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1. Roads closed to Traffle.
2.
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NOTIFICATION: NO. 1217.
(English Translation)
The public is hereby notified
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1947.
THE DAIRY FARM ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.
that according to Government Notice to Shareholders, The following roads will be instructions received through the closed to traffle from 09.00 Inspector General of Custome, as hours to 11.30 hours except from 15th November, 1947, ell to Traffle mentioned in parn. vessels arriving at Chinese 'ports 3 below.
from
Hong Kong must. on arrival, produce to the Chinese Connaught Road Central Maritime Custom a copy of the east of Thomas Cooks Build-manifest specifying the. cargo Ing.
loaded in Hong Kong for the sald Chinese port, or a no return Chater Road ennt of Ice where no cargo has been loaded, Street to Murray certified by an offletal depart. nent of the Hong Kong Govern.
HOUSD Rond.
Wardley Street month of Queen's Statue.
Jackson Road.
ment
a
Any cargo not un such a manifest, or any cargo on manifest not duly certified in the aforementioned manner, will be No cara exceptcars permitted rented as unmanifested cargo in para. 3 below will be al and will be liable to the penalties lowed to park in the under-governing songgled cargo.
говн
mentioned
between
09.00 hours and 11.80 hours,
G. N. GAWLER, Commianluner of Customa,
Kowloon and District,
Kowloon Customs Office,
Marina House, Hongkong, 6th Nov., 1947.
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are
Motorist parking overnight
to note in particular.
Connaught Road east Thomas Cooks Buliding Murray Road.
of to
Wardley Street south Queen's Statue,
of
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HARBOUR DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION
A CANTANKEROUS DEBATE Political Feeling Boils Over In Commons
Nepotism Charge Shanghai
Hens For
Harry
By Tories
London, Nov. 6.
Movement Political feeling reached boiling point in the Com-
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be: held at the Company's Office, Mozzanine Floor. Windsor House, Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong at 11 a.m. on Fri- day the 21st. day of November
Washington, Nov. 7. 1847 for the purpose of con- riving today at the White House Crates of chickens began ar- ldering and if thought at pasa-and the Charles Luckman Food Ing the following Resolution as Committee Headquarters, as an ordinary Resolution. Irate fowl producers protested the poultryless Thursday pro-
mons today after a Conservative had charged the Government with "ever-growing political nepotism"-"providing jobs for the boys" and for their friends' supporters.
Many Members were on their feet at one time and there was something like pandemonium with shouts of "corruption" and The idea, varlously described
above the hubbub of cheers and counter- 'dirty" rising cheers
POLITICAL ABDUCTIONS
That tho authorised gramme. capital of the Company br increased from its present by Washington wits as a "Hena capital of $2.250,000.00 divid- | for › Harry" (President Tru- ed into 300,000 shares
The trouble started when Mr., ******** of man) or "Leghorns for Luck- $7.50 ench (of which 203,335 | man" movement,
Herbert Morrison, Deputy Prime apparently Minister, declined a suggestion shares have been issued) to originated in New York. State by a Conservative, Mr. Guy Lloyd, $7,500,000.00 by the creation and was spreading.
that an appointments committee of 700.000 additional shares! The idea that the growers are should be set up to examine any of the nominal value of $7.50 trying to get across in that they recommendations made by any cach and that the unissued could not sell the birds, could Minister for
filling any post shares of the Company's not afford to keep foeding them, which was at his discretion and capital and Ruch additional and therefore the Government require him to justify it.
The shares as aforesaid shall be ought to figure out the answer. Winston
Oppostilon leader, Mr. issued nt such time or times.
Churchill, By coincidence the Agricul- Mr. Morrison to agree to the in- challenged and upon such terms and ture Department -lasurd a requiry but Mr. Morrison, backed conditions, as the Company's port that poultry is glutting by cheering supporters, replied: Board of Directors in their the nation's markets.
"No. Not unless the people who absolute discretion shall Three crates have arrived circulated the slander against the think fit."
at the White House and a half writing and establish a
Ministers put their charges into dozen addressed to Luckman, fncle case."
prima Chairman of the Citizens' Food! Committee, which fathered the meatless Tuesday and poultry jess Thursday grain-saving campaign.-Associated Press.
1947:
dance with the above Resolu-
U.N.R.R.A.
of
Not Dignified Spenker that the charges should Mr. Morrison appealed to the be substantiated or withdrawn, He said he did not think it con- ducive to the dignity of Parlla- ment or the British public that "These reckless charges should be mode.
Manila, Nor. T. Tho Chronicle reported today that one Nationalista Party electoral Inspector was murdered in Candaba. Pampanga, and 10 Liberal Party candidates for Coun- elllors in Bustos, Bulacan, were kidnapped by dissident elements this week.
Jose Lapus, electoral in- spector, was killed on Nov. 3 by suspected political ene- mics. The Governor of Bulacan, 'Fortunato Halill, said the councillors
were presumably
kidnapped by dissident elements. He ex- pressed fear for their safety due to the bitter political
rivalry in Bustos. United Press,
Ex-General Arrested
1
Film Men Adamant
Shanghal, Nov. 7. Nino Alm distributore here have threatened to withdraw all pictures from Shanghal theatres if the Bureau of Social Affairs inglats on levying a 20 per cent. "winter relief surcharge which a spokesman described as "subtle blackmail."
Shanghai theatre represente- ves declared that they would be unable to continue operations under the impending surcharge which is to be applied to gross takings of admission prices in addition to a 26-per cent amuse- ment tax and a five-per cent stamp tax.
Foreign distributors represent- ing Columbia Films, Paramount Pletures, United Artists, Univer nal Pictures, Warner Brothers and Eagle Lion Distributora, erlessed the Bureau's method of collecting nominally voluntary contributions to the winter rellef fund. Associated Press.
BRITISH SOLDIERS AND U.S. SEAMEN STAGE BRAWL
A brawl belween British soldiers and American 50 men inccurred in Queen's Cafe, Nathani Road, on Thursday night. Λ Chinese woman, Mary Lee, who happened to be in the cafe at
the time was struck by flying. glars and injured. She was taken to the Kowloon Hospital for treatment.
NOTICE is also given thai If the above Resolution is duly passed it is the intention of the Directors to close the Register of Members of the Company In order to enable Shipping for a period of two weeks from Companies to comply with the the 17th, day of December 1947 recent notification of the Chinese to the 30th day of December Maritime Customs requiring the 1047 both dates inclusive. The (b) Cars of invited guests Chinese poris covering
production of manifesta
inDirectors will offer to members
Mr. Lloyd refused to withdraw hla charge and declared will approach via Queen's loaded in Hong Kong to be 16th day of December
carge shown on auch Register on the Notice is hereby given that with many members of the opposition
that ********** Rond, Murray Rond and certified by a responsible depart-6.665 shares of the Company of the Impending closure of the for fully justifying their accusu
would welcome Chater Road, Cars to
the opportunity ment of the Hong Kong Govern. the nominal value of $7.50 each,perations park at Chater Road. ment, arrangements have been (being the
the Unitediens by a public debate in the south sile facing west-
nissued Nations Rellef and Rehabilitation House, presant They will
made whereby auch manifests capital of leave
Mr. Morrison replied that the the Company) to Administration in Hongkong, all Jackson Rond
may be certified at the office of gether with an additional 188.892 Persons or firms are requested to Government would consider it if
The Department of Imports the HARBOUR DEPARTMENT shares of the nominal value submit in writing to the un. Mr. Lloyd would have the cour Queen's Rond.
and Exporta will be closed on Pelping, Nov. 7. at the time of clearance.
before dersigned
the 20th age to put what evidence he had of $7.50 each created in accor November, 1947, particulars of writing and establish a prima rested Sun Tou-ching, until re for entry and clearance of ships Pelping Police yesterday nr. Monday for all purposes except facie core.. prouch via
Coples of auch manifests and tion all at a premium of $7.50. all claims or debts outstanding !
Eventually the Speaker restor.cently Lieutenant-General in the manifests between 9.00 a.m. and supplementary manifegla should Road, Murray
per share and on the footing against the said Administration, ed order and the House resumed National Army, on suspicion of Road. be submitted to the Harbour Chater Rond. Passengers Office in dupliente, one copy of each share taken up plus the 20th November, 1947, until the
business-Reuter, that the full nominal value of
The Government Public Rela an opium-smoking crime which with light at junction of which will be returned to the
All debta neurred after the
is punishable by death.
tions Office and the Public Read- Chater Road and Club Shipper, and the other forwarded $15.00 per share) shall be paid promptly.
premium (making together date of final closure will be paid
When police appeared in his will also be closed on that day. Ing Room. Gloucester Arcade. Street. Cars wit pro- to the Imports and Exports De-
BURGLARS
house 10 search for oplum ered by way of Clubpartment. It will not be neces-offer and in any case not later in full on acceptance of the
paraphernalla, Sun.cut a brass Unsuccessful allempts Street, Connaught Road sary to file with the Imports than the 31st March 1948 and tion Branch of UNRR.. have as Star Ferry District in Kowloon himself.
were button from a coat and swallow in a collision with a motor: lorry A tramcar was badly damaged Central
The functions of the Repatria-made by two to
burglare in the ed it in a futile attempt to kill in Hennessy Road, Wanchal, at park In and Exports Murray
Department an Rond under additional copy of any manifest Company
so that each member of the from the 1st July, 1947, been as yesterday. One tried to break direction of Police,
2.15 yesterday afternoon. The which is certified by the Harbour nominee shall be entitled to ap-mission of the International Re-45 pm, and the other attempt.
his approved sumed by the Preparatory Comey at No. 1, Chathum Road at confined under, guard.
the residence of Miss Har-
He was sent to hospital and rear of the lorry was plightly Department.
damaged. There were no casual. ply for and take up two new fugee Organization
Sun, aged 40, graduated from ties ,, with itsed to enter the top floor of No, the Whampoa Military Academy, shares for every three issued Hongkong Office situate on the 36 Ashley Road. shares held by such member on 3rd floor, of the Ritz Hotel, 122,
and distinguished himself in action against the Japanese in the 16th December 1947. The Austin Road, Kowloon.
A case of typhus fever, of the the Talerchwang battle. in the AMERICAN DRESSES shares so offered shall rank for
urban type, was reported to the spring of 1938. dividend as from the 1st day
Henith Authorities Inst of April 1948.
Other
(e) Other
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FOR SALE
ADVERTISER Hox No. 350 China Mail. thanks all those who minde enquiries an nounces that the Fishing has been soll.
un- Rod
SPECIAL OFFER 40 gallons Giles Halewaying solution
for
permanent or coldwaving, grice
HK$25.00 per gallon, or
near
offer. Tel. 32609.
ATTENTION! Piere
ghoda
dealers--we are liquidating 50
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will
Queen's
ap.
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. Hong Kong, 7th November, 1947.
HONG KONG SOCIET】 FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN Patron: H.E. The Governor of Hong Kong ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
will be held on
I
J. JULLY, Harbour Master.
Harbour Office, Tongkang, 7th Nov., 1947.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPORTS & EXPORTS
NOTICE
If under the terms of the offer any member would be en- titled to a fractional share the Directors in lieu of issuing fractional certificates will cause the whole share to be issued to a person or persons to-be-nam- ed by the Directors and such This Department
be ahare shall at such time as thei closed on Monday, the 10th of Directors think fit be sold, and
will
cases of British and Australian TUESDAY, 9th DECEMBER November, 1947 for all purpones the proceeds distributed among
for new storks, we invite you to inspect samples. at the Roy Far-: rell Export Import Co., Ltd., 402, York Building.
ANNUAL RACES: Keen en- joyment enhanced with "Zeiss" Racing Binoculars especially manufactured for Instant spot- ting "fast-moving" mares $130.-Phone 57687 (8-10 a.m.) (5.8 p.m.)
UNDERWOOD MODEL just
جديد
LATEST
ta
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HALL nt 5.30 p.m. JOYCE CRUTTWELL,
Hon. Secretary.
except for entry and clearance the persons entitled to the frac af ships manifcets between tions making up such share. 9.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.
E. HIMSWORTH,
Superintendent, Imports and Exports. Dated: 4th November, 1947.
PUBLIC AUCTION
arrived. Lowest BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSAL FAR EAST- price. Also Typewriters for rent. ERN AREA, (M.O. S.) Dressrs. Lammert Brothers of Pedder Service guaranteed. Tel. 27682, Buliding, Hong Kong, have received instructions to sell by Universal Typewriter Co., 22 Auction at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building. Basement, at Des Voeux Road, C., 1st floor. 10.00 am, on Thursday, the 13th November 1947:- CHEAP SALE: Cameran, Bino- A LARGE QUANTITY OF SURPLUS ships EQUIPMENT, culars, Lighters, Flints, Lighter- DIESEL GENERATOR SET. CAMERAS. BINOCULARS fluid, Watches, Fountain-pen,
AND AERO PARTS AND SPARES. AT M.O.W.T. STORES "A" GODOWN, CANTON ROAD, KOWLOON.
Radius, Etc: Etc; All kinds LOCATED
spare parts, & repair service, satisfaction guaranteed, moder
Fans Blower. Generator Steam
for
ate charge. Stanley Street, (Op: Generators, Refrigerating Engine, and Spare parts, Refrigera poalte King's Theatre front stall tor Air Bottles. and Tube Coll.
Driven, Spare parts entrance) AH MONG STORE. Steel, Valve Chest, Stean Gaug Thermometers, Rubber Belt- Evaporator and Condenser Ing. Master Microphone, Gardner Diesel Generator, Bags Life- BALLOONS! Limited quantity boat, Blankets, Respirators, Salta Protective and Firewood. of ATTRACTIVE RUBBER BALLOONS in assorted coloura. LOCATED AT PLUMBERS SHOP, TAIKOO, DOCKYARD, Arrived recently in colony.
QUARRY BAY, HONG KONG.. Suitable .for tho coming
Electric Stoves.
CHRISTMAS Season, China LOCATED AT ILM. NAVAL DOČKYARD, QUEEN'S ROAD, Company, 148 Des Voeux Road.
Central, 5th
Floor, Opposito Company or
phono
Sincere
34414.
Service Auction Rooms
Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Basement, French Bank Bldg, A.E.B. de Sousa. Auctioneer Telophone 31807.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneeri, Barveyors Hand- Appraisara
Telephone No. 20284-
HONG KONG.
Aircraft Cameras.
LOCATED AT LA.F. DISPOSAL SITE, MATAUKOK' ROAD,
KOWLOON.
Quickset Dumpy Level, Binoculars, Aero Engine parts and Apares, Auro Parts & Spares, Gauges, Valves, Springs, Washers. Pumps gaskets, Fire extinguishers alo.
Permits to view, Catalogues and Special Condllions of Sale etc. may be obtained from Messts. Lammert Brothers.
Inspection of Stores at the above locations can be made between the hours of 9.30 am. and 12 noon and between the hours of 2.00 p.m. and' 4.00 p.m. on the 10th, 11th and 12th.. November 1947.
Terms:
s: 50% of the Furchase. Money to be paid on the Fall of the Hammer and the Balance to be paid on Friday the 14th November 1947.
WALTER M. WEINBERGEN,
TAG CHAIRMANDURI BRITISHI STORES DISPOSAL BOARN.
(TRONG TONG),
The Directors will dispose of
any shares offered to members
in the event of non acceptance
A. S. COWAN
DIRECTOR. HONG KONG BRANCH UNRRA
Ritz Hotel, 122, Austin Road, Kowloon.
NESTLÉ
Will holders of NESTLE/UNILAC
by payment therefor by mem-shares please communicate Im-1 bera Or their
approved mediately with the undersigned.
week.
He resigned
cases reported Included from the army recently for un- tuberculosis (128 cases, of which explained reasons. Associated
Press. 28 were fatal).
Church Objection To 1871 Act
London, Nov. 6.
The refusal of the Home Office to accept "loyal addresses" from Roman Catholic prelates on the occasion of Princess Elizabeth's wedding has brought a Catholic demand that the Eccle siastical Act of 1871 be removed from the statute book.
When the Catholic hierarchy ter", unter the terms of the Ec-
nominees on or before the 31st in connection with ди Ex-was re-established after the Re-, clesiastical Act Associated day of March 1918 at such time traordinary General Meeting of formation, Parliament took ex- Press or times and upon such terms the Company to be held in ception and under the Ecclcsias- Switzerland carly December, tical Aat barred the use of 1947.
Jard conditions as they may
deelde,
It is most important that any persons who have purchas- ed shares in the Company but are tct on the Register in res- pect thereof should, if they wish to take advantage of the offer, present their transfers for registration accompanied by the requisite share certificates on or before the 16th day of December 1947.
E. A. R. NEWTON Newlle & Anglo-Swiss Milk Products, Ltd.
5, Des Voeux Rd. C., Tel: 33880. Hong Kong.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
Roman Catholle titles in address- ing the King. Thus a message
10.00 a.m.
Just Arrived from Hollywood. MORNING AND AFTERNOON DRESSES
*****
Cotton Dresses
$15.00
Rayon, Poplin & Crepo
Dresses
$10.00 Blouse & Skirt....... $15.00 Skirt
$ 8.00 Playsuits
of congratulations to the Ki WHAT MAKES
and Princess on the occasion of the wedding is not acceptable from Church officials.
Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminister, and the Archbishops and Bishops of England and Wales, n Catholle church spokesman said today, have decided to press for the ro peal of the Ecclesiastical Act. The decision was taken at the October meeting of the hierarchy. Cardinal. Griffin suggested that "a campaign be started at once and that Catholics
and J Catholic organisations get in touch with their members of Parliament demanding that the Ecclesiastical Act of 1871 removed from the statute book." While Cardinal Griffic might address
a congratulatory mes. sage to the King, and. Princess The Bishop of Hong Kong, signed "Bernard
Cardinal Griffin** it could not use
the titio "Archbishop of Westminis-
REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY
9th Nov., 1947
The offer will be madu' by Notice sent by Post to cuch shareholder specifying the number of shares to which each shareholder is entitled and such offer, if not accepted elther on behalf of such mem The Morning Services will be at ber or his nomince on or be 11.40 am, to follow the Service fore the 31st day of March and Ceremonies at the Cenotaph 1948, will be deemed to be deand War Memorial, clined.
By Order"
of the Board of Directors, J. D. THOMSON, Secretary,
Hong Kong, 31st October, 1947,
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NOTICE
Will Firms, Schools, Clubs and Hospitals, please note that Dollar Directory forms for the 1948 edition should be corrected and completed as soon as possible, and returned to the "CHINA MAIL" Office, Windsor House, without delay.
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