THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 27, 1940
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Men of the Royal Air Force and members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force made this striking picture as they mov- ed together in marching formation, during training at this R.A.F. station "somewhere in England." Photo shows-Our boys and girls "in blue" in marching formation. (Copyright, Fox).
SHA-YU-CHUNG OCCUPIED BY JAPANESE
Sha-yu-chung, Mirs Bay terminus of the Taipo-Sha- yu-chung Ferry Service, was occupied by the Japanese at 1 p.m. yesterday following landings east and north-east of the village port early in the morning.
The little Mirs Bay port, which, after the Japanese occupation of Can- ton, was the coastal communication point between the outside world and "free" Kwangtung, was set on fire by the invading forces.
JAPAN'S REQUEST TO BRITAIN
London, To-day. Japan's request to Britain to take effective measures to stop all supplies of war materjals to China through Burma and Hong Kong was received in London from Sir Robert Craigie, our Ambassador in Tokyo, on Tuesday, says Reu. ter's diplomatic correspondent.
The request is being carefully considered by His Majesty's Gov- ernment.-Reuter.
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Fires raged all day yesterday and DRIVING
the
last night, burning the town to ground. The Chinese Customs Station was also destroyed.
Refugees flocked inland and to the, British border, some 300 arriving at Tai-po yesterday by ferry, the service of which was stopped.
Bias Bay Landings
The invaders came from Bias Bay, the main body being landed at Paikong in Dumbell Bay, north-east of Sha-yu- .chung, and the others at Au-tau.
Following a naval bombardment of Au-tau and Paikong early in the morning, the Japanese carried out their landings successfully. Both towns have been reduced to ruins.
LESSON
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Dr. Ramler, of Exchange Building, was summoned before Mr. H. Sheldon, K.C., this morning, for driv- ing without a valid driver's licence in Upper Albert Road on June 9.
was
It was stated that defendant driving down Upper Albert Road at about 9.50 a.m. on June 9, at a slow speed. He was seen to stop the car, and change seats with a lady who was in the car. Defendant was ques- tioned, and it was found that he had no licence to drive a car.
A fine of $25 was imposed. Two Japanese warships, accom- Mrs. Tobias of St. Joan's Court, No. panied by some 20 atmed motor-74, MacDonnell Road, was summoned Launches. steamed into Dumbell Bay, for allowing her car to be driven by before dawn yesterday. The boats a person not holding an appropriate conveying some 500 troops went ashore licence. covered by the warships.
It was stated that Mrs. Tobias was After landing the Japanese struck the owner of the car which Dr. Ram- out for Sha-yu-chung with the villag-ler was driving. ers fleeing in confusion in all direc- She also was fined $25. tions.
By 1 p.m. they reached chung.
400 Men
A fine of $5 was imposed on Mrs. Sha-yu- E, Boyd, of the Little Shop, Glouces- ter Arcade, for parking her car No.
two 6240 for more than
hours in Chater Road car park on June. 8.
There are some 400 troops in Sha- yu-chung it was reported last night. The Japanese who landed at Au-tau proceeded northwards to Tamshui which was occupied two days ago.
Mrs. K. Dorrer, of the Hong Kong Hotel, was fined a similar sum for using a horn in a manner calculated to cause public annoyance near Glou- cester Building at about 3.19 p.m. on the June 10.
There has been no change in situation along the border, the police are still manning the approaches and the Indian troops are still în reserve positions.
The forces across the border, it is reported, are gathering in the crops.
Traffic Sub-Inspector F. J. Clarke prosecuted.
The majority are Chinese puppet sold-k
lers, many of which are unarmed.
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