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"CRYPTO":
BATTERY SERVICE
Installed at the IDEAL MOTOR CAR Co.
(Corner of Lockhart & Marsh Roads)
Get your Batteries repaired or charged at the most modern BATTERY SERVICE STATION in Hongkong or South Chinn.
BATTERIES REPAIRED OR CHARGED. BATTERIES FOR HIRE small charge per day. BATTERIES OF ALL KINDS IN STOCK To Suit your Car or Purse.
All work done under personal experienced European supervision.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
MOM
MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS*
Sallings from Hongkong.
1. MARSEILLES via Saigon.
Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti
(Aden) Suez, Port-Said,
SPHINX..
PORTHOS.
26th May. Deh June. CHENONCEAUX.. 23rd June. ATHOS II.......... 7th July, D'ARTAGNAN...... 21st July. ANDRE LERON... FELIX ROUSSEL
G, METZINGER...
4th Aug. 18th Aug.
1st Sept.
To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai
# Kobe.
CHENONCEAUX... 25th May. ATHOS II.... 9th Jung. D'ARTAGNAN... 23rd June. ANDRE LEBON...
7th July. FELIX ROUSSEL 21st July.
G. METZINGER....... SPHINX.
PORTHOS...
4th Aug.
18th Aug.
1st Sept.
We can tenue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian parts, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djibouti
COMMERCIAL LINE.
From DUNKIRK Hamburg, Rotterdam, (Antwerp) i For full Particulars. apply to:
Telephones: 26851.
THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1931.
RUN OVER BY BUS.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. VOCAL SCORES
WILH. WILHELMSEN,
INQUEST ON GIRL, KILLED IN THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA and.
STREET MISHAP.
t
At Kowloon yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hamilton, sitting with a jury, held an inquiry into the death of a six-year-old Chinese girl, Chan Mui-chui, who was run over and killed by a Kowloon motor bus Shanghai Street, on May 6.
Dr. K. Uttley said that death was due to laceration of the brain and fracture of the skull. The injuries were consistent with her, having been ran over by a bus.
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AUSTRALIA LINE.
The Matorship,
“TỪNGSHA
having arrived from Norway via perts on the 10th May, consignees of cargo are hereby noticed that all goods are being landed. at their rink into the godowne of the Hongkong & Kowloon non-hazardous and/or extra hazardous Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained. Goods not cleared by the 20th May, will be subject to rent.
All brakes, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the godown where they will be examined on the 23rd May, 1931, at 10 am. by our Surveyors, Menare. Anderson & Asho. No claims will be admitted unless
notified and/or application for survey
Tang Hung. the driver of the bus, said that he had been driving
mado in writing within soven days motor buses for the last six months, after landing of the goods, or in any On May 5 at 1.45 p.m. he was driv-case before the goods are taken de-
will not be recoverable
ing bus No. 106 along Shanghai livery of. Claims
Street from south to north. When unless complete accounts are sent in nearing Shek Lung Street be sound-within fourteen days of final discharge ed his horn. He noticed a woman of vessel. fand two children dash across the
No Fire Insurance will be offected
rond in front of the bus, and jie ap-by us in any case whatever. plied the foot and hand brakes. Blits of Lading will be counter- The woman and one child crossed nigned by:- safely, but the girl ran back, ile swerved to the right to avoid her, but the right front mudguard knock- ed her down and the rear wheel went over her, He pulled up in a length and a half, and found the
THORESEN & CO. LTD.
Agenta. Hongkong. 19th May, 1031.
girl lying underneath the tail end OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LTI
of the bus. The woman and the other child did not return. He
actually swerved to the right before
he saw the child hesitate. The bus was travelling about 12 miles an
And
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
hour, as the road was crowded and Consignees per Company's Vessel, he wha nearing a stop.
Wong Sang, a bus conductor, said he was having a ride in the bins.
He saw three persons cross the |rond in front of it. The next thing he heard was a crack, and when he alighted he found the girl lying about two or three feet behind the Pene wheel,
"MERIONES"
From UNITED KINGDOM vin SINGAPORE. are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Con- signees risk and subject to terms and conditions of storago at Iolt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery frem Godown on and after 21st May, 1931.
Sza To-rbi, conductor, said that he Optional cargo will not be landed Thad just rang the bell, as some here, unless notice has been given † passengers wanted to alight. He prior to stenmer's arrival but carried saw the driver suddenly put on then from port to port to the final of brakes and the ageident occur. feall to which the option extends.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Sergeant Scrim aid that he test-goods are to be left in the Godowns, ed the brakes and found them to where they will be examined an any le in good working order,
Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 h.m. id noon within the free storage period.
The Jury returned a verdict of accidental death, exonerating the driver from all blame.
SERIOUS EXPLOSION.
YOKOHAMA FLOUR MILL BURNT TO GROUND,
Tokyo, May 22, An explosion of gunpowder stor- ed in the machine room of the Nisshin Flour Mill at Yokohama
Cie, den HESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
started 3. Queen's Building.
SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS
with Limited, but exceptionally guni, passongor securimodation). Homewards to:
Ports Said, Genoa, Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam Amsterdam), Handburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports,
vin
Manila and Struits Seidements,
S.S. "SUMATRA”
M.V. "NAGARA"
9.5. "CEYLON"
Outwards to:
conflagration
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godawn, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th May, will The subject to rent.
Steamer
All Claims against the must be presented to the undersigned or before the 10th June, 1931, or they will not be recognised.
on
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
· BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents, Hongkong. 21st May, 1981.
which buildings, and la atill raging. quickly reduced the eight-storied So for there has been one building to ashes.
fatality, and fifty people have been The flames spread to adjoining (seriously injured.-Router.
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EXPRESS
PAMAMA
BARBER WILHELMSEN LINE.
THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE TO NEW YORK and other U.S: Atlantic Ports via
Panama,
All Vessel call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES en foute.
Passengers desiring to travel, by this interesting route will find the accommodation provided well up to their expections, and at a cost most reasonable.
For Passenger and Freight information please apply -
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agents.
Telephone 28021.
P. & 0. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straita, Java And Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sen Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports.
Europe Etc.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIM. OUVERNMENT.
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COMORIN *BURDWAN
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BEST
RAJPUTANA *PADUA
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From Hong-
Destination
kong fahout)
15,000 | 23 Muy. 4 p.m. | Bombay,. M'los & L'don
30th May
M'les, Havre, L'don, Hull,
2
H'burg, Rotterdam & Â'worp
| 9,000 | 6th June.
|
M'los, Ldon, Hull,
BEEF
KASHMIR
RANPURA *KABHO AR RAWALPINDI *PERIM
KHYBER *SOMALI
IKARMALA *Cargo only
17,000 | 20th June.
9,00
Rotterdum & Antwerp
Bombay, Mʻlex & L'don
4th July, { M'ios, L'don, R'dm & A'werp
Bombay, Miles & Lidon M'ies, Havre, L'don, H'burg, Rotterdam & Antwerp.
17, 18th July: 17,700 | 25th July.
| 9,000] Ist Aug. 6,800 8th Aug.
! M’les, L'don, R'dm & A'worp
M'les, Havre, L'don, Holl, H'burg, R'dam & A'werp
17,000 | 15th Aug. | Bombay, M'los & L'don
5,900 | 22nd Aug. Į M'los, Havre, L'den, H'burg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp
| 9,000 | 29th Aug. | Marseilles, & London Calls Casa Blanca. ¿Calls Port Swettenham.
Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Porta by Steamers of the Khedivíal Mail 9.8. Co.
TILAWA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
10,000 30th May.
ODALIEX
LAGER BEER
T
SANTHIA TALMA
Y
̈8,000
16th June.
10,000
23rd June.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
S'pore, Petiang & Caloutta
S'pore. Ponang & Caloutta
7,00XF
30th May, (Manila, Rabaul,
5,000 7,000
3rd July.
Brisbane, Sydney
1st Aug.
and Melbourne
SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS.
S.S. "CEYLON"
M.V. "SHANTUNG"
Passenger Rates:
"A" Class'
Hongkong to Genon
157
Hongkong to Ist, North
£62
Continental Ports,
23rd July.
"B" Class
CHE
£57
THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
Agents:
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
G. E. HUYGEN Canton,
Hongkong.
KLAVENESS LINE
(PACIFIC
COAST-ASIATIO
K
SERVICE.)
REGULAR TRANS-PACIFIO SERVICE.
HONGKONG direat for:
SHANGHAI, LOS ANGELES HARBOUR, SAN FRANCISCIO, PORTLAND, ORE,, PUGET SOUND, SEATTLE and TACOMA,
'M.E. "GRANVILLE"
M.8. "NANSENVILLE"
Sailing 23rd May
Bailing 20th June
Also issuing through Dills of Lading to Gulf and Atlantig Ports,
with transshipment at San Franolsen by first opportunity.. SOUTH BOUND ·
M.8. "CORNEVILLE" ...due H'kong 21at sailing 22nd June Accepting cargo for Masjia, Java porté and Singapore. Limited Passenger Accommodation as moderate rate, for Freight, Famage Bates and all other information please apply to
THORESEN & CO., LTD#.
Queen's Buildings,
Agents.
Tal, 30237,
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
Talstrame!
"MANIFESTO. HONGKOND."
Head Office und Works: ∙KOWLOON, HONGKONG.
Talsphonat
BONG KONG OFFICE SEIN. KOWLOON DOOK 14941,
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, STEEL, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICIANS.
En Kleyda
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T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN:"
In No. 1 Book. Bhip Dimensions:—656′0′′ 0. A... × 53°′6′′ × 48′6′′ H[]d. -
26,000 tons Grom.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock, are 7000" X 68′0′′ X 10'6" Over all, HW, OAT. Salvage Tux "Hotry Kenwick." 2,000, Z.II.P. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag - Can Bignal, TEQE, Shoorlogs expabla of lifting 50 tons. Codes Used: A1, ABC. Fifth Edition Engineering, First sud Second Edition, Wastara Union. Bentley sad Watkins.
Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager,
R. M. DYER, B.Sc., MINA, Kowloon Docks,
B. 1 Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for I and 2nd class passengers.
TANDA
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
ST. ALBANS NELLORE
Regular Monthly Sallings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Jepen and Hongkong to Australia,
Hong-Kong to Sydney-10 days,
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-- The Union 8.5. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom, via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, otc.,
The P.&O. Royal Mail Steamers to Londen and
The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via SueI, The New Zealand Shipping Col's. Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Cana)."
TALMA
ST. ALBANS
KASHGAR
PERIM TAKADA
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
RAWALPINDI
ISOMALI
BIRDHANA
Harbour
KHYBER
Cargo only.
Bellow-
| 10,88)| 5th June. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
| 5,000 | 5th Juno, { 8’hai, Moji, Kobo, Osaka
& Yoko
9,000 5th June. | S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko 7,700 | 10th Juno. | 8'hai, Kobe & Yoko 17,000 | 18th June. † Amoy, Moji, Kobo & Osaka
6,800 19th Juno, 8'hai, Kobo & Yoko 27th June. | S'hai, Kobe & Yoko
7,745
2nd July. | Amoy, Moji, Kobo & Osaka 9,114 | 3rd Jvly. | S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notica, Parcels Measuring not more than 5 o.ft, will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Raton, Handbooks. Freights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co...
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd, O., Agents.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA. Callion at Manila (P. Is.), Thursday las Cairns Townsville Hriabane, Sydney and Melbourne.
British SteamERS: CHANGTE - TAIPING („UDHINA)
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