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EXCHANGE
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MORE MUTTON /
FOR BRITAIN
LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter)~~~. The South African Meat. Control Board is to export about 20,000 carcasses of mutton to Britain by January 15, bringing the total
There
enquiries knocking about the market, but the volume of trading contirules small, En- quirers, possibly with an eye to the future, are desirous of acquir for the season up to 70,000 carcas- ing an interest in quite a few ses. stocks, but as they are so difâdent in declaring what they are pre- pared to pay for accommodation holders remain uninterested and refuse to trade.
«BUYERS »
H.K. Bank, $1335. Canton Ins., $200. Docks, $18.80.
Providents, $4.10.
H. & S. Hotels. $4.45.
Realties, $4.33.
Tramways, $15.80.
Star Ferries, $821.
Yaumati Ferries, $22. Electrics, $50.
Telephones (Old), $21,80.
Telephones (New), $7,10)
Cements. $14.70. Ropes, $5.
Lane Crawfords, $8.07). Entertainments, $8.15. Constructions (Old), $1:60.
SELLERS
H.W. Bank, $1350.
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U.S. TRADING. WITH NEUTRALS
Neutrality Act Operation May
Be Relaxed EXPORT TRADE WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuter) IMPORTANCE -0.8. State Department officials LONDON, Nov. 30 (BWS)-The are considering the possibility of
relaxing the Liberal Opposition has talled an Nentrality Act.
operation of the
30 amendment to the House of Com-American goods to be carried to as to permit mons address in reply to the neutrals, via a belligerent port, King's speech. which will give an without insisting on a transfer of opportunity to the Liberal spokes-
title beforehand. man, in the debate, to urge the Importance of the development of export trade,
The amendment will be taken next Wednesday.
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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA STATEMENT Calcutta, Nov. 29 (Reuter).
Nov, 17 Nov. 24
Notes in circulation Notes including held in the Bank- ing Department)... 23,413 23.374 Rupee Ccin and Bul-
It is stated that the matter was raised at the request of Switzer- would be permissible land, which enquired whether it to ship Amerlean goods through Marsell- les, without transferring title be- fore the goods left the" United States.
So far the State Department has not reached a decision, but the matter is being discussed tri the light of the apparent inten- tion of Congress not to disrupt normal trading. with neutrals any more than is necessary.
LONDON METALS
EXCHANGE
Fires Ins.. $190. Macao, $18),
1
SALES
HK. Bank, $1340.
Docka, $18.85
Cements, $14.70
Tramways, $15.30 -
SILVER MARKET
ilon in India Gold Coin and Bul-
lon in India Securities (British
Government) Securities. (Indian
Government)..nd
8,988
4.154
3.733 3,733
8,250 8.250
8,940
4.154
London, Nov, 29 (Reuter).
TIN
buyers
£
sellers
£
LONDON GOLD
Standard, Cash 230 London, Noy, 29 (Reuter). - Standard. Bar Gold. Fine per oz., 168:
unquoted
3 months 230
unquoted
FINANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1939. —PAGE
No Rationing ECONOMY IN TRANSPORT German Firms
Before X'Mas
GOVT. DECISION PATRIOTICALLY ACCEPTED
MEETING WAR - TIME CONDITIONS
The restrictions which are automatically imposed by petrol rationing have quickly had the effect of causing all those who are' big users of transport to consider ways and means of ensur- ing that they' will not have to curtail the services which they offer to their customerR
Cannot Fulfil
Orders
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 30 (Reu¬
ter)-German firms. "including. Kropp and Thyssen, told the
LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter
Argentine State Railway that they One of the first considerations, distance transport OD regular cannot full the £1,000,000 order Concerning the proposed Introduc-is that there must be a ruthless schedules while in others it will be for rolling stock owing to the war. tion of rationing of bacon and cutting-out of, unnecessary run-more on the lines of kcal distribu- 'butter, general satisfaction is oxning and that immediately leads to tion although over a larger radius Argentine were to have been taken Wheat and wool from the pressed at the news that such the question of whether there is than is usually considered as com- in exchange and shipment made rationing will not come into force really sufficient traffic to justifying under that head. until after Christmas,
the organisation of a complete
Some of the contracts are so The Daily Telegraph hopes that service by a arm for its own use large that it la possible to allot if further supplies come in, ration or whether it would be better in special vehicles exclusively to the ing will be made Fghter. But the long run to buy transport from service of that particular firm and woning is the only way to make those concerns who make it their they hear its certain that no one goes hungry exclusive business. while others have more
than enough.
DECISION APPROVED
Both the Dally Mall and News Chronicle say that the British people approve of the Govern- ment's decision. They do not ques- tion it and will accept it patrioti- Cally.
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In these days it is possible to purchase transport in much the same way as any other service, and
In some cases it will be long
HONGKONG
SHAREBROKERS
ASSOCIATION
Vohime Of Business Transacted
on Thursday, Nov. 30, 1939.,
name
affording
valuable publicity in that way.
Above all, the greater use which is made of the vehiclas enables the cost of the service to be kept to the minimum and for the vehicles to be re- placed as soon as they show signs of becoming inefficient,
via the Netherlands or Italy
LAND DEVELOPMENT -IN NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON, Nov. 30 (Ren- tër) - Six-thousand. men will be transferred from New Zea- land relief schemes and public works to land development.
The Minister of Labour yesterday. announced that the country's in- dustrial and farming development will open a field for the surplus Attention has been drawn offi-population in Britain' after the ally to the necessity of outting-war.
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out empty mileage as much as poB- } =
The Times asks how it will be possible to have voluntary ration- ing of sugar, but not of bacon and butter? But no one need go short. China Lights (0) ...... 100 7.85 pooling transport with a view to having feets of vehicles property
first
class nourishments, H.K. Docks
sible and there is the suggestion of to obtain it from companies, who
100
18.90 effecting it.
31
Yaumati Ferry.
120
of as there are alternative foods in H.K. Electric ample supply.
가
serviced can ensure prompt and
50.50 On the other hand there is the reliable deliveries.
of
such 23.00 possibility
utilising
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SHOE CO.LTD.
BONGKONG SUPPLIES ALL
KINDS OF FOOTWEAR
Hongkong Daily Press CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
MARBLE HALL
(and Annexe Private Hotel), 34. Granville and 103. Apstin Roads, Kowloon, tennis courts. Beautiful garden Rooms and suites with private bathrooms. All modern conveniences, Apply proprietress, 103, Austin Road., Fhone 50233 and 34, Granville Road." Phone 59433.
LONDON SILVER
London, Nov, 29 (Reuter). Silver: India bought. Business
small. Market quietly steady. In HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
the afternoon, the market was
quietly steady with small buyers STOCK EXCHANGE
at the rate.
Spot. 23-3/8d.
Forward, 23-1/2d.
NEW YORK SILVER
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SHARKBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY 30.
Bayer Sara
Bales
i)
Впусти Babers
NOV.
Banks
$1340.
H.E. Backs
:
£85
Do. (Col. g.) |--
$1320
£83,
Do. (Lon. Reg.)
exa
78
Chartered Banka se
£83
28
Marcantile Bks. "A"
£8
21
Marcantile Bha. "C"",
Bank of East Asia ...
£11
N. C. & 8. Banks ...
$72
· Insurances
50 cts:
|Canton InsurÁMON
$200
Official Price," 34-3/4.
New York, Nov, 29 (Reutër).
$1325
ROMBAY SILVER
Bombay, Nov. 29 (Reuter)..
Market Steady.
Indian Mint Suver-
Oftake 20 bars.
$71
Ready
61-11
Dec, 5 Settlement
$900
Jan 6 Settlement
62-03
$390
Union InsurABORE 14 8380 Underwriters
Feb. 3 Settlement
62-10
$180
$180
Shipping
$10
Douglas
vertab
$70
$13
Steamboats
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
$12
$60
Indo-Chinse (Prof.)
250
$30
Indo-Chinas (Duč.).....
820
Shells
89/0
LADIES AND GENTS. TAILORS
RELIABLE TAILORING.
Large assortment of Guaranteed English Material and Gents' Neckties, Shirts, Bocks and Collars just ar- rived. Available at reasonable prices. Full satisfaction Guaranteed.
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THE JUBILEE SILK STORE Specialists in Genta Wear, Snita. Shirts, Pyjamas and Underwear.
31 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Telephone No. 50451
SUMMER
DEESSES, DAY & EVENING HATS, BAGS & BEACH TOGS at very moderate prices." Call on us and let us demonstrate to you THE SHANGHAI SUN FAT COMPANY.
EXPERT LADIES' TAILORS
No. 30, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Telephone No. 58846
Corner Peking Road.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
80/3
$8.10 Waterbosts .....................
Docks, Wharves, Godowns, etc.
#101₫ B.K. & K. Wharves
B101
$4.10
ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION
Providente Providente (now) ..
$4.07
ACTION NO. 4 of 1939.
$18,80
H.K. & W. Dock... $18.8)
Do. (new)
$204 Shanghai Docks B.
Chan Chi Kual (Plaintiff)
against
The Steamship "Gula"
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS
$14.40 Now Engineerings B
Mining
18/0 Kailana
$10
94
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8204
814
31 NATHAN ROAD
Corner Peking Road,
18/0
$9.50 39 70
FIRST-CLASS
SHANGHAI LADIES' TAILORS.
Large "Selection of Ready Made Ladies For Coats, Winter Costumes and Overcoats always in stock at reasonable prices.
Alterations undertaken on Ladies' Furs and Foxes.
LONG KEE
Tel. 50451,"
OF BALE
་
of the
S.
S. "GUIA"
To be sold, by.
PUBLIC AUCTION
on
Monday, the 4th Day of December,
$4.45
$4.35
Venezuela Gold Flas 4 cts. Hong Kong Min ... Lands, Hotels and
Bulldings
H.K. Hotelsummer
#33 H.K. Lands.........
$100 Do. 4% Debentures
#1080 Shanghai, Lands 8.
H.K. Roaitiem ........
871 Humphrey,
$100 Chinese Estabas ......
Cotton MI,
$25.80 Ewo (B.)
ex.div 8173 8'bai Cottons (6)
$42 Zoong Sings (8.)
$481 Wing On Textiles (8.)
Public Utlifties Tramways
$7 40 Peak Trams (old) ...
Star Ferries
THOMPSON ®
LADIES'
38.
TAILOR
MODERN DRESS
CHEAP SALE
NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.
4.45
#331
98.
$4.35
$7.90
F.
BEAUTIFY YOUR
HOME.
Flowers beautify and make the Home attractive as nothing else can do.
FOR SALE
FINE SELECTION OF $23.80 GARDEN SEEDS
"... 8170
12 11
:
$42
$100
18/8
$14,00
from
SUTTON & SONS, Reading, ARTHUR YATES & CO., LTD., Sydney.
GRACA & CO. Dealers in Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Philatelic Goods, Toys, Etc. No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No, 620, - HONG KONG.
THE MOST RELIABLE LIQUID INSECTICIDE
GEE, IT'S SWELL
NOT TO BE BOTHERED WITH
37-8
FLES
WHILE
WE EAT!
THAT'S BECAUSE { SPRAYED WITH, FLY-TOL: I USE IT.BEFORE EVERY MEAL [HOW!
Jimmy's
AUCTIONEERS
GREATEST COLLECTION OF BARGAINS IN TOWN!
201
LAMMERT'S AUCTION ROOM Laminert Brdover-2. Connaughti
Road Centre. Telephone NO 20224
ENGRAVERS
FEI FEI & CO. Photo Engravers
18, Cochrane Street, Telephone No. 22224,
BUTTERICK LADÍES TAILOR
Ready made Costumes, overcoats, and evening dresses made to order. No. 16 Wyndham St. Tel. 23615.
DEMAND THE GENUINE
FLY-TOX
Obtainable at all leading Drug
and Department Stores
Sole Distributors
UNITED TRADERS
HONG TÙNG
Brooke Bond
THE
BETTER
H
HOTELS
T
METROPOLE HOTEL Central, Clean, Comfortable.- All modern conveniences. All rooms with Private Bath. Mo- derate Dally or Monthly rates. Fully licenced. Tea Dance - Dally. Latest Swing Band, 5-7.30 p.m. Tel. 24425.
RADIO SERVICE
For prompt and eficient service in radio repairs, and por- chases of "ZENITH" long distance radios for 1939, always call at
EASTERN, RADIO SERVICE LABORATORY.
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228 Nathan Road.
01
Kowloon, Hongkong.
1940
ZENITH AND RCA VICTOR RADIO sets just arrived
(Radio Repairs & Servies) * Kindly call or telephone for a free demonstration.
CHUEN YEE HONG
Telephone 24311.
54 Des Voeux Bönd C.-
HOME SERVICE
Worried by WHITE ANTS
Plan their Eradication-Consult
Thomas Cowan & Co. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Lad.
Queen's Building,
Phone 30722.
Agents in:
Hong Kong-Canton-Swatow
Phone 30311.
Inspection & Estimates Freet
SPECIALTY SHOPS
MADE YOUR HOME CHARMING !!
USE
FROM ALL COMPRADORES
44A. NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,
B. B. Co., LAMPSHADE
TEL: 18498.
1939
at 12 o'clock noon
by
$18.80
8161
37 40
$3.70 Peak Trams (new)
$3.70
.II
$87
€62
Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers.
#224
Timati Ferrin
$223
Do. (new)
$7.45 Chins Light» (0)
$760
$7.60
At their Bales Room,
$4.70 China Lights (New)
$4.75
No. 2 Connaught Road Central,
China Laghts Rta.
250
H.K. Electric
8501
Hồng Kong.
$18 $184
$11; Sandakan Lighis
244
PARTICULARS
$21,80 #7.10
All that the Steamship "Guía "' registered in Macao now lying in the Harbour of Hong Kong with a length of 124 feet seven inches,
Macan Electrion
Talaphoose (old)
[Telephones (new)'
18:0 Trsations
18/6 Tractions (prell.)
Industriala
121,80
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$7.10
width 22 feet and depth 8 feet 714.70
inches gross tonnage 221.55 tons,
$5
nett tonnage 112.62 tons together
...
with all her equipment and ap- purtenances.
#19
$8,15
For further particulars and con-
$1.60
ditions of sale apply to:
$1.
Comenta
Miscellaneous
819 Dairy Farms. (Old). Dairy Fanın (New). Ch. Etainmente cons Constractions (old)
$14
|Cald.,' Mwog. (Onl) B.
$13
[Cald., Macg. (Pref.) 8.
$1
Canton Loss
Bopen
$4.90
$191 #19 38.10
Constructions (new)
Messrs. Hastings & Co., Plaintiff's Solicitors,
#71 Lane Crawforda
Nanyang Tobacon ***
$1.80 Sincares
38.07
$8.05/07) ... Watsons
#M
Marina House
or to
47 Ch. G.5% 192G #8ds.
$8.073
-$100. H.. Gork, 49% Lonem" || 97°/
$97ELK. Gori. 18% Loan
96%
341
Messrs. Lammert Brothers, Auctioneers,
HK. Wing On j
$41
'hd Wing On
$10
Vibeo Piling
霉事
No. 2 Connaught Road Central.
25 10
Maramans Inv. (Lön.)
4/0
Maramans Lov. (HE
Wa. Powelleroport
*Bales, to Shanghai
Hong Kong, 27th Nov, 1939.