- THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 1, 1939
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TIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 4th day of December, 1939, at 3 p.m... at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor of one Lot of Crown Land near Diamond Hill, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Sur- veyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days, thereof,
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be requir- ed to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2741.
No. of Sale
Registry No.
North East of New Kowloon In- land Lot No. 1380, near Diamond Hill.
Locality.
Boundary
Measurements.
IN.
S.
ft.
ft.
E. W.
ft.
As per
sale plan
Contents in
Upset Price
Square feet.
Annual Rental
About $18,000
$124
$1,800
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DOLLAR ACADEMY.
Dollar, Scotland.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA & CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1859.
Paid-up Capital
..£3,000,000. Reserve Fund
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Preparation for Universities, Army, Public Services, Com- merce. On list of Schools tingent of Junior Division O.T.C. nominating for Sandhurst. Con- Mild climate and healthful sur-Alor Star roundings, specially suitable for Amritsar colonial boys and boys from Bangkok Urban areas. Preparatory School Batavia adjacent. Prospectus and full Calcutta Agencies Karachi particulars may be obtained on application to the School Secre tary, or at the Office of this Canton
paper.
Headmaster, HARRY BELL, B. A. (Cantab.)
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HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS) Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, Chairman.
W. E. Lock, 'Esq.. Deputy Chairman.
2. K. Boushold. Esq., A. H. Compton, Esq., Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodwell, D. F. Landals, Esq..
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter periods in Local or Other Currencies at rates which will be quoted on application.
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Locaj Currency and Sterling with interest allowed at rates obtainable on application.
The Bank's Bead Office in London' under-
THE TWELFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAP- takes Executor and Trustee business, and PY VALLEY on SATURDAY, claims recovery of British Income Tax everpaid, on terms which may be ascertain- 2nd December, 1939, com- | ed at any of the Agencies and Branches. mencing at 2.00 p.m.
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The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
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The Secretary's Office, lat Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 o'clock NOON.
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Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central.
Authorised Capital $10,000,000
LONDON BANKERS;-~-~ Westminster Bank, Ltd.
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Current Accounts opened in Local Cur rency and Fixed Deposits received for ons year or shorter periods in Local and other currencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES in various size: TO LET.
Hong Kong, 25th February, 1930.
HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK
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The Business of the above sank is cas ducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANG- HAI BANKING CORFORATION. Rules, may be obtained on application.
FOR THE HONG KONG AND SHANGRA BANKING CORPORATION.
V. M. GRAYBURN,
Chief Manager
Foreign Exchange and every des- Hong Kong. 1st March, 1987. cription of banking business transacted
Current Accounts and Savings Ac cd at rates which will be quoted on counts opened. Fixed Deposits receiv- application.
Safe Deposit Boxes for hire
PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
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NOTICE
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
Authorised Capital Paid-up Capital
.$10,000,000.00 5,898,800.00
Reserve. and Undivided Profits 1,883.999.00
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10, Des Voeux Road, Central.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS— Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Koor. Chun, Esq., P. K Kwok, Esq., Wang Yus ad- Tong. Esq., Chan Ching Bhek, Esq., Li Lan Road Sang, Esq., Wong Chu Son, Esq., Kan Ying
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By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 27th Nov., 1989.
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