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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 2, 1940
GETTING DOWN TO
THE JOB
The Government's new plan
of
TC-
for the fullest employment industrial capacity on war .quirements was explained in London yesterday by Mr. Harold Macmillan, Parliamentary Secre- tary to the Ministry of Supply.
Mr. Macmillan declared
that Mr. Morrison, the Minister of Supply, had requested the Pro- duction Council resolutely to "of tackle the whole problem marrying industrial capacity and war requirements."
New area boards had been set up and any individual industria- list, who felt his unused capacity| could be employed on war work, could address himself to the area board, which should be able to secure for any works capable of executing this, either contracts or sub-contracts.
One of the board's duties would be to carry out a complete in- machine tools. It spection of
would also be the function of the boards to act as controllers of
ton
AMERICAN CARE
OF REFUGEES ·
Eleven civilians are known to have been killed and four- Most casualties occur- teen injured in raids over East Anglia.
Photo red in one locality where bombs fell on a row of houses. shows a striking general view showing the wrecked housee. (Copyright, Fox).
A
ADMIRAL PASSES
Henry
in
Be-
PETAIN'S CHANGES
THE WEATHER HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
OF JULY
From the 1st to the 11th July the weather was mainly cloudy and rainy. The next ten days
BANKING CORPORATION.
Authorised Capital
Issued and Fully Paid-up...$20,000,000 Reserve Funds:-
Sterling
.550,000,000
£ 6,500,000
Hong Kong Currency Re-
serve
.$10,000,000
prietors
...$20,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG,
were hot and sunny, but on the Reserve Liability of Pro- 23rd there was
in a sharp fall temperature, and the remainder of the month was comparatively. cool, with further heavy rain "and occasional thunder-storms. A typhoon, which entered the coast between Hong Kong and Swat- tow on the afternoon of the 28th, gave rise to strong westerly winds |und prolonged rainfall,
The
· BOARD OF DIRECTORS: H. V. Wilkinson, Esq., Chairman.
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Deputy Chairman,
J. K. Roundeld, Esq.. K. S. Morrison, Exq A. H. Compton, Esq., T. E. Pence, Esq.. Hon. Mr. B. H. C. C. Roberts, Esq..
Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. D.
Shields, Miskin, Esq.,
Sir Vandcicur M. Grayburn, Chiel Manager.
84 AMD
the The mean temperature for month was 82.7 deg. F., which is 0.60 deg. above normal,' A maxi-G. Imum of 92.0 deg. was recorded on the 18th and 20th, and a minimum of 72.0 deg. on the 24th. mean relative humidity was per cent, which is normal. Sunshine amounted 10
158 Batavia Bombay hours, against a normal of 212 Caloutia hours. The total rainfall was Canton 21.77 inches, which is 6.63 inches Cheloo above normal. July was the fifth Dairen successive month in which rain-Foochow
Haiphong fall exceeded the normal.
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GOOD SPOTS ON EXCHANGE
BRANCHES:-
Ipoh
Bangkok
fabiore
Rangoon Saigon
Zobo
San Francisco
Kowloon
Shanghal
Kuala Lumpur Singapore
London
Souralmyn
Lyons
Sungel Pataul
Colombo
Malacca
Siralow
Manito
Tientsin
Muar (Johore) Tokyo
Makdon
New York
Pelping Penang
Tringido Yokohama
Current Accounts opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local-
terms which and other currencies on will be quoted on application.
ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES in various sizes TO LET.
Hong Kong, 28th February, 1940,
The maximum wind velocity in Harbin a gust was 53 m.p.h. at 3.36 p.m. Iloilo war production In their areas in The death of Admiral
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES on the 28th, during the passage the event of a
of the typhoon. breakdown of Wise Parker was announced
IN FRANCE'S DIPLOMATIC| communications and for rebuild-London yesterday.-Reuter.
REPRESENTATION IN EUROPE Admiral Parker ing factories in the event of de-
was born in AND OVERSEAS WERE OFFI struction by bombing.-Reuter. June 1875 and was educated BCIALLY
ANNOUNCED IN Oakham School. He entered VICHY YESTERDAY ACCORD- H.M.S. Brittainia in 1889 and be-|ING TO THE HAVAS AGENCY. came a commander in 1908; cap- The appointment of M. Henry; Although general trading on the tain in 1914; rear-admiral in 1925: vice-admirat in 1929 and admiral Huye, mayor of Versailles as Am- London Stock Exchange yester-
bassador to Washington is con- day was quiet, there were some HONG KONG SAVINGS in 1938. It was announced in Washing-Benbow, at the Battle of Jutland
He commanded H.M.S. firmed and the Ambassador at good spots, chief being oils, which
BANK. yesterday
following has been sharply strengthened Ankara, that President
M. Massigli, in 1916 and was mentioned in des-
the United States' restriction on The Business of the above Bank Is placed on the unattached list. Roosevelt has asked Congress to appropriate immediately $125.000 patches and created a C.B.
Changes have also been made exports of aviation spirit which conducted by the HONG KONG AND tween 1922 and 1924 he was Direc-in Bucharest, Belgrade, Budapest, the market considered bullish for SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Bureau to establish and maintain the Naval Staff and he command-
tor of the Operations Division of Montevideo and Stockitolni.
shares of oil companies operating Rules may be obtained on application. within the British Empire. Gilt- FOR THE HONG KONG a standard of care for European d H.M.S. Repulse during an Em-
edged were higher and Kaffirs SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, refugee children.-Reuter.
pire cruise in 1924.
were inclined to strengthen. In- Between 1926 and 1928 he
dustrials were irregular. Director of Naval Equipment and
Street was indecisive-Reuter. was rear-admirui commanding the 1st. Cruiser Squadron, Mediter- Since the evacuation of British'ranean Flect from 1928-30. He To convey the deepest sympa- children to Canada began, 227 was Admiral commanding the Re-hy over the death of Mr. M. J. have been admitted to Canada for serves, 1931-33 and was placed on Cox, Reuter's veteran Chief Cor- the duration of the war, it was the retired list in 1934.
respondent in Tokyo, to the Man- stated in the House of Commons Admiral Parker was married in ager of the Hong Kong branch of at Ottawa yesterday.-Reuter. 1928 to Miss Dehra Chichister.
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Reuter.
H.K. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
the news agency, was one of the resolutions passed by the Hong Kong Reporters' Club at their, fourth General Meeting last night.
It was also decided to send a condolatory message to the widow of the late Mr. Samuel H. Chang who was assassinated in Shanghai.
CANADA STILL IN THE LEAGUE
MAORIS IN THE ARMY
Wall
AND
V. M. GRAYBURN,
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937.
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
.$10,000.000.00 5,598,600.00
2,003,201,50 Profits
HEAD OFFICE:-HONG KONG 10, Des Voeux Road, Central,
The New Zealand Minister of Authorised Capital Defence announces that 43 per Paid-up Capital cent, of the Maoris eligible for Reserve and Undivided teered for service with the Maori enlistment "have already volun-
Battalion, whose total strength is 4,103.-Reuter,
RECONNAISSANCE
IN KENYA
In a communique from Cairo yesterday it was stated that reconnaissance party pushing to- wards Dobel, Kenya, ̈ withdrew after meeting strong opposition. On other fronts nothing to report. -Reuter.
LOCAL DOLLAR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:- Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Chairman; LI Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwek, "Esq.. Wong Yun Tong Esq.. Chan Dung Shek, Esq., Li Lan Sang. Esq., Wong Chu Son, Esq., Kan Ying Po, Esq; and Fung Ping Wah, Esq.
'Kan Tong Po, Esq... Chief Manager.
LA Tsc Fong, Esq., Manager:
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:-
A moy- Batavia Bonbay Calcutta
Misalla
Scattle Samurang Shanghai
Singapore Sourabaya
Melbourno
Nagasaki
New York
Halphong
Paris
Hankow
Feiping
Swatow
Penang
Rangoon
Saigon.
Sydney Tientsin Vancouver
$
Bad Francisco
The
Canadian Premier, Mr. Mackenzie King, told the House of Commons in Ottawa yesterday that Canada had "not decided The demand rate on the Hongonolulu against discontinuing" member-Kong dollar to-day was 1/2 7/8. Kobo ship of the League of Nations. Silver was quoted at 22-5/16 Kowloon
London The Premier was replying to a spot and 22-1/16 forward. member who asked what the The cross rate London/New Every description of Banking and League had done for · ·Canada. York was quoted at £-U.S.$4.- Exchange business transacted. Reuter.
0250 and the New York/London granted on approved securities. rate at £—U.S.$3,8811⁄2.
INCOME TAX IN- AUSTRALIA
Australia is to adopt the same method as Britain in the collection of Income Tax, which will be col- lected at source;
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853. The possibility of instalment Patd-up Capital payments is being investigated. Reserve Fund Reuter.
Reserve Liability of Pro-
prietors
£3,000,000, £3,000,000,
£3,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/122, Leadenhall Street, B.C.2.
. West End Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, S.W.1. Manchester Branch:
52, Mosley Street, Manchester, 2.
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:
Alor Star
Amritsar
Bangkok
Batavia
Bombay
Hankow
Penang
Harbin
Rangoon
Iloilo
Hong Koug. Saigon
Koremban
Alinnghol
Calcutta
Singapore
Agencios:
Fitlawan
Streak Robe
Sourabay
Plaus Kuala Lumpur ·Taiping
Canion
Kuching
Tientsin
Capporo Cabu
Madras
Tongkah
Manila
(Bhuket)
Colenbo
Medan
Now York.
Tringtao Tokobama
T'elping
(l'oking)
Dolli Haiphong Hamburg.
Loung
Current Accounts opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local and Foreign Currencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Safa Depeslt Boxes To Let.
KAN TONG PO,
Chief Manager.
THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.
Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital $10,000,000 LONDON BANKERS:- Westminster Bank, Ltd." Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.
Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. Fixed Deposita received at rates which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.
PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief Manager.
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terest allowed at rates obtainable on will be a pleasure and your application.
attention.
The Bank's Head Office In London commands will have our "beat undertakes Executor, and Trustée busi- [ness, and claims recovery of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertained at any of the Agencies' and Branches.
R. A CAMIDGE,
Manager.
GRACA & Co.
No. 10, Wyndham Street, P. O. Bax 620 Hồng Kong.