A London police officer pointing out the destruction in St Bride's, the famous old Wren “Church of the Journalists,' dur- ing a visit by Robert McCall (left), manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission, who has gone to England to act as the B.B.C.'s. Pacific Programme Organiser. With them is Colin Wills, well-known Australian broadcaster and journalist.
INOCULATION NOT COMPULSORY
Cholera Epidemic
Asked by a newspaper representative at Medical Head. quarters yesterday, the Director of Medical Services stated that it was not yet considered necessary to introduce com- pulsory inoculation against Cholera for all residents in the Colony and thus to bring it into line with protective measures against Small-pox.
Shanghai Restrictions
re-
He explained that, whereas Cholera national Sanitary Convention of 1928, inoculation Was
very useful regulations are being brought into measure in assisting the body to force to ensure that ro passengers ward of infection with the Cholera leave Hongkong by sea or alr unless gerin, it only gave partial protection they have previously undergone anti- which could in no way be compared Cholern inoculation within a period with that conferred upon the body not exceeding six months from the by recent anti-Small-pox vaccination.
date of departure. Dr Selwyn-Clarke went er. to say that there was no question of dispen- It is notified that quamnline sing with any possible weapon for strictions have been imposed by the fighting against the ravages of the Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai, present outbreak, which WUB against arrivals from Hongkong on particularly virulent one, owing to account of Cholera. the fact that the natural resistance to the germ was so much lower in many suffering from lack of sufcient tood. The mortality for all enses treated and untreated by Western methods was seven out of every 10
Mrs N. L. Smith Visits Deaf School Mrs N. L. Smith visited the School
-persons-affected-and-rather-less-than--for-the-Dout,-No.57-Kai-Yan-Road,
half. that
to the Chale patients admitted Kowloon City, on Monday afternoon.
She was met by the Rev, D. Rosent-
hospitals. Voluntary inoculation against the hall, acting Chairman of the School dikcase was being given all possible Council, and Miss L, Principal of encouragement and many free in-the School,
uculation centres had been established Mrs Smith Inspected the different by the Medical Authorities through-elasses, and was very interested in out the Colony.
the work, especially in that of the lowest class. After tea Miss Li made
Welcome Offer
A welcome offer of assistance at short speech outlining the history such centres had been made by the of the School, and stressing the need registered private medieni-practi-for more adequate accommodation tioners, who were free in the even-for the 51 pupils, how studying in some rented fats in Kowloon City.
ings.
In arder that the free centres at The help of Mrs Staith was enlisted Respitals, dispensaries, markets, etc., in a proposed campaign for the are not overwhelmed by those de-raising of sufficient funds for a new hiring to obtain such protection as building
Inoculation confers, the Medical
Council was greatly encourag- Authorities appeal to all those who ed by a gift of $5,000 to this fund normally seek medical advice and which had just been received. They treatment from their private re-hope shortly to give an opportunlly Kistered
medical practitioners to have; to a wider circle to help in the erec- their Inoculation performed privately. tion of a permanent home for these
It is understood that in conformity under-privileged members of with the requirements of the Inter-community,
WITH YOUR HELP WE HAVE
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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Work For Refugees In Colony
The hope that the price of rice would be lowered by the Govern ment' for the benefit of the poorer classes was expressed by the Bishop, Rt Rev. R. O. Hall at the annual miceting of the Hongkong Refugeo and Social Welfare Council yester- doy.
Marshal Graziani Resigns
Another Change In Italian Command
Home, Mar. 25.
March 26, 1941.
LETTERS.
Unemployed Wardens The Editor,
census
Greeks Celebrate
National Day
Shipping Losses Getting Lower
London, Mar. 25.. Mercantile losses due to enemy Hongkong Telegraph.
action for the week ended at mid- Sir The work on the
night on March 10 woro 23.ships with figures should be completed by 6th
a total tonnage of 71,773, comprising April, 1941, and after this date, the
17 British ships of 60,670 tons and services of some thirty clerks who
six Allied ships of 11,103 tons, Since have been employed on this respon-
On the occasion of Greek Inde. the beginning of the war-this being sible duty must be terminated. They pendence. Day to-day King George lost by capture sinking and scuttling Che Goth week-the Germans have
Athens, Mar. 23.
tons
include a wireless operator, typists, of Grecce sont the following tetter. Hon. Mr M, K. Lo presided, and
A communique Issued to-day stat-schoolmaster, clerks, etc.
to General Papagos, Commander-in- approximately 1,440,000 of ship- others on the platform included Ri
ed that Marshal Graziani had re- During their employment on Chief of the Armytrecce; to-day ping. Their losses in five weeks to Rev. H. Valtorta,
Vicar Apostolic signed as Superior Commander of the clerical duties in this office, they have celebrates the greatest day in her March 10 have been about 300,000 the Donn (Very Rev., J. L. Wilson) Armed Forces in North Africa, as carried out their duties with speed history and our thoughts
are with tons, Miss E. S. Alkius, Mr T. M. Sung,
those who are shedding their blood
Regarding
Exaggerated German Miss J. R. Taylor, Professor Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, sind ineticulous care.
The and as Governor of
fact that all are also Libya,
*order fully in Forster, Mr J. M. Wong, Major
to keep that which our claims of tonnagé sunk it is realised to forefathers gave us." Ponting, uf the Salvation Army, and
The communique stated. Follow qualined Wardens greatly adds to
here that these reports are obviously The Premier, M. Koritzi, in his designed for foreign consumption and Rev. A. P. Rose.
Ing his own request Marshal of Italy their value, an, should an emergency Rudolfo Graziani conses to exercise arise, these men and women would message to the Army, stated.You to impress listeners with German in- his charges R
Chief of the Army be of inestimable help to any land-hold the fate of Greece in your vincibility, but they are often based Stuff. Governor of Libya, dness firm who is fortunate enough hands. The whole country expresses on nothing more than the foot that
its thanks to you." on their services.
un attempt at attack has been made. Superler Commander of the Armed to have a call
If the above statement appeals to Forces in North Africa. The first of
The Turkish President, General |British Wireless. tests posts is taken over by the pre- any employer requiring clerical or nonu, Foreign Minister, M. Sarn- Reuter points out that the Briikh sent Vice-Chief of Staff of the Army, other assistance, and application is loglu," Commander-in-Chiet, figures represent a further decline. General Marlo Realta, who is in turn made to this office, I should be only General Chakmak, sent congratula- In the previous week 20 ships total- A total of $1.745.05023 was reached yes replaced as Vice-Chief of Staff by too pleased to send their names and tons, expressed Turkish solidarity ling 148,000 tons were lost.
General Francesco Rossi.
olher particulars.
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LATEST DONATIONS TO THE BOMBER FUND
ferday by the War Fund Inauguried by Deshal Graziarl has been replaced
the 8, C. M. Post, Ltd, with the followin clonations:
Mary Edmondaton (eighth donation) Min Marion Potter (eighth donation)
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Vio
"ILK, Military Churches (C of E) 2nd donation, $60.02.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
The 3. C. M. Post has received the following donation to the Society for, the Protection of Children in "manory of the Info Mrs J. J. Spradbery:
R. G. Razavetle, $3,
ns Superior Commander in North Africa and Governor of Libya by General Italo Garibaldi, who has been a commander of large units in Afrien and who is at present Chief of the General Stuff of the Governor of Tripolitanin.-United Press,
SEAFARERS' DANCE
There will be a dance for seafarers at the Sallors" Home and Seamen's Institute on Friday, at B p.m.
A. H. S. STEELE-PERKINS, Director of Air Raid Precautions
The following, forthcoming wed- dings are announced:
Mr Reginald Wilson Owens, repre- sentative of Parke Davis & Co., and Miss Allison Jennette Fisher, of No. |7 Middlo Road;
Mr Chu Palc-chuen, merchant, and Miss Leo Hang-to, of No. 14 Bulkeley Street:
Dr Tsang Kok-cher, Chinese me- dical déctor, and Miss Lee_Mo-ching, of No. 2 Fuk Tung Street, Un Long.
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Churchill's Message
London, Mar. 25.
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But
On the occasion of the Greek In- with equal courage and with no less dependence Day to-day the Prime gertainty of success. We in England Minister, Mr Winston Churchill, sent | know that the cause for which the following message to the Greek Byron died is a snered cause; we are people: "On this day of proud resolved to sustain it."-Reuter.
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