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WE OFFER highest prices to any nmount of gold articles, jades, jewels, diamonds, etc. Apply Eurasia Gold Reining Co., 7th floor, China Buld ing. Tel. 30727. No holidays,
FOR SALE.
"LONGKONG AS REVEALED DY THE CAMERA" Second Edition. the Over excellent vlows of
00 Colony. Price $1.80. Obtainable at: Kelly & Walsh,, Ltd., Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, Bouth China Morning Post, Ltd., Wyndham Street.
POST OFFICE
"The air mail service by Imperial Airways to all destinations is tem- porarily suspended. Air mall letters will be accepted for transmission to Europe by Pan-American service to New York and onwards thence by sea, ut $2.00 per half-ounce for the alr transport, plus 16 cents, per ounce to British possessions and 25 cents per ounce to foreign countries in respect of sea transport."
GENERAL HOLIDAY
On Thursday, the 13th June, the General Post Office and Kowloon Central Post Office will be open from 5 um. to noon, Sheungwan Branch Post Office will be open from
n.m.
to 10 a.m. and the other Branch Post
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R.
NOTICE
the
Tenders .arc invited for purchase of one unnumbered Holdo Junk which can be inspected, on application to the Water Polica Boat Sergeant at Yaumati Slipway. be tenders must Any such addressed to the Commissioner of Police and should reach him not later than noon, on the 21st. June, 1940.
T. II. KING, Commissioner of Police.
12th June, 1940,
CHINA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Inc. in USA, Address: 226 Gloucester Building,
Hongkong.
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The above Arm reglstered in the U.S.A. has connection whatsoever with the A.EX. China Electric Company which heads the Hst of enemy firms in China the Government published 17 Gazette of June 7, 1940.
NOTICE
To avoid any unflattering confusion or misunderstanding it is hereby notified that the firm of
RAOUL BIGAZZI dealing in marbles, bronzes and other artistic works is entirely a British Concern as the sole owner
Raoul
Bigazzi, a British
Ofces will be entirely closed. ed There will be one collection from the pillar boxes ns on Sundays, one
delivery of ordinary
Correspondenc at 11.30 a.m. and one registered correspondence at 11 am. fs
of
There will also be one delivery of ordinary correspondence at 11 a.m. subject.
from the Branch Post Offices at
Stanley. Taipo and Un Lonk,
The Money Order Offee will bel entirely closed,
Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Mall are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertis- ed to close at or before 9 a.m. re- gistered and parcel mails are closed
at 5 p.m. on the previous day. When malis are advertised to close after p.m., Registered and Parcel mails are closed at 5 pm.
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INWARD MAILS
Air Mail by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"-London date, 5th June.
June 13. June 13.
Colton
Sandakan
June 13.
Shanghai,
June 13.
_Shanghai_
Jung 13.
Munila
June-15.
Canton
June 16.
Japan, Shanghai and Formosa
June 16.
Japan and Manila
Shanghai and Amoy.
Shanghul
Halphons
Haiphong
June 10. June 18. June 16. June 17, June 17.
Direct Bervice."-San date, June 11.
Europe via Suez and Straits
June 18. (London June 18, June 18.
RAOUL BIGAZZI.
A Look Through The Telegraph
50 YEARS AGO.
To the Editor of the
June 13. 1850.
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
R.
G.
of the Sale; to bo hold of slay of June the Omeg Departm Excellen
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS PARTICULARS
of the Sale by Public Auction tu he held on Monday, the 17th day of June, 1910, at 3 p.m., nt the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at To Kwa Hong Wan, in the Colony of Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for oné further term of 75 years.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispa- aul of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant) will be required authorised to deposit with an offer who will be present at the safe, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price, PARTICULARS
Locality
Inland Lot No. 3329, Ha Heung Road,
**Adjoining Kowloon
To'Kwa Wan.
Registry?
Kowloon I
a Inland Lot
G.
OF THE
Boundary Monaurements
N. 9. 1.
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as per salo plan.
1.9
sq. foot
Content
June 13,
1940.
R.
*
& CONDITIONS
Publle Auction nday, the 17th 20, at 3 p.m., at
Pubile Works dor of His rnor of ono Lot of C
at Cheung Sha Wan, H [olony of Hong Kong. for dom of 75 years, commoncing om 1st July, 1808, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Ills Majesty the KING, for one further term of 21 years less the last three days thereof.
RADIO
ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.e.) and 31.49 metres (9,520 kilo-cycles,
"News from Scotland," And 9.30
"Vive
1:
relay, London France." Other London Relays 9.45 Concert of vocal items and band music-La Marseillaine, March Radio programme by ZBW on a Lorraine La Garde Republicaine frequency of 845 ke's and on short Band: Peaceful England, Essic wave from 1-2.15 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. Ackland; Royal Air Force March Past, Milanello, Rand of Coldstream Guards; Drink To Me on 9.62 m.e's per second,
Only with 12.10 p.m. Short service of Inter-Thine Eyes, Passing By, Hubert Elsdell, Heddle Nash, Dennis Noble, cession.
Norman Altin; Sing with the Guards, 12.30 Debroy Somers Band play-|HIM. Grenadier Guarda, the selections from musical comedy.
10.15 Variety with Kanul and Lula, The Hodlars, Marie Barke, Issy Bonn. Timo signal; weather report. 1.03 Gerry Moore, Vil Rosing and-George Formby Medley; Let's Sing Again, It's A Sin to Tell A Lic, Bobby Rina Keity in Variety.
Breen; The Great Ziegfeld Medley, The Keyboarders; My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hilo Hanakahi, and Lula: The Great Ziegfeld at medley, The Keyboarders; Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man, Bill Marle The Burke: Kronthong Successen, Hodlers; My Best Friend, Issy Goes to Lunch, Issy Bonn.
Close down.
Intending bidders are advised
1,30 Reuter and Rugby press, that immediately after the dispo-weather forecast, announcements. sal of the lot the Purchaser (if
1.45 Royal Command Concert not the applicant) will be required | Albert Hall, 1938.
authorised to deposit with an officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars. ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of
the Purchase price.
2.15 Close Down.
5.45
6.45 7,30
8.03
Studio, Children's Hour, Dance Music.
London relay, the news. Time signal, weather report, announcements.
Compositions of Offenbach.
Opera
LOT. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Helen (vocal gems), Columbia Light Company; Ghite Parisienne ballet music, London Philharmonic Orchestra,
8,30 BBC. recording, "The Vicar's
Price
Ann.
Rent. Į
Upset
No. of Sale.
| . r |
About
3,720
168
R.
$2,190
3
New Rowloca Inland
~ Junction of Shun ****
Ning Road & Cheung
Fat Street, Cheong
Sha Wan
Registry No.
Locality
G.
Boundary Measurement
N.J.
E. W.
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a per asle
plan.
About
1,760
MR.
Ana Bent!
Opret Price
99$
$2,856
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Auction to be hold on Monday, the 17th day of June, 1910, nt 3 p.m, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Repulse Bay, in the Colony of Hong Kong. for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at: a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if
"Hongkong: Telegranta". Sir-Will you allow me to suggent that the formation of naval Volunteers Corps as an auxiliary to the Royal Navy for the defence of this colony be re- considered? Should war threaten, every available seaman will be needed by the not the applicant) will be required Admiral Commanding the Stallon eplete the establishment of his sen to deposit with an Roing ships and in actual war time to
up couallles.
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of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of June, 1940, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Cheung Sha Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, į with the option of renewal at a Crown Reht to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo authorised al of the lot the Purchaser (if officer who will be present at the not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised
The resources of the Bockyard wil be safe, the sum of two hundred officer who will be present at the taxed to the sitmont, that it is ex
whether either the dollars, ($200) in cash. This sumale, the sum of two-hundred- irenely doubtful Runboats and torpedu boats now-In-Te- serve could be manned at all. A small will be refunded on payment of dollars, ($200) in cash. -This sum wil be refunded on payment of lar to those already established in Eng the Purchase price.
bat eficient Naval Volunteer Corps, sini-
land. In India and in the Abstralasian Colonies, would at once supply the de Betency and set free the seamen of the Royal Navy for their more legitimate work.
I have · rensnij Naval authorities
to believe that kere would welcome
the
Air Math by Pan-American Airways an addition-to-the-forces-at-their-
date, 1st May) Japan
Francisco disposal and I know that the Admirally
OUTWARD MAILS Thursday, June 13 Shanghai, Japan, Canada, USA
Central and South Amerien via Vancouver B.C., (Parcels for Canada) and Europe via Van couver B.C.
Amoy
home would glady avail themselves
of the services of such men an Hongkong can supply and ewise give them of facilities for learning the necessary drill and Naval routine.
There in a cood deal of fascination 12 the idea of Naval Volunteering to lovers of the sea: practical work afloat. interest Ing drill and an intimate relation wi the Royal Navy, of which pit Engilshunch are so proud.
It is now an accepted principle at hioma that none of Her Majesty's sen going ships are to be depended upon for the Their focal defence of harbours or ports. G. P. D. and K. F. O.
Erst real and only duty is to keep the Heg.. ..June 13, 11.15 a.m. tear open by blockading the enemy. It
Ord,
June 13, Noon, become, therefore, the duty of the poly themselves to provide same. Naval de- Noon fence outside the mis where military Noon. defence is practicable,
Should Nooth
Volunteers
Bangkok
Bangkok Sandakan
Noon ....Noon and London vin
Parcels only for Tientsin
Saigon, Straits
Long-Sen-Route.
Reg Ord.,
G.P.O.K.P.0.
11.15 a.m. ...Noon.
needs
Colonial Imperial or
the boating and yachting
the Purchase price.
·PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
| No. of Sale.
Begistry No.
Locality
Boral Building
Lot No. Road-
Adjoining Garden
South Bay
Boundary Hemuresenta
N. J. R. #
teas and foultant;
members of Hongkong, whether employed Vol. X No. 2
in supplementing the crew of Her Ma
jesty's" ships or in manning locul steam
launches fitted with spar-torpedos or THE
quick
vice.
ring guna, must render cood ser
I am, Sir.
Your obedient servant-
CHARLES E. SETH-SMITH
Commanding London Brigade,
Royal Naval
Artillery Volunteers,
25 YEARS AGO
Friday, June 14
10.30 a.m. Bangkok
Saturday, June 18 Shanghal and parcels only for Tien- .9.30 a.m. tsin
.Noon.
June 13, 1013. Bangkok
Dar- The Heutor'a correspondent ot Straits, Ceylon, India, Enst and South
danelirs, telegraphing on the 3rd in.. Africa, and United Kingdom.
Kay: From the deck of the historic trans- G.P.O. and K.P.O.
port. Hiver Clyde, I have a close view of the activities of iso British landing June 15, 5 p.m.
benches. A dozen large transports and June 15, 6.30 p.m.
numerous smaller crali ore busy landing Sunday, June 10
men, horses, hundreds of tons of steres .9.00 a.m.uniininpered by the enemy. There are other beaches doubtless similar scents on 9.00 a.m.
on the northern coast. The army askore Monday, June 17
extending ill engaged in .7.15 a.m. straightening Its front by means of t
Reg. Ord.
Amoy Shanghai
Canton Hniphong Cantor
7
And
As por salo plan.
Contents in
q. feet
Annzal
Bentai.
1 No. of Sala":
Begistry No.
Locality
May, 1940
HONG KONG
NATURALIST
A quarterly illustrated journal principally for Hong Kong and S. China.
Birds and Butterflies of Hong Kong.
Notes on Vogetable Insect Pests in Hongkong
Noon, turn rush and much spade work. The The Typhoon of Nov. 23, 1939.
enemy' arilitary has lately been more
Tuesday, June 18 Manlia, Makassar and Sourabaya
hales"
p.m. sative, his morning and even Lombard
as the soldiers call the daily ments have been long and more vicious, Our front trenches are little bothered by un bambardments, whose objective in the Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu, landing benches, reserve trenches and rest camps, which consequently are perfect rabbit Warren of abelter
Arid gouts. The men, however, are con. temptuous of cover and show themselves treely.
4.30 am.
and USA., by the "Pan American Airways' Direct Service."
K. P. O.
June 18. K.00 p.m. June 18, 8.89 p.m. G. P. O.
Reg.
Ord.
Ord,
„Júna 18, 5.00. p.nt.. June 18, 7.00 p.m. Shanglial Japan, Honolulu, USA,
10 YEARS AGO
عالم
Junto 13, 1830. "That great concern is being fell among Chinese property owners and traders alike regarding the prospect of Increased laxa Central and South America: and^tion in Hongkong wat emphasised by Mr. Canada via San Francisco(No 4 Hoi-iung, the Secretary of the flang
Owner' Parcels for Canada) and Europe kang and Kowloon Property
Asociation.“ via San Francisco
5 YEARS AGO
G.F.0. & K.P.0.
June 23, 1930. Parcels, June 18, 5 p.m.
·Reg. $ June 19, D.45 e.m. An armistice was signed at noon to
June 19, 10.30 am. day betwend. Paraguay and Bolivia
Ord...
Hail and Halos
A Synopsl. of the Fishes of China.
etc., etc.
PRICE $2.00 -Prepaid subscription $7.00
(Back Numbers from Vol. IV, avallable)
On Sale at Morning Post Building.
4
Now Kowloon Inland Lot
No. 2300,
Castle Feak Bond, Cheung Sha Wan. Be
tween New Kowloon in-
and Lots Nos. 544 &
Boundary
N. B. S.W.
As per salo
plan.
Contents it
19; fest
Ann. Rent.
Upte
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WAR CHARITY CONCERT
The Hongkong Singers will give a concert on June 25 in aid of the British War Organisation Fund, in the China Fleet Club, commencing at 9.30 p.m., booking for which is at Tsang Fook Piana Co. The sololats will be Anne Balfour. Jean Grieg,
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The
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Photographic Competition
Amateur
June-September, 1940.
Two Silver Trophies Awarded
by ILFORD, LTD.
For the bost and second-best entrics,
Awarded KODAK CO.
Four Silver Trophies
by EASTMAN
First Prizes in each of the four Sections.
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SECTION ONE
$250
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1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20. 4th. $12.50: SECTION TWO
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Each
The whole of the work entailed In the production of every entry must have been done by the competitors who will be required to make a declaration to this effect. entry must have pasted on the back a special entry form obtainable on application from The Hongkong Telegraph or from the Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Photographic Society. Subjects at the discretion of competitors.
1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20. 4th. $12.50.
RULES
The following Rules will govern the Competition:
1-Tha Competition is confined ex-
clusively
photo- 10 amateur geaphors.
2.-No employes of member of any Arm in the photographle trade is permitted to compete,
The prizes will be awarded to the competitors sending in what are aditidred to be the best photo- Each graphs. In each Bection. entry must be accompanied by a form which will be published during the period of the Com- petition, and which must be pasted on back of entry.
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