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Miss Li Po-luen Smashes GEN. NISHIHARA
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Metres Breast Stroke
Inclement weather mafred otherwise excellent sport at the South China Bathing Club last night when the first of a series of triangu- lar contests between the Chinese T.M.CA. Chinese Bathing Club and « South China Athletic Association was held before s large crowd. -
A feature of the meet was thebutstanding performance," by MISS LI PO-LUEN when she smashed the Chinese National record of 3 mins. 28 3/5 seen established by Miss Chan Yuk-king in 1935 in the „200 metres breast stroke, by 6 seconds."
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In the sprint events, Law Yur. |wing upheld the Chinese “Y” co- lours by winning the 50 metres free style.
One of the closest races was seen
IN TOKYO
Excellent Contact With French
Authorities
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1. 1940.
FOREIGN MAILS
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 1st AUGUST, 1940, 9:30 Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended. INWARD MAILS
From
TOKYO, July 31 neuter)-Gen- eral Nishihara, head of the Ins pectorate, who has just returned to Tokyo, stated that he left Hanoi te aubmit an interim report to the Haiphong Japanese Government, regarding Shanghai and Swatow. the work of the Japanese Inspec- Als Mall by "Imperial Airways Service” torate in French Indo-China. Canada, USA, Japan and Shanghai - (Vancouver
B. C. date 19th July). .....................
War materials when and hit-
herto been sent to Chungking is Canton the French Colony had been most Haiphong
in the 100 metres men's back stroke gasoline and motor trucks but Japan and Shanghai................. when Yeung Cheung-wah (S.Craffic in these goods had now been Japan. AA) nearly matched victory from
completely suspended. he declared USA Honolulu Japan and Manila-(Ban
cisco date, 10th July) Sandakan.
CHANGE OF GOVERNOR Referring to
the change
of
Kowloon Tong will be at home
Yeung Yla-kwan (Chinese "Y") to Civil Service Cricket Club and la my opinion, are assured of easy after being led for more than two victory.
lengths Towards the close of the Governor-General of French Indo- Japan and Shanghai,
Palembang. Hongkong Football Club will be race the S.C.AA. representative de- China, he said that negotiations are
Shanghai the guests of the Kowloon Cricketlighted his supporters with some being continued with the new Gor-
magnificent swimming but unfor- Jernar, Admiral Decoux, as before."
Straits. Club but will and the latter verstunately his effort came a little too
Saigon, strong opposition.
General Nishihara expressed his Canton...... late and be just Jost
appreciation of the "excellent con- London and Straits
I favour the cricketers to win.
THIRD DIVISIÓN
openin
A fine example of stamina was tact with the French authorities Australia and Maulla.. seen in the men's 1.500 metres free land the cordial reception extended Manila Indian Recreation Club will pro-style when Chan Kwok-kwan (Chi-to the Japanese Inspec-shanghai. bably face another defeat when rese "Y") won by nearly two bath torate," "He said that his mission Mail by "Imperia! Airways Service" they will be opposed to the Prison lengths. All three competitors was doing its work smoothly. Officers' Club at Sockunpoo. They started at a steady pace but on the were beaten badly on June 15, when 8th lap, Chan, drew away to lead they visited Stanley.
by more than two lengths.
A good match is promised at the maintained the lead till the last Valley when Craigengower Cricket and was never at any stage ser- Club entertain Hongkong Electriciously challenged. Recreation Club. The Electrics The programme concluded with have a better combination and some exhibition diving by repre
should manage to win.
sentatives from the three clubs and
Hongkong Football Club will be a water polo match, between South
at home to Kowloon Football Club China and the Chinese Bathing but will And the visitors a hard Club which resulted in a win for nut to crack and. in my opinion. the latter by 2-0. will concede the two points.
Kowloon Bowling Green Club. playing at Austin Road, should have an easy time against
kong Cricket Club.
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THE RESULTS-
Following are the results:-
Formosa, Amoy and Swatow. Haiphong
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Meanwhile Mr. Sumper Welles Shanghai and Amoy Washington yesterday, that if the US, A., and Manila (San Francisco date 20th tolg a press conference in London and Straits,
Duke and Duchess applied for
July).
Francisco date 24th June),» NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuter) saigon. ---Officials of the American Ex-Japan and Shanghal port Line stated that the Calcutta and Straits Duchess of Windsor booked: a pas-London and Straits. sage on the United States liner shanghai. 1, 100 metres free style (Ladies) Excalieur which is due to HongA"Hor Wal-king (CBC) 2 Ld Lisbon on Thursday and to arrive Japan, Shanghai and Formoss
leave Japan and Shanghai. Cheuk-wa (8.CAA).3. Chan Melin New York on August 9. THE TEAMS
chong (Chinese "Y") Time: 1 min. 34 Becs.;
2 100 metres free style The following are some of the (Ladies) "B": Hor Wal-man (8.C, selections for the coming week:-AA. 2. Ngan Suet-yee (8.0.A.A)
FIRST DIVISION C. S. C. C. (HOME) v. RECREIO: 50 metres free style (Men) "A":- it would be granted speedily.
3. Blu Kwan-yin (Chinese "Y") 3. & visa to enter the United States | Calcutta and Straits -J. Gellatly, J. F. McGowan, LA Law Yuk-wing" (Chinese "Y") 2. Collyer, J. W. Deakin iskap; M. E. Wan Hul-man (C.B.C.) 3. Au Wai- Purvis, W. J. Burling, M. N. Raku man (SC.A.A Time: 30 seca; sen, H. E. Strange (skip); P, D. 50 Metres free style (Men) "B" Crawley, J. Hollidge, F. J. Jones. Au Kok-ki (CBC) 2. Chan King A. W." GHrmmitt (skip).
pong ("%") 3. Chan Man-hin ("Y" I. R, C. (AWAY) v HK. F. C.-Time: 32 4/5 seca. 5. 100 metres A. E. Rumjahn, K. M. Rumfahn, back stroke (Men) "A1. Yeung seizure by the Germans. Mr. Sum- A. M. Rumjahn M. R. Abbas viu-kwan ("Y") 2, Yeung Cheong-ner Welles said that the phase (skip); J. Hoosen, A. K. Sufiad, wah (S.C.A.A) Time: 1 min. 30 2/5 of the matter had not yet been A. R. Minu, A. K. Minu (skip); secs.;
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D, M. Khan, S. Yusuf, M. Y. Adal. (Men) "B":-1. Chan Kam-cheang
6. 100 metres back stroke considered..
A. R. Dallah (skip)
SECOND DIVISION
("Y"), 2, Au Leung-wah (5.04.A)
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3. Leung Fal (S.C.A.A) Time: 1-
7. 50 metres free
C. S. C. C. (AWAY) v. K. T. G. min. 35 secs.;
C. A.-A. F. Shepherd, A. B. Allen, style (Children); 1. Lau Man-kön,
NEW RECORD IN BILLIARDS
MELBOURNE, July 31 (Reuter)
For
Date and Time
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E. Kirmen, W. R. Hillyer (skip); (CB.C.) 2: Yeung Ting-pong (S.C. Walter Lindrum established a world Amoy. C. J. Walker, J. R. Carr, A. Steven. AA) 3. Lau Man-ai (C.B.C.) Time: record under the new baulk line Japan S Eccleshall (skip); F. S. Austin 55 2/5 secs.; 8. 1,500 metres free rule, when he made a break of 3,- Shanghai. H. Lord, H. F. Harper, C. Strange style (Men)-1. Chan Kwok-kwan 361 in his billiard's match against Amoy. (skip).
("") 2. Hor Poon-kan (8.0.A.A.) his brother, Fred "Lindrum. Reserves:-E. W. Colledge and 8. 3. Chan, Man-poh (CB.C.) Time: 23 mins, 32 2/5 secs.; ."200 metres breast stroke (Ladies) "A"-1
*Morris.
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Hongkong Royal Observatory ·
Barometer, (at sea level), 29.64 ina.
10 am, July 31. Temperature, 83 F.
H. K. E. R. C, (AWAY) Po-luen (S.CA.A.). 2. Cheng Pul- C, C. C.I-A, G. Gardner, C. B. chan (CB.C.) 3. Loh Tak-ching Gahagan, A. P. Tarbuck, A, F. Faul Time: 3 mins, 32 3/5 secs: (skip), R. A Owens, V. Borby, 10. 200 metres breast stroke (Ladies) E. B. McKay. J. F. Lunny (skip); "B"-1. Au Mal-chuen (BCAA) Humidity, 88 per cent. W. Stoker, R. C. Butler. G. T. Pad-Ngan Suet-yee (SCAA. 3. u Wind Direction, 6W/W gett, G. G. B. Thorison (skip).
Kwal-yin(") Time: 3 mins 50 wind Force (Beaufort), 3. Reserve:--R. F. Gregory.
{secs.; 11.50 metres free style Temperature: maximum yesterday. 1. R. C (HOME) V. P. O, C.- (Girls) --1, Hor Wai-mul (8.C.A.A) ¡A: 8. Suthad, M. P. Madar, A. H 2. Hor Wal-tak (CB.C.),
Madar, A. M. Wahab (skip); "M.
Hassan. J. M. A. Rumjan, A G
Sumad, A Bakar (skip); M. B
Hassan, 8. A. R. Bux, U. A. Rum
Jahn, S. M. Rumjahn_(skip).
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GARDENER WHO REFUSED TO BE
SCARED
85 #.
Temperature: minimum last night.
81 F..
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An attempt by three men at Sunrise tornorrow, 5.54 am, armed robbery in Ping Shek j
4. p.m., July 31, The following is the Return of village. Ngau Cld Wan, last night, Barometer (at sea level), 29.58 ins. notinable diseases notified as hav-ended in failure. All three made Temperature, 84 F. ing occurred in the Colony during off at an alarm being raised, and Humidity, 84 F. the week ended at midnight July❘ one was arrested at a late hour,
Wind Direction, SSW,
27: Small PÖX, one case (one The robbery was to have taken Wind Force (Beaufort), 4. death), Diphtheria, four cases (two place at 11.10 p.m when the three Maximum temperature, 88 F. deaths), Enteric Fever, 23 cases men entered a hut in the village Minimum temperature, 60 F. (13 deaths), Measles; four cases occupied by a vegetable gardener. Rainfall, nii. (three deaths), Cerebro-Spinal Sin Muk, 65 Fever, four cases (eight deaths); dysentry 41 cases (eight' deaths), and Tuberculosis, 215 cases (119 deaths).
DAILY RETURNS
Sin refused to be scared by the intruders, one of whom brandished a revolver.
The would-be robbers thought better of it and fled before they
For the 24 hours ended at mid-could take anything, making night on July 30 the following away in the direction of Kowloon notifiable diseases have been re-
ported to the Medical authorities: City.
-Enteric Fevar. two cases;" Mens-
THE HONG KONG TIDE TABLE
From 1 to 7 Aug. 1940.
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