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P. & O.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian

Lines

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.

TAKING CARGO FOR

ZTRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA,. AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.- (Under Contract with H.M. Government.)

$.8.

*GARBETA,

1*ISOUDAN KALYAN

*MIRZAPORE MANTUA +KASHMIR *BURDWAN

NALDERA *KASHGAR

RAJPUTANA CORFU

ISOMALI

From Tons Hong Kong

About

· 1931.

4 p.m.

6,300 17th Sept. 6,300 18th Sept 6,000 26th Sept.

3,700 6th 11,000 10th 0,000 24th 6,500 31st

15,000 7th 0,000 21st

17,000 5th 15,000 I 19th

8,800, 26th

Oct.

Destination.

Struits, Colombo & Bombay.. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,

Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. Marseilles, London, Katterdam, Ant

werp & Hull..

Straits, Colombo & Bombay. Oct Marseilles & London.

Oct. M'seilles, L'don, R'dam & Atwerp. Det Marseille, Havre, London, Hamburg

Rotterdam. Antwerp & Hull.. Nov. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Nov. Marseilles, London, Rotterdam; Ant

werp & Hul},

Dec. Marseilles & London. Dec. 'Marseilles & London.

Dec. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg

Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull,

•Cargo only. Calls Casablanca, Calls Djibouti. Calls Bangkok. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Con-

■tantinoplu, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levast Ports by steamers of the Khedival Mall Steamship Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TAKADA †SIRDHANA TILAWA

1931.

7,000 24th Sept/ 8,000 4th 10,000 14th

Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Oct. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Oct.) Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.

† Calls Rangoon. "Call Port Swettenham,

MOTORISING THE

NAVY.

Experiments by the Admiralty,

THE

NEW LIGHT-WEIGHT ENGINE.

In recent years the British Ad- miralty has been sharply criticised in certain quarters for its failure to apply the internal-combustion principle to the propulsion of war

ships.

CHINA

MAIL.

ITALY'S FUTURE FLEET.

Big Increase in Naval Budget.

ADMIRAL SIRIANI'S SUMMARY.

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS,

LIMITED...

From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

The Steamship.

In view of the next Disarmament

" DENGLOE"" Conference, now only six months

Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- distant, interest attaches to an formed that all Goods are being land- official summary of Italian navalj ed their risk into the hazardoua activities by the Minister of Marins, The Hong Kong and Kewloon Wharf and/or extra hazardous Gedowns of Admiral Sirlani.

and Godown Co. Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be oh- tained.

The Naval Budget for 1931, which was passed by the Chamber with only one dissentient vote, amounts to 1,575,000,000 lire, an in- crease of nearly 100,000,000 on last year. New construction is to cost

lire

It is true that, apart from súb marines and a few fleet auxiliary craft, no vessels of the Royal Navy

Geods have left the Godowns, and all No claims will be admitted after the are driven by oil engines alone,

Goods remaining undelivered after though the cruiser-minelayer. Ad-

the 18th instant will be subject to venture has a Diesel-electric plant

rent. for driving her at moderate speeds. 725,000,000

(125,000,000 All claims against the steamer rust There are, however, very good more than in 1930), and represents he presented to the Undersigned on Dr before the 2nd October, or they reasons for the Admiralty's cau-

46 per cent of the total expendi-will not be recognised. tious policy.

ture.

To build Diesel cruisers under present conditione might result in a waste of public money.

The new vessels actually voted are those which were projected last year and held, un by the abortive At the same time, the system is negotiations with France and Great being steadily improved, and the Britain) viz., one 10,000-ton cruiser, Admiralty is doing a great deal to two 5,300-ton cruisers, four des- expedite progress. It has been dis- troyers, 'and twenty-two sub- closed by the First Lord of the marines, with a total displacement Admiralty that important experi- of 48,000 tons. The new construc ments with fast-running, light- tion programme for this year has weight oil mators are being carried not yet been settled. out at the Admiralty's laboratory at West Drayton.

The chief problem concerns the reduction in the total weight of the engine per unit of the power generated, and it is along these lines that marked progress has been made.

Enormous Advantage.

1.

con-

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th instant. at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas,

No Fire Insurance has been offèct- ed.

Billa of Lading will be countersigu ed by.

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents. Hong Kong, 11th September, 1931.

DODWELL-CASTLE LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

Motor Vessel,

"PENRITH CASTLE " From NEW YORK, NEWPORT NEWS & NORFOLK.

Waiting on France. Admiral Siriani declares that Italy needs both battleships and aircraft carriers. In this nection it is well known that plans for high-spead battle cruisers have been prepared, and that Italy will at once lay down such ships if

Consignees of Cargo are hereby in France proceeds with the con- formed that all Goods are being land- struction of her 23,333-ton battle-ed at their risk into the Godowns of ship, says the Naval Correspondent the. Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves de- of the Daily Telegraph.

Jivery may be obtained.

A

At the Uxbridge works of the Steel Barrel Co., Ltd., I saw what may prove to be an epoch-making

New Italian warships completed development in this connection.

This firm, which specialises in recently have, it is officially stated,

al various processes

expectations. of welding, is exceeded now building, to Admiralty order, 5,000-ton cruiser, with a contract the framework for the main Diesel speed of thirty-seven knots, steamed engines of one of the submarines for six hours at forty-one knots, voted in the -1930-31 Navy and at times. reached more than estimates. The framework is of forty-two. The 10,000 tons cruiser welded steel, thus superseding the Zarn steamed at 34.2 knots for usual castings, and the result is a eight hours, and at Thirty-six for very substantial saving in total weight.

The principle of manufacture is hased upon an invention by a British engineer, Mr. C. H. Stevens, and it combines lightness with rigidity in a remarkable degree. Roughly speaking, the welding pro- cess reduces the weight of the en- gine framework by one-half-an enormous. advantage in the case of machinery for submarines, and, in- deed, for all types of craft.

the

Optionni Cargo will not be landed here, unless notlee has been given 48 but hours prior to vessel's arrival, carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.

No claims will be admitted after Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent,

All claims against the vessel musi shorter periods. These remark-be presented to the undersigned on or able performances, It is claimed, before the 28th instant or they will

not be recognised. have been made possible not by sacrificing, fighting power but by technical skill, the pse of high quality steel, and also by accepting a lower standard of comfort in the berthing of officers and men. This suggests that the ships in ques-ed tion are not meant to operate far, from their bases and are designed chiefly for. Mediterranean warfare.

All broken, chafed, and damaged' Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th instant at 10 am. by our sur veyors. Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. No Fire Insurance has been effected

Bill of Lading will be countersign-

by

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents. Hong Kong, 12th September, 1931.

cently transferred from Pola to Venice, is to be retained. As the

· Realistic Manœuvres. As evidence of the saving in Attention is also drawn to the weight effected by substituting realistic conditions in which atian welded plate for castings, I was naval manoeuvres are now held. older ships are relieved by new shown a huge steel bollard, which All ships are required to pass units, they are to be formed into a B.I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st might be used for the mooring through zones drenched with tear | reserve aquadron. and 2nd class passengers.

ropes of the largest liner or battle- gas, thus compelling those on board The creation of a flotilla of 600- ship afloat. It weighs only 14ewt, to carry on their duties while wear-ton torpedo, boats of fifty knots where a bollard of similar, size ing gas masks. Submarines re-speed, armed with two, 4in guns EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South), built up from castings would turn gularly make practice dives at and four torpedo tubes, is under

depths greater than were deemed consideration.

NANKIN NELLORE TANDA

.1931 7,000 2nd Ock 7,000 31st 'Oct 7,000 2nd .Dec.

Melbourne.

the scale st 3 tons.

f

While it is still too early to safe, or even possible, a few years estimate the full effects of the since.. Maolla, Rabaul, Brisbane, Bydney welding system on the development of the Diesel engine for warship propulsion, there is no doubt that it has brought nearer the day when British fighting ships will be driven by all-engines alone..

Regular monthly saltings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Japan and Hong Kong to Australia.

Hong Kong to Sydney-19 days.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-

The Union 8.5. Company's steamors to the United Kingdom via New

Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The P. & O. Royal Hall Steamers to London and

The P. &0. Branch Service of steamers to London via Suez.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's ateamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN. Cheap Summer Trips to Japan,' June to Sept.

TILAWA

KASHMIR

NELLORE

*KIDDERPORE SANTHIA NALDERA KASHGAR TALMA

MACEDONIA TANDA

TAKADA

1981.

10,000 24th Sept. Amoy, Moll, Kobi & Osaka,

9,000 26th Sept Shanghai, Moji, Kebe & Yokohama. 7,000 5th Oct. | S'kai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Y'hama. 5,800-6th Oct. Shanghai, Mujl & Kobe,

8,000 Oth

16,000 10th 0.00017th

Oct. Amoy, Mofi, Kobe & Osaka. Oct. Shanghal, Kobe & Yokohama.

Oct. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.

10,000 23rd Oct. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.

11,000 24th

RAJPUTANA 17,000 BIRDHANA CORFU

TILAWA

Nov.

Oct. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 7,000 6th - Nov. S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Ozaka & Y’'hams, 7,000 Oth NOT. Amoy, Moji, Kobe Osaka. 7th Nov. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama. 8,000 20th

Amoy Moji, Kobe & Orako, 15,000. 21st Nov. Shanghal, Kobe & Yokohama. 10.000 4th Dec. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka, -17,000 5th Dec Shanghal, Kobe & Yokohama..

7,000 7th Dec. S'hai, Moji. Kobe, Osaka & 'T'hama. 9,000. 19th Dec. Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. **Cargo only.

RAWALPINDI NANKIN KARKALA

"All dates are approvimats and rubject to alteration without notice. Fassengers "for" "Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses" Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fana on Punka Louvre System fres of charge..

Steamers on London and Australian Linos are fitted with Laundries. A Pairoala measuring, net more than 6 có ft. win de received at the Com- pany's Office up to Noon on the day previous to "ualling."?

For further information, Fassage," Freight, Handbooks, etc, apply to:

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

P. & 0. Building, Connaught Ed. C., Hong-

·Agenta,

In the near future, it, is 'added, When a Danish” military · aero- Italy's active ficct will comprise two plane was about to land at an well-balanced aquadrons, each of aerodrome in Jutland, an explosion two divisions, to which submarines occurred and the machine crashed and auxiliary craft will be attached, and burst into flames. Both -00- The special Adriatic squadron, re-cupants were burned to death.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD., HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS :

-Telegrams: [

"MANIFESTO, HONG KONG." KOWLOON, HONG KONG HONG KONG OFFICE 28020.

KOWLOON DOCK 58953;

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND.

FOUNDERS, ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON, STEEL, AND BRASS

FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICIANS.

On Lloyds

list of

approved

Cast

Steel

Manufac

tureri

TS.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN.”

Barbour

Call Flage

Engineer "E"

Boiler-

maker

Shipwright

In No. 1 Dock. Dimensions—966′0′′ O.A. x 83′6′′ x 48′6′′. Mid 26,000 tons. Gross

The Company possesses Bix Granite Docks and Two Patent Slipways. The dimensiona of No. 1. Dock are 7000 x 88′0′′ ± 50′6′′ ‚over sill, H.W.0.9. T.

·Salvage Tug "Henry Keswick.” 2,000 LEP. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Signal TH.QB Sheerlegs capable of lifting 80 tons.

Codes Used: A1, A.B.C., Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and second Edition. Western Union, Bentley and. Watkina.

Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager,

R. M. DYER, B.Sc., MINA., Kowloon Docku, Hongkong,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,* 1931.

SPECIAL ROUND. TRIP FARES.

TO

EUROPE.

WEEKLY TRANS - PACIFIC SERVICE

To San Francisco, Los Angeles &New York via Panama. The Sunshine Beit via Honolulu Fortnightly sailings on Tuesday

Pres. Hoover

Pres. Jackson

Pres. McKinley

p.m. .Sept. 29 ..Oct. 13

Oct.

To Seattle & Vietoria.

The Short, Strdight Route to America Fortnightly sailings on Sundays.

Pres, Taft Pres. Jefferson Prex Madison

4.1.

.Sept. 30, 5 ....Oct. 4 ..Oct. 18

£79 £112 £120 Special through rates to Europe via

United States, Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines across United States and Canada,- Überal stopover privileges for sight-seeing.

ROUND TRIP FARE TO EUROPE From Hong Kong to Naples

"

Marseille

London

-Full particulare upon application. . - EUROPE AND NEW YORK DIRECT

ROUND THE WORLD.

£152, 5.0d;

£169.15.80.

Fortnightly sailing on Sundays vin Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Naples, Genas; Marseilles, New York and Boston.

a.m.)

R.M.

Pres. Fillmore „Sept. 20, 8 Pres. Van Buren ..Oct. 18, 8 Pres. Monroe ..Oct. 4, 8 Pres. Garfield ....Nov. 1, 8 TO MANILA

Pres. Fillmore .Sept. 20, 8 a.m. |Prea. Monroe ...Oct. 4, 3 a.m. Pres. Hoover Sept. 22, 6 p.m. Fres, Jackson Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Pres. Jefferson Sept. 26, 6 p.m. } Pres. Mádison ..Oct. 10, 6 p.m. CANTON BRANCH: SHA KEE STREET.

DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES AMERICAN MAIL LINE

BARBER

MHEDER \\\\ | LIE

РЕКОНА

EXPRESS

SERVICE

BARBER WILHELMSEN

LINE

TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST 'SERVICE

via PANAMA.

NEXT SAILING

M.V. "TAI PING YANG

on SEPTEMBER 18th.

for

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES; NEW YORK & BOSTON.

42 Days To New York.

For Passenger and Freight information please apply:--

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Queen's Buildings.

Agents, Telephone 28021.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, » BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS All work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years" experience. We own two Blip- ways and can accommodate any craft of 200 feet long, Tawa Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel. 20159.

Kowloon Tel 57009, Shipyard: Shim-shul-po, Kawloon, Hong Kong.

Estimates furnished on application.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.

WATER LEVELS.

Details for West, North and East Rivers.

The following table, issued by the Kwangtung River Conservancy Commission, shows in feet the water levels on the West River, North River and East River On the dates named:--

18

Sept. Sept

10.8.

West River at Shiuhing .9.9

12.4 North River at Taingyuon 5.49,1 East River at Sheklung 10.6 11.0 The highest levels recorded ard:-Bhiuhing, 41 -feet; Taing. Yuen, 28.2 fest: Samabul, 27.8 feet; Sheklung, 11.8 feet.

North River at Bamshul. 18.1

The lowest levels" "on":" record· zre minus 5 feet at Samahui, and minus 2.7 feet at Shaking.

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