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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Finance and Commerce
NORTH BORNEO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Monthly Committee Meet ing of the North Borne, Chamber of Commerco Wis held in the Sandakan Club, Sandakan, Dn Wednesday, October 4, 1939. nt; 10.30 am.
$1
SUPPLIES FOR | “MANCHOUKUO”
CHINA THROUGH
INDO - CHINA
Franco Chinese
TRADE HARD
HIT BY WAR
DAIREN. The foreign trade of Manchoukua, which centres heavily on the export of "soya beans to
Parliamentary Group Germany, has been severely hit by
Resolution
CHUNGKING, Oct. 18 (Centra})~~~~
Present: The Hon. Mr. F. W. Pinnock (Chairman), Mr. H. C. Johnson, Mr. J. K. S. Malcolm, Mr. The necessity of allowing tree
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the outbreak of war in Europe.
Since the beinning of September, both imports and exports have de- clined by over 50 per cent, compar- ed with the corresponding period
G. Mavor, Mr. A. E. Philipps, transit of supplies through fade of the previous year. Hoa, Mr. H. J. Walker, Mr. W. 4. China is again emphasized in a re- S. Young. Hon. Mr. Kwan Ynen cent resolution in favour of China. Uncertainty of future develop-
the
Franco-Chinese ments in Europe and the scarcity Hin and Mr. C. Boyer (Secretary). Passed by Absent; Dr. V. A, Stookes and Mr. Parliamentary Group, which now of vessels are said to be the main
includes 385 deputies of all parties reasons for the slump. Lau Bui Ching.
in the French Chamber, according 佔
The authorities are considerably. CHAMBER LOYALTY
to Information received by the worried over the situation, ea- Government's reply to the China Branch of the International pecially in regard to the export Chamber's expression of loyalty Peace Campaign.
business, which threatens to dis- and a desire to co-operate to the Beside calling on the French appear altogether. fullest extent with Government Government to do all in its power. An additional cause for anxiety during days of stress following to help China, the decision of the Is that Manchoukun's trade with upon the declaration of war with Group drew attention to the fol- North and Central China is also Germany, was read.
lowing considerations:
decreasing because of the com-
currency "The danger to Indo-China and plicated
situation In French Interests in the Far East those areas.--(Reuter), that would result from a Japanese
Correspondence exchanged be- tween the Chamber and the North Borneo Planters' Association was tabled It was decided to await victory:
the
Association's" advices 15 to whether they would join with the Chamber of Commerce in form- ulating proposals to His Excellency the Governor for a local War Re- llet Fund.
TELEGRAPH COSTS Correspondence exchanged be- tween The North Borneo Trading Co. Ltd., Sandakan, and the Chamber, in regard to the heavy Increase in the cost of telegraph- | ing due to messages having to be sent in plain language, was read-j and discussed.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
""The French commercial in- terests that are at present threa- tened,"
LONDON GOLD
London, Oct. 18 Reuter).
Bar Gold, Fine per oz., 168,
LONDON METALS
'
EXCHANGE
London, Oct. 18 (Reuters.
buyers sellers
£
"
£
FINANCE
Mata
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1939.-PAGE 9.
Hongkong Daily Press CLASSIFIED
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Large Selection of Ready Made Ladies Fur Coats, Winter Costumes and Overcoats always in stock at reasonable prices.
"Alterations undertaken on Ladies' Furs and Foxes,
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LONG KEE
SPECIALTY SHOPS
31 NATHAN ROAD
Corner Peking Road.
TIN
Standard, Cash 230 Standard,
unquoted
3 months 230
unquoted
USE
HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
A letter dated September 17, STOCK EXCHANGE 1939, and enclosures, from the
Manager, Marudu Consolidated Bayer Beilers
Estates, Ltd., Kudat, regarding the unsatisfactory
telephone
service
obtaining in Marudu Bay, was dis- cussed.
The Secretary's letter to the Postmaster General, Jesselton. dated September 17, 1939, and the reply to the Manager, Marudu Consolidated Estates, Ltd., Kudat, dated September 29, 1939, were ap- proved by the Meeting.
FOOD PRICES
- Enquiries establish the recent increase in fish prices is seasonal and customary (for example, No. 1 fish from 16 cts. to 20 cts, per cat- tie). The Chamber understands Government keeps watch on "the position to prevent profiteering. and will continue to do so.
THE
tor's
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Sales Somlaa]]
SHAREBROKERS- ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY 19, OCT.
Bayer Baller Saina Nomina
Banks
$1270 H.K. Bankı
81270
£
£70 Do. (Col. Beg.) £73 Dn. (Lun. Beg.)
Chartered Bank
£76
する
2904 Mercantile Bk. "A" £10 Mercantile Bka, "C"
£7
£23
erot
$72
872
60 cts.
€200
$1
8385
$170
Shipping
207
Dongle
and
$89
312
Steamboata
$15
200
Indo-Chinsa (Prat.)
Indo-Chinas (Def.)...
360 $20
88/10 Shella
Docks, Wharves,
Bank of East Aziz... NC. & 8. Bankı ...
Insurances
202 Canton Insurances $385 Union Insurances 311 Underwriters
$170 H.K. Fire
$37
36.10 Waterboats
Godowns, etc.
101 H.K. & K. Wharvoo
Tel. 50451.
MADE YOUR HOME CHARMING !
B. B. Co., LAMPSHADE
44A, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.
A. K. STOCK EXCHANGE
The market remains dull and quiet, though, a few enquiries are
beiny made in an effort to acquire cheap parcels.
BUYERS
HK. Banks, $1270. –
PHILIPPINE GOLD MINING
QUOTATIONS
Manila Gold Shares:-Antamoks
SHING
TEL: 59493.
HING
STORE
EFALERS 19;
PORTUGUESE GOODS
&
MACAO NATIVE PRODUCTS
36A, HANKOW ROAD,
KOWLOON
AUCTIONEERS
12ls, Atoks 131b, Baguio Gold 1438 MINS IN TOWNS
GREATEST COLLECTION "OFF","
Batong Buhay 0095, Benguet Consol 9.80s, Big Wedge 18)s, Coco Groves 135, Consol, Mines 0035s, Demon- strations is, IXL 35s, Ipo Gold 09b, Itogons 16s, Manbulao Consol 86/201ung., Mashates Consol 061s, Mine Operations 074b, North Camarines 12/b, Paracale Gumaus 15b, Bar Mauricio 65s, Surigao Consol,”unq.. Suyoc Consol. 10s, Syndicated In- vestment 02h, United Paracales 2415.
$100
SILVER MARKET
LONDON SILVER
Providerta
$4
Providente. (now)
$18
H.K. & .W. Docks...
Do. (new)
$18
12.Shanghai Docks 8.
$108
New Engineerings 8.
$8.30
Mining
13/9 Kailan
13/0
Rorbes,
$10
Η
Venezuela Gold Flds
$4
100 $20,00
4 eta, Hong Kong Miom ...
50,000 PS, 00,375
$4
business.
$32
Spot, 22-15/16d.
95%
$4.30. $7.90
11
London, Oct, 18 (Henter). Silver. Little general selling armall bear covering. Market steady. In the afternoon. the
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LAMMERT'S AUCTION ROOM Lanunert Brothers--2. Connaught Road Central. Telephone No. 20224.
FOR SALE
Selection of the best varieties of Reliable and Tested
FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS for
IMMEDIATE PLANTING
from
Sutton & Sons Ltd., Reading Arthur Yates & Co., Sydney
W. Atlce Burpee & Co., Philadelphia Toogood & Sons Ltd., Southampton
market was quietly steady, with no The opportunity of serving you wil
Forward, 22-3/16d..
NEW YORK SILVER
New York, Oct. 18 (Reuter)." Official Price, 36,
BOMBAY SILVER Bombay, Oct. 18 (Reuter). Market-Barely steady. Offtake
Indian Mint-Silver
$91
8176 S'hal Cottone (15.)
$140
$42 Zoong Bings (8.)
$42
$461Wing On Taxtiles (8.)
Public Utilities
$60
20 bars.
$15 Tramways
$15.80
Ready
87 40 Peak Truana (old)
$7.40
Nov. 4 Settlement
$3.70
Dec. 5 Bettlement
$61 Star Farriss
$60
322
$22)
$8
$9
$4.85
$50
Do. (now)
HONGKONG
SHAREBROKERS'
ASSOCIATION
Volume Of Business Transacted on Thursday, Oct. 19, 1939.
H.K. Telephones
(0)
Consol, Mines
Paracale Gumanis 5,000 Ps. 00.15)
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received
instructions from the Liquida-
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
ΟΣ
FRIDAY,
the 20th October, 1939.
at 3 o'clock p.m.
At their Sales Room, No. 35 Hankow Road, Kowloon,
One Ford V. 8. Cairiolet (1935)
On View on Day of Bale.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings
સ H.K. Hotels"
par
H.K. Lands ...........
Dn, 4% Debenturan Shanghai Lands 8.
$4.15 H.K. Baltics......... 871 Humphreya ginan $100 Chinese Estates
Cotton Mills Ewa (8.)
#23
Miscellaneous
$20.30 Dairy Farm (Old)....
$19 Dairy Farm (New) $8.60 Ch. 'tainments ...... $1.56 Constructions
Constructions
Lane Crawforda
Nanyang Tobacco ****
$1.80 Binoaren
48 Watsons
20% Ch. G,8% 19250 $ħids, $100 H.K. Govt. 4% Losen $98 II.K. Gort. 88% Lona $41.K. Wing. On
S'hat Wing On
#81 Vibro Piling
and
H
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One Chevrolet Sedan
+44
$50
$3.70 Peak Trams (new)
Y'mati Forri
Chins Lights (0) $4.90 China Lights (New)
China Lights Rt.
H.K. Electrice an
819 Macso Electrics ..........
$11 Sandakan Lights
Telephone (old)......
$7.69 Telephones" (new) ̧.... 19/0 Tractions
Tractions (pen.) Industrials
$14 Cald., Mwog. (Ord.) 8.
29/0
$18
Cald., Macg. (Fref.) 6.
$1
Canton Low
14 Coman
$4.90 Bop
$141 $4.00
#1
(old)
(DW)
$6,60
59-07
59-09
69-14
RESERVE BANK OF
INDIA STATEMENT
Calcutta, Oct. 18 (Reuter).
Notes in circulation
(including Notes
held in the Bank-
Sept. 20 Oct. 13)
ing Department)... 22,148 22,451
Rupee Coin 'and Bul- lion in India...... Gold Coin and Bul-
Hon in India Securities (Indian
7,514 7,324
4,154 4,154
• Government) ---- 3.737 3,785 $2210 Hecurities (Bittich, $194 Government)
6,450 8,950
Calcutta Exchange
Calcutta, Oct. 18 (Reuter). TT. on Japan, 78-3/4.
New York, Oct. 18 (Reuter). TT. on London (Opening Rate), 3.99-3/8,
$1.98
$8
30°1
New York Exchange
98.
96%
14.
$10
#8)
Terms: As Customary.
11/0
Marsmans Inv. (Lan.);
10.
Marsmane Invi (H.K.)
LAMMERT BROS.
Wm. Powella on
AUCTIONEERS.
*Balas" to Bhanghai",
India Rupee Paper
Bombay,
(Reuter), Govt. 31% Rupee, 84-12-0.
be a pleasure and your commands
will have our best attention.
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EXPERT LADIES' TAILORS.
No. 30, Nathan Rost, Kowloon.
Telephone No. 58846.
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COME and SEE the WONDERS that
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SWIM
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20 Queen's Road Central Kayamally Bldg.
Tel. 30862
TAILORING SHOP
SUMMER
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WE TAILOR
MEN'S WEAR
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65 NATHAN ROAD
HOTELS
TEL SOTER
MARBLE HALL (and Anime Private Hotel). 34. Granville and 103, Austic Roads. Kowloon, tennis courts. Beautiful garden. Rooma and suites, with . vate bathrooms. All modern conveniences. Apply proprietress, 103, Austin Road. Phone 30233 and 34, Granville Road. Phone 59433.
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
司公噐電亞新
THE NEW ASIA CO. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
And
HOUSE WIRING CONTRACTORS 12. Chiu Lang St.
BADIO SERVICE
Tel. 34010;
For prompt and efficient service in radio repairs, and pur- chases of "ZENITH" long distance radios for 1938, always call at
EASTERN RADIO SERVICE LABORATORY.
228 Nathan Rosd.
Kowloon, Hongkong.
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84 Des Voeux Road C.
HOME SERVICE
Worried by
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WHITE ANTS
Plan their Eradication—Consult
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Agents in: Hong Kong-Canten-Swatós
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