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WHITEAWAY'S
MIRS BAY PORT WRECKED BY JAPANESE
PEACE
PRESERVATION
PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT
Wide powers against rioting and breaches of the peace were assumed by the Government to-day under the 1886 Peace Preservation Ordinance.
Authorities have power to flog offenders with the cat-of-nine-tails, to enter homes and arrest persons without warrant.
THE MAIN HIGHWAY TO INTERIOR
Police may call on any bystander for assis- tance and fine him if he does not come to their aid.
70 Raids
On Italian Territory
And Only One British
Plano Is Lost
ADEN, July 12 (Reuter).— During the first month of opera- tions, aircraft of the Aden Com. mand flew over Italian territory on over 70 separate occasions with the loss of only one plane. Italian losses amount to at least 20 planes.
The actual Proclamation of! the Peace invoked to-day givės the Governor, Colonial Secretary' or any Justice of the Peace the right to call on any by-standers to help in preserving the peace and arresting offenders.
Anyone who refuses is able to o fine of $50 or imprisonment for three months.
"Torror Of H.M. Subjects"
Whenever persons are unlaw- fully, riotously or tumultuously as- sembled "to the disturbance of the peach and the terror of Ills Majesty's subjects, and Justice can warn them that they are breaking the law and order them to disperse. Anyone refusing can be arrested, fined $50 or gaoled for three months, 1f people so warned do not disperse, and anyone is hurt, maimed or killed in forcibly dispersing or arresting them, the person causing the burt is! deemed blameless unless he hus shown gross carelessness.
Exaggerated Claims LONDON, July 12 (Reuter).The claims made in Italian communiques are discredited in offefal-circles in London, where it is learned that there were eight bombing attacks on units of the British Fleet yesterday.
Information recolved in London shows that one tallan fighter was shot down and one British fighterį They have the same powers to became unserviceable after landing, enter any place where it is suspected
There was no other damage.
NAZI LIE NAILED
Anglo-Jowish Pact. Officially Denied
Any Justice of the peace, can authorise police officers to enter by force without a warrant any place where he suspecta orms and ammuni- tion may be hidden.
that people who have taken part in any unlawful act may be hiding or any place where it is suspected that persons may be plotting to break the 1 peace,
*
Anyone taking part in a boycott, unlawfully combining to stop the snie jor transit of goods, or who tries to Influence others from trading, may be fined $50 of sentenced to three months.
Additionally, every male person LONDON, July 12 (Reuter).—The who "commits any of these breaches Ministry of Information states:
may be logged with up to 24 strokes "The statements recently made in of the cat. Offenders under 16 may German broadcasts in Arable with be given up to 12 strokes of the birch. regard to a British-Jewish Pact about No-one acting under good faith Palestine are completely false. There under the provisions of the ordinance have been no negotiations before or is liable for damages for any duty since the Franco-German Armistice imposed, or reasonably supposed to with regard to a Jewish state in be imposed on him by the ordinance. Palestine, the evacuation of Arabs or any such schemes, and in spite of the wealth of detall given by the German broadcasts, these have no foundation In fact,
"It is, of course, well-known that Jews of Palestine, like a great many Arabs there, are working and fight- ing on the side of Great Britain against Nazi, domination, but any story of a 'secret pact' between Great Britain and any Jewish agency is a sheer invention."
THE BRIDGE shown above was destroyed by the Japanese during the early stages of the re-occupation of the border zone. The two photo- graphs on this pago are reproduced through the courtesy of Key Scott, the well-known "Life" camera-man who is again re-visiting the Far East and is now in Hongkong awaiting developments.
FANTASTIC Thrilling Story Of R.A.F. Heroism
ELECTION
Mexican Candidates Both Claim Victory MEXICO City, July 12 (Reu- ter).-An extraordinary situa-
Aviators On tion has arisen out of the Presi
French Ship Britain Objects
To Internment
dential election.
As the result of a scrutiny of the votes cast, General Avila Camacho elaiths an overwhelming majority throughout the Republic; while his apponent, General Juan Almuzan, is equally convinced that he Is victorious.
Will Seize Office
SPECIAL TO THE "TELIGRAPH" WASHINGTON, July 12 (UP),~ Britain is alrongly opposed to the In the ordinary. course, the ometal French aircraft carrier Bearn; which | result would be announced on
Deputies. An advertisement, how-
Men Wounded, Engine Disabled,
They Carried On
.
LONDON, July 12 (Reuter),—The story of a bomber's crew who carried on and bombed their objective though two were wounded and one engine of their plane was out of action is told
in the "London Gazette."
ABOVE we reproduce the first photograph taken at Salyuchung, the Air Bay seaport which was, almost completely razed during the early days of the Japanese re-occupation of the border zone. Salyuchung is the centre through which legitimate trade between Hongkong and the laterior passes, Foodstults are carried to
and from Talpo by Junks and launches.
RAIDERS
PAY
DEARLY
Germans Lose Many
Bombors.
LONDON, July, 12 (Reuter). An Air Ministry communique' states;
"Last night RAF: bombers attacked 'onemy aerodromes in Hol land and munition works, blast furnaces and other 'objectives in Germany. Three of our aircraft are missing.
Evacuation of Children Scheme Abandoned
LONDON, July 12 (Reuter).—The Ministry of In- formation, announced that the Government scheme for the evacuation of children abroad has been postponed for the present,
The announcement says that in view of the fate of the Arandøra. Star, the Government is unable, fot take the responsibility of sending shiploads of children away with a convoy.
It is understood that while there is ample shipping available for the transport of the children, there are in- sufficient naval vessels available for convoy duties owing to the great demands tow being made on the Admiralty,
"In the course of reconnaissance over Boulogne yesterday, aircraft ot} **** the Coastal Command bombed concentration of barges, machine- gunned enemy aying boats moored in harbour and damaged the lock gates.
This morning, in an attack upon & convoy in south-east const, six enemy aircraft were destroyed" and others damaged by our fighters.
This afternoon,
“Three
other
bombers were brought down, one on
AUSTRALIA HONGKONG
AWAITS ARRIVAL
the outskirts of a Scottish port and Assured Of Warm
two others. off the south-east coast. Two of these were fighters and the other by anti-aircraft
Are
destroyed by
"In all to-day ten enemy bombers have been destroyed, Including o Heinkel which was shot down into the sea by on Anson aircraft of the Coastal Command.
Welcome
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
DOCTOR CENSURED
Resolution Passed By Medical Board
It states that as a result of an in-
A Hongkong Chinese doctor. has been censured by the local CANBERRA, July 12 (UP).~ Medical Board, according to Women and children evacuated an announcement in to-day's from Hongkong to Australia are "Gazette." assured of a warm welcome. "Two of our fighters are missing.
The Federal State govern-quity held by the Medical Board on is now confirmed that in engagements round our coasts yester-ments will assist in every pos- August 9, 1030 and on June 12, 1940, day, a total of 23 enemy aircraft were sible way to find suitable ac- a resolution was passed that Dr. Ng commodation and to make the issuing inoculation certificates against Yeok-kin be censured for signing and destroyed,"
Total Now Elavon
stay of the evacuees enjoyable, cholera which had been ante-dated, LONDON, July 12 (Reuter) The declared the Minister for the and were therefore untrue and mis- Air Ministry communique announces Interior, Mr. W. Foll, in an ex-leading, thereby enabling persons to that an enemy bomber was shot down
by out fighter aircraft off the south clusive interview to-day, coast this evening, bringing up to 11 He added that they were awailing)
whom they were issued to represent- that they had been inoculated on
the total number of enemy aircraft information from Hongkong as to the certain dates, when in fact they had destroyed to-day,`
number of evacuees Australin was to not been so inoculated, expect and also their 'requirements. Bombs Cause Casualties
Quarantine and custonts formalities! LONDON, July 12 (Reuter). The would be. expedited so that the Air Ministry announces that an evacuees could go to
to their new homes and with as
enemy bomber flying at a great in the least discomfort. great height, dropped a number of slight o delay as bombs which fell in various
parts of
a town on the north-east coast of Scotland this afternoon.”
Damage was caused and a number of persons were killed and Injured.
The bomber was intercepted by fighters of the R.A.F. and shơi down In the outskirts of the town.
102 Planes Downed
Arrangements for the reception ot a specified number of women and chlidren were being made in each Stato.
To Take Alios InternCos LONDON, July 13 (Rŝutor)—Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australia Pelne Minister, announced to-day that Aus- alla has agreed to take allert in tornees from Britain,
It is reported that 2,000 havo al-
All five alrmen have been until the North Sea was crossed at is at present at Martinique, being in September 11 in the Chamber of decorated.
only 400 feet. The bomber was terned in
a neutral-port.
Plot Offeer Andrew Dunn, Pilat forced to land on the sea close to the The proposal
was likewise rejected ever, is published by the entire Press Officer Charles Montague and Pilot south coast. by the French when the United to the effect that General Almazan Omeer Leslie Watt receive the D.F.C., The official description adds: "Thlsported in London to-day as having ready left Britain for down under. States Government offered a haven is convinced that he has been legally i while Acling Sergeant Bernard Savifcrew showed the greatest determina" down by our fighters this morning the cost of their mpintonance and thei
The British have rojected the pro-awn Congress, ends to establish bis und Sergeant Joseph Dawson receive tion, courage and gallantry, through-
for the vessel in New Orleans,
PRICES
elected and Intends
the Distinguished Flying Medal.
jout the operation.”
Occupied-Enemy Territory
LONDON, July 12 (Reuter)-Fi more German planes are officially, re-
been shot down. Four wore shot
during attempted ralds on east coast shipping, another addition to the 23 already
as brought flown fdca how possible to give an of the cost to the Germans of their ruids on Britain
during Ported mass raids,
It is now
The British Government will bear
camp fuards.
TRINIDAD'S WAR OFFER
uirendy Issued the pasal because there are over 100 credentials for the Deputies. British plots aboard the French
- Wonderful Courage The rotlee adds that Congress will meet Avessel;
at a place to be announced in Their plane, piloted by Pilot Offlcer order to declare General Almazan Dunn on the night of the bombing NEW STANDARD will then take the attack last month; was repeatedly hit
oath of office regardless of what the by anti-aircraft fire and then attack- LONDON, July 13 (Reuter) --AR Including to-day's figures, 102 Ger- PORTUTOR: SPAIN, July 12) General Camacho party may do in co by a Me
Messerschnitt 101.
Foreign Office announcement says man planes have been shot down for (Reuter)The Trinidad Legislauvo the official chamber.
The first attack dimmbled the inter that the following must be regarded certain and another 34 have been Council unanimously passed a re The situation has featsome posal-communication The Hongkong "Food" Controller, vilties and unless President Cardenas, nir observer, Sar and wounded the as arcus in occupation by Gerinany: i probables sirice June 18, or just over solution to-day oflaring the whole ofi
Savill and the Mr. J. H. Taggart announces to-day finds a way of straightening the wireless operator, Sergeant Dawson land, Troms and Finmark; and those
The Norwegian provinces of Nord three weeks,
In the Colony's remaining reserve, total-- that the standard prices of evaporate matter out, Mexico may have a return
In raids on Delinia since the begining half a million sterling, to, the ed milk shall be $10.20 per case for of the old upheavals.
The rear-gunner, Pilot Offeer Walt, parts of metropolitan France occupied ning of the war, the Germans have British Government free of Interest was unable to warn the captain of by Germany in accordance with the lost 108 for certain and probably 43 loan for the duration of the wor Pacific Brand, and 40 cents per tin
thiers in the second attack but de- terms of the Franco-German Armis- mort,
'This is the third: amount to be livered a good burst at short range tice Convention,
This shows that the raids of the voted for Britain's war effort tha and destroyed the enemy..
last three weeks or since the first two previous gifts outright amount One engine of the RAF, bomber
1,600 REGISTERED mas rada on Britain began have ing to half a millon sterling.
been more.costly to Germany than Since Tuesday d total of 2,600 | all other raids combined. persons have registered their names
for the same brand.
Clippore Duo
It was notified In the "Gazette"" this morning that Sidney Eccleshall
But Target Was Hit da
in connection with the latest Regis tration of Persons regulations.
The Philippine Clipper departed has been re-assigned from the Key was, however, disabled. from Guam this morning for Manila Posts group to the Combatant Group and will arrive in Hongkongto-in the Hongkong Defence Reserve.
HANGGON, July 12 Ch
Cheater) morrow afternoon
Albert James Robert Moss has Despite these difcalites, the target
Crashed On Land
The Governor of Burma has appoint- The Honolulu Clipper departed been re-assigned from the General on the Ruhr was successfully bombed
LONDON, July 12 (Reuter)The the Senate, to the post of Third Coun
ed Mr. U Maung Gyes, President of from Wake and is scheduled to arrive Group for Essential Services, to the before the crew turned for home. These include: 250 males but do not Air Ministry news service, describing sellor for Defence, which is created here. Tuesday, departing again Combatant Group. In the Hongkong For three and a half hours the include children under the age of 18 the destruction of 11 German to asociate Burmese. In the country's #Wednesday.:
Defence Reserve,"
plane lost height, flying one engine years.
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