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J. A. Russell and Co. Ltd. News and other Sources 1957
Boh Tea Advertising:The Straits Times, 6 January 1957, Page 10 , The Straits Times, 13 January 1957, Page 10 , The Straits Times, 20 January 1957, Page 10 & The Straits Times, 27 January 1957, Page 10.Gold Tip Cameronian Tea. A PRODUCT OF BOH PLANTATIONS.
The Straits Times, 11 February 1957, Page 8 MALAYAN CEMENT LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) Notice is hereby given that the Seventh General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday, 21st March, 1957 at 12 noon. At the meeting, the directors will recommend payment of a dividend of 2 ½ per cent less income tax at 30 per cent, in respect of the year ended 30th November, 1956. This dividend, if approved, will be paid on 21st March, 1957, to members whose names appear in the Company’s Register of Members on 7th March, 1957. The Company’s Share Register will be closed from 7th March, 1957, to 20th March, 1957, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL AND CO., LIMITED. Secretaries Kuala Lumpur, 9th February, 1957
The Straits Times, 12 February 1957, Page 12 MALAYAN CEMENT LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE It is regretted there was an error in the Notice of this Company published in the Straits Times of 11th February 1957. The Directors will recommend payment of 12 ½ % and not 2 ½ % as incorrectly published, less income tax less income tax at 30 per cent, in respect of the year ended 30th November, 1956. The Notice in its correct form should read as follows: - MALAYAN CEMENT LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) Notice is hereby given that the Seventh General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday, 21st March, 1957 at 12 noon. At the meeting, the Directors will recommend payment of a dividend of 12 ½ per cent less income tax at 30 per cent, in respect of the year ended 30th November, 1956. This dividend, if approved, will be paid on 21st March, 1957, to members whose names appear in the Company’s Register of Members on 7th March, 1957. The Company’s Share Register will be closed from 7th March, 1957, to 20th March, 1957, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL AND CO., LIMITED. Secretaries Kuala Lumpur, 9th February, 1957
The Straits Times, 18 February 1957, Page 7 Squatters to move RAWANG, Sun. Eleven squatter families at Batu Arang are to be moved to make way for a new road. The management of the Malayan Collieries has promised them alternative sites. The families were given quit notices before but the time limit has been extended. They must now go by March 28.
The Straits Times, 18 February 1957, Page 8 DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED COMPANIES operating In Malaya announced the following dividends last week: -MALAYAN CEMENT LTD: a dividend of 12 ½ per cent, less 30 per cent income tax for the year ended November 30 payable on March 21 to those registered on March 7. Books will be closed from March 7 to 20.
The Straits Times, 1 March 1957, Page 4 GOVT. PLEDGES GREETED BY COMPANY Malayan Cement to expand its works. KUAKA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Malayan Cement Co. Ltd. is planning to expand its works and at least double its present production capacity of 100,000 tons a year. Announcing this in a statement to be presented at the annual meeting on March 21, the chairman, Mr J. Drysdale, says: "In considering the works expansion, the directors feel that such expansion is in line with the Government policy for diversifying the economy of the country. "In contemplating the considerable extra capital involved, the directors are encouraged by the Government’s recent assurances that further capital development in Malaya will be welcomed and given every consideration." Competitive Mr. Drysdale says that demand for cement continues to exceed production. The company produced 104,064 tons of cement in the year ended Nov. 30, compared with 106,140 tons in the previous year. Mr. Drysdale says that the management, in a note to the workers’ representatives, has said that the cement business is becoming more competitive. Their further co-operation is necessary to control cost of production and enable the company to continue selling its cement at a competitive price. Costs high Mr. Drysdale adds: "Working costs in Malaya are high compared with costs in other countries, and every effort must be made by the workers, as well as by the management, to enable the Malayan Cement Works to retain and extend its position in the competitive market.” ACCOUNTS – NOTE: Net profit was $2,082,006. A sum of $744,081 has been set aside for income tax, $250,000 for general reserve, $200,000 for additional cost of plant and machinery replacement. The directors recommend a dividend of 12 ½ % ($774,375).
The Straits Times, 9 March 1957, Page 10 & The Straits Times, 11 March 1957, Page 8 MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED VACANT FACTORY BUILDING at BATU ARANG available immediately. Floor area 36,000 sq.ft. Steel and brick construction. Situated on plot of land approx. 10 acres. Thirty miles from Kuala Lumpur with good rail and road access and with adjacent housing. Power and Water supply. Ample labour available in the locality. Apply to P.O. Box 245, Kuala Lumpur.
The Straits Times, 22 March 1957, Page 10 COMPANY MEETING MALAYAN CEMENT LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT To be presented at the Seventh Annual General Meeting on 21st March, 1957, at 12 Noon Gentlemen, At the Annual General Meeting on 21st March 1957, held in Kuala Lumpur, the chairman, Mr J. Drysdale, C.B.E., P.J .K., presented his statement which was as follows: – The Reports and Accounts have been in your hands for the prescribed period and with your permission I shall take them as read. They cover the third full working year of the Company and I think you will agree that they again show a very satisfactory position. During the year the Works again exceeded its rated output of 100,000 tons, the actual production of cement being 104,064 tons. Strong demand continued especially in the Central area and all cement produced was sold and in addition, some cement was imported from the U.K. to help bridge the gap between supply and demand. Distribution continued to be made by Malayan Cement Selling Organisation throughout Central Malaya and all cement was sold at a competitive price. The Selangor area again consumed the bulk of our production and the Perak area was at times short supplied and the balance of requirements was made by imported brands. The gross trading profit and sundry revenue etc. for the year totalled $3,609,602/- and after deducting administrative charges, interest on the debenture and providing for depreciation, the net profit amounted to $2,082,006/- which, together with $326,387/- from last year made $2,408,393/- available for appropriation. From this sum had to be deducted $744,081/- for Income Tax and your Directors considered it necessary to transfer $250,000/- to General Reserve to provide for repayment of the loan instalment and $200,000/- to Reserve for additional cost of replacement of Plant and Machinery, prices of which continued to rise. After deducting these amounts and $25,000/- for Directors remuneration, there remains available for distribution the sum of $1,189,312/- of which the proposed dividend of 12 ½ % less 30% income tax, will absorb $774,375/- leaving $414,937/- to be carried forward to next year's account. The figures in the Balance Sheet are, I think, self-explanatory and it will be noted with satisfaction that the Fixed Deposits at Bank and Treasury Bills have increased substantially. Taxation Equalisation Reserve has been reduced by transferring $30,000/- to the amount set aside for future Income Tax and this together with the $744,081/- already referred to, brings the total amount set aside this year for Income Tax to $774,081/-. The Parent Company creditor at $246,235/- is higher than last year owing to a larger quantity of goods purchased through the buying organisation of The Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd., being in transit at the end of the year. Operating Stores and Materials and Manufacturing stocks on hand are lower by about $95,000/- and $48,000/- respectively and Deferred Revenue Expenditure by $100,000/-. The Quarry face and development continue in a satisfactory state and arrangements are being made to extend the working area. The Works generally is operating well and in view of the fact that demand continues to exceed production and in the belief that it will increase during the next few years, your Directors have had under consideration for some time now, ways and means of expanding the Works. This might be done in two stages to at least twice the present production capacity and the Technical Department of our Parent Company, The Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd. are at present finalising the plans with a view to making plant and machinery available from their equipment pool. In considering the Works expansion your Directors feel such expansion is in line with Government’s policy for diversify the economy of the country. In contemplating the considerable extra capital involved your Directors are encouraged by Government's recent assurances that further capital development in Malaya will be welcomed and given every consideration. Smooth relations with our Workers continued throughout the year and monthly meetings between the Management and the Workers’ Representatives elected through the Union’s Rawang Branch, enabled matters of mutual interest to be discussed and any points requiring attention settled. As mentioned in the General Manager's Report a considerable increase in wages was granted during the year and that increase together with increased cost of materials has had an adverse effect on the cost of production. In a recent communication from Management to the Workers’ Representatives the co-operation of the workers was appreciated, but it was pointed out that the cement business is becoming more competitive and that their further co-operation is necessary in order to control cost of production and enable our cement to continue to be sold at a competitive price. Working costs in Malaya are high compared with costs in other countries and every effort must be made by the Workers as well as by the Management to enable the Malayan Cement Works to retain and extend its position in the competitive market. This is a very important matter which must be borne in mind by all concerned. I would like to commend the Works Manager and his staff, both Asian and European on another year’s good work in which they have all displayed enthusiasm in their efforts to obtain maximum running time and maximum output of cement. I would also like to express your Directors’ appreciation of the constant co-operation of our Parent Company. The Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd., who in addition to making available to us their expert knowledge of cement manufacture, have loaned to us members of the staff to train local men for more responsible positions. As a result of this, we have already Malayanised one position previously held by European and at the present time another Malayan is undergoing training in the U.K. to enable him to return to Malaya as Works Chemist. I would repeat what I said last year that this practice in conjunction with utilising finance to build up a solid industry, is inconformity with the basic policy of The Associated Portland Cement Manufacturer’s Ltd, in all their overseas undertakings. I would like to add a reference to the demand for cement in the Federation of Malaya. This currently totals about 250,000 tons per annum and the works expansion schemes under consideration allow for fulfilling a great deal of this, with some flexibility to cover the natural increase in demand to be expected in a developing country. With regard to the further capital that will be required and in view of a reference to this which appeared recently in the press, I would say that the interests of shareholders will be fully borne in mind when this aspect of the matter is being dealt with. The report and accounts were adopted. J.DRYSDALE. Chairman
The Straits Times, 11 April 1957, Page 1. 1,000 COAL WORKERS FEAR FOR JOBS BATU ARANG, Wednesday. ABOUT 1,000 employees of Malaya's only coal mine here are worried because the industry may have to close down when it loses another big customer in June. The chairman of the Malayan Collieries Ltd., Mr. J. Drysdale, said in Kuala Lumpur today that the Central Electricity Board had taken over the power house of Berjuntal Tin Dredging Ltd., in Rawang. This power station, which consumed about 3,000 to 5,000 tons of coal a month, would close in June. ‘Great loss’ The president of the Colliery Workers’ Trade Union, Mr. P. K. R. Kurup, said here today: “This great loss will put the Malayan Collieries in a difficult position. “The workers who have 6,000 dependents, fear that the mine will have to close down. “We have appealed to the Government to help the mine and allow it to continue in operation. “But the Government’s reply has not been hopeful. “We are now asking political parties to consider the grave situation.”
The Straits Times, 20 April 1957, Page 10 CEMENT FOR MALAYA YOU quoted the other day the remark of a Japanese visitor to the effect that Japan knew that if she did not consider starting a cement factory in the Federation, other countries might do so. As chairman of Malayan Cement Ltd. I pointed out only a few days before that my company is now producing over 100,000 tons of cement a year and is taking active steps to double its production. I might add that when the demand for cement justifies it, the company will consider further expansion, and such expansion is allowed for in its project plans. JOHN DRYSDALE Kuala Lumpur.
The Straits Times, 20 April 1957, Page 12 PRODUCTION IN MARCH Malayan Collieries Ltd. Coal production figures for the first quarter of 1957 were: January 17,946 tons: February 16, 174: March 17, 485
The Straits Times, 7 May 1957, Page 14 CLASSIFIED ADS. EXPANDING INDUSTRIAL Company has Vacancy in Works Laboratory for assistant chemist. Salary scale $324/$16.50/$456 per mensem gross with point of entry depending on qualifications and experience. Apply in writing to Malayan Cement Limited, Rawang, Selangor.
The Straits Times, 8 May 1957, Page 1 'I HELPED BURY TREASURE IN MALAYA' TOKYO, Tues. – A former Japanese army corporal today claimed he was the leader of a squad which had buried treasure collected by the former commander-in-chief of Japanese military forces In Malaya, General Tomoyuki Yamashita. Yozaburo Yamada, now owner of a restaurant in Kanazawa City, central Japan, said the treasure consisted of 165 lb. of gold ingots, six boxes of silver and two other boxes of diamonds, rubies and jewels. The treasure was buried in an abandoned coalmine near a rubber plantation located south of Batu Arang, Selangor. Yamada said he had kept silent about the treasure since he was repatriated because he had been ordered to do so by one of his former officers. The officer had recently died and Yamada said he thought the matter should be made public. —Reuter. In BATU ARANG, Mr. N. M. Warmington, general manager of Malayan Collieries said today: “If only the information given as to the location of the treasure was more exact we might be able to find it. “There are quite a number of abandoned coal mines more or less south of Batu Arang. “Most of them are flooded out with water which may be as deep as 600 ft. in some cases. “It is an interesting story. I have not heard any rumours about locally buried treasure.”
The Straits Times, 20 July 1957, Page 4 BOOST MALAYAN COAL MTUC ASKS GOVT. Colliery heads: Sales down yet 6,000 depend on us KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE Malayan Trade Union Congress today urged the Federation Government to re-examine the possibility of the Malayan Railway and the Central Electricity Board buying 3,000 to 5,000 tons more coal from the Malayan Collieries in Batu Arang. A seven-man deputation conveyed the request to the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, and the Minister for Labour, Mr. V. T. Sambanthan. Another proposal by the deputation was that the Government should re-examine the competitive position of imported fuel oil and coal as against Batu Arang coal. The MTUC asked the Government to consider “adjustments which would increase consumption of Malayan coal.” Rejuvenating The Government should also consider the possibility of introducing second industries in Batu Arang. Another MTUC proposal was that the Government should ask the management of the collieries to join a tripartite committee consisting of Government, management and union representatives to consider “rejuvenating” the coal mining industry. Inche Khir Johari said after the meeting that these proposals would be passes to the Government. A statement by the management said that as forecast recently the scale of operation at Batu Arang had had to be drastically reduced as a result of the sales of coal falling below 15,000 tons a month. ‘Almost none’ It said: “Coal production was 11,478 tons in June and will be less in July due largely to the power station at Rawang having ceased to operate when the Central Electricity Board took over the power supply to that area at the end of last month and the Malayan Railway now taking almost no coal at all.” The company had to retrench 200 workers and more would be retrenched soon. The statement said: “The company still has nearly 700 employees at Batu Arang and is making every endeavour to reduce expenditure in other directions so that as many as possible may be retained. “Unfortunately, there is little alternative work in the neighbourhood and almost all of the 5,000 to 6,000 inhabitants are directly or indirectly dependent upon the colliery’s existence.”
The Straits Times, 1 August 1957, Page 1 MORE MINERS TO BE SACKED KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Malayan Collieries at Batu Arang is to dismiss more workers because of the falling demand for coal, a company spokesman said today. The number of workers at the colliery has been cut from 2,500 to 800 over the last three years. It is expected that another 200 will go. Today the spokesman warned that the colliery may have to close unless the demand for coal rises. The general change0over to electricity had caused this. The company was also supplying less coal to the Malayan Railway, its best customer, because it was using diesel locomotives.
The Straits Times, 8 August 1957, Page 2 Conditions demand expansion MALAYAN CEMEMNT LIMITED Malayan Cement Limited announce that the first stage of their expansion commenced. The second cement kiln, which is now being shipped from Europe, will shortly arrive at Rawang, and the other machinery will follow. This will give an increase in output of over 100,000 tons, making a total of about 220,000 tons of cement a year. This first extension of the Works is expected to be in production towards the end of 1958. It is also planned that further extension will follow after the completion of the first stage and the intention of the Company is to produce sufficient Tiger Cement to provide the New Independent Malaya with all the cement that it needs to carry out its plans and development without importing such a vital building material. This expansion of the Rawang Works will be a great factor in building up the new Malaya, both by the wider use of its product and by the growth of cement manufacture as a secondary industry. RAWANG WORKS. The back end of the existing 315’ Kiln, and the Chimney (which will serve the new Kiln also) Entrance to Rawang Works, with Offices, Slurry Tanks and Chimney in the background. The firing end of the Kiln showing the twelve recuperators or clinker coolers and the pipes supplying coal and air.
The Straits Times, 14 October 1957, Page 8 MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE is hereby given that the Thirty-ninth General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, 26th November, 1957 at 12.00 noon. At the Meeting, the Directors will recommend payment of a Dividend of 12 ½ per cent, less income tax of 30 per cent, in respect of the year ended 30th June, 1957. This dividend, if approved, will be paid on 26th November, 1957, to members registered in the Company’s Register of Members on 12th November, 1957. The Company’s share register will be closed from 12th November, 1957, to 26th November, 1957, both days inclusive By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL AND CO., LIMITED. Secretaries Kuala Lumpur, 14th October, 1957
The Straits Times, 15 October 1957, Page 14 Coal output in Malaya Malayan Collieries produced 31,410 tons of coal during the third quarter of this year. The monthly output was: July 10.427 tons, August 10,485 tons and September 10,498 tons. The company have announced a dividend of 12 ½ per cent for the year ended June 30. The rate is unchanged.
The Straits Times, 29 October 1957, Page 4 Died in sleep KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. An engineer with the Malayan Cement Co. Ltd. at Rawang Mr. William Trevis, 51, who came to Malaya two months ago from Hull, Yorks., died in his sleep of heart failure yesterday morning.
The Straits Times, 12 November 1957, Page 9 'APATHY HITS MALAYAN COAL MINING' Warning of closure repeated KUALA LUMPUR, Monday The chairman of Malayan Collieries Ltd., Mr. J. Drysdale, has repeated his warning that unless his organisation gets more support from users of fuel, Batu Arang will have to close down. In a report for the annual meeting on Nov. 26, Mr. Drysdale says sales of coal were reduced by about seven-and-half percent compared with 14 per cent the previous year. "Trading results show a profit of $315,000 compared with $703,000 the previous year," he reported. Referring to the Governments "apathy" towards the coal-mining industry, Mr. Drysdale reports he had approached each of the Ministers concerned and explained the outlook of the industry from the points of view of a local industry – a national fuel resource and as an employer which supports a township of about 6,000 people. Not interested “Unfortunately, the Government does not seem to be interested in the coal-mining industry from any of these points of view," he adds. "It is difficult to reconcile that attitude with the Government’s declared policy to foster industrial development, create employment, encourage local industry and use its products." The report adds that demand by Malayan Railway and power stations continued to decline. The average monthly coal demand for the year was 14,850 tons compared with 16,080 during the previous year and 10,700 tons a month for the first four or five months of the current year. Mr Drysdale adds: "The success of the colliery and the life of its operations depend entirely on the demand for coal and it is unfortunate that the demand continues to decrease in spite of your directors’ endeavours to maintain and create demand. "There is a limit to which that can be done and when the limit is reached a cessation of operations would be the only course." The directors have recommended payment of a dividend of 12 ½ %. This, according to Mr Drysdale, will absorb almost all the profits earned. "But," he adds, "in view of the various circumstances the directors feel justified in doing so."
The Straits Times, 12 November 1957, Page 12 NOTICES MALAYAN CEMENT LTD. (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS Notice is hereby given that an extraordinary meeting of the members of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, 6th December, 1957 at noon for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, passing the following resolutions, of which numbers 1, 2 and 3 will be proposed as special resolutions and contingently upon their being passed No. 4 will be proposed as an Ordinary resolution. 1. That Paragraph (II) of Article 5 of the Company’s Articles of Association be deleted and the following Paragraph to be numbered (II) be substituted therefore: – "Upon any subsequent issue of Shares after the issue of the shares referred to in Paragraph (I) above whether of the original authorised Capital or of any increased Capital, the same shall be offered in the Form of Management, founder and Ordinary Shares in the same proportions as the shares of such classes already issued bear to each other at the time of such subsequent issue for subscription in Cash by the holders respectively of Management, Founder and Ordinary shares of the Company at the time of any such subsequent issue pro rata to their then holding of Shares of each class provided that as regards any Management shares of founder shares or Ordinary Shares so offered for subscription which shall not be subscribed for the same shall be offered for subscription in Cash to the holders of the Shares of the other two Classes pro rata to their then holdings of the Shares of either or both of such other two classes and in so far as such Shares so offered for subscription shall not be so subscribed for by the then holders of the Shares of the Company they shall be offered for subscription in Cash by Members of the Public in Malaya." 2. That article 42 of the Company's Articles of Association be amended by deleting the word "Ordinary" in line 6. 3. That paragraph (I) of Article (II) of the Article 11 of the Company’s Articles of Association be amended by deleting the word "Quarter" in line 5 and inserting in its place the word "Half". 4. That the Capital of the Company be increased to $13,275,000 divided into 6,770,250 Management Shares of $1 each, 663,750 founder Shares of $1 each, and 5,841,000 Ordinary Shares of $1 each by the creation of 2,256,750 New Management Shares of $1 each, 221,250 New Founder Shares of $1 each, and 1,947 New Ordinary Shares of $1 each, and that the said 2,256,750 New Management Shares of $1 each, each 221,250 New Founder Shares of $1 each and 1,947,000 New Ordinary Shares of $1 each be offered at par for Subscription in Cash to the Members of the Company in proportion to their holdings of Management, Founder and Ordinary Shares Class for Class such new Shares to rank for dividend for the first time in respect of dividends declared playable after 30th November, 1958, but otherwise pari passu with existing shares. Notice is also hereby given that the Register of members will be closed from Thursday, 28th November, 1957, to Friday, 6th December, 1957, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL AND CO., LIMITED. Secretaries Kuala Lumpur, 12th November, 1957.
The Straits Times, 28 December 1957, Page 13 FOR SALE & The Straits Times, 30 December 1957, Page 11 CLASSIFIED ADS. TWO RUSTON – BUCYRUS Model 27T percussion type drills, electrically driven, self-propelled on caterpillar tracks, complete with equipment for holes 8 ins. Dia. To a depth of 300 ft. together with a quantity of used and un-used spares. Suitable for use on 400 volt, 3 phase, 50 cycles power supply. These machines are also adaptable for pile driving with varying rigs. Inspection by appointment at Malayan Collieries., Ltd., Batu Arang.
1957 MORE MONEY PUT INTO TEA (FRAGMENT, no original source) Growers are confident TEA GROWERS are believed to have re-…….portion of profits from the….in expanding their plantations. Growers’ representatives in Kuala Lumpur agree that if the high prices for tea continue abroad, Malayan plantations should be able to step up their rehabilitation and expansion programmes. Because of the higher cost of tea production in this country compared with costs in other tea growing countries, it is necessary for Malayan producers to maintain a high standard of quality and to increase their production. The recent high prices enable producers to meet the need. The high prices give them confidence in the future. Growers have further strengthened their position by increasing local sales which were once hindered by cheap imported tea. Most of the high grade…producers have a policy of…..entering the local market and to this end they reserve for sale in Malaya their highest grade of tea and price it competititively with high grade foreign tea. The bulk of lower grade tea has been exported for…..er prices but even low-grade tea producers have not…..ed…..the possibilities of….market. Local market One of the largest….tea producers reports that their local sales have….so much that, whe……ber and January…..conditions were leg….they were unable…..local demand. The highest price…..an tea was obtained….auctions in January..when Highland….4d. a pound an……6s 9 ½ d. Straits Times 11 June 1961, page 15
J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD.
(Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya)
Estate & Mine Proprietors, Agents & Secretaries
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building,
P. O. Box 245,Kuala Lumpur.
Phones: 4264/6. Tel. Add.-“Jar”
Board of Directors
Chairman W. Gemmill (Rhodesia)
Dy. Chairman D. O. Russell (London)
Exec. Director
& Gen. Manager J. Drysdale
Asst. Manager A. E, Llewellyn
Secretary C. H. Gaskin
Assistants R. S. McKenzie
D. A. Simpson
T. B. Russell
Mrs I. Morrow
Agents & Secretaries: Malayan Collieries, Ltd.
Gen. Managers & Secretaries: Malayan Cement Ltd.
Managing Agents & Secretaries: Boh Plantations, Ltd.
(Producers of ‘Cameronian’ ‘Boh’ and ‘Tiger’ Teas)
Proprietors:
Sintok Wolfram Mines.
Agents:
Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation.
Rep: M. J. S. Newman
SINTOK WOLFRAM MINES
Postal Address—Sintok, Alor Star, Kedah
Proprietors: J. A. Russell & Co., Ltd. P. O. Box, 245,
Kuala Lumpur
BOH PLANTATIONS, LTD.
(Incorporated in the Federation in Malaya)
Directors:
J. Drysdale (Chairman)
R. S. MacKenzie
P. J. D. Regester
Boh Estate.
Produce: Tea
Phone: 234 (Ringlet)
Postal Address:
Ringlet P.O., Cameron Highlands.
Tel. Add.-"Boh " Ringlet
Nearest Railway Station and distance:
Tapah Road, 42 miles.
Nearest Telegraph Office:
Ringlet 7 miles.
Manager: G. Fairlie
Senior Assist: H. G. Squiers
H. J. M. Davies
Mng. Agents, Secs & Reg. Office:
J. A. Russell & Co., Ltd.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur
Acreage: Total - 3,120 acres.
Cultivated (Tea) 1,550 acres