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17 ER husband, His
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H best friend. His
DANGEROUS WOMAN"
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1930.
ZAMBESI BRIDGE
PROJECT.
BRITISH COMPANY SECURES HUGE CONTRACT.
A THREE-YEAR'S JOB.
London, Oct. 17..
GARAGE BLAZE IN PLIGHT OF BRITISH
CANTON.
LAD AT CHITA.
BUILDING GUTTED BY A SPECTACULAR FIRE.
FORMALITIES COMPLETE, BUT -STILL DETAINED.
AT THE
THREE CARS BURIED.
Canton, Oct. 17.
SOVIET RELENTLESS.
Shanghai, Oct. 17.
It is learned that Mr. G. F. Gas- Contracts were signed to-day for Another spectacular are occurred the construction by the Cleveland here yesterday afternoon when a tin, O.B.E.. the British Consul- the General at Harbin is in possession Engineering Company, Limited, of motor garage situated
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a bridge across the Zambesi and Shakce Maloo, almost opposite the of a receipt showing that the docu- some thirty-five miles of railway British Bridge, Shameen, went up ments necessary for the release of on the south bank of the river in flames. to connect the existing lines of the Trans-Zambesi Railway and the Central Africa Railway.
The total contract price is £1,434,000, and the work is expect
The fire broke out about 5.30 p.m. and, according to the inmates of the building, commenced on the first floor through the fusing of electric wires. Whatever the actual cause, the whole building was soon envel-
Christopher Jowett, the 18-year- old nephew of the Rt. Hon. F. W. Jowett, were in the hands of the Soviet authorities at. Manchuli on October 11.
In spite of this, there is as yet! no news that he has been per- mitted to leave Chita.
ed to take at least three years to oped in flames. complete. It will provide direct Actually two buildings were gut-
Friends at Harbin have been between Nyasa-led. These buildings are exactly remitting funds communication
to Mr. Jowett, land and the port of Beira.. similar, being owned by the same whose parents are in Peking. An extension of the railway to man, and they communicated in through the Dalbank but it is not Tape Lake, Nyana, which has side one with the other. In fact, it certain whether these are reach- hitherto been without railway might be called a double building ing him. communication to the coast, is with two numbers,
It may be recalled that he was The ground floor of both build- also being begun by a new com- any agreeing to carry out these ings was occupied as the garage arrested at Manchuli on Septem- schemes. It is understood that known as the Ling Tung in whichber 25th, while proceeding to His passport had been the Government of Nyasaland is were housed five public hire cars at Peking on the Trans-Siberia Rail-
the time. It is reported. that the way. undertaking the improvements of
Manehuli and he was therefore the roads of the Protectorate and owner of the building is also a parts stolen from him between Chita and of the steamship services on Lakener in the Ling Tung Garage,
When the fire occurred the em-stopped at the Sino-Soviet frontier Nyasp
ployees of the garage did not re-and sent back to Chita under arm- The total cost of all these move the cars, but the police and ed guard.
He has now. been detained for enterprises, including the con-fire engine were quickly on the struction of the bridge and npscene of the conflagration, and the three weeks for an "offence" that proach railway, is expected to police brought two cars out of the normally is settled in a week, and
tn amount
about £1,250.000,- blazing building practically undam- there is reason to believe that he aged. Before they could return for has been severely treated because British Wireless.
the others, the top tours and roof of the political activities of his collapsed, burying the three re-unele in Britain-Reuter maining cars and at the same time smothering the fire which, after the collapse, was rapidly extinguish-: ed by the efficient work of the Fire Brigade.
ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHTS.
EXCITING RACE IN FINAL STAGE.
London, Oct. 17., The progress of the two airmen who have now reached the final stages of their England-Australia flight is being watched with keen interest here.
WAS
on
It is known that the building and motor cars were insured with for- eign fire insurance companies to the extent of $63.000.-Our Own Correspondeat.
TO-DAY'S RACES AT
FANLING.
GOOD PROSPECTS FOR THE
OPENING MEET..
FLORIST DELIVERY
SERVICE.
HONGKONG LINKED WITH OTHER CENTRES,
Known as the "F.T.D." (Florists Telegraph Delivery) a most useful organisation exists among leading the world. florists throughout whereby an order placed with one' of the members of the Association in one part of the world,, will en- sure flowers being delivered on a stipulated date in almost any other part of the world wherever the
Hongkong! "F.T.D." has agents. has now been brought into the ever- widening sphere, and the Flower Shop has been appointed as the local representative.
Clover
Flight-Lieutenant Hill, on the twelfth day of his journey on a
aeroplane. private Moth reported this morning on the way from Dima to Atambua, on Timor Island. It is understood that he hopes to reach Port Darwin early
[By "Ringtail."] to-morrow (Saturday) morning.
Kingsford Wing Commander
Everything points to the sue
The organisation is in every way Smith, who left England four days cess of the opening meet of the
Race Club's reliable, and local residents will after Hill, took off for Sourabaya Fanling Hunt and trom Singapore on his Avro Avian Steeplechase meeting which will doubtless, appreciate the facility race-now offered. In cases of urgency. monoplane early this morning, and be conducted at Kwanti
course this afternoon. commenc-the Clover Flower Shop is now able is expected at Port Darwin
at 3 p.m.
to guarantee the delivery of flowers Sunday-British Wireless.
Batavia. Oct. 18. Some good class entries have in any part of the United States. in the Wing Commander Kingsford been received and with such in Great Britain and most Smith arrived at Sourabaya at veteresting sport in, prospect, and ordinary way. An advertisement o'clock yesterday afternoon and left fine weather assured, there should elsewhere in this issue draws at- tention to the scheme, or further for Atamboea at five o'clock this be a bumper attendance.
Governor particulars as to countries and morning-Reuter.
Hi Excellency the London, Oct. 17. (Sir William Peel) and bady Peel cities within the "F.T.D." sphere, The finish of the dramatic air will be present, and Lady Peel may be obtained from the Clover race between Wing Commander with distribute the prizes after Flower Shop.. Kingsford Smith and Flight the fourth race.
No fault can be found with the Booking at Anderson's & The Theatre. Tel. 25720) Lieutenant Hill 4 breathlessly
awaited both in England and state of the going. The Novem- Australia.
ber Cup over a distance of Reuter's correspondents along mile and a quarter provides the the route testify to the determina- chief event on the curd and this Paris tion of the rivals: Hill, who left will no doubt serve as a pointer Geneva
National Berlin offto the Fanling. Grand England four days ahead
ir the Oslo. Kingsford Smith, left Rangoon for which be decided later Singora at 12.45 in the morning, season. My selections are:
Ist Race. and flying through the darkness arrived at Bima, in the Dutch East Indies, at eleven to-day. Hel takes off on the last hop for Australia via Atambos to-night.
A message from Port Darwin, which expects Hill to-morrow morning and Kingsford Smith on the Sunday morning, states that place is feverishly excited, and is preparing a reception rivalling Amy Jolinson's.
ALL MUSIC... ALL SOUND... ALL DIALOGUE
Good pitted against evil--failb-| [ulness against beauty - wanto- ness against fide. lity-a starilingĮ blackface romance, -dramatic, appeal-
ing, enjoyable.
The latest news of Kingsford Smith is contained in a Singapore: message which says he left for? Sourabaya at 6.15 In the morning.
Hill is 2 days and Kingsford | Smith five days ahead of Bert Hinkler's record solo flight to Australia.-Reuter.
As You Like It. Country Club, Pal O' Mine.
2nd Ruce. San Francisco, Target. Novanagher.
3rd Race. Fanling Stag. Big Ching. Kirribilli
4th Race. Christmas Frolic. Blac Boy. Penhole.
5th Race. The Goods. Diana.
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