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SERVICE NEWS
ROYAL NAVY
COMPLETION OF THE KENT··
The cruiser Kent completed to full crew at Chatham on June 30
Assistant to
THE SERVICES
WEDNESDAY,
Army Watching Bren Gun At Bisley
Now that the Bren machiné-run
is coming into' mass production in this country its performance at Bisley is being watched with inter- est. In another year the British Array will be completely equipped with it, says a Home correspondent. The Bren gun was originally It
gun.
JULY 13, 1938.
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to resume service as flagship en patented in Czechoslovakia the China Station, from which shes being used at Bisley in competi- was withdrawn in 1936 for large tions for light machine-guns Aring.. repairs.
on landscape targets. She is due to leave England for It is not the first time that it munition is easier to carry. In jed, was saying a lot. Hong Kong about the third week has been fired in the Bisley conrel is replaced when three ma- very well in the shoot. High scores
As a matter of fact, it is doing {' prolonged firing the heated bor- of July. Her arrival will restore the tests, but its adoption as a standard gazines have been expended, this are what the units are anxious to China Squadron to its normal weapon by the British Army has being perhaps its biggest differ-secure at Bisley, and some of them strength of six cruisers, ons of made it the Queen of the ranges ence with the Lewis air-cooled feel sürer of themselves with their. which is of a small type for service At the 600-yard "range the gun
It looks much more. like a old love the Lewis. "That's all In the Yangtse.
i was operated from the prone posi- Captain. L. H. Ashmore, formerly tion. It was held by the gunner machine-gun than the Lewis: it is there is to it, as several of them.
the Admiral Comix yards distant from the firing much closer in appearance to the told me.
ordinary
Its ride except that
*IN a year." they added, "we manding Reserves, joined the Kent point, unloaded. A secand man. in April last, and her executive with magazine carrier and spate greater amount of gear proclaims shall be Bren-minded."
Its character. It appears to flare And I do not wonder, for in the officer is Commander C. E F. Hall, parts hold-all, lay to the left of at the muzzle the muzzle jacket small part of the firing line that who attended the Staff College last the gun.
made me think right away of the year and was formerly head of the
old blunderbuss.
let down pretty badly by its Lewis. experimental department in the
At the appearance of the target
They dragged their gun back jam-
Teakwood Furniture, Carpets, Excellent, gunnery school. Com-)
In a Services shoot, where com- med and worked feverishly on it.Rugs. Ornaments, Cutlery, E. P. mander (E) W. E. C. Davy, who the two men went forward quickly
Brass Ware, Porcelain has been engineer officer of the with the gun and magazine carpetition is keen, there is still a lot Then they ran forward again to and
and Glass Ware, Electric Ceiling ship while under repairs, is reap-rler, adjusted sights, loaded and of support for the Lewis gun do their utmost in the precious 55 which the men know so well. But seconds, only to have another jam.
and Table Fans, Tennis Rackets, pointed on recommissioning."
The Bren gur is lighter by about one sergeant said "that "the Bren The Brens were pumping away, Cricket Bats, Pictures, Books, Ice Although the accommodation for
favourably with
the all the time shedding a cascade of Chests, Gramophones and Records, aircraft has been enlarged, it is 716. than the Lewis gun, familiar compares belleved that only one will be weapon, of the Great War. Its Lewis," which, all things consider cases.
etc. etc.
embarked at first, for which Lieu- tenants T. C. G. Holford and P. J. Milner-Bairy have been appointed as pilot and observer respectively. LAUNCH OF THE AUCKLAND The escort vessel: Auckland was launched on June 30 at the Dum- barton shipyard of Denny and
the Brothers. Limited,
naming ceremony being performed by Mrs. William Denny, wife of one of the directors of the firm:
HEATED BARREL REPLACED
fred.
THE ARMY
COMPARES FAVOURABLY
I was able to cover I saw one unit
and equipment branches held from March 15 to 18. The following gained 80 per cent, or more of the total marks:-
Wt. Supply Officers.-W. G. Mc Cat: E A L Queterbock, B.A., R. Joined the "R.A.F. from the Cam- Carthy, to Drake (July 11); F. B. E.; local Lt.-Col.) E T. L. Gurdon, bridge University Air Squadron. Barrow, R.M" Wexham, to Victory M.C., Black Watch; D. W. Furlong. PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS (July 28).
O.B.E. M.C., R. Berks. R.: L. C. About 170 officers passed the Bell, M.C. R. Signals; Capt. and Bt. promotion examinations for the Maj. G. W. R. Templer, D.S.O.. R. ranks of Bight Heutenant and It. Fus.: . J. Hayman-Joyce, Bor- squadron leader in the general der R.; Capt. end Et. Maj. G. W. duties 1. Erskine, KRRC.; V. Dykes, NEW LIEUTENANT-GENERAL
M.B.E, RE; P. M. Balfour, M.C.. Major-General E. K. Squires, RA; (local Lt. Col.) WJ. Eldridge, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., has been pro D.S.O.. M.C., R.A.; M. A. James. V. The Auckland was authorized in moted to the rank of lieutenant-C., M.C. Gloster. R.: O. L. Roberts, tenants A. W. Barrett, P. H. Dutton, Examination "B."-Flight Lieu- the naval programme of 1936, a general and appointed Inspector B.A., R.E. one of the Bittern class, and was General of the Forces of the Co-
J. R. Jeudwine, J. H. Lowe, and K. Capts to be Bt. Maja G. J. McKay. originally named the Heron. but a monwealth of Australia. Brigadier Holmes, R.A.S.C.: W. E. Undern!!). Examination "C." — Squadron change of name was made when L. Carr: D.S.O.. O.B.E. has been Leicester R.; D. H. Bond. M.VO Leaders T. B. Cooper and L. Crack- was decided to adapt her for promoted to the rank of major AMIMechE.. R.A.S.C. (local er: Fight Lleutenants C. E J. surveying service on the New general, with seniority of December Mat.) A. P. C. Hannay. M.C., Baines, L. J. Crosble, M. B EX- Zealand Station,
28, 1937, and has been appointed Camerons (Sqn Ldr.. RAF); wards. J. Heber-Percy, W. H. Kyle Director of Staff Dutles at the Mitchell, M.C.. R. F: F. F.D. G. Morris. W. C. Sheen, T. U. C War Office"
Davies, MC, RU. R.; W. D. C. Shirley, and H. B. Wrigley. APPOINTMENTS IN INDIA
Greenacre, M.V.O., W. G'ds.; C. H. Examination "E"-Flying Off- Norton, R.A.: J. M. D. Wood, M... cers L. C. Dennis, A. H. MeM. Hely The Commander-in-Chief in
RA. K. A. Holmes-Tarn, R.A. JG. I. Rees, and S. G. Walker. India has made the following apR. Ainley, MC.. E York R.: W. M. Examination "F"Flight Lieu. pointments:-
Blagden, RE; G. L Watkinson, tenants G. Bilnman, C. L. Gilbert. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel M. HRE. R. P. G. Anderson, R.E.: F.. D. Jackman, and W. A. Stage.
While so employed she will carry only one small gum instead of the six or eight 4. guns mounted by her sister-ships. The Auckland is due for completion about Novem- ber.9 next.
COMMISSIONS FOR ARTIFICERS With effect from July 1. room artificers were promoted to com- Cox, O.B.E. M.C., R.L.A.S.C, as w. Clarke, R.AS.C.; (iccal. Mal., missioned rank as acting sub-Assistant Director of
Ordnance G. M. O, Davy, 3rd H.; J. A. Davies, lieutenant (E), in accordance with Factories at Army. Headquarters A.M.IMechE, AMLEE. RE; R. the scheme whereby engineroom from officiating as such). vice L. Telter. Essex R.; M. H. ap R Pryce. R.W. Fus.; (Q.-Mr.) 11. raings may qualify by meritorious Colonel L. C. Larmour.
Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Mar-Savill, MO, DOM, R. Berks. R.: service and examinations for this
Depaty Assistant D. N. F. Davidson, M.C., Inniskilling rank, after which they come under riott, LA.. as the same regulations as officers M.GO. at Army Headquarters, to Fus; (Qr-Mr.) G. Reddock, DC. |M., F.W. Vols; EL Ridley-Thomp- Major R. G. Breadmere, Q.BE. son. The Bays.; R. L. Taverner, In an article in the new issue of "Brassey's Naval Annual," review-RLA.SC., as Assistant Director of K.S.II. T. G. Rennie, M.B.E., Black
entered as cadets.
A a new appointment.
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FAREWELL TO LONDON GIRL
Sultan In Scene
Johore of
wens
The Sultan ing the progress of advancement Transport at Army Headquarters. Watch.; C. A. Wigham, Cheshire R; aboard a liner bound for England at Singapore to say Principal Matron Miss E. E.Qr.-Mr.) W. J. Smith, M.M., 14th/recently from lower deck to quarter deck, it
O'Connell, R.R.C.. as officiating 20th H.; G. H. Bolster, R. North'd "good-bye" to Miss Lydia Cecilia is recalled the the commissioned rank of mate (6) was instituted Chief Principal Matron in India, Fus.; (local Maj.) (Surv. of Works) Hill. a London actress who has S. J. Templeman, M.B.E. F.A.S.I., been reported to be his prospective February, 1914, and during the War Vice Miss E. V. Forrest, R.R.C.
bride. Major W. Hesketh, R.L.A.Š.C.. as R.E: T. H. Spear, The Buffe; L 181 promotions were made to it.
Miss Hill was sailing for England. O.C., Experimental Section, O. Lyne, Lan. Fus.; F. W Vogel, After the War the numbers pro-
The Sultan's aide-de-camp Chahlala.
R.A.; F. W: Festing, Rife Bde. moted annually declined from 10 in
seized 24 photographer's camera Majors F. W, Stevens and A. VI,
INDIAN ARMY 1919 to three in 1835. Four were
and confiscated the films in it. Fe The folig. promotions are made caught a reporter by the arm and promoted in 1936 and eight in 1937.D. Jones as Chief Ordnance of-
cers at Rawalpindi and Ferozepare (July 1- The rank of ante (E) WELL aholtshed in May. 1931, since when Arsenals respectively. all candidates from the lower deck
"¡trict. from cadet.
Fifty-one of the 181 mates (E)
have borne the same title as those
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Perfection Electric Cooker.
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Modern Style Chesterfield Sulte Modern Style Bedmom Sites
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THURSDAY, the 14th JULY, 1938.
Commencing at 19.00 z.m.
took him before the. Bultan. Majs, to be Bt. Lt.-Cols.-H. L.
nevertheless Majur L. H. Tonkin as D.A.D. of Davies, D.S.O., M.C.. 18 R. Garh. taken, and are appearing in Singa-
Photographs were Ordnance Services for Meerut Dis-Hif.: J. G. Elliott, 1 Punjab R.; A.
pore newspapers today, although HCraine. M.C. LAO.C1; A
the Sultan is lodging protests. Captains T. C. Day, C. G M. Beckett. 3. GR.; C. W. May, 12
It is understood in Singapore commissioned during the War, and Winch, and E. de L. Faunce. as FFR.: R. F. Colwill, MBE, R. I that the Sultan will follow Miss 21 of those commissioned since the DAD. of 0.8. for Rawalpindi, Pes- A.S.C.
Hill to England at the end of the Capts to be Bt. Majs.-M. Bmonth, and that a marriage is War, have been promoted to the hawar, and Lahore Districts re-
spectively. rank of engineer commander.
Humphreys, AR. Dept.; E G. Bikely to take place in England Captain G. W. Auten, The Welch Proctor. 10 G.R
before the Sultan goes from Enig-Made Regiment, as DAQ.M.G.. Peshawar
land to the U.S.A-British United District.
A.Press.
PENSION AWARDS Captain F. J. O. Plumer, R.N retired. has been awarded. Travers pension of £75 a year, in the vacancy created by the death of Commander G. Stapleton, R.N, retired, on June 8.
HALF-YEARLY BREVETS....
The follg. promotions are made
(July 1)
ESTABLISÏÏMENTS
Equitation Sch-Capt. J. Talbot-Ponsonby, 7th H., relin- The Sultan is 64, and Miss Hili. quishes the appt. of Instr. (July 1). who formerly resided at letne No. 2 Recruits Phys. Development Bay, Kent, where she attended the
G. Rogers Lt.-Cols. to be Bt. Cols. Food, Depot Capt. F."
8 local cotinell school, is 24. She is M.D., R.AM.C.; (O.M.E. 1st CL) Stafford R. to be Comdt. and the daughter of a naval chief pet- A Greenwich Hospital pension of local Col) J. 8. Crawford, MI granted the temp. rank of Malty-officer who retired with the £50 has been awarded to Com-Mech. E.. R.A.O.C.; (0.0) 2nd CL) whilst so empld. (June 1),
rank of lieutenant. mandeer H. M. Denny; D.S.O., R.N. F. T. Haigh, MO, RAO.C.; (0.
MEMORANDA
The Sultan made the acquain- retired, in the vacancy caused by M.E, 1st CL.) (local Col.) J. E. Hoile- The follz. Cois. are granted the 'ance of Miss Hill in London tour the award of a Travers pension to bone, AMIMechE, RAO.C.; A C. temp. rank of Brig. (May 25):-M years ago, when she was appearing Captain F. J. O. Plumer.
M. Paris, M.C., Oxf. and Bucks. LIE Mascall, D.S.Q., O.B.E., whilst in a West End cabaret,
In March this year, the Sultan Hon. W. Fraser, D.S.O., M.C., Gren, empid. as Brig., R.A., W. Comd.; A. Gda
G. Rolleston, O.B.E., whilst empid was divorced according to Moslem Male. to be Bt. Lt.-Cola.-J. S. as Brig, R.A. Sco. Cmd.; E. Le G. law from his Scottish wife, the
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS
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At their Shop No. 10, China Building, Pedder Street.
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Whitting, DS.O.; M.C.. whilst former Mrs. Helen Wilson. Divorce TWELVE MEN Cdr.-K W. L. Robinson, to K. Boyd, MB, RAMC.; F.. Manid, as Comdr., R.A., Malta; Gwas effected by the Sultan pro-
Lipscomb, M.R.C.P., RAMË.; G. F.
Argus (July 3).. Caradoc (June 30); L D. breek, The Royals; G. Mach. Ross, &z Comdr, R.A., Gibraltar; A Bur-Vorce you") four times. Bartley, Carlisle (July-1); J. M.C., M.Eng., MInst. CE, RE J. rows whilst empid, as Comdí., R.A..
LL-CARS.-J. F. D. Bowen, to Carr, M.C., RAMC.; 8. C. Dum-F. C. White, D.8.0. whilst empld. vore you four times" ("I di- WISHED TO
Soon afterwards Miss Hill and
Newton, to Diomede (July 87; WA. Lloyd, Gren, ads.; (QZ.-Mr.) d. The British Troops in China; Gher mother made a tour of Suma- MARRY HER
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T. Couchman, to President for duty W. Jordan. M.B.E. D.C.M., ERE. 8. Low, D.S.0., whilst empid, astra, in which they were joined by with D.A.M. (Aug. 1).
List T. Reilly, M.C., RA; (Qr.- Comdr. R.A., Malaya; F. M. Mon- the Sultan, and afterwards went
whilst empic
by air to Singapore, Lts. (F/O., R.A.F.).-R. N ME. D. Hutton, M.BE, R.E.; R. Ftresor, M.C..
The Sultan is the ruler of a Everett, to Courageous (July 11). Nalder. R. Signals.; R. Briggs. Comdr. (CLT), Fixed Det., S.
State of 7000 square miles in Ma O. N. Bailey, to Victory, for courge Tank Corps.; B. T. Godfrey-Comd. (Aug. 8), pa
Faussett, MO, RE; C. MoV. Gub. The folle. Lt-Cols, ERE Last laya, and is rich. bins. M.C.. RA: A. C. Reynolds. on cessing to be empld.. are placed M.C., R.A.; Capt. and Ét. Maj. N. on the hp list (July 1-E. H, D P. Procter, M., Midd'x. R.; Capt. Hurst, OBE, D.CM; E A. Robin and Bt. Maj. H. A. Freeman-att- son, M.C. wood, O.B.E., M.C., R.W. Fus,; (0,0. Payr.. Cadets.-A. W. Gossage, E. 3rd CL) A R. Brown, "RA.O.C.; V. A. Berrey, to Manchester (Ang. 9).F. Browne. M.C., RA; A.V. Ker- CA.. Supply Officer- F. Pitts.rison, R.A.; W. H. A. Bishop, Dorset
*** | R.; (local LA.-C6L) C. G. G.-Nichol-| to Victory (July 27).
Lts.-R. C. Burton, to Vanquisher (July 4); J. C. A. Ingram, to Broke (July 8).
Payx. Lt.-O. H. c. Dymond, to Impregnable (July 12).
i-
Big. Bosn.-A. F. Lamble,
Drake for sig. Schl. (June 15).
Wt. Shipt.-W. R. Helyer, Colombo (July 16).
to son, M.C., RA; Capt. and Bt. Maj.
W. N. Craig-McFeely, R.ASC;
ROYAL AIR FORCE-
SQUADRON LEADER T, B.. COOPER
Squadron Leader T. B. Cooper.
to Capt. and Bt. Maj. V. C. Russell, who has been promutte
the
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A 17-year-old' girl „at Berpeta, Assam, has had to choose a "hus- band from among a dozen men who wanted to marry her.
A priest to whom she went for advice instructed the head of her family to assemble all 12 men and introduce them to the girl
BRITISH TROOPS LEAVE IRELANDtions she was told the facts about
the course of the introduc-
London, July 11. Each of the suitors so that she British troops yesterday tormally might find it easier to make her handed over control of three sou-selection. thern ports of Ireland to the Eire Government, in accordance with the recent Anglo-Irish Agreement The British troops are fetuming to England almost immediately.-
0.8.6., M.C., Subolk R. (local Lf. June 21st, is among the oficers who Reuter).
The Introductions over, the giri went up to one of the young men and garlanded film.
The wedding between the girl and the youth was then solem- nised.
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