Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 4, 1941.
Sunday
Hongkong News of the Week
July 28
Monday
A Page For The Evacuees
ther evacuation of all women and children whose presence in Hong- kong is not absolutely necessary.
Happy Valles Golf-T. B. Low (1)) and R. K. Collings (0) won the Royal1longkong Golf Club's First "There should be no blckering er Summer Foursomes at Happy Valley nertiment about it. All women when they bent A. L. Powell (18) whose presence is not absolutely -und W. J. Buller (11) three and two. cemary for the defence of Hong-
The following were first-round re- kong should be evacuated." sults in the Second Sumner Four- somes competition at Happy Valley: A. McKeller (6) and F. iilion (17) beat H. Stock (13) and G. W. Sewell (11) four and three; S. L. Lloyd and A. D. Humphreys v. N. J. Bebbington Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisya, two of the and G. Gellatly not yet played; . . ars Low (11) and R. K. Colungs (6) beat largest
lishments, the
Japanese Assets In H,K-~~Although the total amount of Japanese assels in Hongkong is unascertainable, it is believed to be considerable. The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha
the
Japanese
and
commercial estab- Nippon Sulsan Kalsys,
V. Greaves (11) and D. J. Valen- the Osaka Syosen Kaisya and the the (12) four and three; G. E. Dairen Kisen Kaisha, three, large Willerton (12) and T. J. Price (D) Japanese shipping companies, and the beut A. J. Mackayden W. Muir (14) four and and A. vokohama Specie Bank and
two: D. Wass
here.
the
(12) und . W. Macdonald (7) beat Bank of Taiwan all have branches July 27
K. S. Robertson (5) and R. S. W. Paterson (12) one up; II. H. Mundy
Besides, there are also a number Macfadyen. The (8) and W. Stoker (10) bent H. of Japanese shops denling mainly in funeral of the late Mrn Irene Mary Smith (8) and E. Greenwood (19) lacquer goods and porcelain in the.
The late
Mrs
Review Of
:
The Principal Topics July 27
To Aug 2
Wednesday
July 31
Thursday
Hotel Scheme Dropped. The very Great Increase in the cost of buliding materials, added to the uncertainty of Ketting delivery of goods ordered, lins resulted in numerous plans for build- ing projects in the Colony, both urge a small-belog cancelled or aban dohed for the time being by their
+sponsors.
to provide further lighting facilities.
It is understood that the present buildings on the site are very old and dilapidated, this being a further in- ducement for the Chinese owner to have them pulled down and have the new structure erected. *.
Husbands on Alr. Thirty-five hus- bands in Hongkong counted themselves lucky to-night for they sent messages by radio to their evacunted families in but, announced. 20W which arrang Australia. Originally there were 25
the broadenst, had summoned 10 to stand-by and speak if time k handled that they were not dis permitted; and so eflciently was the appointed.
Saturday
A
to
July 30 Cholera fuereascs-Thirty cases of Ashby Macfadyen took place at the three and two; J. A. D. Morrison and Wanchal oren. All these will suffer Cholera, (seven from Victorin, 10 from the St Francis Hotel nite, or a modern master General (Mr Wynne-Jones), the whom they lost by one shot on May Roman Catholte Cemetery to-day, F. Hunter received a walk-over from the Hongkong Governments and the New Territories, two front Street, ellelted that the plans are stili John Abbott and E O'Nell Shaw,
from Shaukiwan
The
revealed at present, Typheld, one each of Measles and
Four
to
can
bo
The majority of the messages were, naturally, of o personal character; and
Quips By "Argus”
With Acknowledgments
Someone wants a shipping clerk of "neither sex." Possibly one of our neutral Arms being specially careful.
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The project for a 10-storey hotel and restaurant on the waterfront in Con- naught hond West, had plans for in blocks of 40 European fats Castle Peak Hoad, have now been abandoned according to the architects; while other architect report that plans which were drawn up some time nga for dwelling broadcast to run without a hitch and Excellent management enabled the houses, schools, Bats and houses, have
August 2 been postponed or cancelled entirely.
surmounted easily the obstacle of
Lawn It is also revealed that in cases
bringing 35 men expeditiously before Cricket Club' approached
Bowls. Craigengower where land has been purchased from conditioned, yet none
a microphone in a sound-proof and sir-
step the Government, owners have written studio,
nearer the First Division Lawn too apreios, Blowis League Championship to-day asking for an extension of the time shepherding the men in in batches of when they registered a
This was done by the Umlt for building, owing in the pro- 17 and 16, allowing a minute for one victory over Recreio "B," who were hibitiva
three-rink cost of construction, covenant stipulates 24 months. The batch to disappear through the back only four shots behind in two of
Enquiries made regarding the pro
door and the other to enter the front their rinks, In the same Division, posed building by the Hongkong Land Arte e daren't open a studio Recrele "A" runners-up Go far, bent Investment and Agency Company, on
door when the red light is showing structure extending to fee House Wandering Minstrel (Tom Howell), 71.
ZDW afleinis including the Post- Kowloon Bowling Green Club,
under consideration, but as the cost greeted a rather theepish-looking batch of construction has not yet been certained, nothing definite
of husbands, many of then open-eyed and treading gingerly In the apparent with present day prices, are given offeints, however, falled to dispel ner- Pre-war cost of materials compared ing studio. The cordial attitude of the wonders of the faterior of a broadcast- below:
Bricks. Before the
vousness and many went to the mirero- war the price phone with a shaking hand and a tre- was about $120 for 10,000. The pries mour in the voice, to-day. Is $250.
Cement-Previously selling at dollar per bag, it is now $8 per bag, several took the opportunity of con- of the same quantity.
veying birthday greetings. Many ex- now over $20 per piele per pleut. pressed the hope they would see their Teakwood is being sold at almost future, and one remarked that he was familles again in the not too distant tiles, roofing tlies. Chinn fir poles for enabled him to be. prohibitive prices;. while Canton red happy as his wife's continued absence are practically unobtainable.
Another saki' he
have also gone up in price tremen nouncer. John Abbott say "long-
General hardware. Attinge, etc..
many persons listening in.
The broadcast began with the an- dously.
New Cily Sky-Scraper. In one case, followed by the playing of the first kong Calling Australla." This was at least, the high costs of construction verse of the Australian song. "Waliz being proceeded with for a modern been sending the weekly newsletter to ambitious building scheme. Plans are have not so for Interfered with an ing Matlide." a Peter, Dawson record. 12-storey
"The Wandering Minstrel," who has reinforced
concrete sky- Australia, Queen's Road Central opposite the new scraper, it is learned, to be erected in greetings to Philip Ralph, whose father Then broadcast birthday Loke Yew Building
was not successful in the ballot. The plans have been designed by Lleut H. Jessop, R.E.; Frank R. Fugle.
The names of the husbands were. Gibson and Company, and the estimat Mr. J. S. Gibson, architect, of Messrs 11. Scott, H. E. Strange, A. F. Evans, ed cost, at present is about $700,000. LE Lammert, QMS. A. L. Buick. Set-Major H. L. Deone, B. E. Sugars, The proposed building will have a frontage along Queen's Road Central George Labrum, L. A. Jordan, H.. Master Gunner R. Herry, F. C. Clemo, of 45 us. with a depth of about 11 ff. The ground floor will be de T. R. Ward, Henry Holl, F. Daniel. C. signed for use probably as a depart M. Newman. Staff Sgt W. H. Peters. Brokenshire, T. J. Hemsley, Stuff Sgt mental store, and the upper floor will A. C. Ford. P. B. Parks, C. H. Dodson. be utilized for offices. There will be C. de Sallie-Robertson, Staff Sgt John Ing on the roof,
Entrances to the offices
Wood. A Merritt, G. C. Dudley. either from
will be Dalziel. T. R. Ingram.
C. Dickens, J. Chiu Lung Street or M. A. Cairns, J. E. Walker. The building simple Unes, the four top floors being broadcasting nuthorities of Sydney for The broadcast concluded with the set back both in the front and rear relaying the messages.
Kowloon, one euch The
It Rev. Bishop IL. Valtorto was from F. C. Burry and W Ahern, who freezing order.
At the Trave-side. The scratched.
Aberdeen and three from the Har present funeral service was conducted by Threat to Hongkong.-That there Japanese trade with the Colony bour), ten cases of Dysentery, alx of Riganti assisted by in a distinct and definite danger of a boy been voluminous during the past Puerperal Fever, and 103 of Tuber Rev. Father Rev. Fathers C. M. Orlando, G. M. sunner-or-Inter conflict in the Pacific, few years. Japanese plece goods, gulasis, were reported during the 40 Spado, A: Gramp; A. Rossello, N. with the threat of a "blitz" on Hong paper, dyeing materials, and sea food hours ended on Tuesday. Twents Maestrial, T. Cooney, a.J., P. Joy, s.J., long, or at least a blockade with its have a great market here.
two Cholera cases occurred on Monday T. Ryan, S.J.
service was choral, attendant elements of food shoringe.
alone, The Cholern total has now The majority of the Chinese iner reached 1,340. The late Mrs Macfadyen died at was the opinion expressed by Mr
The weekly return the Queen Mary Hospital on Saturs Harrison Forman, American lecturer, chants are adopting a "wait and see"
reports the withholding slay. She was 70 years of age and ournalist and explorer, in an inter- attitude and
orders following infectious diseases: pending, clarificatior. of the situation cases of Cerebro-spinal Meningitis, 101 had been a resident of the Colony View to-day.
of Cholera with 50 deaths, five of for one 13 or 14 years. A skitful Mr Forman is or a special assign- in Indo-China.
Diphtheria, 67 of Dysentery with 30
Steel-Formerly $4 It is generally expected that trade deaths, 22 of Typhoid with 12 deaths, artist, Mra Macfadyen's death will men for the National Broadcasting be heavily fell in local art circles. Col. Nen die hele was in the between Hongkong and Indo-Chinn two Moses, and 223 of Tuberculosis She was the founder and President
during the weeks of in the future will be drastically cur with 143 deaths.
Li-Colonel R. D. Walker Receives of the Hongkong Working Artists'
ovacuating
last three months has been Colony from Indo-China are rice, a telegram has been received from the Catholic Youths Society.
in Singapore and other parts of the salt and coal, while the chief exports Secretary of State for the Colonies to Pacific to try and determine for the are tea and cotton goods..
say that is Majesty has approved the In addition to her husband, Major American people America's future Kwangchowwan, A. N. Macfadyen, the late Mrs Mac. Die Fur East, her policy and tom territory to the cast of Indo-China, is
French leased ward of the ODE. (Military) to
Lirus-Col. R. D. Walker, M.C. fadyen leaves behind
This award was published in Eng ton, Mr merein! stake.
also feeling unensy Q. A. A. Macfadyen, forner Magis-
It is alleged land on July 1. Regarding the continued trate, and two daughters, with whom troversy over the evacuation question, again made demands on the French in 103 and was appointed Manager
con that the Japanese Mission there has
L-Col. Walker arrived in Hongkong much sympathy will be fell.
Mr Forman said: "In view of the authorities to examine goods passing and Chler Engineer of the Kowloon sudden turn of events for the worse, through the port.
Rallway, British Among those present at the funeral with a distinct threat or danger of thorities, however, it is said, lave Prior to that, from 1020 he had been
The French au- Canton
Section, were Dr G. A. V. Grifith and Mrs an attack against Hongkong, It seems not yet replied to these demands.
with the Federated Mainy Stales fall- Grifith (nee Mactadyen), Prof. L. to me that "the
ways. He was demobilised after the powers-that-be, should Forster, Dr. T. Ride, Messrs J. have courage enough to Ince the foreseeing developmeris untavour-
Many Chinese merchants there, Great War with the rank of captain, Cher-Clark, A. I. Carvalho, F. X. facts frankly, putt thele hands out of able to them, are making prepara- held the post of Director of War L-Col. Walker has for some Ume W. White, the sand, and seriously consider the fions to wind up their business and Supplies In Hongkong
•Castro, Frank W X M. G. O'Conner, W. J. Dixey-Jeal, necessity and advisability of a fur- packs up
Guild and a staunch supporter of the ring the men and children, and tailed. The main imports of this tonour. It is officially announced that scaffolding purposes, and bamboo poles. would like to say more but for the
d'Almada é
1. A. Barton. II. A. Samuel, H. Yaroogsky Frooga, Mr and Mrs E. M. Laufer, Dr J. 11. Munigomery, Mrs K. Grant and Miss R Grant, Mrs Chow, Mrs E. Freedlander, Miss N. Elliott, Miss S. Patushinsky and others.
Fire Watchers For 11.K. The follow- Ing amendments to the Hongkong De- fence Regulations are notified in the Government Gazette:
Altered
In
Tuesday
July 29
Evacuation Statement
that
Lost Overboard. The Naval Au- thorities at Hongkong stated to-day that they regret to announce that Sub Lieutenant J. P. Healty, R.N.R., was Just uverboard from one of His Majesty's ships, on July 20, whilst at
The usual Naval inquiry Into the quarters for a caretaker of the build Haskins, W. V. Field, T. Russel, A. F.
sea.
matter is being carried out.
League Tennis-in the C division of
per rent, as compared with the first the tennis league 10-day, Chinese lost Douglas Lanchas been designed on Announcer expressing thanks to the
hal year of 1039.
In terms of sterling the
to South China 6-3.
total
K. C. Ng and Y. Y. Lam beat Hou
lost to Chan and Wong 2-0.
August 1
Friday
T. C. Yu and E. Wong beat J. His Bented. A denial that he had told visible trade of the Colony decreased and C. Kwok 0-3; lost to K. II. In Regulation 63 has Additional clauses:
the following the "Nam Chung Pao." in the course by 7.0 per cent, in the first half year and S. Y. Li 3-0, beat K. f. Chan and or faellitating the extinction, of fire population in the Colony has been half year of 1940, and increased by and Kwok 6-0; Tosi to 10 and Li 4-0:
With a view to preventing the sprend, of an interview. the Chinese of 1941 as compared with the rx 11. N. Wong 0-1. caused by incendiary bombs, the Gay- advised to evacunte crnor may by order make provision for owing to a threat of shortage of pro- first half year of 1939.
voluntarily 21.4 per cent, as compared with the requiring rooms or other spaces
F. K. Lau and C. C. Chlu lost to Hsu premises to which the order applies to in the Far East was made by the round games in the pales champion list to Chen and Wong 3-0.
on visions caused by the saiden tension Lawn Bowls Games. Two second and Kwok 4-0; lost to Ip and L 5-7 be cleared and kept clear of articles Culonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr N. L. ship were decided at Happy Valley which are not amxed to the premises.
KOWLOON INDIANS . INDIANS Any such order may apply either to
Sanith to-day.
Kowloon Indians bent Indians 5-4. to-day. At Police D. A. Rozario and
int confusion. He hoped that this and the whole of this Colony or to any part
The Chinese___ newspaper..
S. A. Hussnin and G. M. Khan best. report J. S.-olt-necounted for J. S. A. M. RunJohn and 1. Klichell 4-4: Rev. J. R. Mges, vicar of St Andrew's
Rey. J. R. Higgs- Resigns. The inspection in the near future.
other_tunnels would be ready for public thereof specified in the order, and declared that the Colony is gradually Gelling and H. G. Willington 36-7 beat A. Rahmin and M. A. Wahal 0-3; Church, Kowloon, has informed elther to all premises er to premises feeling the shortage of rice, flour, and W. McLeod and W. S. Dall bent lost to. M. P. Madar and an. H Church Counell that he has decided not gathered at the Vicarage to-night of such classes or descriptions as may canned goods and other provisions A. Mansell and G. E. Stephens 30-12 Esmalt 5-7,
Farewell To Padre. Parishioners the
of Christ be se specified, subject to any exemp due to the lack of importation from at Civil Service.
to return to Hongkong. It is revealed bid farewell to Rev. H. D. Rosenthall, Church, Kowloon Tong tlons for which the order may provide Singapore and the United States.
S. Seplier and S S. Hussain beat in the August issue of The Andrlan, Rumjalin and Kitchell 6-2; bent tah- If the provisions of any order made
Landolt and Rozarlo opened with a min and Wahab 6-2: bent Mader and age. Featherstone, New Zealand, which few days to take up work in other In a letter written from The Vicar- Vicar, who is leaving the Colony in a under this regulation are not compiled The Colonial Secretary explained Ave and their total included five Esmall 6-2, with as respects DRY premises, the to the "Telegraph" that he has not threes, n four, and three doubles. T. Tirch and Y. Khan lost to Itum- Higgs says that the decision has been
is published la the Andrian, the Rev. Belds. The opportunity was taken to occupier of the premises shall be gulty mentioned the question of food Gelling and Wallington scored on an und Kitchell 1-6: lost to Hahuna forced upon him, and his resignation typerwriter and a set of cutlery, inte prescat Mr Rosenthall with a portable of an offence against this regulation. stocks In recent weeks to any re- only five heads and registered one Esmall 0-8.
and Wahab 5-7: lost to Madar and is offered with very real regrets, Any person authorised by or under porter, and certainly he made no three. Landolt played a good game Bowls Championship. In the third derations have weighed with me but
gift of the congregation. Major R. J. muy such order, nay at any time enter such
"I will not deny that other consi- alarming statement and Inspect any premises to which the shortages as the "Nam Chung Pao"
L. Penfold, R.A., presided. about and laid his shots well.
round of the rinks bowls champions
Me J. A. Tarrani, People's Warden, order applies for the purpose of seeing
the determining factor has been
said: whether the order has been complied represents.
G. Foster, T. Pile beat W. K Way,
turned to Hongkong. I should have to
may
the
We are here to bid farewell and
health,
inevitable.
I are that lots of Hongkong people are liable to be made fire watchers. Perhaps not so dull as clock watch- ing, what?
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It is to be hoped the Director of Medical Services doesn't leave us or there'll be no Sunday read- ing matter.
al
"Tomato Sauce in Aerated Water Bottles.' Yeah, the law's bound so, ketchup with 'em.
Washington in allent about the next nove, At least, except for the regular three or faur columns.
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A' coloured man has been ap painted to a Colonial Office post, But keep your seats; tio's not in the administrative branch.
The cinemas are now shifting their times to 1.30. 7.45 and 9.45. So all we need is for offices to open nt 10. and we'll be back where wa started.
It is denied that Government has advised Chinese to get out because of the food position. A pity. But It doesn't explain who is to get the bully bec
Now that the Director of Air Raid Precautions is also leaving us per- haps we can start ali over again with a new pante programme that will please everybody.
A reader, writes to say that the husbands is a P campaign-Put- Reits. Propaganda, Puerility. But isn't it rather a why campaign.
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Igh costs of materials are bring ing buliding operations to a stand- still, Too bad. So we won't be able to sell the Colony to the Good Earthers after all.
It is quite commen now In Lon- don to ace Englishmen speaking to each other in pubile, although they have not been formally introduced. Nothing like. a furnace for melting things.
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The next geography lesson. Chit dren, will be run. It is a fairly Inge country bounded by oll, us slank and Generat Staffa. You will learn that its population in of Ger inan distraction, its capital is Jit- tery, its principal product a pain in the neck.
Mansell and Stephens opened with 10-day V. McCurrach, G. V. McGrath, Anance," writes Mr Higgs. "If I re- God-speed to our Vicar with; and I the person so nuthorised
a four but McLeod and Dall took the Zimmern, T. Lock, T. A Madar 28-8 put Mrs Higgs and the children into a parture. We shall rejoice with him to Football Club are now sharing the He did say to that paper, however, lead on the ninth after steady bowl- at Hongkong Football Club. tinds that the order has not been cum- that a statement on the Rice Mono- ing. From then on they kept the
on his de- In the Second Division, Kowloon plied with he any, without prejudice poly will be made at the next meet lead and were leading 20-10 on the start and were never trailed. Madar try I am told that this would cost be enthall and daugther, in perfect of the League table by virtue of a The winners took the lead from the furnished house or flat. In this coun- earn of his hoppy reunion with Mra lead with Kowloon Tong at the top to any proceedings which may be taken ing of the Legistative Council. This 14th fer an offence against this regulation, is already generally known.
head. They scored seven scored on only five heads.
tween £3 and £4 a week. take such steps and use much force as
doubles and four
In addition
which happiness some of us three-rink victory over Kowloon C. threes. Mansell In the pairs championship at Police to this, their living expenses would hope to share at no distant date. may appear to him to be reasonably
He also said that the Government and Stephens registered on six heads, Gaddl and C. S. Rosselet went down have then my own expences in Hong service we wish David Rosenthall every rinks to une, but won on aggregate
Club, the strong Craigengower pair, L: bring that sum to about £7 week. I necessary for the purpose of securing in the past twelve months had by making three on the seventh.
In his new sphere of work in Christ's Kowloon Tony went down by two C. Meeting Prison Officers at Stanicy, compliance with the order,
various means (especially the mini-
18-20 to their clubmates S. R. Solina kong and also insurances and certain hopplaess and success; I might add that 3-2 through J. L. Stephens and win The following additional regulations gration Ordinance) attempted to re- Harris and A. Soutar beat L. R. Hongkong including the island, Kow- to return. I could I suppose, tako ilappy will be the lot of the flock that
At Kowloon Football Club W. B. and K. M. Omar.
other commitments, so you will see that in this we are assured, for it is in him of 32 shots against W J. Bagley. are made:
duce the Colony's excessive popu- Sykes and J. C. GM 21-19.
Road Accidents. In the Colony of financially it la just not possible for me self that such must be 03A (1) The Governor may by lation. order make provision for requiring that
At Kowloon Cricket Club J. Hurst week ending at 8 a.m. Last Saturday and leave them there, but apart from golce for their sake knowing our own teams
loon, and New Territories, during the the family across to Tasmania again will soon be under his care, and we re Division, Colony's Trade. According to an and C. E. Turpin lost to B. Basto and there were altogether 91
There were no upsets in the Third persons shall always be present on premises to which the order applies, oficial report released for publication H. R. Plana 15-25.
the first traffic ac the cost of travel, even in that country happy experience.
three leading clients, as the result of which four it would only be cheaper if they lived
Kowloon and shall perform such duties and have by the Superintendent of Imports and
Bowling Green, "Freezing" and H.K.
persons were killed and 25 were in- ay such powers in connection with
Chinese.
We are to lose Vicar, personal friend, respectively, reloining their positions. Indian R. C. and Craigengower, detection and extinction of outbreaks orts, the combined values of the The following special announcement
jured,
boarders In some hitie Imports and exports of was broadcast from Z.B.W. to-night. 45 and a Chinese female, age 33, were been given to understand that the cost but he leaves with us not only the most after 8 pm, caused one Second and
Three Chinese males, aged 5, 7 and house.
contact, one-eyed lips and
Inspiration and of fire as may be specified in the order. merchandise during the first half
When I left Hongkong I had advico as the need may have been (2) Any such order
The heavy rain that fell shortly "It has come to the notice of Gov- knocked down and killed by buses, a parauvely cheap but I was misinform behind him the imprint of his high one Third Division game to be aban- apply year of 1041 totalled $689.8 millions ernment that rumours are circulating private ent, and a lorry, respectively, ed. Some things are cheap but cer- character, devotion and brotherly love, doned. These
of living in New Zealand was com pleasant memories, but he will leave either to the whole of this Colony to any part thereof specified in the $746.1 milions (£40.1 millions) In relating to the effect on Hongkong of trians who were struck by vehicles not house accommodation
(£42.6 millions) as compared with among the Chinese population
-while crossing the carriageway. order, and either to all premises or to premises of such classes or descripilens the first half year of 1940, and $571.0 the order announcing the freezing of white crossing the carriageway. A bus
Of persons injured, 12 were pedes tainly not others and most definitely which will continue to stimulate the some other day.
will be completed as may be so speclined, subject to any million (£35.1 millions) in the first Chinese assets which has just been passenger and a bicycle rider were in- that although finance has been die be for him and his family.
endeavours of the members. of Christ exemptions for which the order may half year of 1939,
"There is little else I can say except Church whose prayers will continue to Exchange To Do provide.
published in London,
Fixed. In In terms of loent currency the total
Jured as the result of collisons be deciding factor for my not returning
connection with Hongkong enter. (3) Any Police constable, and any visible trade of the Colony decreased' ly understood that, as far as it is senger was injured by falling off a some of you can guess what they are. departure.
Mrs II. G. Goddard, on behalf of the Ing the sterling bloc, the Hongkong "Government wishes it to be clear- tween vehicles. A private car pas- yet there are other factors too.. Maybe Choir, expressed regret at the Vicar's dollar exchange against the U.S. person authorised in writing by a com. by 7.5 per cent. In the first half year aware, there is no intention what hurt when his lorry ran into a lamp spoken! One petent authority, may at any time enter of 1941 as compared with the first half ever of freezing the bank balances standard.
maving car. A torty passenger was. It is sometimes unwise to be too out- Mr. Rosenthall expressed his deep arrangement entered into at the dollar will now be controlled by the and Inspect any premises to which any
has to suffer for it appreciation of the gifts which, he said, outbreak of war, whereby a fixed Anyhow, I am sura. that both you and h wife and A private car driver and two pas- St Andrew's people generally would enormously because they were en- seeing whether the order is being com-
himself would value rate of exchange has been established plied with,
ran off the roadway,
Three bus passengers and one tram sidered to be wrong and I shall always during the past four years, he was that the Hongkong dollar rate as Always spoken out against what I con- ship of a large number of people whom, dollars. It la. therefore expected passenger were injured while alight do so." Ing from moving buses and a moving
proud to call his friends. tram, respectively. Two passenger Commander A, H. S. Steele-Perkins, know what he would be doing during This is one of the matters to bo
Leaving Soon For India. Wing Mr Rosenthall said that he did not
against the U.S. dollar will be fixed. were injured while board moving buses.
attempting to Director of ARP revealed yesterday the next few years. From Hongkong, worked out by the Exchange Control Of the accidents, 30 were collisions that he had accepted a new position in he was proceeding to Singapore where Office, in addition to the other between vehicles, 34 were collisions India and would be leaving for Delhi ke hoped to attend the enthronement exchange questions. between vehicles and pedestrians, and towards the end of August, 10 were due to other causes.
the new Bishop (Rt Rev. J. L. The Director declared that work on Wilson), and he would then go to his Air FARCE Increased. Enquiries the air raid tunnels was proceeding family in Sydney, from where they world is virtually at a standisill as B Hongkong's trade with the outside made at the Hongkong office of the apace and that now. and additional en- would go to New Zealand. Chian National Aviation Corporation trances were being constructed. reveal that with the exception of the
am bitterly sorry," he continued, result of the orders to freeze. Japan- Hongkong-Nanyung run, a general in- nel, the Director said that it was being template at the moment returning to commercial circles.
Referring to tho Arsenal Street tun "that it is not possible for ine la con- sa and Chinese credits, according to crease in the passenger fares on the Afted out with electric and lamp light- Christ Church. Originally, other lines operated by the Corporn. Ing. first aid posts, atores and battle came out, it was my intenlon to stay atructions from London, all banks in when I Pending receipt of detailed in- tion will be effective as from August gates, the latter being for the purpose here four years, but not long after, the Colony liave suspended business A previous report stated that both opposite directions, clubing and cauit be right for us to stay eight years or remittances while personal remit the C.N.A.C, and the Eurasia Aviation
of preventing people coming in froin my wife and decided, that it would Corporation had obtained permission
longer. Wo were prepared to make tances are limited to NC$1.500 Ao increase their faren
Kunming-Lanhle NC3040; Kunming worth of the Ministry and living would Defence (Finance) Regulations. Re-
flongkong our home because we felt the month -'ot must да Axed The fare from Inngkong to Chuo- Rangoon NC$1.600; Kunming-Hongkong be
by the king will be HK$600 and from Chung- NC33,160;
Infinitely Lashlo-Rangoon
greater; but The mittances above this amount are not king to Hongkong NC$1,440. The re- Lashio-Kunming, R200; Lashio Chung belife no prospect of the returning to special cases, which should be first 130; claim of my family on me and there allowed for the time being except in vised rates on the other lines are as king Ra470; Lashio-Hongkong. Rs930; Hongkong for at least 12 months made follows: Hongkong-Kunming HK$820; Rangoon-Kunming Hongkong-Lashio HK$1,030; Hongkong Chungking 1000 and Rangoon-long- decision. I feel it is my arst duty to According to. Mr. D. Rangoon./HK1,300; Hongkong-Kweilin, kong R1,080. HK$300 Chungking-Kunming NC3720 The, Hongkong office of the Eurasia daughter."
make a home for my wife, and Assistant Financial
Secretary, the Chungking Lashin NC$1,030; Chung Aviation Corporation, however, has no Mr Rosenthalt arrived in the Colony tons carrying Hongkong Dollars or.
freezing order does not affect per- king-Blancoon NC$2.290 Chungking Information regarding the fare ind In October, 1037, from St Andrew's Chinese National Currenty below the Kwellin, NC1000 Chungking-Chengtu crease, as it has not yet been advised Church, Roker, England, where he was nim of $1,000 when leaving the NC$400; Kwailin-Hongkong NC4000 by its head office In Chungking.
curate.
Colony.
such order applies for the purpose of year of 1840, and increased by 20.8 of Chinese residents in Hongkong songers were injured when their car not have had me do otherwise, I have ahelned with the goodwill and friend. between the pound sterling and us.
(4) In this regulation, references to premises include reference to parts of premises that are separately occupied. Auxilary Fireman
B3B-(1) Any auxiliary Areman being on duty may enter and it neces sury break into any premises in which a firo has or is reasonably supposed to have broken out, or any premises which it is neecssary to enter for the purpose of extinguishing a fre, with but the consent of the owner or occu- pler of the premises, and "may, do any thing he thinks nécessary for extin- guishing the firo or protecting from fire any such premises or rescuing any person or properly therein.
(2) The Governor may by order provide for conferring on persona of much classes or descriptions as may be 'mentioned in the order, the powers conferred an auxillary firemen by the ¡ forngoing provisions of this regulation, (3) Any person who wilfully obs- tructs or interfores with, any auxiliary fireman engaged in operations for tho -extinction of a fire or the priteetion or rescue of any person or proposty from fire; shall be liable on summary conviction to 'n'Bro'not'exceeding two hundred and: afty dollars.
·Doan Wilson of St John's Calliedral was recently ordained Bishop of Bingapore; Here Dean Wilson is scen walking in proCLES- lon with the IL Boy, Norman H. Binstend. Episcopal Bishop of the Philippines and other clergy who took part in the service.
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18410 tangoon it impossible for me to continue in that approved, by the nuthor olvin-Stark,