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Salling for LONDON, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and LEITH on от about the 13th November, 1937. '
Cargo will also be accepted on through Bill of Lading to the usual transhipment ports.
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DEFENCE CORPS
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Corps Signals
Tuesday, November 18: Parade
at .. at 5.30 p.m.
Signallers are teminded that the Unit will proceed to Camp at Fun- ling on Friday, Nov. 19
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Machine Gun Troop Unit will proceed to Fanling Camp on Friday, Nov. 12: Rines must be drawn by 6 p.m. Thurg- day, Nov. 11,
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Tuesday, Nov. 16: Parade at Volunteer H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. for M.Q. Instruction.
Armoured Car Section Friday, Nov. 12: Parade at HQ. at 5 p.m. to proceed to Fanling Camp. "Dress: Tunics, shorts,
R.T.C. Caps, Haversack. Water Bottle and Box Respirators Overalls will be taken and Khaki shirts must be worn during camp.
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Parade at H.K. at 5.30 p.m.
Cars.
C Class: Mechanism.
BRITISH NEWS IN
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SOUTH AMERICA
Foreign Propaganda Harms British Trade
ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF
COMMERCE DEMAND ACTION
Manchester. (by air mail). The anomaly of British news, reaching South America almost exclusively through non-British channels, to the prejudice of Bri- tish interests, and the urgent need for Д remedy of this state of affairs, were emphasised at the meeting here on October. 15, of the
Chambers Associated
of Com- merce.
FOREIGN COMPETITION AND PROPAGANDA
The subject was raised by Mr. C. F. Cruickshank, on behalf of the British Chamber of Commerce
A and B Classes: Inspection of in Brazil, who said that in the
various countries of South Ame rica the prestige of 'Great Britain had suffered in recent years far- gely through the manner in which affairs in foreign countries were presented to their readers by the Press, and this affected the plac- ing of orders.
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Motor Machine Gun Platoon The "Platoon will proceed Camp at Fanling on Friday Noy 12: Drivers as detailed will parade at Headquarters at 4.45 p.m. sharp in order to embark on the 5.18 p.m. vehicular ferry. Remainder will parade at Jordan Road Vehicular Ferry Whart, Kowloon at 5.30 p.m. Private solos are not to be taken to Camp without permission of O.C. Platoon.
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No. 1 (M.G.) Company Unit will proceed to Fanling Camp on Friday, November 19.
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No: 2 M.G.) Company
(Scottish)
Unit will proceed to Fanling Camp on Friday, Nov. 12. Details as per Company Order issued.
Thursday, Nov. 18: Parade at H.. at 5.30 p.m. tor M.G. Instruc-- tion.
No. 3 (MG) Company Parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15 as under:-
Lecture: "Occupation of a Posi- tion (Day) and a brief talk on Camp Discipline, Duties and Routine."
There will be a conference of Officers and N.COs. at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18. There will be no parade for the remainder of the Company.
Camp: The Company will pro- ceed to Camp on Friday, November 19. Detalled orders will be clr- culated to all members.
The following qualified as 1st
"There is of course." he said, "no scarcity of British news for publication, but it is distributed almost entirely through foreign channels and in transmission is getting the "colouring desired by the distrlubtor concerned.”
ADVERSE EFFECT ON
BRITISH TRADE
thousand million sterling of Bri- tish money "Invested in Amerled.
THE REMEDY
South
"To restore and maintain Bri- tish prestige, Influence and trade interests in South American coun- tries it is essential that there should be British presentation of British news, and that a strong polley should be adopted without delay. To counteract the tenden- clous propaganda of foreign news services it is essential to provide an authentic British news service, giving regular British news of the right sort, and at prices that ps- pers can afford to pay."
LORD HAILSHAM'S -VIEWS Major W. A. McCallum, of the British Chamber of Commerce
In the Argentine, seconding the resolution, recalled that the Lord Chancellor, Lord Hallsham, on his return from his recent, visit to the Argentine had sald "British news reaches Argentina. one of our most important customers outside the Empire, only through foreign news agencies and often in a ten- dencious or coloured form. We seem to be taking it for granted that our influence will continue to
"There can be no doubt.", declar-predominate in Argentina where- ed Mr. Cruickshank, "that Great
as other countries are paving Britain has a poor press in South much attention to propaganda," America. This is not because of
THE REMEDY AGAIN
from
news
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TO SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK AND BOSTON
Via Kobe, Yokohama. Honolulu, San Fransico, Panama Gund Bad Havana. Pres. Coolidge Ba.m. Pres, Taft 8 a.m. Prex. Hoover 8 a.m. Pres. Lincoln Pres. Coolidge 8 a.m. Pres. Wilson
Nov. 15th Deo. at Dec. 11th 8am.. Dec. 29th Jan. 8th
8 4.m. Jan. 90th
EUROPE, NEW YORK
Via Manila, Bingapore, Penang, Colombo, Bombay, Sues Canal. Naples, Genoa and Marzellen." Pres. Barrison 8am. Nov. 21st Pres. Polk
Pres. Pierce
TO SKATTAN, VICTORIA **TRE EXPRESS ROUTE”*
Via Kobe, and Yokohama
Pres, Jackson M'night Nor, 19th Pres. Jefferson M'night Dec. 3rd Pres. McKinley M'night 1 ec. 17 Pres. Grant M'night Dec. 31st No Fassenger accommodation
available.
MANILA
THE MOST FREQUENT SERVICE
Next Sailing
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Pres. Jackson 8p.m. Nov. 13th 8 Dec. 8th Pres. Harrison 8 am. Nov. 91st s.m. Dec. 19th | Prea. Taft H'night Nov. 23rd Pra Van Buren 8 a.. Jan. 2nd Pres. Jefferson & p.m. Nov. 27th Pres. Garfield 8 a.m. Jan. 18th | Pres. Hoover Pros. Hayes
Ha.. Jan. 30th Pres. Polk
8 p.m. Dec. 3rd 8am. Dec. 5th
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·CANTON BRANCH 31, FRENCH CONCRARION, SHAMEEN,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
BREMEN.
THE Steamer
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*KOEL N" having arrived from BREMEN, HAMBURG and Ports, consigness of cargo are bergoy notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Gordown Co., Lt, Kowloon,.. Where delivery can obtained.
All goods remaining undelivered the 16th Nov., 1937, will be subject to rent.
any fundamental bias on the part British industries in South Ame- of the people of the countries | rica were enormous. Could Bri countries concerned, but simply tish interests be content to allow because their newspapers are more | organised propaganda, giving a or less forced to draw their news lop-sided view entirely unfavour-
blassed
sources." British able to British interests and pres~. AS distributed In South tige, to hold the field unchalleng-after America through -non-British ed? The practical remedy lay in agencies was misrepresented and greatly, increasing the quantity of distorted. Mr. Cruickshank assert- authentic British news sent to ed, "The effect." he went on. South America through Reuters. "is both immediate and cumula- tive, and its chief effect is to pre- judice träde relations with 115. There is no doubt that this anti- British propaganda gravely affects British concerns in South Ameri- ca."
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Here Mr. Cruickshank observed that there were no less than one
In conclusión, a resolution was aaupted unanimously in favour of
facilities for "a" British news ser- vice for publication In South America, in view of the distorted
be
NO FIRE INSURANCE will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the godown for examination by the yors, Messrs. Anderson & Ashe, at 10 consignecs and the Company's surve
a.m. on the 15th Nov., 1937.
Consignees must have a Revenus Officer in attendance when damaged
Company's surveyors.
news. antagonistle and detriment-dutiable goods are examined by the
al to British interests now being published in the press of South American Governments,"
Class Machine Gunners on Novem- NO COAL SHORTAGE IN SHANGHAI
Reports of a coal shortage in Shanghai were denied by the 8.M.C. authorities when questioned on the subject by the "North China Daily News.” Most
ber 7 and are entitled to wear the M.G. Badge (without wreath);- A/Cpl J. F. C. Mackay, Ptes. F Silva, A. Mann, G. L. Lindblom, W. A. Sprinkle, Stephen Wong, J. Tso. C. H. Taudlea. A. Lau, B. B. C. To, 8. Lee, M. S. Lau, N. Lee, P. Ed- wards, S. L. Wong. G. Whittick. 6. Shanghal's supply of coal, it was Shea, F. X. Chong, D. G. Willis, R. pointed out. came from Chapel, T. Broadbridge, W. I. Choi, K. C. Ng. Henry Wong and P. B. I. Neu- bronner.
No. 4 (M.G.) Company Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17: No. 1 Platoon. M.G. Training: No. 2 Platoon, Rifle Drill
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Whereas
Nazitao and Pootung. supplies in Chapel and Nantao had been depleted, there was still plenty of coal in Pootung. the amount stored there on October 13 having been just short of 300,000 Cons.
pressure, owing to local hostilities, utility companies have been amply their présent. needs. The Kallan Mining Administration have been bringing regular supplies of coal Into Shanghai, about 1500 tons having been unloaded here in one week alone. The KM.A have facilities for unloading their coal on The Bund.
Poolung stocks have increased during the past month, andet present there is a movement on the part of the Chinese Control Committee to transport these stocks over the river. A coal dump has been established in the French Concession, a second, under the auspices of the SMC., on Bankow
No claim will be admitted after the goods have left the godown and all claims must be presented within Two Weeks of the ship's arrival here, after which date they will not be recognised. Consignees are requested to sur render their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature. -
MELOBERS & CO., Agents: NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BRIMEN, Hong Kong, 9th Nov., 1937.
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CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
Fmm LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
THE $.8." BENVORLICH.”
During the past few weeks, the Portuguese Companies
coal situation" has definitely im- Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 pm, on' proved, and considerable quantities Tuesday, November 15.
have been coming in from outside No. 5 (M.G.) Company: M.G. sources. The needs of the public Road, and a third is being pre- Training.
utility companies have been amply pared on the Bund for use by the A.A. Company: A.A.L.A. Training. met. and no
concern is felt by K.M.A. in unloading their coal The following men have qualified them with regard to a possible In spite of the difficulties experi- as Lewis Gun Marksmen and are "shortage of coal. Shanghai manu-enced in bringing coal into Shang-from the wharves Delivery may be entitled to wear the L.G. Badge:facturing concerns using large hal, there has been no very great Pte. J. F. Rocha 50, and Pte. R.M.B. Gutierrez 56.
Machine Gun Ba. Signals Friday, Nov. 12-A and B Sec- tion will parade at Kowloon Rall- way Station 5.10 p.m. sharp, pře- paratory to proceeding to Camp.
3.D.
Cape to be Worn Sun Helmets will not be taken. Uni- form. full Marching Order. Arm- bands to be worn."
Monday, Nov. 15: Bubsection D parade at H.Q. at 5.15 p.m. Camp detalls.
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Friday, Nov. 19;-There, will be no regular parade.
Army Service Corps Company. Parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m..on Thursday, Nov. 18 for a lecture.
Pay Section
There will be no further parade at HQ. until Dec. 10.
Pay Bergeants will proceed to Camp at Fanling on the week-ends the Units for which they are res- ponsible are there.
APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
Pte. R. J. Shrigley, Pay Section, is appointed Pay Sergeant w.et. 10.11.37:
Cpl. G. 8. Winch, No. 3 (MG) Company is promoted Acting Lance Sergeant w.e.f. 101137.
L/Cpl. F. E. C. C. Quah, No. 3
quanties of coal also have adequate supplies, reserve stocks having been laid in. As these firms are not working at anything like full
promoted
(M.G.) Company, is Acting Corporal w.e.f. 10.11.37,
Pte. H. W. Winglee, No. 3 (M.0.) Company is promoted Lance-Cpl.
TRANSFER
Gunner J. Hargreaves, 2nd (Im- provised, Battery, is transferred to Pay Section w.ef. 10.11.37.
LEAVE
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L/Cpl. S. A Fowler, M.M.G. Platoon, returned from leave on 1.11.37.
Pte. A
Dalziel, M.M.G. Platoon, returned from leave on 1.11.37.
Fte. F. A Waller, No. 3 (MG) Company, is granted leave from 1.11.37 to 31.12.37.
STRUCK OFF STRENGTA Pte. G. M. Gutierrez, No. (M.G.) Company, No. 12 Platoon, we.i. 18.10.37 (three years service).
STRENGTH
Pte. M. 8. Banner. HK, Bank, No. 1 (M.G.) Co., No, 1 PL., 5.11.37. Pte. E. L. Taverner, HE. Bank, No. 1 (M.G.) Co., No. 1 PL, 5.11.37. Pte. A.Tate, Johnson Stokes and Master, Pay Bection, 5.11.87,
08. FRIZILLE (Capt.), Adjutant, F.KV.D.C.
increase in prices. It is also satis- factory to note that there has been vary little profiteering on the part of coat dealers.
NOTICES
Sergeants' Mess
The next Quarterly Meeting of the Sergeants' Mess Committee will be held on Wednesday, Decem- ber B at 6 p.m.
Cricket
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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
BREMEN,
"NECKAR"
THE Steamer
having arrived from BREMEN, HAMBURG and Forts, Consigness of Cargo are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the Godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Waarf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon,
where delivery can be obtained.
All goods remaining undelivered after. the 18th Nov., 1937, will be subject. to rent.
NO FIRE INSURANCE will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the godown "for examination by the con- signera and the Company's surveyor, the 17th Nov., 1837. Mears, Anderson & Asho, at 10 am, on
Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined by the Company's surreyors
No claim will be admitted after the gooda bave left the godown and all claims must be presented within Two Weeks of the ship's arrival here, after which data they will not be recognised.
Consignees are requested to surrender their Bills of Lating to the undersignerl for countersignature.
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MELCHERS & 00., Agenta: Norddeutscher Lloyd, Brener, Hong Kong, 11th Nov, 1937, E
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LINTE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
THE M.V.
TH
"PREUSSEN"
having arrived from Hamburg and Forts of call. Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the Bong Bong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's godowns at Kowloon, where delivery may be obtained as soon as the goods, are. landed.
(ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
informed that all Goods are being Optional cargo will not be landed landed at their risk into the hazardona here, unless notice has been given 48 sud/or extra hazardous Godowns of the hours prior to vessel's arrival, but Hong Kong AND KOWLOON WHASE AND carried on from port to port to the GODOWN COMPANY, LTD., whence and/or final port of call to which the option
extends obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and alk Goods remaining undelivered alter theith Nov., 1937, will be subject to 18th Nov, 1987, will be subject to rent. rent.
All Olaims against the Steamer zanat All broken, chafed, and damaged be presented to the Undersigned on er Goods are to be left in the Godowns, before the 10th Nov., 1937, or they will where they will be examined on 10th not be recognised.
Nor, 1837, at 10 am. by our Sur- veyors Mears, Goddard and Douglas.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations, consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attend ance when damaged dutiable goods are examined.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns," where they will be examined on the 19th Nov, 1987, at 9am., by Messrs. Carmichael & Clarke.
The following fixtures have been arranged y. Royal Navy at King's Park commencing 12 noon.
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned by Sunday, December 12 and Bun-W.B.LOXLEY & Co. (CHINA) LTD. day, February 13.
Agents
Will all who would like to play Hong Kong, 9th Nov., 1937. cricket for the Corps this season please send their names to Capt. H. Oven-Hughes
Christmas Cards Christmas cards are now on sale at Officers' Mess, Bergeants Mens and Canteen." Frice 40 cents each. AFFILIATED UNIT
Nursing Detachment, HK.V.D. Corps
The next lecture on First Aid will be held on Monday, November 14 at the FWD. Ofees at 5:30 p.m.
(Bgd.) K. DURRAN, Commandant, Nursing Detachment, HKV.D.- Corps.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations consignees must have a Rerence Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined
All claius must rach us before the 6th Dec. 1937, or they will not be recognized.
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No Insurance wil be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned
JEESEN & CO., Agents.
18730 Hong Kong, 5th Nov, 1937.
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MORE BOND SUBSCRIPTION
FUNDS Hankow, Nov. 10: The Hupeh Association for the Promotion of the National Balvation Bonds re- mitted another batch of subscrip- tion funds, amounting to $750,000 to the Ministry of Finance last Saturday,
The total amount of subscrip- tion funds remitted by the Asso- ciation to Nanking to date is over $3,300,000-
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