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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
G. R.
November 21, 1940.
COLONIES PART IN WAR
Dollars and Bases Deals
LONDON, Nov. 20 (Reuter).-The "considerable progress"*- that had been made with negotiations with the United States for the leasing to that, country of bases in the West Indies, was emphasised by the Colonial Under-Secretary, Mr. George Hall, in the House of Commons to-day.
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of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 25th day of November, 1940, at 3 pm nt the Offices of the Publid Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Wong Nel Cheong Gap Road, In the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renowal at a Crown Ront to
Mr. Hall said that agreement had be fixed by the Surveyor of His been reached on certain sites for bases Majesty the KING, for one fur-in Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamalcu, Antigua, St. Lucia and British Guiana, ther term of 75 years.
Preliminary work on the agreed Intending bidders are advised places would be started in the near that immediately after the dispo-future and would be proceeded with
at full speed.
This
strategle important
· and sal of the lot the Purchaser f
political development is a valuable not the applicant) will be required contribution to the defence of the to deposit with an authorised two great democracies and further officer who will be present at the Anglo-American relatione," said Mr. sale, the sum of two hundred Mr. Hall also paid tribute to the dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum colonies for the way in which they Vacancies exist for a number of will be refunded on payment of the had heartily welcomed the proposals and the way in which they were doing everything in their power to facilitate 1
the making of the necessary orrangements and enabling real pro- greas
to be made in the matter. Mr. Hall,
ot the great to Britain's economic contribut
All members desirous of playing In this match are requested to "HONGKONG AS REVEALED BY communicate by 28th November THE CAMERA" Second Edition.
with Mr. W. Macfarlane, Dalry Over 60 excellent views of
at Farm, East Point. Rinks will be Colony, Price $1.50. Obtainable Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., Hongkong selected on 2nd December and Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, South China Morning Post, Ltd, published the following day."" Wyndham Street,
PRINCE
the
ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD POLICE
BERNHARD European Constables in the Royal Purchase price.
Naval Dockyard Police,
Liaison Officer Appointment
Pay and conditions are LONDON, Nov. 20 (British follows:-
Wilhelmina Wireless).Queen of the Netherlands, according to an official statement, has ap pointed H. R. H. Prince Bern- hard as Chief Liaison Officer be- tween the Royal Netherlands Army and Air Force on the one part and the corresponding British forces on the other part. Prince Bernhard holds the ranks the Special Service, of adjutant in Captain in the R.N.N, and Colonel in the RNA.
Constable on Entry. Pay. Pre-
CANADA MAKING
WARSHIPS
OTTAWA, Nov. 20 (Reuter). -Negotiations have been com pleted for the construction in Canada of 18 large merchant vessels for the British Govern- ment. They will be built on the St. Lawrence River and the Pacific Coast,
י.
Announcing this in the House of Commons, Mr. C. D. Howe, Minister of Transport, stated that the produc tion of war essentials in Canada was in many cases well ahead of schedule
or
scnt rates are $3,000 per annum rising by annual increments to $3,500. These rates. Include a fluctuating bonus and are liable lo amendment upwards downwards to cover varia- tions in the cost of living. Houso allowance payable to approved married ranks on completion of 6 years ner- vice and over the age of 30. Freo quarters, light, fuel and uniform.
re-
Constables may become pen-
15 .sionable after
years satisfactory service. Nine months leave every 5
to (subject years engagement for a further 5 years) with free second class
passages and two thirds pay during whole of leave.
Promotion
to Sergeant, Sub
and be predicted that industrial pro-Inspector and Inspector by selec-
duction would reach its peak in the tion, next eight months. Canada would then be making practically every type
Applicants should be British of gun being used in the present war. subjects and produce evidence of Substantial tank production was ex-Bamne, to be between 20 and 35 pected early in 1941 and shell produc- lyears of age and to sign an agree- tion was being increased at the rate ment for Five years service. To of 2,000,000 a month.
be not less than 5'8" in height and 30 Inches round the chest.
K.C.C. Teams To Play Recreio
The following are the K.C.C. teams for Saturday:
E.
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In special circumstances excep tions will be made regarding the age limits. In these cases enlist- ment will be on a temporary basis.
For further particulars applica- 1st XI v. Recrelo (Away).-E. C. Fincher (Capt.), D. J. N. Andersen tion should be made in writing to R. E. Lee,
F. Fincher, A. Zim- F. R. Zimmern, D. Hung, W.-L. the Superintendent, R.N. Dockyard mern,
A Police, H.M. Dockyard, Hong Kong. Ropley, R. T. Broadbridge, Madar, F. J. Lay. Umpire.-J. P Robinson; Scorer: T. Carr.
2nd XI v. Recreio (Home),—S. A Gray (Capt.), E. Curtis, L. R. Burch, R. A. J. Simpson, K. Baxter, G. A Goodban, R. J. Fenton, J. R. Luke, R. Lelgh, G. Giffen, H. Brokenshire. Reserve F. Crabb,
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South East of Intand
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Locality
Boundary Measurements
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war effort by the colonies, mentioned among oth
other things that the United States, for instance, had bought Large quantities of colonial rubber, tin, cocoa and other common cales had and the dollar proceeds of such produced a valuable addition to the war funds available for essential purchases in the United States.
This contribution alone amounted to tens of millions of pounds to Britain's exchange position.
Conference Of Experts
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LONDON. Nov, 20 (Reuter)-Australians
conference of British and
experts will shortly be held in London to give practical effect to the bases leased to America as mentioned by Mr. George Hall in the House of Commons.
Topics of discusalon will be the Jurisdiction and administration of the regions concerned.
Win First
Air Battle
LONDON, Ñov. 20 (Router), Fighter aircraft of the Royal The governments of Newfoundland Australian Air Force have and Bermuda are already invited to fought their first aerial battle in send representatives and others may the Western Desert of Africa be invited.
with marked success.
Japanese Ships Sunk
Returning from patrol yesterday, four Gladiators of an Australian squadron encountered a large force of enemy fighters. Five Italian Flats, states the Air Ministry, ure reported SOMEWHERE IN EASTERN to have been shot down. HUPEH, Nov, 20 (Central News).— One Gladiator was lost and another Two Japanese troop transports on made a forced landing, the pilot being the Yangtse River, were recently saved, sunk due to action of Chinese mobile artillery units--which have become increasingly active lately.
Marines To Stay
Ettore Muti Missing
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The following quotations. were D Major.
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Frank Knox. sald there were no base following a bombing raid on kes this morning. tions.
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will bring, correction to your diges- proceed with the expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council
inking tion, Thousands
it; or to establish a War Advisory Council at present by the addi-
doctors are prescribing it; many tion of Indian political leaders as was proposed in August.
operations for
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soon as they were convinced that a The Viceroy referred to the cordial sumelent: degree of representative relations with Tibet and Afghanistan support was forthcoming dumping and welcomed the goodwill. mission
from Thalland. Lord Lanoy Disappointed
Viceroy Lord Linlithgow expressed deep disappointment at the fallure of India to achieve essential political unity but pointed out that the stress of wa
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