Labels:text | newspaper | black and white | newsprint OCR: TUESDAY, MARCH 21, SHOWA 19 The Syonam Shimbum PUBLISHED BY THE SYONAN SHIMBUN KAI Featuring NEW SYONAN Where Food Is Being Grown For 'Old Friends In Old Syonan' 2,000 Acres Said Almost New Syonan Provides Ready For Development: 1,200 Men Busy At Work Concrete Example Of BY A SYONAN SHIMBUN REPORTER Sino-Nippon Co-operation THE LABOUR force, numbering about 1,200 engaged in various phases of construction work in New Syonan is com- parable to a contingent . of soldiers in the wilds of a Malaian jungle. Large tracts of virgin forests hitherto untrodden by By LIM CHONG PANG (Oversea-Chinese Association Connell'or in Change of Publicity.) man are being opened up by these hardy "lumberjacks" in a NEW SYONAN (Endau in Johore Province), comparatively short period, paving the way for the pioneer where many thousands of Chinese families will be settlers. The clearing work is done by Of the 2,000 acres of land to settled with the best conceivable prospects ahead of who are experienced in be developed-the first stage any community, provides a concrete example of Sino- the felling and burning of jun- men of the gigantic development gle, men who are physically fit scheme at New Syonan, 800 Nippon co-operation. Here Nippon guidance and and capable of enduring the ar- acros have been opened up, assistance, and Chinese manpower and capital, are duous work. At present ap- while work on the remaining Some of the Po Leung Kok proximately hewing a model settlement literally out of jungle, and 500 labourers are 1,200 acres is in its final stages. girls at New Syonan, weaving organized for this type of work. Surveyors and other technical attap roofing. are laying firmly the foundations to give a "backbone" and a fairly large area has al- staffs are at present busy divi- 179 Families to Malaian economy. ready cleared of ground timber, been deforested and ding the land into lots for set- tlers. Since the New Syonan This "backbone" is agriculture centre of an area with abundant scheme aims at providing a large which, history records, has help- materials. Shihan Gakko number of people : with "allot- further Have Moved ed many nations to tide over Alongside with the production ments. areas will be periods of stress. With such a of foodstuffs for Malai's millions, Graduates Given opened up and prepared for later "backbone," Malai, too, need industry and cther enterprises are settlers. Certificates Side by side with the clearing To Endau never fear; food self-sufficiency being encouraged, and, properly of jungle, irrigation work (which is the primary object of developed, it is not difficult to is the New Syonan being methodically carried out. guarantee final scheme) TWENTY-SEVEN students of the Irrigation of the cleared areas BY SYONAN SHIMBUN STAFF victory in the will visualize New Syonan as a busy trading centre rivalling Kluang, Syonan Shihan Gakko (Normal School) REPORTER war. in Bras Basah Road received gradua- so that the sites are suitable for LATEST available figures show Poh Leung Kok girls at New Syonan, seen around a campfire. Johore Bahru and other Malalan tion certificates at a short ceremony settlement is being studied, and that approximately 900 settlers Po Leung Kok Girls Proving The Malaya of cld lived on the towns. proceeds of rubber and tin; with Although the Endau scheme Is pri- held at the school this morning. a large number of labourers is (179 Chinese families) are now marily aimed at food self-sufficiency. These students will be drafted to the engaged on the irrigation scheme, in New Syonan. This figure does these proceeds, food was bought the possibilities of such enterprises as various public schools in Syonan on Apre: 1. Wells are being dug at suitable not include the labour force An Asset At Settlement and imported into the country. sites to provide an adequate and which numbers 1,200. but it is quite obvious that such mining of iron, coal and tin, brick- a state of affairs only makes the making and pottery. ship-building, oil The certificates were presented by good supply of fresh water, and In the past two months, six country almost entirely milling and other manufactures.should Mr. Sakamoto, the headmaster, and BY A SYONAN SHIMBUN REFORTER received by Mr. Mohd. Zaini bin Hajl since the settlers at New Syonan groups of settlers depend largely on the Labong details of which left Syonan. dent on cutside sources depen- not be overlooked. for its A sauce factory has already been Abdul Hadi on behalf of the students. Mohd. Zalni bin Haji Abdul Hadi Dam for their water supply, lows :- are as fol- PICTURE the Po Leung Kok girls sitting by the side of a food supplies. The exigencies of campfire in New Syonan after a hard day's work ..... . Picture war call for a revision of this established in the settlement, while the manufacture of soap from ash and olls and Miss Eunice Lim were the recip- steps are being taken to see that ients of honours certificates while cer- the water is free from pollution. Dato Number of Number of also their eager and smiling faces lighted up by the glowing state of affairs. from coconuts, paper from reeds and pulp of timber is being considered. tificates for diligence and good conduct The construction of commu- Families, People embers of the campfire as they tell one another stories ...... This revision is now in pro- With the inevitable growth of were presented to seven other students. In a short address to the students, nity wells is also contemplated. Feb. 1 Feb. 17 $29 Besides labourers engaged in 31 110 You will then have an idea of how happy and carefree these girls are at New Syonan. gress. New Malai is witnessing a population, promotion of businesses, Mr. Sakamoto stressed the great duty Feb. 24 48 158 revolution in her domestic eco- like banking, imports and exports, clearing and irrigation works, 255 nomy. From a country concen- (wholesale and retail firms), theatres. of all teachers of Dai Tca (Greater Mar. 164 These girls are now doing use- Erst Asin) to make thel: pupils worthy there are some 500 labourers who 2 ful work in the settlement. In their spare time, they sew their Not dresses and do knitting, and so skil- trating its efforts on the produc- and amusements will follow. The time is not far distant when citierns of the New Order. are specialized in building huts. Mar. 8 Mar. 15 32 10 157 to be outdene by the other set- ful are these girls in handiwork that tion of rubber and tin, New At present, the transportation 54 tiers, these girls are doing all some of their "works" have surprised Malai is being developed agricul- money invested in enterprises in New Syonan will turn out to be "gilt-edged of settlers and their belongings is they can to help in the realiza- many a " visitor. Dressed simply, they are at all times turally and industrially .... some- thing unknown in the annals of Investments." done by lorries loaned and main- tion of food self-sufficiency in tained by the authorities. ready to assist and perform any work the country, something of which Anti-Malarial Work this country and their efforts that is assigned them. Their needs are The Oversea-Chinese contribute in no small way to the few; their habits simple. Arrangements cnly a progressive, farseeing ad- tion has prepared Associa- monthly initial success of the farming have been made so that these girls are ministration, such as we are for- AS SOON AS an arca in New Syonan schedules of departures so that scheme .. assured of all their daily necessities. is cleared, arti-malarial in pectors of the departure of settlers is regu- Under the supervision of a matron, they do domestic work and help the but The Po Leung Kok girls live in a able. tunate to have at present, is cap- the Health Department of thy Overs"s- lated, difficulties minimized, and settlers and labourers in their everyday close to the Oversea- Chinese Association go round and give The vast natural rescurces at instructions to anti-malarial workers, work at the settlement Chinese Association's branch office. Endau district when developed who sees to It that every precaution is smoothly done duties. Numbering 46, they Icad a They are always a source of encourage- any other settler, ment to the women in the settlement, will turn New Syonan into a great taken to prevent the breeding of mos- Communications with the settlement cultivating their own plot of land in and unlike former days when they were simple life, like production centre. Accessible quitoes, will be greatly improved in time. Tele -. addition, entirely dependent on the authoritics, both by land and sea, Endau dis- At regular intervals, the Oversea- phone and postal services have already Early risers, they till their plot with been . established in New Syonan and an enthusiasm that surprises even liability. they are now more an asset than a trict is ideally situated for ex- Chinese Association sends to the zettle- ment lorry loads of anti-malarial oil. buses will soon be running regularly those accustomed to farming. Healthy tensive development, being in the mosquito-nets, etc. between Syonan when arrangements and the settlement, surroundings and outdoor life have SITUATIONS VACANT communication by sca with Endau, are completed, made these girls sturdy and capable of SYONAN TOKUBETU SI undertaking all the hard work that is The Syonan Shimbun using tongkangs and other vessels, will be possible. This means of communica- required of them. NOTICE NO. 41 They handle the changkol (hoo)- tion will greatly accelerate the develop- and they are proving themselves equal WANTED: Chinese Architectural Re: Renewal of Sales Permit of ment of New Syonan as bulky malerinis Draughismen and Building Forcmen can be more casily transported by sea." to any of the settlers at that-with for Syonan and Muar. Apply WONG firewood, lumber, and attap. perfect case, water their plots and per- FOO NAM, 100B, Amoy Street. ALL SELLERS OR DEALERS firewood, lumber, and attap should of ENGLISH EDITION. For the preservation of peace and order in the settlement, the Police form their duties methodically, always conscious that every effort on their apply for the renewal of their sales New Advertising Rates effective from Department of the Overzea-Chinese part will be amply rewarded when the WANTED URGENTLY: An ANA- permits to Noh-Rin Ka (Agriculture Association has decided to introduce time comes for them to reap what they LYST in Chemistry. Apply personally and Forestry Department) as from the to Messrs. MITSUI KOZAN KAISHA 20th to 31st day of March, Syows 19. March 10th $20 per single column inch Th's hut stands on the site of the Agricultural Experimental Into the settlement the Auxillary Police soW. Anyone who fails to have his per- or part of an inch, per insertion. for Station at New Syonan, system similar to that in Syonan. In addition to domestic work, they LTD ., 4th Floor, K.P.M. Building. help to make attap roofings for the between the hours of 9.30 a.m .- 11 mit renewed renders himself liable to ordinary advertisements, Box Number Farming Experts Houses For 1,000 Families huis. "Palas" leaves, which are useful a.m. have his store of the above goods con- substitutes for attap, these girls weave flocated. extra 25 cents, $40 per single column Into "roofings" for settlers' huts. SYONAN TOKUBETU SI TYO. inch or part of an inch, per insertion, To Help Settlers Being Rapidly Constructed To When the day's work is over, the WANTED: Analysts, Factory As- 19th March, Syowa 19. for advertisements concerning enter- girls enjoy themselves in such healthy sistants, Storekeepers, General Clerks. recreation as basket-ball and netball, Mechanics, Electricians, Mechanical tainments, etc. That these girls are not forgotten by Draughtsmen, Boller and Pump- WANTED: Binoculars, Sewing Ma- By A Syonan Shimbun Reporter house Superintendents for Synthe- chines. Refrigerators, CHEONG LEE & CO ., 371, North etc. Apply All advertisements are payable THE AGRICULTURAL Experi- Occupy 200 Acres Of Land people in Syonan is reflected by the fact that recently through the courtesy tic Oil Factory at Muar. Free necom- of the Syonan Shimbun a netball set Only Bridge . Road, Syonan. Tel: 4321. advance. mental Station recently estab- modatien and food provided. in was presented to them. experienced men need apply copies of testimonials to Chemist-in- with lished in New Syonan to give guidance to the settlers is carry- BY A SYONAN SHIMBUN REPORTER. Charge, Chemical Dept. of Kasho Co ., ANNOUNCEMENT ing out experiments in the culti- WITH A steady influx of settlers, labourers and technicians Ltd ., 5. Malacca Street, Sycnan. vation of various food crops in a to New Syonan, the need to construct huts speedily to provide Settlers Get Free most scientific way. accommodation for the ever-increasing population is well WANTED During the Week of Castor Plant Growing The station has a staff of agricultural appreciated by the Construction Department of the Oversea- Medical Attention Chinese association. Campaign, by the kindness of Government, experis, including two graduates froin Chinese universities and instructors BY SYONAN SHIMBUN STAFF PERSONNEL FOR Plans for getting the huts (TECHNICAL Coconut Oil will be offered in exchange foi from the Serdang Agricultural School, For the moment, because of to house the various great rush for accommodation the REPORTER PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT whose instructions are always available ready Castor Oil Seeds. by AZAD HIND). on the spot to those engaged In farming groups of settlers arriving from settlers who are very eager to take up AN ORGANIZATION that has been doing most commendable Applications are invited from suitable Situated about 3% mile from Endau. time to time are being carefully allotments as soon as possible, barrack candidates of the following trades for this station has a plot of land ten considered. type of houses ten in each row-are work in relieving the' poor and immediate employment in the Provi- Three katis of Coconut oil will be given for As regards designs and size of being built. sional Government of Azad Hind. every kati of Castor oil seeds offered by acres in area. The staff collects varit- ties of seedlings for the settlers, the huts under construction, great Accommodation for approximately distressed is the World Red Swas- tika Scciety, which' maintains inclusive of field service :- the public. and to encouragement to 1.000 families is under construction, free hospitals, clinics and schools ACCOUNTANTS the settlers, the majority of whom give economy in materials is being BOOK-KEEPERS are Cantonese and Hokkien, two in- effected yet . ensuring a great .it is understood, The houses will oc- cupy about 200 acres of land. in Syonan for thousands, irres- FINANCIAL EXPERTS structers who are well-versed in these measure of comfort to the set- Rows of these huts separated by pective of nationality. ENGINEERS The Public are requested to bring in their dialects, go round the settlement daily lanes are concentrated in an With the founding of New Syonan, DRAFTSMEN empty bottles or tins for oil arca giving practical guidance in farming. tlers. Generally speaking, two uniform along either side of one of the access roads to the allotments. the Society has extended its charitable M. T. DRIVERS BLACK-SMITHS Recently. a representative of the types of huts are being built. One The first purchase will be held at the Oversea-Chinese Association handed to type for housing settlers without Besides building huts for settlers, work to the settlement, where it has a branch to attend to the needs of the NIPPON-GO INTERPRETERS families, which is built on lines of the accommodation for the labourers on- - settlers. PHOTOGRAPHERS following places on two different dates. the Johore Government a sum of CARPENTERS $10.000 for seeds and paddy, and last dispersal camps constructed by the pre- gaged in the various phases of con- weck the station received 30,000 taploca vious Government, The second type of struction is also being provided. At the outset, the Society has a dresser and a dispenser at this branch RADIO OPERATORS 23rd MARCH, 2604 huts is for settlers with families. These In connection with housing. it is to assist the Health Department of the WIRE-MEN cuttings. These, together with veget- able seeds, are being distributed to the have been designed in such a way that gratifying to note that the authori- Oversea-Chinese Association, which QUALIFIED DOCTORS cach hut has sleeping rooms, a dining tics have taken steps to ensure ade- has already made provisions for a hos- POLICE OFFICERS ADMINISTRATORS For A & C Divisions: Warehouse of Tozan Noji settlers. At the moment, the station is dovat- hall, verandah, kitchen and backyard. quate supplies of timber, attaps, planks, etc. for the construction of huts. pital adequately equipped and staffed For reasons of health and convent- with experienced doctors and nurses TELEGRAPH OPERATORS & WIRELESS ing its attention to the cultivation of the three principal substitute food crops ence, and also with a view to minimiz- Machinery for operating & sawmill has for the settlers and labourers. Kabushiki Kaisha No.30, Raffles Ing any danger of fire, for instance, been set up close to the settlement and SURVEYORS for rice-tapioca, sweet potatoes and it has been decided to build huts not on appreciable amount of timber 1s It is learned that the Society is send- ing a party of relief workers, compris- ELECTRICIANS Quay, (At 9.30 a.m.) ragt. too big in size, or too closely together, being turned out from this Plants for three additional sawmill. Ing a Chinese physician, a druggist, a MECHANICS Samples of the different types of soil and at the same time suitably located sawmills nurse and medical attendants with a TIN-SMITHS in New Syenan have been collected and In plots of land allocated to the will be sent to New Syonan in due consignment of Chinese medicine and MASONS Malai Farm, Geylang Serai (At 2 p.m.) forwarded to Syonan for analysis. residents. course, It is learned. drugs to New Syonan very shortly. FITTERS F Before And Now PRINTERS WELDERS Large tracts of jungle at New Syonan are giving way to agriculture & housing. TURNERS G The market near Paya Lebar Police Applications should reach the under- signed before 31st March, 2604. Station (At 4 p.m.) All applications should be forwarded through the local League Offices. . Selected candidates will be taken in 26th MARCH, 2604 service forthwith. Rates of pay will be in accordance with the qualifications. Rations, ac- For B Division: Thomson Road 3rd mile (near commodation, equipment etc." will be NURSING ORDERLIES (In large the Police Station (At 9.30 a.m.) Number) LABOUR ORGANISERS AGRICULTURAL EXPERTS In front of market at Bukit Timah Name, Age, Certificate of physical " E " fitness, Educational qualifications and all other particulars of previous ex- Road & Jurong Road Junction perience must be stated. Applicants without encumberances will be preferred. (At 2 p.m.) free. SECRETARY, Recruitment Department, D , Pasir Panjang Market, Pasir Panjang RH. Qrs. 1.1. League, 7 Chancery Lane, Syonan Road 5th mile 19th March, 2604. (At 4 p.m.) WANTED TO BUY a new model Motor Cycle, any make or H. P. in good con- dition. Apply to Box No. 418, c/o TOZAN NOJI KABUSHIKI KAISHA Syonan Shimbun (English Edition), Syoran.
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