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THE SERVICES
ROYAL NAVY
TRIPLE LAUNCHING CEREMONY
There was a triple launching ceremony at the Barrow naval con- struction works of Vickers-Arn- strongs. Limited, on February 18, when three submarines, of the 1936 construction programme were put afloat. By these launches the total number of submarines built at Barrow was brought up to 175.
The first to be launched was the
Triumph, of the ocean-going Triton type of about 1,095 tons. The other two are of the small coastal
PROMOTION
Lt.Cdr. (Retd.). B. Woolley. D.S.C.. to rank of Cdr. (retd.) (seny. Feb. 15).
RETIREMENTS
Cd Engr.-E Tickle. placed or the Retd. List (Jan. 31).
DEATH OF MR. G. W. WATSON
Old Resident Of
Shanghai
Atter several years of failing Cd. Beck.-L. Milford, placed on health. Mr. G. W. Watson, an old the Retd. List (Feb. 181.
THE ARMY
BATTALION COMMANDS The War Office announces that the King has approved the follow ing appointments:---
resident of Shanghai, passed away a the Shanghai General Hospital recently at the age of 88 years, as the result of a stroke, states the North China Daily News.
Mr. Watson came to China in 1896 as a gunner in the 25th Rest.. Royal Artillery, Hong Kong, which Major and Brevet Lieutenant- he left to join the Naval Yard and Colonel E H. W. Buckhouse to afterwards, the Kowloon Godown command the 1st Battalion, The Co.. in a clerical capacity. Suffolk Regiment, with effect from
type of about 540 tons, and were named the Unity and the Ursula.
All three vessels should be com-
After ten years' residence in pleted for service during the sum-February 14. in succession to Lleu-Hong Kong he came to Shanghai tenant-Colonel R. Gurney, who has and for the next 22 years was on been appointed to the Staff with the staff of the North China elect from that date...
Daily News and Herald: latterly as an accountant. He retired in 1929
mer,
The armed trawler Mastiff was also be launched at the works of Henry Robb, Limited, Leith. She will be of 490 tons, with one 4-in, gun, and is expected to be deliver- ed at Chatham during April.
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Major M. Wallington, M.C.. to command the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, la succes- ston to Lieutenant-Colonel V. E. C. Dashwood, M.C... whose tenure ex- plred recently.
He leaves a widow, a son and two grandchildren in Shanghai, to whom the sympathy of his many friends will be extended in their bereavement.
H.M.S. IMPULSIVE The new destroyer Impulsive,
Major M. C. Dempsey, M.C.. to Lieutenant Commander W... S.
command the 2nd Battalion. The Thomas, has left Portsmouth to Royal Berkshire Regiment (Prin- Join the 3rd Flotilla in the Medi- cess Charlotte of Wales's), with terranean Fleet. The Impulsive effect from February 11. in suc-BONES REVEAL FATE will complete the reconstitution of cession to Lieutenant-Colonel E. G. the 3rd Flotilla with new vessels | Miles. D.S.O. M.C., who has beer.
of the Intrepid class, built under appointed to the Staff with effect the Navy Estimates of 1935. She from that date.
takes the place of the Antelope, Major H. R. H. Greenfield to which is relieving the Windsor as command the 2nd Battalion. The emergency destroyer at mouth.
bas
to
Starving Wolves Devour
Two Woodmen
A number of well-gnawed bones.
Forts-Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders found in the swamps of the
(Princess Louise's with effect from February 19. In succession to FLEET MEDICAL OFFICER Surgeon-Captain A E Malone Lieutenant-Colonel J. Hay Young been appothted H.M.S. D.B.O.. M.C.. who retires on that Nelson for duty as Fleet Medical date. Officer in succession to Surgeon- Captain E. St. G. S. Goodwin, and which is relieving the Windsor, as emergency destroyer at mouth.
LIGHTERS AT MALTA
the five lighters ordered
Danube near Braila, Rumania, has revealed the fate of two woodmen. who were reported missing from their homes--they had been de- voured by wolves.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Ports-
Lying near the bones were woodman's axe Covered with and blood, a long cross-cut saw NAVIGATION SPECIALISTS
There were two pairs of boots. The following officers have signs that a violent struggle had.
2
had men
gone
into
3
to
Numbers have been assigned to successfully completed the specialist taken place.
navigation course at the School of The bull at Mdita Dockyard unde-Air Navigation, Manston, which willow forest in the lowlands in
ended on December 18, and are search of frewood.
be
The severe cold that Rumania
the 1937 construction programme.granted the symbol "N":- The 100-ton naval armament
Squadron Leader A.F. Revington; lighter will be known is N.A.87.
Flight Lieutenants P. W. Bale, A. has been experiencing has brought The four 100-ton feet fuelling lighters will be numbered C.315 V. Bax, B. K. Burnett. H. R. A. starving waires down into the low- C.316, C.317, and C.318. The sum Edwards, L. B. B. King, P. A Mc lands in search of food.
Whannell 1. A. e. Owen, T. U. of £1.920 was included in the 1937 Estimates towards the cost of these Rolfe, and A. T. D. Sanders; Flying
vessels.
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NAVAL APPOINTMENTS Te following appointments are
made by the Admiralty:
Officers RG. Musson and G. J D. Musson and G. J. D. Thomson. NEW BASE AT DHIEBAN
It is notified in Air Ministry
Surgn. Lt.Cdr.-J. W. L. Cros-Orders that No. 3 Company of the
All M.B. to Bee (March 23).
Iraq Levies closed at Hinaid!" and reopened at Dhibban on January
Surgn. Lts.-E. B. Martin. M.R.C.S., LR.C.P.. to Deptford; v. 13. All units except certain rear Vreated J. R. Sheridan, M.B.. to Gnat party details have now (March 10); W. V. Owen, M.R.C.S., Hinaldi for the new base at Dhib- L.R.C.P.. to Gannet (March 11): ban, in accordance with treaty W. A. S., Grant, M.B., to Drake for obligations. Plymouth RN. Hospl. (March 21):
PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS
D. P. Gurd, M.B., to St. Angelo for The next promotion examina- Malta R.N. Hospl. (March 17); D. tions for the ranks of flight leu D. Steele-Perkins, LR.C.P. and S.. tenant and squadron leader in the and equipment ot President for six months' course general duties.
branches will be held from March (April 1).
Cd. Gunners.-J. G. R. Titheridge, 15 to 18. inclusive, at the following to Excellent (Feb. 18); B. Batchelor stations:-Bicester. Upwood, Drif.. (T), to Pembroke for Chatham field, Wadington, Northolt, Gosport, Dockyard (Feb. 21); V. W. Poore. Netheravon, 'Tem Hill, Leuchars, to Iron Duke (Feb. 221: H. V. Henlow. Manston. and Cranwell. Walker (T), to Royal Sovereign Officers serving at the Air Ministry
Feb 251: A. E. Perry (T), to Re- will take their examinations ati
Northolt, and those on leave from Cd. Engr.-R. Hegarty. to Car-oversea and reserve officers will be din (Feb. 17),
allocated to, centres nearest their W. Elect.-A. V. Wright. to homes. The AO.C.-In-C.. Coastal Vernon (Feb. 181.
Command, will arrange examina- Wt. Supply Officer-F. H. Simons,tion 'centres in aircraft carriers
for officers serving in H.M, ships.
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REQUIREMENTS Certificates Of Origin Of Goods Necessary Information has been received by the Hong Kong General Cham- ber of Commerce that a provision al arrangement has been effected whereby British consular officers in Colombia will attest (formally) statements by shippers as to the
origin of goods.
TWO FIRE BRIGADE PRESENTATIONS
Messrs. Dixon. And Hempsey
Honoured At Function. Brother Officers in the Shanghai Fire Brigade recently honoured Mr. T. H. Dixon, Assistant Station Officer, and Mr. G. W. Hempsey, Sub-Oficer, at a double presen. tation held in the Fire Brigade
Club, Henan Road.
Mr. Dixon received a gift on the occasion of his recent marriage to Miss M. Shwarzman.
Inorder to assist the British con- sular officers when documents are presented for attestation, it has been recommended that exporters
Mr. Hempsey, who leaves, the should obtain certificates of origin from "the competent authority at Brigade at the end of this month to join the floating staff of the port of shipment."
The Superintendent of Imports China Navigation Company was and Exports in Hong Kong will be presented with an inscribed tra- the North prepared to issue certificates ofvelling clock, states origin in respect of goods destined China Daily News.
tor Colombia provided that he i Capt. H. G. Reed, Acting 'Chief satisfied that the conditions gov-Officer of the Brigade. made the erning the issue of the certificates presentations and proposed a toast have been duly fulfilled.
to the health of the recipients. Messrs. Dixon and Hempsey res- ponded briefly.
In other works, exporters will be required to produce evidence of goods.
A representative gathering of
officers Brigade
from
As exporters are probably aware, Colombia reqtrues that certificates Fire
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