They Worked Union Hours
Two Berok apes have been placed on the pay roll of the Government botanical department in Singapore, Straits Settlements, recently, because of their usefulness in gathering mangoes, coconuts, and other fruits. Later, oth-
ers will be added. Officials recommended the pair' for their charm and cheapness as well as their ability to collect fruits without damaging them. To the botanists they are Jambul ond'Puteh, caught by a member of the department when they were so small they could both sit in one hand of their captor. They are learning Malayan language, and already understand about 20 words of the local dialect.
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Franklin Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 140, 30 November 1938, Page 3
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105They Worked Union Hours Franklin Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 140, 30 November 1938, Page 3
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