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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 23, 1937.
NEW DISCOVERIES AT H.K. LEAD MINES
ADDITIONAL
ORE FINDS
DEVELOPMENT NOW PROGRESSING RAPIDLY
Belief that the lead mines in the New Territories, which are now in the course of develop- ment by the Nielson interests, |Hong Kong Mines Limited, will reveal much larger reserves of ore than previously estimated, is indicated.
It is understood that development work is showing a continuation of the ore bodies previously discover- ed and that more ore is being add- ed to the original reserve.
Development work is being push- ed ahead rapidly in order to haye everything in readiness for the mill which is nearing completion. Modern mining equipment, recent- ly received from abroad, will make Hong Kong Mines one of the most efficiently equipped properties in the Far East.
Compressed air for mining pur- poses is being furnished by three compressors each of which have a capacity of 600 cubic feet per min- ute; and a fourth compressor
M. Bonnet, who has been ap- pointed to the most responsible position in the new French Ca- binet, that of Minister of Finance. It is a post which he has held on se- veral previous occasions as one of France's foremost economists. He is now in Washington as French Ambassador: but presumably, will return to Paris immediately..
with BRITAIN'S
a capacity of 300 cubic feet per minute is being held in reserve for emergencies.
BUOYANT REVENUE: for, the black- DEATH DUTY YIELD
London, To-day.
The equipment. for, the smith and drill-sharpening shop, as well as all pneumatic drills are of the latest type obtainable.
The actual mill building has been The Exchequer's total ordinary completed and milling machinery revenue amounts to £127,276,724 is being erected.
compared with £115,077,327 at the One staff house has been com- corresponding date of last year. pleted and two will be finished by Large increases in yield this the end of this month.
¡year are in respect of Estate duties The mess building will be com- at £20,380.000 against £1,765,000, pleted about the middle of July. Jand customs which at £48,331,000 A large bodega, machine shop, of-compared with £44,773,800. fice building and hospital have Total ordinary expenditure is been completed and are now in use. £188,053,492 compared with £180,- Mr. B. B. Bassett, general, super-1898,154 at the corresponding date intendent of the property was re-jof 1936.-British Wireless. cently transferred from Tinage.
Mr. W. Fowler has been appointed Some time early this morning mill superintendent and Mr. S. Col-some person entered No. 181 Sai dren is mine superintendent.. Mr. C. Yee Street, the residence of Mrs. G. Brown is in charge of mechani-W. J. Munroe and stole clothing and cal work.
jewellery to the value of $167.
Kowloon Tong Residence
Roof Blown Off
OCCUPIER'S CLAIM AGAINST THE LANDLORD
How part of the roof of his form-¡He went so far as to refuse to pay er residence, No. 14, Essex Cresent, a month's rent until defendant re- Kowloon Tong, was blown off dur-paired the roof.
1936,
and
ing the typhoon in August last, was At 2 a.m. on August 17, described by Mr. H. A. Castro, of part of the roof was blown off by Messrs. W. R. Loxley and Company, the 131-mile-per hour gale, and as in the Summary Court this morning a result half the roof caved in. The before the Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. rain poured into the house and did Lindsell, when he claimed $859 extensive damage to furniture. from Wong Ping-suen, landlord of fittings. After being informed, de- the premises, for damages suffered fendant did not even visit the when the roof caved in and damag-place, but four days later sent his ed the furniture in the house. contractor to repair the damage.
Mr. M. A. da Silva appeared for “Living as rats" for four days, the plaintiff, while the Hon. Mr. plaintiff decided to move and was M. K. Lo represented the defen-put up by some friends for a few dant.
days until he was able to rent an- In the box this morning, plaintiff other residence,
• "UP TO THE NECK" revealed how he repeatedly, with- After cross-examination by Mr.
out success, requested defendant to Lo the hearing was adjourned to repair the roof which was leaking. 2.30 p.m. July 7 next.