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CANADIAN
DEFENCES
Ottawa, To-day.
Until the British Navy is free to act, Canada must ensure her OWII
MALTA'S STOUT FIGHT
London, Ta-day.
The Prime Minister, through the Co- lonial Secretary, has sent the follow-
protection against enemies from with-ing message to the Acting Governor
out and possibly from enemies with in her own ranks, said Mr. Lapointe, the Canadian Minister of Justice, in a broadcast yesterday.
When Canada
saw Д powerful neighbour like the United States com- pletely alter her national policy to build up her defence, he felt that Canada must have failed entirely in her duty if she had not ordered gen- eral mobilization, which alone could ensure the protection of her territory.
Reuter.
of Malta:
"The Cabinet watch with constant attention the resolute defence which your garrison and the people of Malta are making of the famous fortress and island. I have a conviction you will make that defence glorious in British military history and also in the his- tory of Malta itself. You are well fitted to rouse and sustain the spirit of all in enduring severe and prolong- ed ordeals for a righteous cause.”—Brl- tish Wireless.
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 25, 1940
BRITAIN'S FOOD STOCKS MORE THAN ADEQUATE
London, To-day.
LORD WOOLTON, MINISTER OF FOOD, gave assurances yesterday that Britain has adequate stocks of food. Some of the most vital stocks are greater than ever be- fore in Britain's history.
He knew, he said, that German propaganda would do its utmost to spread uneasiness by suggesting that all was not well. The answer to those in doubt was simple - ask the village grocer what his stocks are like.
He had been asked, he went on,
if he would reveal the amount of stocks and whether more are in sight. The answer to that is "No."
Food stocks are only second in im- portance to stocks of munitions. We would never dream of telling the enemy what we have in the way of munitions-nor will we tell him what we have in the way of food.
A Dish Of Tea
Introducing a somewhat lighter note, Lord Woolton said that he had been asked if he was going to ration tea. It had been pointed out to him that when people come out of their shelters after an air raid they gener- ally made themselves a cup of tea.
It is true, he went on, that the con- sumption of tea is going up very heavily. He understood the need for he a cup of tea at such times, but would ask people to "go a little slower" at other times in order make up for it!-Reuter.
WOMEN INVITED TO
to
DAY'S TRAINING
FOR H.K.V.D.C.
It is officially announced that the Units of the H.K.V.D.C. mentioned below will, with effect from Monday, 1st July, and until further notice, carty out one full day's training each week in accordance with the following time table.
All details and modifications will be notified weekly in Corps Orders:- Days of Training (subject to modi- fication if necessary).
Mondays Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5 Coys. Tuesdays-Nos. 2 and 4 Btys., No. 1 Sec. 5th A.A. Bty. and H.Q. Coy. Fd. Amb. Wednesdays—"A"-Coy, Field Am--
bulance and from 2 p.m. Corps Sigs.
Thursday-Nos. 1 and 3 Btys., No.
2 Sec. 5th A.A. Bty., Field Coy.. Engineers, Mob. Coln., and "B" Coy. Fd. Amb.
Fridays Nos. 2, 6 and 7 Coys., and
from p.m. Corps Signals. A.S.C. Coy, and Pay Section will parade as ordered by O. C. Units,
JOIN LOCAL W.A.TS. providing that each member does the
A scheme is being prepared, with the sanction and approval of the Military Authorities, to form a group of women motor drivers, who will be prepared to devote their whole time, after training, as required.
This group will be limited in num- bers, and for the present will be re- stricted to those who-
Are of European Nationality. Possess a driving license.
Have no children in the Colony, or similar binding ties.
‘equivalent of one day's training per
week.
Attendance will be compulsory, and any correspondence on this subject will be directed to the Unit Com- where mander concerned, endorsed applicable by a chit signed by em- ployers etc.
SINKING OF THE WELLINGTON STAR
London, To-day. All the crew of the Welling- Applicants for
should enrolment send their names and addresses, ton Star were landed from without delay, to:-
two boats, it was learned in
The Womens Auxiliary Transport London last night. Service, (Hong Kong),
C/o O.C., R.A.S.C. Office, Queen's Road.
(Opposite R.N. Dockyard). Enrolment forms will then be for- warded.
Captain Williams and 51 of the crew reached Casablanca in one boat and 17 others landed near Oporto. No passengers were on board.
The Wellington Star was completed last year for New Zealand.-Reuter.
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