The
THE HONGKONG
Science Aids Defence Of
Hongkong Telegraph Great Britain
EIGHTH ANNUAL
AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
June-September, 1938
CASH
$250 $250
PRIZES
(Donated by "Hongkong Telegraph")
TWO
SILVER
TROPHIES,
VALUED $250
(Donated by ILFORD, Ltd., London)
BELL & HOWELL FILMO
DOUBLE EIGHT
& CASE, VALUED $288
MOVIE CAMERA
(Donated by Filmo Depot, Hongkong)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION DE LUXE
PHOTO ALBUM
Hand-made in leather by a renowned Vienna
artist to the value of $100.00 Donated by:-HELMUT NOCHT
To be awarded to the best action study, including sequence shots. Open to all classes.
THE ILFORD TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST AND SECOND BEST ENTRIES IN THE COMPETITION, IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS.
Prizes will be allotted as follows:
SECTION ONE:
FOR STORY-TELLING PICTURES First Prize: Heil & Howell Filmo Double & Camera, Streamline Model, four speeds self-setting footage indi- cator, built-in exposure guide, single picture device. Complete with case, Donated by Film Depol., Hongkong.
Second Prize: $40 Cash, donated) by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $20 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph.'
SECTION TWO:
GENERAL PICTORIAL SECTION (VIEWS, ARCHITECTURE, LAND- SCAPES, BEASCAPES, HUMAN &
ANIMAL STUDIES).
First Prize: $50 Cash, donated by The Hongkong Telegraph."
Second Prize: $25 Cash, donated by The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $13 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
SECTION THREE: STUDIES IN STILL LIFE First Prize: $30 Cash, donated by The Hongkong Telegraph."
Second Prize: $20 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph,"
SECTION FOUR: SNAPSHOTS TAKEN BY CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS First Prize: $20 Cash, donated by The Hongkong Telegraph."
Second Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph,"
RULES
The following Rules will Kovern Competition:
the-Pictures submitted in sepia tones should be accompanied by a smaller print in black and white."
The Competition is confined exclusive 9.~ijo plcture to be entered in more ly to uninteur photographers.
than one Section.
2-No employee or member of any rm10.-Mounts to be only white or cream.
in the photographite trada is permitted
to compete.
3. The prizes will be awarded to the
and, except in the Children's Section, rou be of one of the follwit Rizes: 18" by 14", 10" by 12", 10" by
nujudged to be the best pliofograph 11.-No. correspondence will be entered
competitore sending in what are
In each Section. Each entry must bo
published during the period of the
All photographs entered must hav
been taken in ile Colony, of long-
Competion, and which เกust
pasted on back of entry.
tnia in connection with the Com- petition.
12-Entrlen in the Children's Section must bear the entrant's nume, age and address on the entry form, counter signed by a parent.
kong. Photographs which have beea13-Members of the Staffs of the long-
already entered in other Competitions are ineligible.
-No responsibility will be accepted for
Jenny Telegraph and the South China Morning Post are not permitted to compete.
non-delivery of, loss of, ar dainago 1013.-The decisions of the Judges shall be entries.
final.
7-All entries to ho either black, sepla16-At Die conclusion of the Competilon.
ur mied pletures, and must be
entries will be returned to competitors mounted. Hand-coloured photographin an application at the Telegraph offices are ineligible.
withli seven days.
USE THIS FORM
AND PASTE IT
ON THE
BACK OF EACH ENTRY.
ENTRY FORM
SECTION
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Please use black letters and parts thir
on back of each Entry. I entered in Children' Section, parent please countersign here.
TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY,
Minister Promises Warm Welcome To Invaders
on
RAIDERS AGAIN RAIN BOMBS ON CANTON (Continued from Page 1.) being raised by the municipal nuthorl- rewards encouragement, tics. As will be given to members of the who have displayed rescue corps, remaritable courage Central News.
For
Chekiang Bombings
Kinhwa, May 31,
MAY
31,
1938:
Important Parleys At Prague
Direct Contact With Sudeten Germans
Prague, May 31.
RAIDS ON CIVILIANS DISMAY BRITAIN
[Continued from Page 1)
desired was an international ngree- ment. It was no use puting before other governments crudo or un- prepared proposals
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matter which gave rise to very great dificulties.
The Government was seeking to get the proposition into a form in which the second successive day,
Political quarters here are looking it would have some chance of ac Japanese planes yesterday rain forward with the very tense expecta- ceptance by other governments, and death and destruction over les ton to the outcome of the direct when it succeeds, it will be in a area in Cheldang, including the cities parleys between the Czecho-Slovakian position to invite other governments of Ningpo and Chulch, south of Government and the Sudeten German to consider the proposal." on the Chekiong-Klangel and Lishiu, about 125 kilometres
200
Railway,
Jusca
London, May 30. Broadensting
Imperial Defence to-night, Sir Thomas Inskip, the Minister for Defence. said that some of the latest dis- coveries by the cleverest scien-
south-east of here. tists in the Empire were now
Between 40 and 50 civilians were coming into use in the defencelled or maimed_and of Britain.
demolished in Lishiu. Altogether nine Japanese planes participated in the bombing, dumping more than 80 missiles in all parts of the city.
machines bombed Ningpo, dropping some 30 explosives. had allontether 31 bombs were released by six planes, wrecking several houses.-Central News.
Any enemy of Britain's might ex- pect to encounter "some formidable and perhaps unexpected forms of defence," Sir Thomas said,
Giving an assurance that Deltain's
elaborate defence plans were widespread, the Minister for Defence added that joint plans had been pre- |
by the Navy and Air Force for every emergency, and partlealar- ly for providing
trade pro- complete tra tection in the event of war.
New types of guns were now in
Six
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concerned the That the tension is slightly relaxed! Other questions Party which have now begun.
fact that the bombing of Alicante. The Premier is Indicated by the Political Council of the Cabinet a no in reply recalled that the British is Government had 'no more than one longer sliting in permanence but
occasion expressed to both sides in meeting only for regular sessions.
The Czecho-Slovaldian Mintalers in Spain its profound
ht the concern Britain and France on their return to intensification of aerial bombard- the capitals of the two countries, it is ment, resulting in serious loss of life declared, will inform the British and among civil populations, and French Governments that the negotin- tirawn attention to the universally
con-accepted
that serial principle tions between the two parties cerned have been begun and that the bombardment of military objectives results of these parleys should be wae alone admissible. awaited before uny new move made.
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icourse of preparation. These includ. I succeeded In destroying a Chines | Slovakion Government hus not yelj jectives on this occasion, I desire to
ed rapid-dring gums which would be cupable of protecting every Impor~ tant point against flying valders.
the Referring to the Dominions, Minister Bald that they were giving
tu thei a great deal of attention defences,
"We are ready to give them helping Jaz," Te concluded. Reuter
SCIENTIST APPOINTED
Landon, May 30.
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Dr J Gough, Superintendent of the Engineering Department of the National Physical Laboratory, has teen appointed to the new post of Director of Selenith Research at
the W Wur Oflee.
The appointment was forecast by Mr W Hory- the War Secretary, Delisha. in introducing the Army Eslinutos in March. The new Direc→ tor of Scientile Research, who takes up his duties on Wednesday, will be responsible to the Director General of Mansions Production for general direction and organisation of search work for War One put- poses British Wireless.
Pirates Add To Woes Of Fisher Folk
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Trains Attacked
Peiping, May 31, Japanese military planes yesterday military train, mounted with guns, near Macchangying, 11 miles west of Lanfeng. It was reported here to day.
Later, the planes machine-gunned Chinese wear Liangchat, miles west of Chuhsingtst. Meanwhile a separate group of Japanese military planes demolished Chinese military trains carrying troops near Chikung. 17 miles south-east of Lanfeng, the Domei report star
Canton Calmer
Canton, May 31, 30 mL. So far there have been no air raid arms this morning.
However, the gates in the British Bridge meeting Shameen with the ely have been closed as a preenu – Tunaty measure, and those seeking Ingress are admitted unly in single
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Mr. Chamberlain added: "While I It in regarded as certain in political have not sufficient information at my quarters here that the Czecho- disposal to judge what were the ob- repeating submitted ita
Nationalities fake this opportunity
His Majesty's profoundly Statute to the Sudelen German Party, how The Czech-Stovaidon Government's Government teplores the maiming to end death of defenceless civilians.-- neces- British Wireless. tactic, so it is declared, will be make only those concessions stated by development of the situn-
abrand. tion at home and
As soon as the negotiations between the Government and the Sudeten Ger- man Party have produced some concrete results, the Government will with other also begin negotiations nationalities which, although numeri- cally not as strong ne The German likewise demanding Group,
Trans-Ocean. autonomy
BELGIAN DISCOUNT RATE REDUCED
CHINESE TARIFFS
SLASHED
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Until fundamental revision is effect-
at the promotion of trade and In-ed, however, the Reformed Govern- ment states that it will refrain from dustry generally."
frequent revisions which would have the effect of impeding economie re- every.
The revision applies particularly to n small number of commodities need- ed for relief and rehabilitation of the gople who have suffered on account of the hostilities,
Brussels, May 31. The National Bank of Belgium reduced the discount rate yesterday Until the last Most of the crowd which milled from 4 in 3 per cent, outside the Stunteen votresaton devaluation of the French trane the 2 per ding the past three days has dis discount inte in Belgium was appeared, and the waterfront pre-eeni, and was advanced to per cent on the Tariff enacted in 1930 which
sents an atmosphere that is appre- elably raimer.
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The new import duties are based Was "comparatively just and equit. able."
to discourage speculation lining al the devaluation of the Belgian trane. In Anancial circles the present re- A special tribute is paid to the
of sign
The present is the second reform condurt of that Chinese police and duction is regarded
of confidence in the of tariff rates, the first having been soddlers
a trying week-end. returning Over
stablity
Belgian currency effected by the Provision! Govern- They handled the huge crowds on
ment Pelping with *༨313「t།་ཡt and water fromk despatch, and rendered the duties of the Shameen authorities appreciably enster-Reuter,
CHINESE AIR RAIDERS AGAIN CRUISE OVER JAPAN
Revival of pirney in Chinese waters) recently bus added to the fears of the Chinese Ashing folks and cargo Junk owners, Attncked with fre- quency by Japanese launches and inen-of-war, the fishermen are grow cover of night, the report stated. the ing more and more disturbed.
(Continued from Page 13
planes suceeded in remaining in the
A police report this morning re-icinity for a period probably not vealed two piracies at Sam Mun. exceeding two hours.
Tan Sin, master of a cargo Junk, The Arst ar rald alarm was given reported that when he was railing by the Kagoshima defence station, in near Sam Mun, two shots were fired southern Kyushu, aver which terri- Front a sampan which was approach-tory the planes crossed shortly after jing his junk.
Six pirates armed with revolver, Following the aların, lighting con- rife and knives, buurded the junk trol was enforced throughout Kyushu, and after three hours" slay left.
according to Japanese military plan. Laking with them 21 baskets of eggs But industrial districts in the northern valued at $300 and clothing valued art of the island were unaffected, al factories remaining at work and Another cargo junk, owned by 11trale and enumuntentions being un- Chim, was piso pivated on May 20, interrupted.
at $24.
In the vicinity of Sam Mun. About The plates are presumed to have ten men buurded his junk armed, and | jest at 11 p.m. when the sound of craved resin and wolfram ore to their propellers was reported the value of $180.
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purpose of this second visit is undetermined as no reports of any damare have been received.--Dinnel, A Reuter message adds that the raiders dropped neither bombs nor pamphlets.
Labour Asks Statement On Canton Bombing
London, May 30. Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labour Member for the Kingswinford Division of Stafford, will ask the Prime Minister on Wednesday for a statement on the bombing of civilian in Canton by Japan- ese planes.---Reuter.
Traus-Ocran,
022 January
22.
With the assistance of the Japanese authorities, the Reformed Government of the will restore the functions Customs at Pootung and in Hongkew. With the aid nlse of friendly Powers the Reformed Government intends to prevent evasion of duties and fully equitable realises its duty for the protection of legitimate trade and for the security of the Customs revenue and debt service.-Domnet Special,
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Child Refugees "THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS"
For Interior
Nnachang, May 31. One hundred war walfa from An- brought hwei and Cheklang were hero yesterday to be accommodated In camps established by the newly organised Kiangai branch of the War- Time Child Welfare Association.
hatch
100 of about Another
the central war youngsters from
The as- zones will arrive here soon. sociation plans to accommodate children in its camps.-Contral News,
SHIPS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION
500
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