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J. A. Russell and Co. Ltd. News and other Sources 1958
The Straits Times, 9 January 1958, Page 6 CEMENT OUTPUT IN MALAYA IN your report of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's announcement that from Jan 6 specific licences would be necessary for the import of Chinese cement (S.T. Jan. 6), you referred to Federation annual cement consumption as 300,000 tons and added that the Federation “produces only 100,000 tons." While these statements are undoubtedly correct, for them to be considered in their true perspective it is necessary to add that annual production in the Federation by Malayan Cement Limited will be increased to 22,000 tons from September this year, and that the increase is the first stage only of works expansion which will eventually make possible production of the whole of Malaya’s cement requirements internally. J. A RUSSELL AND CO. LTD. General Managers
The Straits Times, 15 February 1958, Page 12 MALAYAN CEMENT, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Eighth General 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 Tuesday, 25th March, 1958, at 12.00 Noon for the following purposes: - To Receive and Consider the Balance Sheet as at 30th November, 1957, and the Reports of the Directors, General Managers and Auditors. To Declare a Dividend of 12 ½ %, less 30% Income Tax for the Year ended 30th November, 1957, payable on 25th March, 1958, in respect of the fully paid capital of the Company. To Determine Directors’ remuneration for the Year ended 30th November, 1957. To Appoint Auditors to hold office for the ensuing year. To Transact any other business of an Annual General Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Share Register will be closed from Tuesday, 11th March, 1958, to Monday, 24th March, 1958, both days inclusive, and the above Dividend, if approved, will be paid to Shareholders holding fully paid shares and whose names appear in the Company’s Register of Members on 11th March, 1958 By Order of the Board J. A. Russell & Co., Limited Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur, 12th February, 1958
The Straits Times, 9 April 1958, Page 8 Joint cement venture planned KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A group of Formosan industrialists and Malayan building contractors plan a $2 million cement and pre-stressed concrete factory at Batu Caves, five miles north of here. Work will start this year. Malayan shareholders will contribute half the initial capital and Formosans the other half. Machinery and technicians will come from Formosa. Labour will be found locally. Two technicians are already here. More are coming. Mr. Lee Leong Weng, Governor of Fukien Province before the Communists took over, will head the new firm. New factory News of this joint enterprise is the first since the announcement last month that the Government was considering granting a five year tax holiday to pioneer industries. Eight leading building contractors here and four Formosan industrialists are behind the scheme. Production is expected to be considerable. The new factory will be the second cement factory here. Malayan Cement, at Rawang, began production in 1953. A Ministry of Commerce and industry spokesman said today that more joint industries would probably follow the establishment of the cement factory.
The Straits Times, 16 April 1958, Page 9 Tin cuts hit coal output KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Tin restrictions have caused a 40.8 per cent drop in coal production in Malaya's only mine, at Batu Arang, during the first quarter of this year. Production dropped from 9,751 tons in January to 6,600 tons in February to 5,765 tons in March, Malayan Collieries Ltd. Announced today.
The Straits Times, 21 April 1958, Page 5 ‘White' Selangor in sight BIGGEST MASS SURRENDER IN FEDERATION FOR THREE YEARS EVERY HOPE THAT THE REMAINING BANDITS WILL GIVE UP SOON KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. The State War Executive Committee is confident that Selangor will become a "white" state before the first merdeka anniversary on Aug. 31. A Government official said today there was every hope that the remaining bandits now hiding in Kuala Selangor and Ulu Selangor districts would give themselves up before the July dateline of the merdeka peace offer. He was commenting on the surrender of nine hard-core terrorists at Simpang Ijok planting area in the Kuala Selangor district yesterday. These included for top men – district committee secretary Lee Hoong, branch committee secretary Chung Yen, and branch committee members Wong Wai Hoong and Yap Chew. Two are women, Yap Kwai Ying and Sze Chan, wife of Yap Chew. Two others are Indians – P. Karuppian and P. Savridasan. The other terrorist is Choo Siew. Wiped out The terrorists were the remnants of the Batu Arang and Bukit Ijok branches of the Malayan Communist Party which were the main targets of "Operation Leo" launched early last year. Their mass surrender yesterday – the biggest in the Federation for three years – wiped out the two most powerful terrorist gangs in North Selangor and completely freed one- time notorious areas of Communist activities. These areas are expected to become "white" soon. The Batu Arang gang was led by Lee Hoong, 46, a former fitter in the Malayan Collieries, Malaya’s only coal mine. Lee, a former member of the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese army during the occupation and later secretary of the Batu Arang Labour Union, went underground in 1948. In 1949 he was promoted to branch committee member and a year later became branch committee secretary. He was appointed district committee secretary in May 1953. Branch committee secretary Chung Yen, 36, who was also in the M.P.A.J.A., was a member of the Batu Arang Labour Union in 1948 when he entered the jungle. He was promoted to his present position in May 1954. For China Branch committee member Yap Chew, 31, was a member of the outlawed New Democratic Youth League before entering the jungle in 1949. He was promoted in 1952. Branch committee member Wong Wai Hoong, 28, who speaks fluent English, was also a member of the N.D.Y.L. He went underground in 1948 was later transferred to the Bukit Ijok branch of the M.C.P. The five other terrorists also went underground in 1948. Except for two Indian bandits, all have asked for a one-way ticket to China. This will be granted to them under the merdeka peace offer. Meanwhile, troops of the Royal Malay Regiment are exerting maximum pressure on "Baby-Killer" Ah Hoi and his gang of 11 who are lurking in the rice-bowl area of Kuala Selangor. ‘Quite sure’ Security forces are also relentlessly hunting for state committee member Hong Poh and district committee member Loke Fei and their gangs in the Ulu Selangor district. Their total strength is about 15 bandits operating in the Sungei Tinggi and Rasah areas. "With the steady flow of surrenders at the moment we are quite sure that the remaining bandits in Selangor will come out soon or be killed by security forces on operation," the government official said.
The Straits Times, 14 May 1958, Page 13 NOTICES MALAYAN CEMENT, LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF PARTLY PAID SHARES The first and final Call of fifty cents per share will to made on the 31st May 1958, payable to the Company's Bankers not later than 30th June 1958. The Company's Register of Members will be closed from May 26th to May 31st, both days inclusive, and no transfers of partly paid shares will be registered in the books of the Company after 31st May, 1958, until the Call in respect of such shares has been paid. Notice of the Call giving particulars as to payment will be forwarded to all registered holders of partly paid shares on 31st May 1958. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur, 12th May 1958
The Straits Times, 15 June 1958, Page 12 Kuala Selangor 'land of promise' MALAYA'S RICE BOWL IS RICH IN TIN DEPOSITS Plan for rail-link for Batu Arang By Jeffrey Francis “A LAND OF PROMISE”'—that is how they described the Kuala Selangor District, once a notorious terrorist stronghold in the Federation but now completely cleared of terrorists. How promising is it? A confident smile on his youthful face, the District Officer, Raja Azam bin Raja Kamaralzaman, looked at the map on the wall of his office and said: "We have discovered real wealth in this district – tin and probably other minerals. "It is, I should say, one of the richest potential areas in the country. "There should be prosperity here. More land will open up. More employment will be found for the people. "I can assure you that the district is not only Selangor’s rice-bowl but also a vast tin- rich area." Other minerals also Kuala Selangor, north-west of the Federal Capital, is turning into another "Kinta Valley." Two of the country's biggest mining companies are investing more than $36 million to develop the tin deposits discovered recently. Prospecting teams have also found other minerals such as gold and pencil lead in the area. In fact, one official source said: "a mine in this area does not have to depend on tin alone. It can pay its way with by-products." The Pacific Tin Consolidated Corporation is bringing from the United States a modern dredge which has mined gold in California. The Anglo Oriental (Malaya) Limited already has one dredge operating. Another is almost completed. Jungle and swamp It will put up another three more dredges, each costing about a million dollars. The actual location of the tin is a 16,000-acre jungle land near Batang Berjuntai. This ground is low grade, covered with great thickness of bracken and peat to a considerable depth. Some parts are in the swamp. Only knowledge deep-digging dredges can operate here successfully. When all the dredges are operating Batang Berjuntai should become a boom town. The possibility of a new town arising nearby is conceivable. A proposal to reconstruct a railway line linking Batang Berjuntai with Batu Arang, Malaya’s only coal mine, is being considered. The line was taken away by the Japanese during their occupation of Malaya. If this plan materialises it should facilitate the removal of ore from the area. At the same time it would open trade between Kuala Selangor and other areas in the country. "We have several plans about developing this district," said Raja Azam. "We have set aside 200,000 acres near Tanjong Karang for padi planting and other kampong crops. "We would also like to open up about 10,000 acres of land for the farmers of Panjang Berena. "But all these schemes will depend on loans the Federation Government hopes to raise." PICTURE An open cast mine at Malayan Collieries at Batu Arang. It is proposed to reconstruct a railway line between Batu Arang and Batang Berjuntai.
The Straits Times, 1 July 1958, Page 7 Mine disaster: door was to be fitted the next day SHAFT WAS BEING DEWATERED AS TUNNEL WAS BORED TOWARDS IT, RAUB INQUIRY TOLD WORKERS HAD ORDERS TO RUN AT FIRST SIGN OF A LEAKAGE- MANAGER RAUB, Mon. The inquiry into the cause of Malaya's worst mining disaster. (The Raub Australian owned gold mine. Inquiry into worst mining accident in Malaya 12 men trapped underground on May 10th. Mr. N. M. Warmington general manager of Malayan Collieries was a member of the inquiry team.) (Article not transcribed)
The Straits Times, 1 July 1958, Page 10 MALAYAN CEMENT Mr. J.A.E. Reiss, chairman of Associated Portland Cement manufacturers Ltd., has told shareholders that the company's Malayan interests continue to expand. The new kiln, which will double annual capacity to 220,000 tons, is expected to be in operation within a few months. To finance this expansion the capital of Malayan Cement Ltd. has been increased and APCM was happy to take up its entitlement.
The Straits Times, 6 July 1958, Page 9 Raub miner describes 700 ft. climb to safety RAUB, Saturday. THE week-long inquiry into the Raub Australian Cold Mine disaster in which 12 men were buried 900 feet underground, ended here today. The chairman, Mr. J. R. Lee, adjourned the inquiry indefinitely. (Article not transcribed)
The Straits Times, 19 August 1958, Page 5 Workers urged to join union RAWANG, Mon.— The former general secretary of the banned National Union of Factory and General Workers. Mr. V. David, yesterday called on workers of the Malayan Cement Works here to join the new National Union of Factory Workers. He made the call at a tea party given by workers of the factory in his honour.
The Straits Times, 1 September 1958, Page 4 Reduced OTHER INDUSTRIES: In coal, the labour force of Malayan Collieries has been reduced by another 160 workers.
The Straits Times, 12 September 1958, Page 12 NOTICES MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS Shareholders are informed that the Directors have under consideration the possibility of making a Capital Repayment. An announcement will be made in the near future. J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD Agents and Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur, 12th September 1958
The Straits Times, 13 September 1958, Page 10 COLLIERIES UP SHARPLY ON CAPITAL RETURN HOPES By Our Market Correspondent A DULL week on the Malayan Share Market was highlighted yesterday by an announcement that Malayan Collieries are considering a capital return which came as welcome news to shareholders who have hung on to their scrip through the past few depressing years. The directors of the company stated that they will give their decision soon, but market speculation yesterday was that the return would be somewhere between 30 to 50 per cent per one $1 share. The price reacted sharply upwards by 14 cents with business up to $1.05. This was the first time since November last year that the price had stood at the dollar level. The shares have been depressed for a long time as the profits of the company have dwindled, following the large cuts in production necessary because of the decision of the Federation Government to switch from local coal to imported diesel fuels in firing its power stations and railway engines. In excess The present issued capital of $3,433,400 is manifestly in gross excess of present operational requirements At last published balancing date, on June 30, 1957, net liquid assets including ready cash and easily realisable investments, stood at the very high figure of $2,901,848 or the equivalent of 84 ½ cents per one dollar share. This was 8 ½ cents more than the market value of the share in the early part of this year. Of the liquid assets no less than $2,200,000 consisted of bank deposits on a fixed rate of interest.
The Straits Times, 4 October 1958, Page 15 MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Malayan Collieries Limited will be held at the Registered Office of the Company at Hongkong Bank Chambers The Embankment Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday the 29th day of October 1958 at 2.15 o’clock of the afternoon for the purpose of considering and if thought fit passing the following resolution as a Special Resolution: - RESOLUTION THAT the capital of the Company be reduced from $4,000,000 divided into 4,000,000 shares of $1 each to $2,000,000 divided into 4,000,000 shares of 50 cents each and that such reduction be effected by returning to the holders of the 3.433,400 shares that have been issued paid-up capital to the extent of 50 cents per share and by reducing the nominal amount of each of the said shares from $1 to 50 cents. Dated the 4th day of October 1958. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD Secretaries.
The Straits Times, 6 October 1958, Page 13 & The Straits Times, 6 October 1958, Page 13 MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fortieth General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday, 27th November, 1958 at 12.00 noon for the following purposes: - To receive and consider the Balance Sheet and Accounts to 30th June, 1958, the reports of the Directors and Auditors. To declare a dividend of 5 cents per share less 30 per cent income tax for the year ended 30th June, 1958, payable on 27th November, 1958. To determine Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 30th June, 1958. To elect Directors in place of those retiring To appoint Auditors for the ensuing year To transact any other business of an Ordinary General Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Share Register will be closed from 14th November, 1958, to 27th November, 1958, both days inclusive, and the above Dividend, if declared, will become payable to Shareholders whose names appear on the Company’s Register on 14th November, 1958. By Order of the Board J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD., Secretaries Kuala Lumpur, 6th October, 1958
The Straits Times, 6 October 1958, Page 7 MALAYAN COLLIERIES PLAN TO REDUCE CAPITAL KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. — The Malayan Collieries— the Federation's only coal mine at Batu Arang— is to reduce its capital by 50 per cent. The company will hold an extraordinary general meeting on Oct. 29 to consider a resolution seeking the return of half the amount of paid-up capital shares. This action, according to the chairman of the board of directors, Mr. J. Drysdale, is necessary as the company is cutting down production because of lack of demand. The resolution seeks a reduction in capital from $4,000,000 shares of $1 each to $2,000,000 divided into 4,000,000 shares of 50 cents each. It is proposed that the reduction be effected by returning to the holders of 3,433,400 paid-up capital shares of 50 cents for every share. Production in the mine dropped by 40.8 per cent during the first quarter of this year because of tin restrictions.
The Straits Times, 25 October 1958, Page 10 COAL OUTPUTS Production from Batu Arang during last two quarters announced by Malayan Collieries Ltd. was as follows: - April 4,749 tons, May 5,294 tons, June 4,708 tons, July 3,856 tons, August 3,959 tons, and September 5,004 tons.
The Straits Times, 30 October 1958, Page 9 Malayan Collieries capital down KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Malayan Collieries—Malaya’s only coal mining company— has decided to reduce its authorised capital of $4 million to $2 million as it has more capital than required. A resolution on this was passed by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of the company here today. The company now has an issued capital of $3,433,400 in shares of $1 each. The nominal amount of these shares will be reduced to 50 cents each, and the company will return to the shareholders the other half of the paid up capital. This decision will be referred to the High Court for approval. A spokesman of the company said after the meeting this action followed reductions in the scale of operations at Batu Arang due to the fall in demand for coal. The production in September this year was 5,000 tons compared with 10,000 tons for the same month last year. There were 260 workers last month compared with 700 in September last year.
The Straits Times, 15 November 1958, Page 6 Malaya to become self-sufficient in cement 220,000-TON OUTPUT IN NEW YEAR KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE capacity of Malaya's only cement company, Malayan Cement, will be increased from 100,000 tons a year to 220,000 tons next year, enough to meet almost the entire current requirements. Mr. J. Drysdale chairman of Malayan Collieries, refers to this in a statement to be presented at the annual meeting of the company on Nov. 27. The statement says; "The coal demand left to the company amounts to about 4,500 tons a month and comprises 3,500 tons to Malayan Cement, 850 tons to two tin dredges and 150 tons to sundry consumers. "Fortunately, however, the demand from our associated company, Malayan Cement, will increase when the second kiln starts in December this year and the total demand is expected to rise gradually to 7,000 tons per month." The statement warns that the future outlook is "very limited" and unless demand for coal increases the life of the mine will end when the readily accessible coal has been extracted. Sales were 44% less than those in the last year and profits $52,349 as compared with $315,167 for the previous year. The directors recommend a dividend of five cents a share. Staff reduced Speaking of efforts to increase demand for coal, Mr. Drysdale said that the Mines Department had been interested in alternative uses of coal and one result was that a German consultant submitted a report on the possibilities of a fertiliser industry which could use Malayan coal. On labour he said that since the beginning of the current financial year staff and labour had been reduced to minimum. The labour force was now down to 210 and the population of Batu Arang was 4,800. Considerable unemployment existed but the company was encouraging the jobless to use its land for cultivation.
The Straits Times, 15 November 1958, Page 12 Sales drop Malayan Collieries balance sheet for the year ended June 30 published yesterday showed a net profit of $29.849 or equal to only point 8 per cent of capital. Sales were down 44 per cent and the profit was only possible because of sundry revenue and investment income. Efforts have been made to increase demand and the chairman, Mr. J. Drysdale, says consideration continues to be given to possible alternative uses for coal, but so far with no success. Net liquid assets totalled $2,714,548 or 70.1 cent per dollar unit. The market value of the holding in Malayan Cement at balancing date equalled 25.6 cents per share. Business passed yesterday from $1.03 to $1.01
The Straits Times, 20 December 1958, Page 12. IN THE MATTER OF MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED And IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1940-1946 Notice is hereby given that a Petition presented to the Supreme Court of the Federation of Malaya in the High Court at Kuala Lumpur on the 7th day of November 1958 for confirming a Resolution reducing the capital of the above Company from $4,000,000 (divided into 4,000,000 Ordinary shares of $1 each) to $2,000,000 (divided into 4,000,000 Ordinary shares of 50 cents each) is directed to be heard in Court on the 12th day of December 1958 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. Any creditor or shareholder of the said Company desiring to oppose the making of an Order for the confirmation of the said reduction of capital should appear at the time of hearing of the said petition. A copy of the said petition will be furnished to any such person requiring the same by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charges for the same. SHEARN DELAMORE & CO., And DREW & NAPIER Of 2, The Embankment Kuala Lumpur Solicitors for the Company.
The Straits Times, 22 November 1958, Page 9 Flies, rubbish bring disease fear DRAINS CHOKED, ROADS UNSWEPT SINCE COMPANY RESTRICTED SERVICES ON NOV. 1 By TAN TOCK SAIK Batu Arang, Friday. THE 4,800 inhabitants of this mining town are gravely concerned over a restriction of public services which has resulted in the neglect of the town. The marketplace is littered with rubbish and swarming with flies. The drains are clogged and breeding mosquitoes. The streets are unswept and the nine public lavatories are uncared for. The people here fear that these insanitary conditions may lead to the spread of disease. From Nov. 1 the Malayan Collieries Ltd., which owns the town and which had provided all the services, restricted these to its 250 employees and their families – totalling about 1,000 people. It now provides free water to everybody but lighting only to those prepared to pay for it. All other services – medical facilities of its hospital, street sweeping, garbage removal – have been withdrawn. The reason The chairman of the company, Mr. J. Drysdale in a statement he will deliver at the annual meeting next Thursday, says it cannot continue to provide all town services because of its "current limited resources." From Nov. 1, he adds, full services have still been provided to employees of the company and minimum essential services to non-employees. The company told the Selangor Government of its intention early in September. The company’s annual profits dropped from $315,167 in 19567 to $52,349 in 1957–58. The general manager of the company, Mr. N. M. Warmington said at Batu Arang today that about 600 of the unemployed had been settled in quarters in Bukit Nanas, a mile and a half from the town. The company's present employees and their families stay in a separate place about half a mile away. The Selangor Government, he added, had sent investigators from various departments—medical, anti-malarial, sanitary and others—to investigate conditions in the town. Mr. Warmington said some retrenched workers had found work in the neighbouring estates or had started cultivating 1,000 acres of land set aside for this purpose. Market stinks It is understood that is the company wants the government to set up a town board at Batu Arang to provide these services. People deprived of the services are doing all they can to keep their own houses clean. They are burning their rubbish. Those who do not pay for electricity, use oil-lamps. But the marketplace is an eye–sore. I saw its drains clogged. Rubbish is dumped in the huge containers but no one burns it or takes it away. The Collieries Workers’ Union has pointed out the results of the restricted services to the Malayan Trade Union Council. A union spokesman said the council had sent representatives to investigate. The postmaster, Mr. V. Thilliapaiam said: "I am a Government officer doing an essential service here. I get water like all the people here. I get lighting, too, because the post office pays for it. Lots of flies "But, I do not have any other services. "The flies are more plentiful than ever and the mosquito nuisance is increasing." In KUALA LUMPUR, Mr. John Drysdale, chairman of the company said: "We have done everything possible to limit hardship among the unemployed by permitting them to use land for vegetable gardening. "We have taken unemployed people into our hospital but we do not consider this an obligation. "In a further effort to sustain the township of Batu Arang and create employment, the company in conjunction with the trade division of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has endeavoured to attract other industries to Batu Arang . Back to Govt? "A 30-acre site, formerly our plywood factory area, is now available for industrial development." The president of the MCA here, Mr. Liew Sau Chuan, led a delegation of citizens to meet the company’s management on Nov. 5 but the company said the matter had been referred to the Government. The delegation then met the assistant District Officer, Rawang, Inche Abdul Karim bin Inch, who told them that the entire matter had been referred to the State Secretary. He indicated that as Batu Arang was private property the people there either had to pay for essential services or come to some other arrangement with the company.
The Straits Times, 29 November 1958, Page 8 Batu Arang Batu Arang has been without some essential services for more than three weeks. Since November 1 Malayan Collieries, which has provided these services, has withdrawn them except from its own employees. Streets are unswept, drains are choked, and rubbish piles up in the market place. There is an obvious risk to health. One of the most disturbing aspects of this state of affairs is that the company notified the Selangor Government of its intentions as far back as September. What heed was taken of this warning? Official investigators have now gone to the township, and the Government is giving “active consideration” to the question of sanitation. When will consideration end and action begin? The rubbish is piling up all the time. The local M.C.A. branch has sent a delegation to the company. The collieries unions have published a statement appealing to the public and to the trade union movement in the Federation to help “avert a dangerous situation”. This is all very well. But until the Selangor Government gets moving on its own, or comes to some arrangement with the company, is there no-one to organize volunteers to sweep the streets and clear the drains? The unions warn that the entire population may walk to the Federal Secretariat “for shelter and protection from unhygienic conditions.” They would be better occupied walking the town with brooms and shovels.
The Straits Times, 10 December 1958, Page 4 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES available at BATU ARANG SELANGOR Industrial Sites with Road and Rail access also Water, and electricity, labour available and housing can be provided. 28 Miles by Road or Rail from Kuala Lumpur. J. A. RUSSELL & CO., LTD., Agents and Secretaries, Malayan Collieries, Ltd., P.O. Box 245, Kuala Lumpur
The Straits Times, 20 December 1958, Page 12 MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Register of Members will be closed from the 27th day of December, 1958, to 28th day of December, 1958, both days inclusive, and the return of capital to the extent of 50 cents per share reducing the nominal amount of each of the Company’s said shares from $1 to 50 cents in accordance with the Special Resolution passed on the 29th day of October, 1958, will become payable to shareholders whose names appear on the Company’s Register of Members on the 27th day of December 1958. By Order of the Board J. A. Russell & Co., Ltd., Secretaries, Kuala Lumpur, 20th December, 1958
The Straits Times, 20 December 1958, Page 12. In the Matter of MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED And In the Matter of THE COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1940 Notice is hereby given that the Order of the Supreme Court of the Federation of Malaya dated the 12th day of December 1958 confirming the reduction of the capital of the above Company from $4,000,000/- to $2,000,000/- and the Minute approved by the Court showing with respect to the capital of the Company as altered the several particulars required by the above-mentioned Ordinance were registered by the registrar of Companies on the 17th day of December 1958. Dated this 17th day of December 1958. SHEARN, DELAMORE & CO., No. 2, The Embankment Kuala Lumpur Solicitors for the Company.
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, C. B. E., P. J. K.
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
BOH PLANTATIONS, LTD.
(Incorporated in the Federation in Malaya)
Directors:
J. Drysdale, C. B. E., P. J. K (Chairman)
R. S. MacKenzie
P. J. D. Regester, O. B. E., T. D.
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
SINTOK WOLFRAM MINES
Postal Address—Sintok, Alor Star, Kedah
Proprietors:
J. A. Russell & Co., Ltd. P. O. Box, 245,
Kuala Lumpur