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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1946,
TELEPHONE SETS MADE
POLICE "NOTICE On the "night of Tuesday, October 1, Chief Engineer William Anderson, of the 86. "Helikon," took a motor-boat from Blake Pier to his ship, fall overboard off the Saikun -Wharf-and-was-drowned.
It is known thoro Scveral Eve-icitnosaca and theas are urgently requested with the to communicato Water Police Station, either in person or by telephoning 50320."
Royal Marines' Orchestra
IN HONG
KONG
The revelation that right in their midst there is a factory turning out such highly intricate instruments as telephone parts and sets must be pleasing food for thought to those in Hong Kong interested in its industrial rehabilitation. It points to at least one fact, that the Colony has the scientific talent and enterprise for big things.
The bright light in this encouraging picture is Mr. Fooya Liao, veteran Chinese industrialist and pioneer of telephone and wireless set manu- facture in China. A "China Mail" repre- sentative, learning of Mr. Liao's recent return to the Colony, made a surprise call on him the other day in his improvised and unpreten- tiously set up workshop in Nelson Street Kowloon.
as he shook hands with Mr.
A Theatre Orchestra has been engaged to support the R.A.F. No, 1 Gang Show which has been
The same sparkling face, the playing to packed houses for the
same keen penetrating, grey last few nights at the Star Thea-
eyes and the same broad smile The orchestra is
of optimism greeted the writer tre, Kowloom.
the ranks of the drawn from
the Band of Royal Marine
Liao for the first time again C.-in-C. B.P.F.. and are playing
in six years. One would not by kind permission of Vice-Ad-
have believed that smile pos- iniral D. W. Boyd, K.C.B., CB.E,sible ir a man who had lost The orchestra is directed by millions and millions in Shang- Mr. J. H. Gale LRAL, R.M. hai when that city fell to the
Japanese.
crowning Although only having been in the
D.S.C., R.N.
But the
!
together, over a thousand were gold locally.
SIAM's OCT. RICE
CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LIMITED,
"NOTICE" is hereby given that the Eighteenth Ordinary General Meeting of Share- holders of China Underwriters, Limited, will be held at the Offices of the Company, da, Des Bangkok, Oct. 12oBux Road Central,... Hong The Siam Rice Commission Kong, on Wednesday, the 23rd revealed today that the Octo- day of October, 1946, at noon ber obligations for rice, ship for the purpose-of-confirming ments had already been full- the appointment of the Beard Alled, according to a state- of Directors, receiving their ment by the Slam representa- Report and a Statement of the tive at the Singapore Liaison Company's Affairs as at 31st conference,
December, 1945 and of electing Directors and Auditors.
Rice was being loaded now and was expected to reach the deficit countries bejare the end of the month-Rex-
manu
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England, but if I were to pro- The telephone sets and in-duce their type of telephone my atruments were made by Mr. price would inevitably be Lino on the specific instruction higher. Like all local of the Central Government in facturers, we are handicapped Chungking, as they were top by the high cost of imported essentiul war equipment which raw materials, and more often it was most difficult to obtain than not imported articles are cheaper than the lobal product," added Mr. Liso.
abroad.
Long Distance
Tested
The sets made were mostly Colony a short time the Royal calamity same in 1941", when for long distance service, of the was invited by the Hong Kong
made them after capturing Hong Kong the magneto type which (Mr. Liao
than the ordinary dial model. and equipment.
Marine Band have
By Order of the Board of Directors,
HERBERT R. STURT, Managing Director. Hongkong, 14th October, 1946.
NATURALIZATION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Boria Michael Bluesteyn known as Robert Michael Bluestone of 286 Prince Edward Road, Kow. loon, is applying to for Governor
the
naturalisation,
selves popular and well known Japanese removed all his plant explained) was more complicated (China) Ltd. to submit some and that any person who knows
by playing at dances, service con- and parades ceris, ceremonial during the celebrations of the Double Tenth,
p
Before their arrival in the Far East this band was at the Royal Naval School of music, forming part of the school's system: on H.M. Ships and nearly all have seen action with the Fleet in the "late war.
The introduction of the orches- tra to the Star Theatre should further increase the popularity of what is acknowledged to be one of the best shows to play in that
theatre,
"Had
months
トー
which
but the
and
the Japs come six All the telephones made in Heng later
I would have Kong were intended for ship saved half my factory. Plansment to Free China, were under way to shift plant loss of Canton made transporta- and equipments to Chungking, tien difficult, and the Company as we smelt trouble for Hong decided to concentrate on local Kong," Mr. Liao told the sales and to start manufactur- "China Mail."
ing in Chungking once the Many will remember the necessary equipment could be Fooya Electrical Works in Hong moved into the interior.
The war is now
over Kong before the war, were turning-out bakelite elec- we must think of peace and trical fittings, telephone sets, national reconstruction.
The instruments and parts. Their Chinese Ministry of Communi- sets were on sale in Hong Kong cations in Nanking have asked at the time, and al- me to resume the manufacture of telephones for the Govern- ment, who can take up any quantity I can turn out. I am not bound to confine my sales to Government but it is a good thing to know you have a buyer always on hand who will take up your products," said Mr. Liao.
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The writer was shown round the factory. Pointing to the
three machines in a corner Mr. Liao said: "These three were all I could retrieve from the occupation. The Japs have re- nicyed all my best machines, and I shall have to have new ones made afresh."
Dies Hidden
"Most fortunate. feature in an unfortunate situation is that
written
Before the war the Company Government, through Marsman telephone sets for testing. One any reason why naturalisation set was sent to India, and a re- should not be granted should and signed port came back that it was most send a satisfactory. A representative statement of the facta to the of the Hong Kong Telephone Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong. Company also called at the works, and expressed surprise that telephone sets
such superb quality and workman- ship, equalling the foreign made article, were actually being produced locally.
of
"But for the war we might with the Hong Kong Govern have entered into a contract meat or the Military Author- ties," added Mr. Lino.
sentative
“OTKAŃTO"
Arrangements have been made, in conjunction with the Sea Transport Officer-in-Charge and other Authorities concerned, of passengers from H. T in regard to the disembarkation OTRANTO which is expected to
on
arrive at about 10 a.m. Monday the 14th October and will: berth at Kowloon Wharf No. 2 North.
The "China Mail repre
was then shown the packing-room, where about 50 sets recently assembled were packed ready for shipment to (a) the Chinese Ministry of Com- munications. "Not much to show for a month's work but in the course of another few weels work would be consider- ably speeded up," said Mr. Liao.
"We
had large, spacious factories before the war, and we are looking out for larger premises now. When that object has been achieved, we shall launch out into large manufacture not only of tele- phone sets, but also wireless sets, bakelite articles and many other things," said Mr. Liao.
(b)
(c)
Mr. Liao recalled that just I have been able to recover all prior to the Japanese attack on my dies. They were hidden Shanghai in 1937 he had five from the Japanese, and to the factories, each turning out pro- time of their surrender they ducts of its own--radio trans (d) didn't know where they were mitters, telephone sets, bakelite hidden, though my home had articles, electrical equipment been searched more than once and synthetic resin. Thego early in 1942,"
plants were a total loss, and Asked about the possibility of after a trip to Chungking and making telephone sets for the consultation with the Chinese (e) Hong Kong Telephone Company Government Mr. Lito came to to ease the present acute shor- Hong Kong and set up afresh, tage, Mr. Liao aaid he could concentrating on telephone sets certainly produce them but and instrutments.
owing to high cost of materials The telephone is my pet (nearly all of which have to be subject," said Mr. Liao, "and I imported) his price would, he am proud that I have managed feared be more than the Com- to turn out an article equalling pany would be willing to pay. in quality and workmanship
"I am not quite sure what the best foreign product. the Company paid for the in fact, some of my designs are struments they ordered out from actually an improvement!"
In
Paoting Next On The Govt. Agenda
(By Tom Masterson)
Peiping, Oct. 13.
No person will be per- mitted to board the ship on arrival, unless he car ries a pass issued by Messrs. Mackinnon, Mac kenzie & Co., Agents of the OTRANTO
Husbands and relatives and those mecting the ship on business are re- quested not to proceed or to the Wharf until the res- sel is made fast.
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No labour of any descrip tion accompanying hus- bands and relatives is permitted, as ample labour will be provided on the ship and on the wharf.
No vehicles are permitted to-be-brought into the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co/s premises
The order of disembarka tion of passengers will be -as follows:-
NOTICE
We have admitted Mr. D. S ROBE, CA, as a partner' in our firm as from 1st May, 1946:
LOWE, BINGHAM
MATTHEWS. Chartered Accountants.
Afercantile Bank Building. Hongkong. 10th October, 1946.
Service Auction Room
Auctioneers, Surveyors et Basement, French Bank Bldg A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer
Telophons 81867...
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118, 212, 214, 217, 218.
91, 99, 100, 102, 104, 10, 112, 117,
WANTED KNOWN
1946 Automobiles, any make, available for export to China, by reliable firm. For particulars, write to "Campos Rueda, Cor- poration," 2205 Azcarraga St, Manila, Philinbince.
FOR SALE
The Undersigned has re ceived instructions from the "NATIONAL" Acting Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction
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on TUESDAY," the 15th OCTOBER, 1946, commencing at 10 am.,' at the premises of
THE SERVICE AUCTION ·
ROOMS, FRENCH BANK BUILDING, BASEMENT,
113 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS, comprising:—
Wooden Trays, Bamboo Baskets, Chinese Abacus, Rubber Date Stamps, Rubber Bands, Copper Wire, Radio Sets and Cabinets, Typewriters,
Printing Ink, Stamp Pad Ink, Stationery Goods, Car Batteries and Car Parts, "Darkie". Tooth Paste, Porcelain Ware,
Geometry Compasses, Acid. Stearic, Hemp Cloth,
Etc., etc, etc.
The Kin Lee Godown, Ground Floor, West Point, where the goods are stored, will be open to inspection on the 12th and 14th October, 1946, between 10.00 am, and Noon, and between 2.00 p.m., and 4.00 p
The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale published in the 9th March, 1946, issue of the Gazette,
A. E. B. DE SOUSA, Auctioneer.
Cash Register! "(Saugnankay), Large size; flitted with secret. checking devices! Very cheap 289, top, Frinco Edward, (5-7 pm.) Phone 57687.
FOR SALE-One steam launch and one inotor boat. For full par- ticulars apply to P.O. Box No. 80.
The Union Waterboat
• Company, Limited
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty-seventh Ordinary General Meeting of the Com- pany, will be held at the Offices of Messrs Dodwell & Co., Ltd., 3rd floor, Hongkong Bank Building, on Monday, the 4th November 1946.. at noon, for the purpose of receiving the
Statéments Report and
of Accounts for the year ended 31st December 1941 and for. the period 1st January 1942.to 30th November 1945.
DODWELL & CO., LTD, General Managers. Hongkong 7th October 1946.
NOTICE
WAR GRAVES REGISTRATION
of War Graves in the Colony There may still be a number which have not yet been covered by the Graves Service.
re-
Anyone having knowledge of the whereabouts of any such graves-ic. of Service personnel who died In the fighting in 1941 or, subsequently, during the Japanese occupation-is request ed to communicate with D.A.D. GRAVES REGISTRATION; Room 18, 3rd floor, Post Office
Hongkong, 12th October, 1946. Building. (Tel. 24190)
LAMMERT BROS.
Auchonests, Surveyors and Appraisers, Padder Building, Telephone No. FOREL,
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned have re-
(1) Services (officers and ceived instructions to sell by
other ranks)
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(2) Civilians (European)
(3) Admiralty (European
civilians)
Public Auction on TUESDAY, the 15th OCTOBER 1946 com- mencing at 2.30 P.M.
at their Sales Rooms,
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(4) Anglo Saxon (Chinese No. 55, Hankow Road, Kowloon.
crews)
A Nice Selection of Valuable
(5) Admiralty (Chinese per- Household Furniture compris
gonnel)
(G) UNRRA/CNRRA
(Chinese repatriates) European civilians bound for Hong Kong side will find à special Star Ferry on the opposite side of the wharf to
Government armies, flushed with the capture of the "OTRANTO", which will the Communist stronghold of Kalgan, concen- take them and what effects they can carry, to the Star Ferry trated on the lifting of the siege of Paoting Hong Kong side, where moter and reopening the Peiping-Hankow railroad transport will be awaiting those which National military authorities boasted for whom Government are find-
ing accommodation. they could do within a week.⠀⠀⠀ Communists have not officially acknowledged the
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Passengers should only take loss of Kalgan but the Government gave cir- with them at the time of dis- cumstantial accounts of its fall just three embarkation, small baggage weeks to the day after the start of the all-out which can be carried by hand. drive against it. South of Kalgan. Another will be landed into Godown No.
All baggage remaining on board] This account said General: Fu (due Tao-yi who had been feinting at went down the railway to rein- 51 from where it may be Kalgan from the southwest sud-force the Reds still battling Collected by owners against denly swung around and entered around faming Hsuanhwa and some form of identity, in due the city from the north without Hsiahwa, 17 and 30 miles south course. a fight,
east of Kalgan. B The Communist defences had. concentrated toward, the been southeast where a strong Govern- ment drive was in progress up the Peiping-Kalgan railway.
...
City Ablaze
General Fu'd irtops found much
of Kalgan ablaze, particularly the factories and storage areas"TM near
The fall of Kalgan effectively tacked in a diversión designed to separates the Communists in
save, Kalgan, Jehol province from those in
Neutral observers expressed China proper and restores to Gov-doubt the Government would soon ernment hands the railway all the carry out a threat to move on way from Pelping to Kwelsui in Yenan. Sulyuan province..
Next Move
ing:
1 Teakwood bed room suite, 1 dining room suite, wardrobes with mirrors, bedsteads with | boxspring mattresses, chest. of, drawers, book stand, bed lamp, tea waggon, hall stand, sea grass mats, celling fan, table fan, inverted lights, steel & canvas chairs, desks, filter, rattan furniture,, meat safe, mosquito nets new, cider- down quilt, chesterfield suites, E.P.N.S. cutlery, crystal wine glasses, decanter & glasses, ⚫aideboards, dining chairs, glass cabinets, dining tables, hexagonal tables, dinner wag- gan, cupboard, carpets & rugs, glass troy-new, blackwood & teakwood' tea poys and kit- chen utensils etc., etc..
Also
1 Norge refrigerater 1 English chime clock-New
Mautrio Piano T Canteen set in case-New 1 English dinner service & tea set-New: (39 pces.)
1 English coffee set-New 1 Remington typewriter
Campaigns in Manchuria On View from Monday the 14th
1946 against Harbin and Antung were Apparently the next move on offer possibilities for the Govern
the railway station as the Com- the Government programme was ment, but Gen. Tu Li-ming said Terms. As Customary munist garrison retreated south-freeing of besleged Pauling south neither, would begin until the ward and southeastward, 25 of Pelping and the clearing of the peace negotiations with Nanking One Communist column moved 90 mile stretch of railway around were formally concluded -A580- towards the city of Yu, 60 miles it which the Communists had at clated Press,
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
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