement had been kept a close secret, and only a very few people in Kuala Lumpur knew this morning that he was about to be married. Miss. McCall, now Mrs. Russell, is hardly known in Kuala Lumpur. It is understood that she met Mr. Russell when she was staying for a short time in Malaya during a Far Eastern trip. Mr. Russell besides being Managing Director of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., is a director of J. A. Russell and Co., of Amalgamated Malay Estates Ltd., and several other companies. He is Vice President of the Selangor Club. He has been in Malaya for about 25 years. The Straits Times, 15 September 1935, Page 24 Mr. R.C. Russell and Miss Lola McColl marriage photograph. • The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 17 September 1935, Page 8 • DAY TO DAY Mr. R. C. Russell of Messrs. J. A. Russell and Company Penang, was married on Saturday before the registrar of marriages, Mr. F. K. Wilson, to Miss Lola Margaret McCall of Kansas City. The marriage was witnessed by Mr. H.H. Robbins and P. Bernard Ford.

The Straits Times, 13 September 1935, Page 9 and AMALGAMATED MALAY PAYS 11 PER CENT [Articles] The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser , 21 September 1935, Page 10 AMALGAMATED MALAY. "PERFECT CONDITION" OF THE ESTATES. DIVIDEND MAKING 11 PER CENT. The nineteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of Amalgamated Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, No. 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Mr. R. C. Russell presided. After notice convening the meeting was read by a representative of the secretaries, Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd., the chairman addressed the meeting as follows: -I presume the directors’ report and accounts having been in your hands for the prescribed period, you will allow them to be taken as read. Before proceeding with the business before the meeting, I must refer to the very serious loss the company and your board has sustained by the death of Mr. J. S. Weston. Mr. Weston was a member of your board for 12 years and also acted as visiting agent and I can state that during that period his advice as a practical planter was of the greatest assistance to the board, his keenness in the matter of the efficient and economic working of the company was unbounded and is sadly missed. Our sympathy is extended to his widow in her bereavement and I would ask the secretaries to convey the same to her. We have been fortunate enough to persuade Mr. Andrew Mustard to fill the vacant seat on the board and also to be the company’s visiting agent and later on you will be asked to confirm his appointment as director. Distribution of 11 Per Cent. Turning to the accounts you will see that the profit for the year under review amounted to $82, 316,03, an interim dividend of 5 per cent was paid and your directors recommend a final dividend of 6 per cent, making 11 per cent for the year, a result, I think, you will agree is very gratifying. It may strike you as shareholders that our investment account standing at $122,634 and cash with bankers at $75,327. 19, a total of $197,961.19 is far and away in excess of the requirements of the company and should be properly be distributed among you. These investments have accumulated in the main from the revenue derived from mining on the Jinjang Estate and I may say that, as soon as the area is worked out, (probably in about 3 months time), it is the board’s intention to recommend that these receipts be distributed by way of a reduction of capital. Scheme Being Prepared Until we finally know the sum total we will receive from this area it is hard to know to what extent the capital of the company will be reduced, but your board have a scheme which will be submitted to you in due course for your consideration and approval whereby not only will the capital be reduced but the new shares be of $1 nominal value instead of the present $2 shares, the number of the new $1 shares to the existing $2 shares and the cash distribution can, as I said before, be only determined when the mining area is worked out. Condition of Estates Mr. Andrew Mustard visited the company’s properties on August 2nd and 3rd and his report is to the effect that the two estates are in perfect condition. Tapping ceased on Jinjang last October, the company’s standard of production being easily obtained from the Serdand Division, tapping there has been on the A.B.C. system and Mr. Mustard has suggested- a suggestion which is being carried out- a re-orientation of the fields so that the various fields comprising the blocks A.B. and C. be more contiguous than they are at present, thereby effecting better supervision and cheaper working. I cannot do better than to quote from Mr. Mustard’s report under general. With regard to Serdang Estate he writes, “ the Estate is, I consider, in excellent order and one of the best estates I have had the pleasure of inspecting” and he made a similar reference to the condition of Jinjang Estate. The high yields on Serdang estate referred to by the Chairman at the last annual meeting continue to be maintained and the labour situation at Serdang is eminently satisfactory. I do think I have anything further to say and therefore, I propose the directors’ report and accounts for the year ended June 30, 1935 as presented, be adopted and passed and I will ask Mr. Chisholm to second the proposal, but before putting it to the meeting I shall be happy to answer to the best of my ability any questions shareholders may care to ask.” No questions were asked and the proposal to adopt the report and accounts was carried unanimously. A final dividend of 6 per cent in respect of the past year was declared. The retiring director Mr. C. J. Chisholm, was re-elected and Mr. A. Mustard’s appointment to the board in succession to the late J. S. Watson was confirmed. Messrs. Neill and Bell were re-appointed the company’s auditors for the ensuing year. There being no other business the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair.

The Straits Times, 19 September 1935, Page 2, The Straits Times, 20 September 1933, Page 4, The Straits Times, 21 September 1935, Page 2
• MALAYAN COLLERIES LTD Notice of Declaration of Dividend No 59 and Closure of Share Registers….Second Interim Dividend of 2 ½ %... J. A. Russell and Co., September 18, 1935

The Straits Times, 20 September 1935, Page 17
 HEALTH CONDITIONS AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS. No Malaria In Upper Area This Year. An interesting discussion on health precautions and conditions at Cameron Highlands took place at a meeting of the Cameron Highlands Sanitary Board this week. Mr. W. E. N. Churchill, the District Officer of Kuala Lipis. Pahang presided. (Summary: members of board, fire protection, vegetable market, possible cemetery sites “ on the road to Boh Tea Estate”, medical officers, ambulance, schools, mosquitoes, dairies, rest home construction.), (1151 words)

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 September 1935, Page 3
 & The Straits Times, 24 September 1935, Page 18 HOW PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IS HANDICAPPED AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS. HISTORY OF CAMERON HIGHLANDS Need For Continuity Of A Declared Government Policy. MR. FOOTNER AT I.S.P. CONFERENCE (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 21. (Summary: Talk given by Mr. C.C. Footner, history of Highlands, Cameron Government Surveyor 1885,Cameron’s route, first road, first mention of Hill Station by Sir Hugh Low in 1888, 1904 survey, 1920 expedition, Sir George Maxwell, Sir Cecil Clementi visit, plans, district boundaries, small holders area, future social centre, malaria, terms of alienation, current construction, hotel, Green Cow, Schools and amenities, golf, tennis, walking, Convent School opened this year, Telum development, “Boh Plantations, which incidentally is not approached by the Telum earth road, but by its own road at the 32nd mile, are the only large estate , which is in any advanced stage of development. This estate has 610 acres under tea, 193 under coffee and 50 acres in cardamoms.” Sungei Pallas, Kea Farm, Tea statistics at experimental station, coffee experiments, types of soil, “ under the existing conditions of world markets, it is doubtful whether the financial interests will be attracted to open up large areas for tea”, closing down of Government development, is wasted opportunity, Government schemes spasmodic, harm done by postponing work, history shows Government interest has blown hot and cold, private capital invested, small holders dependent on continuity of policy, pioneering and speculative work, takes years to discover and overcome difficulties which are always met with in any new enterprise, asks for continuity of policy, as backbone of private enterprise.) • (3237 words)

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 25 September 1935, Page 8 
DAY TO DAY,The Straits Times, 25 September 1935, Page 17 The Straits Times, 26 September 1935, Page 10
 Mr. Joshua Darlow, of Darton West, is coming out from home shortly to take up a post with the Malayan Collieries. Ltd.

The Straits Times, 30 September 1935, Page 17
Church of the Visitation. Seremban. At the same church yesterday Mr. Pasqual Augustus Danker, of Malayan Collieries, Batu Arang, married Miss Wilhelmina Especkerman. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lopez. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. E.E. Especkerman, was attended by her sister, Miss Gertrude Especkerman. The flower girls were Misses L. Mauricio and V. Sta Maria. Mr. Edward Especkerman was best man. The Straits Times, 18 October 1935, Page 12
 (Photograph) The group after the wedding of Mr. Pasqual Augustus Danker, of Seremban and the Malayan Collieries, Batu Arang, and Miss Wilhelmina Especkerman, also of Seremban, at the Church of the Visitation, Seremban.

The Straits Times, 2 October 1935, Page 17, PROMINENT CHINESE PAINTERS 
MALAYAN ITEMS. Boh Plantations, Cameron Highlands, has 600 acres under tea and nearly two hundred acres under coffee.

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 2nd Oct 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Company’s shares in Utan Simpan and Klang River Tin Dredging transferred into names of banks nominees. All company’s shares now registered with banks nominees except for Boh and directors qualification holdings. Tenang estate in Johore titles transferred into name of company. Valued at $342,612.50. All proceeds of sale would go into bank account. D.O. Russell Debenture: Banks lawyers attempting to reopen matter would cause delays and charges. Bank to be asked to accept decision of court. Rubber: 43656lbs in excess of export rights. Sungei Tua improving more coolies employed than necessary. Mr. Clarkson to visit. Boh: income balancing revenue. Prices received for tea sent to London = 83.5% of Ceylon average. Local sales campaign still held up. Solicitors had advised not to use the tiger tea trademark. Masters Ltd. in Singapore working on suitable designs. Engine to replace failed engine arranged. Mr. Macfadyen of Harrison’s and Crossfield to visit estate with Mr. Robbins. House properties: Ipoh rents falling. Leases for two cinemas and amusement park all signed. Sintok: new electric engine on its way.

The Straits Times, 3 October 1935, Page 10
 A HIGHLANDS HOLIDAY. High Above The Sweltering Malayan Plains. By F. W. Moore •THE generally accepted theory that Cameron Highlands have neither satisfactory roads nor golf-course is not founded on fact. There now exist sufficient roads to explore mile upon mile of the most beautiful country around the headquarters of the Telom and Bertram rivers. The golf-course is coming along steadily, and if you can secure an invitation to view the wonderful grass lawns at Boh Plantations you will feel assured that the greens and fairways at Bintang will eventually provide something very similar. (Summary: Good for taking photos, walking forest paths, jungle flowers, birds, tiger stories, highland altitudes, views, Agricultural Departments Station, tea industry, gardens, “ All the hardy home flowers grow in the open. Dahlias particularly thrive most marvelously, sweet peas, begonias, pansies, Canterbury bells, in fact practically everything, though the massed riot of colour from borders of phlox should have a special mention. Should you have the opportunity of seeing the garden at Mr. Brown’s bungalow at Boh Plantations you will find it difficult to tear yourself away from its glories, which extend to the most velvety of trim lawns, set between borders of violets.”.. good for children, holiday centre, heart of Malaya)(1129 words)

The Straits Times, 13 October 1935, Page 14
 CAMERON HIGHLANDS Hill Station’s Amazing Change. In The Last Three Years PEOPLE may say what they will about the deficiencies of Cameron Highlands- the lack of roads, the uncertainty of economic prospects, the stinginess of Government, and so on. The fact remains that the change that has come over the hill station in the last three years has been amazing. (Summary: Writer (G.L.P) first visited in 1932, during slump. Depression written all over it, unfinished roads, only two houses, today very different, since slump lifted remarkable progress. Mr. Footner who owns land in Highlands is in danger of not seeing wood for trees. As a resort for holidays and retirement. Economically experimental phase is not over. “ Not until world consumption of tea returns to prosperity levels can any large scale development of the Highlands region be expected.” Market gardening, dairy, residential side grown astonishingly. Delightful houses, modern sanitation, colony in Ringlet. “A side road leads to the big tea estate, Boh Plantations, on the eastern slope of the mountains, and along this road are more bungalows and clearings, although more of a pioneering type than those mentioned above. Incidentally I had to tramp a weary five miles over a jungle path to reach Boh Plantations three years ago. Last week I made the journey comfortably in a motor-car.” Paddocks for race horses, Catholic school, Tanah Rata hotel, Bintang basin, school, hotel, houses, popular week end resort, golf course, climate, Telom, Sungei Palais, Blue Valley estate, area north of Bintang, land of promise, splendid walks, unspoilt forests and streams, fresh butter and milk, vegetables gate now open to Highlands of Malaya. G.L.P.) Photograph of waterfall and map from Hill Station Guide book. (1275 words)

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 6th Nov 1935 Present H.H. Robbins, R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Claim from D.O. Russell to pay debt for Mr .V. Hardy not entertained. Debenture: Robbins informed that local bank manager had received telegram from Hongkong office asking if court would accept a split debenture of $250,000 each from Hongkong and Tientsin, with undertaking by London Branch to accept liability for full amount in event of default. If all parties agreed the court would sanction it. Rubber: Clarkson’s report of Russell estate. Mr Clarkson not happy with Sungei Tua. Mr. Anderson informed. Detailed reports on all 3 estates later. Excess deliveries, permission might be obtained in Johore for Dunlops to carry excess. Mr. Mckay at Boh was going on leave for 8 months. Mr. Anderson at Sungei Tua to transfer to Boh as resident assistant. Mr. Clarkson would supervise all rubber estates. Mr. Anderson’s services not been satisfactory, his future work at Boh would determine whether or not they would keep him on. Boh: Visit of Mr Macfadyen. He had been given particulars and costs, hoped to hear more from him after his visit to London. Quality of tea improving and average price for last shipment to London 1/1 per lb. Mr. Clarkson had matter of local tea sales in hand. Mr. Ferguson had said he had rights to tiger tea label, been interviewed by Mr. Clarkson who thought it was O.K. to use Tiger Tea as Mr. Ferguson would not take steps to protect any rights he might have. House properties: Greater proportion of arrears at Ipoh rents unrecoverable. Reconditioning of 34 to 52 Theatre street continuing. Plans prepared for repairs to further block. Mining: Mr. Ho Man agreed to accept transfer of lease of Setapak should it be renewed. Erection of new engine at Sintok proceeding. Mr. Robbins applied for leave for 3 months from 25 November 1935.

The Straits Times, 25 November 1935, Page 13
 The leading residents of Cameron Highlands are giving a farewell dinner to Mr. A. B. Milne at the Cameron Highlands Hotel this evening Mr. Milne is shortly leaving for Ceylon with his brother, Mr. Malcolm Milne, who Is a tea planter there. (42 words)

The Straits Times, 1 December 1935, Page 18
 A Wet Blanket Thrown Over The Highlands SIR SHENTON THOMAS AND THE SETTLERS THERE is gloom in Cameron Highlands today. It is chiefly caused by the Government memorandum which declares that the agricultural future of this great hill station is likely to be much more restricted than optimistic forecasts of a few years ago led the pioneer settlers to expect. (Summary: Statement by Agricultural Department says that tea is likely to be the only successful profit-making crop and planting must be limited because there are sufficient world supplies. Warning supplemented by visit to Highlands of Dr. H. A. Tempany, advisor on agriculture. Sir Shenton Thomas referred to subject at annual address to Federal Council. Government opinion agricultural possibilities of Highlands severely limited, must concentrate on making it residential area and holiday resort. Settlers say conclusions too sweeping. Memorandum says “agriculture not possible under present conditions on any large scale”. Challengers say Government depended too much on research at its own station at Tana Rata, not realized possibilities of Ringlet area at present in hands of Chinese. Settlers dissatisfied. “ As for tea, the Boh Plantations have already proved that tea can be grown profitably in selected areas and on a big scale” Future for citrus, which Gov. Station not experimented with. Market for lemons, grape fruit, several orchards already bearing fine fruit, mostly in Ringlet area, market for fresh vegetables. Dissatisfaction because no Government plans for new roads are known. More residential areas. Growers can make a profit. D.S.W. (1125 words) 
 3 photographs: cutting and clearing the jungle, panorama of mountain scenery from Bintang from aeroplane, and excavation and clearing work.

The Straits Times, 1 December 1935, Page 3
 Tea-Growing At Cameron Highlands. An Expert Gives His Views. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. Mr. Mailland Milne, brother of Mr. A. B. Milne, the well known Malayan planter, interviewed prior to returning to Ceylon at the conclusion of his visit to Cameron Highlands stated that tea flourishes in the Highlands. He saw some areas at Boh Plantations containing better grown tea for its age than anything grown in Ceylon of similar age. There was no question, he said, regarding the yielding capacity of Cameron Highlands tea but the humidity was such that he questioned whether anything better than average medium quality would be produced. Even with this disadvantage he considered that tea offered an attractive investment at the Highlands but he could not subscribe to the methods in force dealing with soil erosion in certain areas he saw in the Highlands. Coffee and Vegetables. As regards coffee Mr. Milne said he saw young and vigorous coffee trees growing at Boh and carrying an enormous crop which directly contradicts the opinion of the Agricultural Department with regard to coffee at the Camerons. A douche of cold water had been thrown on the profitable growing of vegetables at Camerons but this opinion was quite unjustified. True, no great success had been achieved so far but he thought that the reason was that no really serious effort had been made to make vegetable cultivation there a success. If vegetable growing was not a success at the Camerons he believed the fault was with the men not the land. As a hill station the Camerons would in time be a great asset to the country, but money must be intelligently spent. (SEE SPECIAL ARTICLE IN PAGE 18)

Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of J. A. Russell & Co Ltd. 5 Dec 1935 Present R.C. Russell, P.B. Ford C.J. Chisholm. Letter to bank asking for some relief of bank interest. Debenture from D.O. Russell waiting agreement between Don and Bank Head office. Permission agreed in Johore for Dunlops to cover excess exports. 8,000 shares in Selangor coconuts sold. Rubber: Mr. Clarkson’s report circulated. Boh: Mr. Russell reported on prices realised for last shipment= 90% of Ceylon average. Boh becoming recognised on market. Local sales: Agreed to use tiger trademark. Proofs of labels expected shortly. Harper Gilfillan appointed sales distributors for whole of Malaya. 48 HP Crossley engine installed at factory. House properties: 34-52 Theatre Street repairs completed in Dec. Plans for 52-70 Yau Tet Shin Street prepared. Mr. Russell reported that Kinta sanitary board had approved plans for erection of new cinema to be built on land adjacent to amusement park. Mr. Shaw prepared for competition, but perturbed that he had given up strip of amusement park land for road to serve new cinema. Mining Sintok: Engine installed but not yet commissioned. Mr Mclean of Harper Gilfillan proceeding to mine that evening to make final adjustments.

The Straits Times, 13 December 1935, Page 2 MALAYAN COLLERIES LTD Notice of Declaration of Dividend No 60 and Closure of Share Registers Third Interim Dividend of 2 ½ %... J. A. Russell and Co., December 10, 1935

The Straits Times, 16 December 1935, Page 17
 Correspondence. CAMERON HIGHLANDS. “Agricultural White Elephant" Condemned. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. No one will dispute the fact that various fruits and vegetables can be grown more successfully on the Highlands than on the plains, but it would be interesting to see the production costs figures of some of the Europeans who have attempted to grow for marketing purposes. (Summary: letter saying no one would quarrel with Dept. of Agriculture’s views, surprising that its taken them 10 years to come to them. Experimental station is to remain open with highly paid officer in charge. Costs $30,000 per year. No real benefits. Other departments hard up but money squandered on Agricultural Dept. “There is already a full-sized tea plantation with a large modern factory at Boh, and a properly experienced tea planter is in charge, so why go on throwing public money away.. on agricultural white elephant?” Make station into residential blocks. Signed DESILLUSIONNER. Cameron Highlands Dec 8).

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1935, Page 11
 TIN MINING IN CHINA MAY BE EXPENSIVE PROPOSITION But Coal Should Yield Big Profits TOWKAY Leong Sin Nam. J P., the Perak State Councillor, racehorse owner and one of the leading tin miners in the F.M.S., who went to China about three months ago to investigate certain mining propositions in the Kwangsi district on behalf of Malayan Industrial Co. (F.M.S.) Ltd., passed through Singapore last week on his way back to Ipoh. (Summary: he thought tin deposits too deep but was impressed with large coal bearing area. Negotiations with Canton Government. Railways need as area 20 miles off beaten track. “The quality of the coal appeared to be equal to that obtained at the Malayan Collieries and the industrial development of China was such that the country would be able to absorb all the coal it could get from its own fields.” No longer any bandits, hardworking inhabitants, factories springing up everywhere. )(418 words)

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser 31 December 1935, Page 8
 DAY TO DAY Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Spall, of the Malayan Collieries, have returned from leave. 

 


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J. A. Russell and Co. Ltd. News and other Sources 1935

RUSSELL & CO., J. A.

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Buildings, Kuala Lumpur.

Telegraphic Address :-“Jar”

Codes – Private, Boe (Shipping), Imperial Combination (Mining) Acme & Bentley’s (General), Standard.

Gen. Manager          R. C. Russell 

Do.                          H. H. Robbins

 

Staff in Alphabetical order

S. Brown           A. E, Llewellyn

J. H. Clarkson     F. J. B. Maggs 

J. Drysdale          R. G. Pash           

General Managers & Secretaries:  Malayan Collieries, Ltd.

Managing Agents

Boh Plantations, Ltd.

Bakau Tin, Ltd.

The Netherlands Indies Commercial Agricultural & Mining Co., Ltd.

Insurance Agencies:

Royal Exchange Assurance Corp

Queensland Insurance Co., Ltd.

Proprietors of

Sungei Tua Estates, Batu Caves

Russell Estate, Tenang.

Bukit Bisa Estate, Kajang.

Sintok Mines, Kedah

Associated Firms.

W. R. Loxley & Co.—Hongkong, Shanghai, Canton, Singapore & London.

Perrin Cooper & Co.—Tientsin.

SUNGEI TUA ESTATE

Postal Address—Batu Caves, Selangor.

Telegraphic Address—“Sungei Tua,”

Batu Caves.

Distance from Railway Station—

2 ½  miles.

Distance from Telegraph office—2 miles.

Telephone No. 19, Batu Caves.

Proprietors                                           J. A. Russell & Co.

Managing Agents & Secretaries            J. A. Russell & Co

Acreage—Total 1,018, cultivated

(Rubber) 1,108

TAIK HING KONGSI

13 ½ miles from Kuala Lumpur

Postal Address—Kanching, Rawang.

Head Office—Chan Thye Lee, High Street, Kuala Lumpur.

Distance from Rawang Telegraph office—4 miles.

Distance from Rawang Railway Station—4 miles.

Resd. Manager            Mah Peng Khuan

Advancer                     Ho Man

Lessees                        Ho Man and J. A. Russell.

M. C. 1497, M. L. 3724, 3559, etc, 

Port. Nos 1833,1752, 852, etc.

Total area—620 acres.

Plant—Three Oil Engines 200 h.p. each,

three Oil Engines 120 h.p. each, one Oil

Engine 150 h.p., one Oil Engine 80

h.p., five Electric Motors 490 h.p.,

seven Gravel Pumps, three Water

Pumps and 50 Monitors.

All from the Singapore and Straits Directory, Fraser and Neave, 1935 SOAS archives