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NOTICE
Barclay Perkins & Co., Ltd RED CAN LAGER BLER
The undersigned greatly regret thint, owing to a technical failuro consoquent upon war conditions, certain recont shipments of have not BARCLAY'S LAGER been up to the usual excellent standard.
All the affected beer has now been withdrawn and replaced, and the Public are assured that they can rely upon, the usual high quality which has always been associated with Barclay's Pro-
ducts.
and cans.
Barclay's Lager is obtainable at all wine dealers both in bottles GILMAN & CO., LTD. Wine Department, Gloucester Arcade.
Bringing Cargo from Marseilles via THE INDO-CHINA STEAM
Salken.
Consignees are hereby Informed that thrie goods with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored into ins Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kow- loun, where delivery may be obtain- ed immediately after landing.
NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
The Fifty-ninth
Ordinary
All claims must be sent in to me Generni Meeting of the Company
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April 29, 1940.
STEINKJER SECTOR IN NORWAY NOW
WESTERN FRONT
A MINIATURE Machine Guns In
Murderous action
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
STOCKHOLM, April 29 (UP),The “Allo- handa" reports that the Steinkjer sector now gives the appearance of a miniature Western Front, with the Norwegian, British and Gorman forces ontrenching and strengthening their respectivo positions.
Because of the murderous nature of machine-gun fire from the trenches, neither side has attempted any large-scale offensive nction during the last few days.
Lull May Lost
Generally, It appears that all ́action on the Trondheim fraut has come to a halt and some observers believe that the lull may last for some time.
The opposing sides are now
entrenched in what are regarded DENMARK
to be the strongest positions in Norway.
This delay is, of coursi, to the advantage of the Allies, who on or before 5th May, 1910, or they will be held at the Olliees of the hope to starve out the besieged will not be recognized. Damaged Packages
will be examin-Caneral Managers. Messrs. Jae-German garrison in Trondheim & Co., Ltd., before its relief can be effected ed by the Company's Surveyor dine, Matheson Mesars-Goddard and Douglas in the Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on by the Nazi forces driving over- presence of the Consignees at 10 am, Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noon, [land from Oslo. on Wednesday, 1st May, 1940,
Consignees have a Revenue for the purpose of receiving the oficer in attendance when any dull-Roport of the Directors, passing able goods are examined by the Com-the Accounts, and electing Direc pany's Surveyors.
tors and Auditors.
The Transfer Books of the Com-reached Kvinke. pany will be closed from the 23rd May to 13th June inclusive.
By order of the Board.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever."
R. OIL, Agent.
POST OFFICE
Small Packet Past to all countries is suspended.
5 pm, Registered and Farcel malls
are closed at 5 p.m.
Amoy
INWARD MAILS
Apr. 29. Halphong, leihow and Fort Bayard. Apr. 20. Halphon
Apr. 20.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
General Managers. Hongkong, 10th April, 1940.
Motorised Column Advances SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" STOCKHOLM, April 28 (UP).-It reported here that a German motorised column from Tynset has
This is approximately two-thirds of the distance to the German objective nt Ulsberg, where they hope to cut the Dombaas-Stochen railway.
Then,
Actial Activity
TOES THE LINE
Nazis Exploit New "Protectorate"
LONDON, Apr 28 (British Wire- less) Tho issue of the Danish newspaper, "Politiken" for April 15, which has now reached London, contains muller confirming the, ex- pectation that the Nazis would not walt long to exploit the new "pro- tectorate."
Already rationing of margarine has begun. A photograph of a ration Ulsberg is 453 miles north-east of Roeros and 27 miles south of Stren-card appears on the front page of the "Politiken." The caption below remarks: "Coupon D in lefthand corner is valid for margarine. Mar- SPECIAL TO THE "TELÉGRAPH" garine rationing starts to-day. Until STOCKHOLM, April 20 (UP).—May 1, individuals are entitled to notable exception to the general quilet only 250 grammes of margarine or
Norway the intense aerialpalmin. The manufacture of mur activity.
gorine and Dubain hos censed mean- German planes reported to while." have made new attempls to wreck i Namsos, which is not yet entirely demolished,
jan
סיור,
"Keep The Other Coupon"
ITALY TAKES PRECAUTIONS
Precaution is practised by most European nations these days, when neighbours took askance
at each other. These are anti-submarine nots spread out on a dock in Naples. They are about to be placed at the entranco to the harbour to exclude submarinos,
THE ON NARVIK FRONT
Norwegian Advance Posts Surrender
Former Flag Capt. To Succeed Sir Percy NEW C. IN C. FOR CHINA SQUADRON
LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter).—Vice-Admiral Geoffrey Layton has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the China Station in succession to Admiral Sir Percy Noble. LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter). Vice Admiral Layton's appointment is to date from An official Norwegian High July 10, 1940. He will assume command about September Command communique Issued to-
1.
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M.S. "PANAMA”
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES
Consignees of cargo by the Registered and Parcel Mails are
15 minutes carner than the above vessel are notified that all time given below 'untess otherwise cargo is being discharged into the
The "Allehanda" reports that the stated, and where nails are advertis-Godowns. of the Hongkong and
In case the unfortunate Dones day, deals with the fighting on ed to close at or before 9 am, re- Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Nazi air attacks on the port have should take hope for better things the Narvik front Inst Thursday. The new Commander-in-Chief,
istered and parcel mails are closed
whence delivery can be failed because of the effectiveness of after May Day, it is stated in the At 5 p.m. on the previous day.. When Ltd.
the British unti-aircraft guns.
esurse of fuller explanation in a The communique says that the who is 56, is not new to the on presentation of mails are adverused to close after effected
Nazi Advance Held. newa column, "Keep the other cou-Germans in their counter-attack China Station. In 1931, he serv- original Bills of Lading counter- LONDON, April 28 (Router).-Apons. You will have to wre them forced the civilians, including ed on this station as Flag Cap- signed by the Marshal in Prize. War Offler communique states that later,"
women and children, to march Intain and Chief of Staff until Courts of Justice. All charges further enemy attacks in Gudbrands-
The implications of this measure front to cover their advance and 1933. During this period he incurred in landing and ware-dal Valley have been repulsed.
Further disembarkations have been touched an in a leading article "thus some of our advance posts commanded H.M.S. Suffolk.
which observes that that section of were forced to surrender. carried
despite but, housing this cargo are for the
successfully account of consignees; pending enemy air allseks at Andalsnes de Danish public which "has until now bought margarine from motives completion of Steamer's account, on the lines of communication. .Apr. 29.
There link been enemy air action of economy will be faced with a new a deposit of the amount of the
expenditure. ..Apr.
in Narvik, but this in no way inter Airways Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and fored with the Allled operations. Francisco Godown Company's Tariff Landing
Two points stand out in connecting on another page to readers not troops continued. fighting bravely, i Apr. 30. Charge plus 100% is payable, with this communique.
to kill poultry and Instructions on causing the enemy heavy losses,"
014tinues by The remmunique. Apr. 30, this amount being subject to finnl
how to recognise currency used by saying that the Germans abandoned Apr. 30. Apr. 30. adjustment. Hong Kong Cargo the second day in succession
In the first place it shows that for German troops.
Lapphaugen and withdrew to Gra- Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Direct rentaining undelivered after 4pm Germans are being held up in the
sistemitrak dan Nilabad eitagsbotten:--The Norwegians-took on Tuesday, the 30th April is Gudbrandstal Valley,
some war material. Trondhelin have prceived fresh rein-j
The Norwegi air force bombed additional storage
Secondly, the continued landingsforcements." subject
at Andalanes, which is connected charges. All damaged packagos
It adds that "captured Norwegian and machine-gunned German detach- with the Gudbrandsdal Valley by batteries have been made ready for May 1. will be
Mesars. surveyed by
the Allied action." that rallway, means May Anderson &. Ashe at 10 a.m. on forces there can be either rein-
Monday, 29th April.
forced by rall or can fall back to stronger and well-supported post-
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HONG KONG TELEPHONE, COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Re
Nazis Being Held Up
the
Other items significant of the pre- sence of the invaders are a warn="
Soldiers Used As Cover "The soldiers who surrendered were afterwards used as a cover by the Germans in the same way.
"After the first consternatina cur
menis.
ADMIRAL LAYTON
Born in 1884, the 500 of a Liverpool solici toy, Admiral Layton was cou .coo cated at East- TJ's, Winches- ter, and trained Co the Navy in H.M.S. Britannia. A Sub-Lieuten- ant in 1903 ond Lieutenant the tollowing year, he was the hero of a remarkable ex- ploit during the War.
SIR PERCY NOBLE
Allies Sow More Mines
Vest Fjord Becomes A.
British Bombard Narvik SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Gormans Entrenching
In September, 1915, he was in BERLIN, April 28'(UP).--A' Ger- cominund of the submarine E13 when STOCKHOLM, Apr. 28 (Reuter).man High Command communique his boat, which was making for the Lions
According to
press reports here this morning admits that British Baltic, ran ground on the Danish The railway branches at Dombaus the Germans are entrenching five naval and aerial units are bombard-island of Saltholm owing to a de- where the line runs north to Trond-miles north of Orvlis where the Nor-ing Narvik.
fective compass. heim. Eighty miles along the line is weglans have
The communique claims that Nazi out the railway by
The vessel was then shelled at a junction at Storen, where a light blowing up a bridge over the fast bombers attacked British landing
into rallway runs down
Osterdal flowing Glommen River.
parties at Hardstadt nud Andalsnes, short range by three German des- troyers' in deflance of a Danish tor- Valley.
The French are reported to have in spite of heavy anti-aircraft fire.
New Death Trap Allied Hold Strategic Towns
11 adds that the German air force pedo boat which had arrived to been in action against the German} Both Dombaas and Storen are held force who were attempting to detour is supporting the German advance safeguard Denmarit's neutrality.
LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter). The by the Allies. Both are clearly of to Bangsund across the water ten on Trondheim by bombing the Allied
Fifteen officers and men of the E13 Admiralty announces that Vest Fjord lines of communicationa.
were killed, while he and other sur- great strategie value.
The ilne is reported to be
vivors were interned in the naval and approaches have been mined and that vessels navigating in these areas barracks near Copenhagen. After without seeking instructions from. three weeks, he withdrew his parole,
the local British or Norwegian navai notifying the Danish authorities, who
lauthorities do so at their own peril. took extra precautions.
The announcement saya: Vesi-~ One night he left a dummy in lls bed and, while a brother officer orden is mined to northward of a created a 'alversion, he managed to line extending in direction-128 de- escape from the buliding, passing grees from Vneroy Island light, 07 many sentries. le lund secured degrees 39 minutes north and 12 de- Danish sailor's suit and in that rees 45 minutes cast to the main- disguise swam along the shore land. he reached the city.
miles from Nomsos.
com-
state that Allied troops have arrived mans in Oesterdal havel
German reached Roeros.
.2.30.p.m. Air Mall for Manila, Guam, Honolulu
and 0.5.A., by the "Pan American that the FIFTEENTH ORDINARY threatened by advance German units Nazi Advance Hold Up Airways Direct Service"due San YEARLY MEETING of HONG which, the main body having been Francisco, 7th May
KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, held up in Osterdal Valley, were sent LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reular),—A K. P. O.
.Apr. 30, 6.00 p.m. LIMITED, will be held on TUES-neross the mountain tracks to cut it. Norwegian High Command
There has been no further news of munique says that fighting in easterni Apr. 30, 5.30 p.m.DAY, the 30th day of April, 1940, the advance units but Paris messages Norway continues without the Ger- G. r. o.
at Noon in the BOARD ROOM of ROK", .Apr. 30, 5.00 p.m.
the Company, SECOND FLOOR, Apr. 30, 7.00 p.m Ord. Air Mail for "Imperial Aleways Direct EXCHANGE BUILDING, HONG Service"due London, 8th May, KONG, for the purpose of recoly-
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Rer.
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.Apr. 30, 5 p.m. Ord.
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Apr. 30, 5 p.m. ....Apr. 30, 5.30 p.m. G.R.O.
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.Apr, 30, 5 pm. .Apr. 30, 7 p.m. Manila, Australia and New Zealand
via Thursday Island-duo Thurs- day Taland, 13th May.
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Reg.
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Japan Strolls
7 pm. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Shanghai ........................ 12.30 p.m.
ru-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from the 20th April to 30th April, 1940, both days inclusive.
Datod this 8th day of April, 1940.
By Order of the Board,
J. P. SHERRY,
Manager.
14 Des Voeux Road Central,
long Kong.
FIRING PRACTICE
Air Mall for Indo-China, Iran, and Light gun Bring practice will be Franov (Paris and Northern Pro- carried out between 2 p.m. and mid- vinces only) by the "Air France night on April 29 and 30, with May
Service duo, and 2 as alternative dates. Firing
arca "A" will be affected,
Airways Paris, Bih May.
Direct
Res.,
Ord
Ter.. Ord.,
E, P. O.
May 1, 5.00 p.m.
Light gun firing practice will also May 1, 5.89 pm. be carried out on April 20 and 30 and G. F..O.
on May 2 and 3 between 0 p.m. and
May 16.00 p.m.midnight. Firing area. "E" will be May 1, 7.00 p.m. affected.
at one station north of Dombass to- which the Germana are wards
Our troops checked the German! moving.
pushes towards Fordial and Inneet. Moro German Reinforcements
Several Gernion planes, in the BERLIN, Apr. 28 (Reuter)The Narvik district were destroyed by oficial German news agency claims British bombers. Others made forced that "German troops operating near İtandings,
Goebbels' Beautiful Fairy Story
BERLIN, April 28 (UP).—Goebbels'a fairy story (248th instalment);
Revolt Plot Uncovered
Panama Polico Seize Nazi Machine Guns
PANAMA, Apr. 28 (Reuter)
accret store of arms, includ- ing German sub-machine guns; was seized early this morning by the police here.
A number of arrests were made but
dotails were revealed.
Crossed To Norway
four
The police are belleved to be searching for other similar stores.
Rumours of revolutionary plotting have been current here recently and London. the zero hour was said to have been Copenhagen, szt for Inst. Friday night but nothing happened.
1-Two British cruisers have been hit by bombs off Mysterious
Trondheim.
2A British transport was sunk off Trondheim;
3. Three transports were sunk in Trondheim.
As a result of this Intest claim,in co-ordinating their claims of the British Navy has now ap-British naval losses. parently been reduced to an Ad- miral's bargo (presumably salvaged after the first raid on Scapa).
DND, for instance, claims that two! British cruisers and four transports have been sunk or bombed.
Nazi Plane
The channels to the north-east und to the south of Steinvoer Island, Jand 69, degrees, 10 minutes north and 10 degrees 35 minutes east are piso
Gorman Warning
The
all
There be landed, took off his mined." clothes and wrung them out in 10 degrees of frost, dressed again and i LONDON, Apr. 20 (Reuter). crossed to Norway in the ferry.
Berlin radio to-night, warned In the guise of an American marine German shipping that two large areas overseer he made his way to Bergen, off the Estonian coast in the Gulf of whence he sailed to England, reaching Finland are danger zones which
days after leaving German shipping must not enter,
The first zone running about 20 Promoted Commander in 1916, Ad-miles from west to east and averag- mirai Layton received the. D.S.O. in 1910: creached the canks of Captaining eight miles from north to south. Res directly outside the Estonion in 1022 and in 1933-34 commanded HI.M.S. Renown. In May of the latter port of Baltiski, which Russia leased.
from Estonia year, he was appointed Commodore Assistance Pact signed by
under the Mutual of the Royal Naval Barracks, Ports countries. a few months ago.
the two. mouth, and in Januar
1935, Wag
The second zone, which is about promoted Rear
Male CB in 1036, Admirali six miles from west to east, and 12 Layton was, promoted, Vice-Admiral miles from north to scuti, is situated In 1938 and has been commanding the just east of Kolko. Bay and nearly 1st Battle Squadron and Second-in-opposite. Helsingfors..... Command of the Mediterranean Fleet since
Admiral Sir Percy Noble, lins
the
Ambulance Unit For Norway
Lands At Bucharest Under Secrecy BUCHAREST, Apr. 28 (Reuter) But the German High Command-A German milltary plane Innded at Isn't satisfied will this meagre result. the aerodrome here this morning. Further Nazi claims will be issued) to-marrow. In view of the fact that an aircraft carrier and sonk
So li has damaged two.cruisers and Two civilion passengers were wel-beca Commander-in-Chief of
seven comed by a number of Genuins and Chin Station since 1938. No men- Britain is launching at least one new transporta,
the Rumanian Director of Civil Avin- tion has been made so far of Sir warship a day.
Two British planes, it claims, were tion.
Percy's new appointment. When Liars Get Together ' put aut of action on the ground and The plane left for Sofia after half SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" one, was shot down over the North an hour. BERLIN, April 20 (UP) Their Sen.
Rumanian official circles refused plane, brought copies of the Get.can the various German propaganda organs The communique admits the loss of to comment, hut according to n White Paper, containing "evidence" Force in Norway. It consists of 20 are apparently having great dimculty one German bomber,
generally well-informed source, the of Britain's Intentions in Scandinavia.ambulances and 60 doctors.
LONDON, Apr. 28 (Router)—A |British ambulance unit, which was in Finland, is how on its way to join
North-Westen Expeditionary.