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THE TAX BUREAU of the First Area under THE KWANGTUNG FINANCE DEPARTMENT
We have received instructiune the Kwangtung Finance
to the
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CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
THE BURNS FHILP LINE
From MELBOURNE,' SYDNEY, SALAMAUA, RABAUL and MANILA,
The Motor Vessel
"NEPTUNA"
Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that all Goods are being Innded at their risk into the hazar dous and/or extra hazardous Go downs of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence wharves delivery and/or frum the
be obtained,
o claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns. and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 30th July, 1938, will br subject to zent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 15th August, 1938, or
they will not be recognized.
"In accordance with recorda on file, a translt tax should be lovied On all woods passing the. locality. It is our under- standing that goods are some- times shipped to Hanan and Hankow direct from Kowloon by train. On passing through this province, a transit tax should be levied on such goods in accord- ance with regulations in order that a barge amount of revenus My
not dwindle. However, there may be considerable in- convenience felt by the mer- chants who are required to pay the
transit tax in Canton, whereas these goods are shipped For the by trains at Kowloon.
to the of convenience sake merchants, we have decided to establish an office at Shumchun of the special purpose for collecting this tax, so that mer- chants can pay it at the spot. The rate of transit tax on all goods will be 60% of the Cus- toms duty paid on such goods."
Pursuant to the above, it has been decided that effective as from
To comply with the General Bond-the 15th July, 27th Year of the
ed Warchouse Regulations consignees Chinese Republic, our office at must have Revenue Ofeer inShumchun will begin to function. attendance when damaged dutiuble goods are examined.
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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gedowns, where they will be exammed on the 20th July, 1936, at 10a.m.. by Messrs. Goddard and Dougins.
No Fire Insurance has been effect ed,
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd July, 1938.
JAPANESE DRIVING SOUTH AGAINST
NANCHANG
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10. No oficial Information available about the date of departure
IN
yet
of the German Embassy.
It has been definitely decided that the staff of the Executive Youn wit leave for Chungking on July 28
aboard a specially chartered steamer.
It is reliably stated that the Suvie! Ambassador,
M. Laganets-Orelsky,
whose sudden departure for Moscow
In addition to notifying all con- cerned, this proclamation le issued with a view to its being noted by all Chinese and foreign merchants Na well.
Should they have goods forwarded to Hunan and Hankow by train from Kowloon hereafter, wfter paying the Customs duty, they are requested to send their men with funds together with the Customs papers to pay the transit Lax to our office at Shumchun.
In order to ensure that there will be nu delay, no objection to pay this tax shall be tolerated.
CHOW SING NAM, Director of the Tax Bureau of the First Area July 13, 27th Year of Chinese Republic.
Tribesmen Now Quiet
Sima, July 26. incidents have
the
been
some weeks ago aroused considerable No further speculation, has already left Moscow reported since the ambush by tribes- for China and is expected in Hankuw men in the Bammu district,
with his wife at the end of the month.
-Reuter.
in a subsequent encounter a num- ber of tribesmen were captured, Many of them were armed with only knives and daggers, and dki not possess rifles-Reuter.
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AIR FRANCE FLIGHT DELAYED
Difficulties Ahead
Honkow. July 27, Chinese military circles belleve that any attempt Uy the Japanese to dvance further westward up the Yangtse
Air The third trial flight of an meet with difficulties.
France plane from Hanoi to Hong- kong has been postponed from to-day Above Kiukiong the river is block-to to-morrow. No reason is stated ed by numerous mines which will by the agents but it is thought the take a tremendous time to sweep poor visibility and weather may be uwny.----Trans-Ocean.
the reason for the delay.
will
great
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THE HONGKONG
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NOTICE.
WATER SUPPLY,
TELEGRAPH,
Owing to the low rainfall experienced ao far, and the high consumption, it is quite possible that all storage reservoirs will not fill this summer.
Consumers are earnestly quested to exercise every care in the use of water and to have defective water fittings repaired without dolny.
re
R. M. HENDERSON,
Water Authority. Public Works Department, Hongkong, 19th July, 1938.
THE “STAR” FERRY
CO., LTD.
Notice to Shareholders.
Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of $2.00 Per Share has been declared, for the half year ended 30th June, 1938, payable on Monday, 8th August, 1938, on which dato Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Office of the Company, Kowloon.
The Reglator of Shares of the from Company will be closed Saturday, 30th July to Monday, 8th August, 1938, both daya inclusive.
By Order of the Board Directors.
ย
C. M. MANNERS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th July, 1938.
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN.
What to do to help a child
Anyone knowing of a child who has been assaulted, neglected, ог -treated in a munner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health, or knowing of a parent who is seeking advice on any matter concerning a child, would be doing an act of kindness by communicating at once with
The Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C. Room 308, Bank of East Asia Build- ing, Hongkong, or the Inspector, 49, Polifulum Roud, 1st floor; or the Inspector, Violet Peel Health Centre, Wanchai; or the Inspector, 12, Sai Young Chol Street, 1st floor, Kow- Ινδή
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society.
The Informant's name will be kept strictly private, except in cases where mallee is proved,
BRITAIN'S RIGHTS
MUST BE
MAINTAINED
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WEDNESDAY. JULY 27, 1938.
Excellent Fare for
your table
Drop in and have a look-round at-
Viva Products
where you will always find a fresh supply of:-Hams, Zakuskas, Herring, Red Cavlar, Cheeses, Salads, Bolognas, Vionna Bausages, and a wide selection of the choicest European tinned foods.
White House Lano, 12 Des Voeux Rd. C., Tel. 21311.
STOCK MARKET Raising Funds
REPORT
The Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary, issued at 3.15 p.m. | yesterday, reads:
To Aid China
With a view to raising funds for |the relief of War Refugees the Hong- kong Chinese Wine and Provision
The market remains quietly steady. Dealers' Association for the Relief of
Buyers
Hongkong Bank (Log.) 100 ex div. Union Insurance $455 Union Waterboats $0 JL.KC. Docks (New) $20 Providents (014) $3,85 Providents (New) 83.4 Tinubs $9.00
Vent, GoldRetd #3 15. Hotels 50.05 JK. Lando 23854 1132. Lands 45% Deb. $100 HK. Realties $3.89 HK. Tramways $17,53 Peak Trama (Old) $5%% Youmatt Ferries (Old) 24% Yauinnit Ferries (New) $28.10 China Lights (Old) $11 Chino Lights (New) $1 IX. Electrica $001; Cements $10.00
Watsons $7,20
Entertainments $415
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Constructions $12 11K Govt. 35 Lann 1% Marsmans (LK) 2/0 Consolated China Prey (Old $7 Consolidated China Prov (New) 50 00
Nelleer
Canton Insurance $240 HX Tramways $1763
Sales
Providents (out) $1.50
Yaunati Ferries (Old) $24.00
K. Electricn $61
Watsons 37.20/23
Consolidated China Prov. (Old) $7.10 Consolidated China Prov. (New) su.. Antanoke Pa.
Atoks 31
41
Jegulo Gold 2115 Benguet Consel 11.20 Ceco Grove 44 Consolidated Mines Demonstrations 201 I. X. . .07
San Mauricio
52 10
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Suyor Connol United Paracales 331⁄2
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LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
New York, July 20.
New York Cotton
see a little more action and perhaps fewer statements to the effcos that May (1939) they intended to work on behalf of July (1938) British trade interests."
Spot.
Opening
Closing
October December
8.81 /80
8.09/09
11.88 188
8.75/76
Jan. (1939) Mar. (1938)
8.89 /30
8.78/78
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York Rubber
15,92/90 15,931/06a 15.01/00 16.03 704 101.00/13.87 16.13 /13
16.18b/20a
Sir John expressed regret that the British Government could NO! RCC its way clear to grant toon 10 Ching, as he believed that such action would be much appreciated and March would have mot with a wonderful May reception.
Sales for the day:-4,530 tous.
Chleago Wheat
He suggested that it was possible for Government to take a stronger line in the Far East. The British Government was making demands September which were not unreasonable
December and
Monday's Sales:-
where military necessities did not May exist Japan should do everything possible to carry out the statements that they were going to respect strictly British rights and Interests.
Reuter.
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72/2/729
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Refugees has been formed, and the following have been elected office- bearers:
Gockchin
Chairman, Mr. Philip (The Wing On Co., Ltd); Vice- Chairman, Mr. Chan Kam Po (C. Ah Ying Co., Ltd.); Vice-Chairman: Mr. M. Chan Harr (China Emporium, Lid): Hon. General Secretaries, Mr. K. F. Chau (Shu Tal), Mr. Ho Pak
Mr. S. T. (Tai Loy): Hon. Treasurers, Leung Yew (Wang Kee & C. C. Chan (French Store); Hon. Business Secretaries, Mr. T. C. Watt (Hung Cheong), Mr. C. L. Wong
Huy (The Asin Co), MESAT THU
&
The Sun Co. Ltd.), Mr. Âu Châu (The Sincere Co. Ltd.). Mr. Ng Kwal (Chun Cheong), Mr. Chon Yue Seung (Yuen Shing Hing), Mr. K. P. Ching (Wing Coffee Co.), Mr. Leung Cheuk Fun (Wing Fat Co., Ltd.).
At a meeting of the Association at which 113 Chinese concerns were re- presented, the following resolution was unanimously passed: "That for each and every transaction of $1,000 worth of goods purchased either in (cust, or on account, or ordered for
future delivery, $2 ($1
by the seller and Si by the
will the set aside
for the above mentioned purpose, commenting from August 1, 1938, till the end of the Sino- Japanese hostilities: and that suck sums of money will be collected by the sellers concerned and transferred monthly to the Hon. Treasurers of the Association."
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INWARD MAILS
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Direct Service"-London date, 21st July.
Tientsin and Swatow Canada, U.S.A., Japan and Shang- hal (Vancouver "B.C. date, 9th
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Shanghai and Swatow
Japan
Shanghai
For
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*Swalow and Bangkok
Per
Canton
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..July 27.
Imperial Airways Plane 'Ninghai
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sha and Chengtu, etc. (vla Han-
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Japan and Europe via Siberia.... Yuensang..Wed, July 27, 5.00 p.m.
Thurs., July 28, 8.15 nm, Silver Sandal
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Ord..
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...Thurs. July 28, K.P.0.
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