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KAI TACK FIRE.
TWO AERODROME MATSHEDS DESTROYED.»
MACHINES SAVED IN TIME~
Two matahed hangere, në Kai Tack Aerodrome wore completely dos- troyed in a firo which broke out shortly after ten o'clock yesterday morning and spread rapidly. A third matshed, the last one at the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
Sports News
FANLING RACES.
SECOND MEETING ON
SUNDAY.
IMPROVED FACILITIES. FOR THE PUBLIC.
The Second Meeting of the Fan- end of the canal and used an aing Hunt and Race Club will be motor shot, was also involved by held on Sunday, the 20th December... the heat from the adjacent struc-
at 2.10 p.m, for which a very at-
HOME FOOTBALL.
PREMIER CLUBS JOIN THE
STRUGGLE:
THIRD ROUND DRAW FOR:
FA. CUP.
TAKOUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.}
Lospon, Dec. 14,
STRANDING OF THE
"PRENORBIS."
INVESTIGATED BY COURT OF INQUIRY.
CULPABILITY.
16 1931–
out in an audeavour to gur the ship up, and had a tide gnage over the ships side, while boundings wère taken by two hours dar and night
The Verdick.
The second engineer then gave evidence. after which the court_ad- journed to consider their verdict, which was We find that the sa. ERROR OF JUDGMENT BUT NO | Prenorbis, official No. 182099 of London of which Mr. William Fret- well (certificate of compétongy as Master No. 700 of Lyttelton, Now Zealand) was the muster, whilst proceeding on a voyage from Palik Papan to Hongkong, grounded. at 1.12 a.m. on November 18th, 1931, The Court was comprised of Hon.in a position 131 deg. 1 mile trom Comdr. G. F. Holo (President) Lt. Pearl Bank” Light. Cdr. L. G. Addington, H.M.S. Tamar; Captain G. C. Gambrill, master of the 8.8. Chaagto; Captain
An inquiry into the grounding of the as. Prenorbis off the coast of North Borneo on November 18 last was held at the Harbour Office yesterday, morning.
"We find that the grounding was caused by an error in judgment on the part of the master, William
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ORIGINAL
PLYMOUTH GIN
IS THE BEST DRY GIN FOR COCKTAILS.
Sole Agents :
Teams in the Fist and Second CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., Ltd.,
tures scorching the roof, but this tractivo, programme has been drawn Divisions of the English League. Taiyuan; and Captain, H. G. Hay, the distance from the light at 11.09
was saved by timely action taken at the commencement.
up. There his been a very large, number of entries and even better As soon as the alarm was given,port than at the previous meeting the ground staff got to work with is anticipated.
their are tender and hose, while
1
Grent improvements have been
made since last year, and nothing but praise was hoard from those who attended the first meeting of this season.
several machines in the aheds were quickly removed to the landing ground. Some of these were in course of being dismantled and their removal presentag some difficulty.
The course has been entirely re- In the meantime firi. appliances.az-
novated. At the conclusion of last rived from Tsimshatsui and Mong-year's race meetings the Committee kok to put the finishing touches to
decided that if a high standard of! quelling the outbreak. The mat-racing was-to be maintained, wat sheds were burnt out within an changes would have to take place. Na half measures were adopted to The offices adjoining the hangers, obtain tiris end, and those respen also mutahed structures, wore burnible deserve the highest praise for ed down and documente and books their enterprise and the results destroyed.
which that enterprise has achieved.
bour:
Improvements. to the course.. It might be well to enumerate here & low of the more important altorations. During the Summer nonths the course was ploughed to depth of one foot, the soil was specially treated and finally the
including the Corinthians shared. in the Third Round of the F.A. Cup competition which signifies the cun- muncement of the real struggle for the trophy."
master of the mix Hòng. Hwa,
Mc G. K. Hall Brutton instructi od By the Navigators and General Insurance Co. Ltd. appeared on behalf of the mizator:
Captain Fretwell, giving uvidence, On the whole the draw has pro- suid I was master of the Prenor which by no means should provide to Hongkong, which was started us vidod BOTTO interostig fixtures is in a jourday from Balik Papun walk-over for the senior teams. 5 p.m. on November 18. We passed Four of the clubs outside the pro-Mangalikhup at 9.4 p.m. the follow- mier leagues are drawn against ing day and were then travelling First Division teams, while in the S.I., to S.SE. Second Division twelve of the cluba emerged out of the hat with the ad-| vantage that they will play on home ground,
The Courses Steered.
After passing Siluta, a more. ́enstèrn'route was set. At 9 pm. 'on") West Bromwich Albion (Cup- the 17th, we passed Saunng Light- bokders) are to entertain Aston house, and were then bearing on a Intresting match as they are both the same day, the course was alter Villa and this is by far the moat course North, 81 West. At 3 p.m.
old fighters in Cup matches. Eveyed from north to west true, and ton, the League leaders, will receive we continued on this course unti Liverpoot, while Shefield Wednes-6.15 p.m. Bungno Penk was passed lay will travel to meet the 'Spurs at 7.38 when the ship was bearing The Corinthians, the famous amasouth, 88 cast, a miles. The average teur club, are up against strong opposition, as they are drawn to play away against Sheffield United.
Result of Draw,
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The following is the result of the draw for the Third Round matches 10 be played on January 9:-
... Fort Vale. Brighton
Southampton, Sunderland
Southport. Barnsley
"Wednesday.
fanchester U. Exeter.. Notes Forest. Bournemouth.
Tottenham
Halifax
Luton
Damage not Serious. There were no casualties or loss of a serious nature other than the destruction of the sheds. One of the hangers stood inthet after the matting and framework has been burned, while the other collapsed from, the roof. The sheds had elec- tric Wiring and the cause of the out ground was returfed. In addition. Plymoush break may be due to the fusing of a wire. Another probable cause is both the Steeplechase and Flat, Grimsby that the fire whe started by a sparkcourses were considerably widened Chesterfield from the engine of the light, railway and lengthened, giving a finishing Arsenal which is engaged in the reclamation. area and has the tmek bordering the straight of rather more than a quar Bradford aerodrome structuras.
ter of a mile. The jumps on the Lincoln or It is fortunate that the aerodrome steeplechase course were redesigned
Oldham has its own fire tender, in addition specully to suit the, China pony.
Blackpool in chemical extinguishers, while the The face of the course is now Darlington tanat almost bordering the shede excellent condition and the "going'
Aldershot or holds a supply of water at all times.is definitely good,
Crook Town This fact, and the prompt betion From the point of view of the Preston taken by the ground staff to remove owner and trainer, Fanling is rapid West Brom 'some 3,000 gallons of gusclene story becoming all that can be desired.
Brentford ed about thirty yards away from the part from the actual
ecurses, Bury scene of the fire, averted a very which are open for training on Sheffald W. sorious situation.
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sun | Middlesbra?? days, there is a first class sand track | Notis C.. which has been greatly improved - Chariton and is new in good condition for Burton Town work all wenthers. Ample space Queen's P.R. has also been allotted for schooling | „Birmingham ponies for Jumping. there being, ong Stake City short practice course of hurdles and Tranmere another of steeplechase fences.
BOXING
CITY HALL Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1931 wt9.15pm
MAIN EVENT
Welter-Weight Champion-
... ship, of the Colony
... SIG. MORRIS THM BY SUFFOLK")". `Ex-Welter and Middle-
Weight; Champion of the Colony VERSUS
A. B. WARNES (H.M.S. "HERMES") Runner-up Amateur
·Championship of England
FIVE OTHER CONTESTS
Booking at MOUTRIE'S :- For Members of the Hongkong Boxing Association on Saturday and Monday, December 19 and 21.
General Public: Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 22 ond 28.
Ringuide Seats 48.50 (Others 48:80; 12-20 and 31.10. Inaluding Amosament Tax.
HEXT CHANGE AT THE KING'S
DADDY LONG LEGS
JANET GAYNOR WARNER MAXIER
Burnley Watford
Millwall Everton
I,
' 1.
Darwen.
Cardiff.
Wolves. Huddersfield. Newcastle Northampton.
Leicester. Bolton. Aston Villa. → Enth City.
Swansea.
1.
"Corinthians
#. Portsmouth
Bristol C. West Ham.
2.
11.
Blackburn,
1.
Leeds.
2. Bradford C.
Hull City,
P. Chelsen.
». Derby.
Fulham or Public Enclosure Enlarged.
Yeovil. The improvements, however, do
Manchester C. not stop here. "The Committeo, have
n. Liverpool, also been at great trouble and ex-
League Match Result. pense to study the comfort of the
Plaging in their Third Division spectators. This year the Public Enclosure has been enlarged ined inst Sptarday owng to Bourne- (South) Axture which was postpon- every way and it is better situated mouth's engagement in the Cup than last year. The stand has been match. Thames maintained their built to hold larger, mumbers, and
form in home ground by defeating The secre in their
for those who prefer to watch the Bournemouth. races from the rails there is at least favour, was four goals to two. twice as much space, as in previous. Years For the benefit of Chinese Patrona special Chinese Restaur ant has been provided?under the management of an expert Chinese cuterer from Canton, The Euro pean Restaurant is, as formerly, in the apable hands of the Palace Hotel.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
CLUB "A" v. ARGYLLS.
The Club "A" and Argylls are to meet in a friendly match at Happy Valley this afternoon at 4.30 p.m. when "the teams will be
Club "A"-Y. Segalen; H. V. Koop, E. R. Allera, Jenkins, C. E. Holmes; G. A. L. Plummer, F. C. B. Black, A. R. Cox, T. R. West, F. M. Hurtley, R. Cherrill, W. R.
For the information of the public, it would be as well to mention that for the very modest sum of two dollars, a most enjoyable day can be spont out at Fanling. This sum includes return transport by rail or 23 bus from Kowloon Station to Fanling and admission to the Race Course Public "Enclosure. Perhaps Andrewa, J. S. Lee, F. A: Merry it should be mentioned that each and F. G. Nigel railway or bus ticket ensares re- Argylls Lt Dunlop; Lt. Keith served seating accommodation for Murray, Lt. Stevenson, Cpl. Lensk,' both journeya, thus eliminating, any Lt. Davidson; L/Opi. O'Hara, Pts. chance of discomfort which has been McGraw; Lt. Cape, Lt. Roper Cald a source of former complaint. beck, L. Graham, Sergt. Clark, Cpl. Burford, L/Cpl. Oliver, Pie. Meliratton and Pte. McQuillan.
Members' Endiosure. Nothing could be more delightful than the Members' Enclosure with its sunken garden and truly homely atmosphere. The Members' Stund ia larger than before and beneath
CHARITY FOOTBALL.""
it will be found the Members Bar TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CIVIL
HOSPITAL.
On Sunday, December 20,
and Toa Room. Space will not per mit of a detailed description of the various other improvements, but nothing which might add to the con venience of members and public has charity football match will be play;- been omitted by the Committee.ed between" at "side · 1epresenting Ous further point of importanes | the Government Civil Hospital, and to be noticed, particularly in these the University P.C., in order to times, of necessary economy, is that raise funds for the provision of com- the minimum bet is only two dol-forta for the free patients in the lara. This applies also to the cash | hospital during Xmas. sweeps with the exception of the The following will represent tho! chief race of the day for, which five Hospital --J. McGowan, Cau dollar tickets are issued. It may be Kwok Lu, Yacob Hassan, Dr. Szo, added that dividends and prizes J. Skinner, Dr. Selby, Lau Wing compare very favourably with those wong, Dr. Jap, Dr. Samy, Dr. of other raco clubs.
Valentine and Or Yu Hin.
Rozet ve: Dr. Lim.
Notice of the train and bus ser- vices will be given in due course and
it is to be hoped that, many people
will avail themselves of this oppor.
Lineman; Or," Bau; ·
Tho_match is being played on the H.E.F.C. ground and the kick-off tunity to enjoy a very pleasant and has been fixed for p.m. Sir Wil profitable day in the country atliam Hornell, OLE, M.A., has Farling,
kindly consented to act as refereo.
speed up to that timu had been about 7.8 knots. At 11.38 pm. the course was again altered to north,
west, allowing a set of three miles time I had been allowing a knots, off Pearl Bank Light. Up to that bus expected it to make more.
At midnight, the Second Officer relieved the Third Officer on the bridge, and practically right up to the time of the grounding, and the Second Officer and I took frequent bearings and put the ship castward out of the course line. At 1 o'clock the following morning, I altered the course to No, east. my reason for so doing being to allow for a greater. margin of safety. At 1.10. a.m. course was altered again to N. 6 east, and the Pearl Bank Light showed up rather more clearly.. Though the night was fairly lean, we could only just see the light.
The Grounding... "At 1.12 am. I put hard aport and heard a grinding sound going through the Bout," I looked as the chart and found that the ship was aground and remaining stationary: and upright. I put the engines full stenm. Astern. The chart showed there should have been 5 to 5 fathoms of water at that point.
"I took soundings which showed the following figures--Bow 241 ft; port side 23 it.; port beam 23 ft.; port quarter 24 ft. storn 95 ft. starbeard beam 4 1.starboard for 'urd 24. ft."
Prior to the grounding, said Cap- tain Kretwell, he could see no sign of any ripple or broken water indi- enting shallow water. He had been and down that particular part of ome 300 times previously. the const
From 11.38 p.m. onwards the ship
did about 10 knots. The night was cloudy and rather dark He took" soundings inside the ship immedi asely after the grounding and found it quite dry, with no leakage from the oil tanks. He put an anchor
Fm on th 17th November.
"We adjudeo that this under- estimating of the distance was due to an abnormal set of the tide and refraction and, that therefore this error in judgment does not amount to sulpability."
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