THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 20
1988.
BEHIND THE SCENES
IN THE
MAKING OF
"TEST PILOT"
WITH
CLARK GABLE
MYRNA LOY SPENCER TRACY
IT'S THRILLING ! !
Cameramen and technicians, work.
these to the ground simarlbenik
the spinning propellara.
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af all his faculties before biasing Pha
Spincular tokësalt scenei require Expect Rumorníun and atovým
tubes calculatlan.
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Gallo, Tracy and Garrymers received |dolfy aviation, lessons from rapular
alarmy Instructors.
Ombit réselves parschula instructions before making the dangerova jumps."
Tracy had sa,learn tha
To get the best results Oable was zan guleed in suka ä luok at himeall such [day]
Motion picturet developed an fara- ilan by nawdavko, kiudia laboratory not necessary.
Garing.ready with cameret and Clighfirahaël a difficult theri poltă
landiness.
Cameramon studies- the Agit lantern ibooting sky formations.
Kay June, Tasi Pilot compromem, Inc Plunder bomber to obtain correct
angles.
THE COLONY'S TRADE
OFFICIAL STATISTICS FOR FIRST NINE MONTHS OF YEAR
The Imports and Exports Department (Statistical Office) reports that the combined values of Imports and exports of ́merchandise during the first three quarters of 1938 totalled $874.2 millions (£54.0 millions) as compared with $789.0 millions (£18,6 millions) in the first three quarters of 1937, and $504.0 millions (£35.9 millons) in the first three quarters of 1936.
In terms of local currency the total visible trade of the Colony increased by 10.8% in the first three quarters of 1938 tis compared with the first three quarters of 1937, and by 65.0% as compared with the first three quarters of 1936.
In terms of sterling the total visible trade of the Colony increased by 11.1% in the first three quarters of 1938 as compared with the first three quarters of 1937, and by 60.4% as compared with the first three quarters of 1936.
(Note: Average rate of exchange during the first three quarters of 1938, 1937 and 1936 wust-1939: LK. $1.00 18, 2.27/32d.; 1937: 18. 211d.; 1030: 18. 3nd),
Imports of merchandise amounted to $177.6 millions (£20.6 millions) In the first three quarters of 1938 $450.3 millions 28 compared with (£28.1 millions) in the first three quarters of 1037, and $310.0 millions (£20.3 millions) in the first three exports 1930; whilst quarters of
$390.0 millions (£24.5 amounted to
millions $332.7
£20.5 millions)+
and $245.0 millions (£13.0 milions) respongko
respectively. In terms of Hongkong currency im- ports of merchandise Increased by 4.7% an compared with the first three
quarters of
of 1037, and by 49.7% as compared with the first three quarters of 1936; whilst exports iu- creased by 19.4% as compared with the first three quarters of 1937, and
by 01.9% as compared with the Best three quartern of 1030.
In terms of sterling values imports of merchandise Increased by 5.0% na compared with the first three quar-
by 45.3% us com- · ters of 1937, and pared with the first three quarters of 1030; whilst exports increased by 10.5 as compared with the first three quarters of 1837, and by 57.1% the first three as compared with quarters of 1936,
Imports of treasure totalled $0.7 millions compared with $290.9 millions in the first three quarters. of 1937, and $25.6 millions in the first three quarters of 1936; and ex- ports amounted to $140.3 millions as compared with $99.2 millions and $132.1 millions respectively.
The following comparative tables show total values of imports and exports of merchandise and treasure during the frat nine months of 1038, 1037, 1930, 1935 and 1034;
Big Sewage Scheme Mooted For Kowloon Areas
The subject of an entirely new sewage disposal system for Kowloon, running into millions of dollars, was mentioned at yes- terday's meeting of the Urban Council, following remarks by Dr. Basto on the inadequacy of the present system.
Following a motion by the Chair- man, Mr. R. R. Todd, recommending of a to Government the erection publle trough closet and urinal ad- joining Lot No. 2041, Nam Kok Road, Dr. Basto made a complaint. He
said:
I can
Experts Differ
think The Chairman: satisfy you that the nightsoil you refer to is not used for gardening! purposes. There is a special squad of coolies which does nothing but destroy sumps of human erenient and various
cise cx-
the
devices that "I note from the Chairman's
the "As regards minutes that only 10 per cent of the People have to hide their nightsoll. installation of houses in the newly built-up areas
flush closets in houses in the Homun-
Use think in Kowloon City are supplied with
tin area,
I do not
We can flush closets. This means to say that
insist on that, though I speak sub- Ject to correction by Mr. Henderson. 49 per cent of newly-built houses in this area will have to resort to the There is the question of the water
unhygienic and disgustingu most
which we cannot deal. What you method of having to allow the night-supply and the sewerage system with soil to accumulate in the premises for
mention about Homuntin has caused several days, until it is subsequently
a great deal of controversy among removed and sold na manure for
the experts, One line of thought is fattening vegetables for human con-
that if the sewage goes to sumption!
Yaumati harbour refuge it would not cier unduly, while an- "We have had recently one of the pollute the weter
other body thinks that it would make wt cholera epidemics in the his- tory of this Colony, and the tax- the neighbourhood unbearable. The payer has been called upon to pay alternative to running the sewage into the Yaumati harbour refuge would out large sums of money in order
be to take it to Kowloon_Bay." entailed through to nicet the expenses
Hon. Mr. Henderson: The this scourge, and one woul thought that an effort would have culty about dealing with Homuntin been made
Is that it is in the at the moment to prevent the occurrence
mitidle of the sewerage system of at least to epidentics, of such minimise
them,
em, by insisting on the
charnote and it is too low to dis- into any place but the harbour provision of Bushi-closets in newly-
whole acca bullt houses--if not in every house. unless we re-sewer the Instead of which we see that 90 per and lift it up to take it away in the
Kowloon sewers. That is part of cent of newly-built houses have been permitted or even perhaps forced, to scheme running into millions of dol- adopt a most insanitary and anti-Furs and it has not been settled. The quated method for the disposal of operation would be a very expensive human excrement.
one, and the middle part, being an intersecting; sewer, would be "This brings me to an old subject pecially
costly
matter is which has been brought up a good
The Chairman: "The many times before this Council.
mplicated by a further scheme to refer to the action on the part all in the Yaumall harbour refuge; Government in refusing permission and make another refuge at Slam- for the installation of
Dr
inve
flush-closets shulpo."
dim-
CS-
in a very large area of the urban The motion by the Chairman was istrict in Kowloon, comprising Mounded by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, and *roktul, Youmat and Homuntin. This very congested area harbours
: population of about 110,000 souls, Govern- and notwithstanding this,
ment cuinot see its way to providing the necessary drainage system to suable landlords in install water-
dosets in their houses.
"Until this modern method of anitation is adopted throughout the ebun arcus, we cannot expect to be Freed of recurrent epidemies of cholera, typhoid, and dysentery,"
Jassed.
Routine Business
The following applications were efused by the Counell:
TAKE YOUR DENTIST'S ADVICE
“Stop using a 11⁄2
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JOBS
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There were present at the meeting: Eating house licences at No. 14, The Chairman, Mr. R. R. Todd, Hon. ung Sing Foud, ground floor; No. Dr. P. 5. Selwyn-Clarke, Hon. Mr. 11. Hollywood Road, ground floor; R. M, Henderson, Hon. Mr. R. A. C. No. 565, Canton Road, ground floor. North, Mr. F. C. Hall, Dr. R. A. de Licences granted by the Council Castro Basto, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, om October 11 to October 24 were: Mr. A. el Arculli, Dr. S. N. Chau, Food factories one, food preserving Mr. W. N. T. Tam, Mr. B. Wong stablishments one, food shops one, Tape, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, and the wine two, caling houses two.
Secretary, Mr. J. Watson.
| NO WONDER THEY ARE PLEASED
These garments have been "ZORIC" Odourless Dry- cleaned before storage, so are Fresh,-Clean, Air-con- ditioned and ready for immediate wear.
BUT, did you prefer to store your Winter Clothes before Drycleaning? If so we can still give you a first class air-conditioned cleaned and pressed Suit, Costumo or Overcoat. Our Collectors will be pleased to call or You may phone Our Depots.
22a, Queen's Road Central
Koyamaily Building, Tel. 21270,
Peak Tramway Station
Tel. 29352,
Gloucester Building,
2nd. Floor Tel. 28938.
Kowloon Depot,
27. Nathan Road
Tel. 58545.
THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO.
Head Office & Works, Kwong Wah Rd., Mengkok, Kowloon. Tel. 67032,
CARPETSI
Customers and intending customers aro asked to make note that
There is only ono Peking Art Rug Company Shop in Hongkong
where the genuine Peking and Tientsin runs are obtainable in such luxurious ringes and at the most moderate of prices.
Wo have no branch shops in any other part of the Colony.
The Poking Art Rug Company Shop
is situated at-
32, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON Tol. 56981.
For The First Time
FRIDAY QUEEN'S
At Popular Prices !
SATURDAY: ALHAMBRA
Cameraman lying Out on graund for head-on fake-off trick angie khols.
13...
Fleming carefully exa- mines fabric break in rudder duo to strain,
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