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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1933.
KOWLOON COAL DUMP
RESIDENTS' VIEWS
EXPRESSED
DEPUTATION INTERVIEWS COLONIAL SECRETARY
Road; the
THE CHINA MAIL.
the development of this residential area has had the recognition, ap- proval, and encouragement of the Hong Kong Government.
The population of the aforesaid area must be very large; It could
CHEUNG CHAU AFFAIRS.
Residents' Association Annual Meeting.
PROVISION AGAINST ACCIDENT.
.
be ascertained. The rateable Last week's burning fatality at
SAMPAN MURDER,
One Alleged Assailant Charged At Taipo.
Fuk Kun, alias Topi, Lo, "Was charged this morning before Mr. E. H. Williams at the Taipo Dis
trict Court with the murder of Lau
meetings.
Chester-
Fu, aged 49, a Chinese woman, on value of properties therein com Cheung Chau, in which, Miss Mar- & sampan in the Au Tau district prised would total a considerable garet Schlag lost her life, and the of the New Territories on Sunday.
Detective-Inspector BUDA. It represents a very import drowning of Jean Snyder in the ant revenue to the Colony, which bathing-pool on Lantay inspired Wood prosecuted..
The accused was remandeed in at the promises to be greatly increased two Resolutions passed by the building schemes now in Annual Meeting of the Cheung police custody until Friday.
Three men armed with choppers Chau Residents' Association on
attacked the sampan which was Following the recent public; The area in Kowloon which from contemplation.
Monday. meeting of Kowloon residents in earliest times may be considered
Big Capital Invested.
It was resolved, first, that an lying near Po Wai village, on the connection with the coal dump, re-as essentially the European re-
The present position may be emergency kit be placed at the front Kam Tin river at about 4 a.m. last presentatives of the residents cou-sidential reservation, is comprised briefly summed up as follows:-In of the Assembly Hall;" and, second. Sunday, murdering the woman and cerned interviewed the Colonial within the following boundaries. this residential area a vast amount that life-guards, life-belts &c. be badly wounding her husband, Chan Secretary yesterday.
On the East, Chatham Road: the of capital is invested in property by provided for the protection of Shing, who now lies in a serious condition at the Government Civil. The deputation was received in North. Austin
West, various corporations,
companies.batnèrs,” the afternoon. Mr. J. A. Tarrant Nathan Road; and the South. and private persons. In order that
The 25th Annual Meeting of the Hospital. put their views forward and asked Salisbury Road.
these properties should prove per- Cheung Chau Residents' Association JF
Lake the Government would
and remunerative invest was held in the Assembly Hall at mittees reported on the sports and Over forty years ago, there exist- manent steps to remove the coal dump. ed in that area such desirable and ments, expense has not been spared 10 am. on Monday.
picnic held last August and the col- The new He urged that the amenities of well-known residences as-Victoria in equipping the houses and tene-
President, Rev. Meeting of funds for the diving- the district were being seriously View, Knutsford Terrace, Cantonments with the most modern con- Becking, first called for the election board and ladder and boat-hire. impaired by its presence, and that Villas, Lycemoon Villas and many [veniences and appliances.
of a temporary Secretary, in the The Religious Services, Committee A few years
The great number of residents absence, through illness, of Mr. reported on the meetings held each the revenue would be affected by detached houses.
later were added Gomes Villas, The in this area pay a very consider-A C. Franklin. Mr. A. C.. Clift Sunday and also on the Conference its continuance.
In reply the Colonial Secretary R.A Mess premises, Ormsby Villas able total sum in respect of renta consented to serve.
The Chairman gave a brief re- stated that the development of and many smaller residences ex- and rates; and paying such rent and
Nomination of Officers the land abutting the coal dump tending from Chatham Road to rates, they are entitled to the quiet view of the activities of the Asso
The nomination of Officers for being carefully considered Nathan Road.
enjoyment of their premises, a very ciation during the past year. after with a view to Port development,
essential point of agreement be- which the conveners of the various the coming year was then proceed- committees read their reports.ed with and resulted as follows:— and that the view of the delegation. This area has always been re-tween landlord and tenant.
In respect of these properties, the Special mention was made of the President, Mr. Lindquist, let Vice- woud be put before ILE the Gov-garded as eminently desirable for ernor as soon as possible.
reasons of its health, convenience, Colony receives large sums annually members of the Finance Committee President, Mr. Kempf; 2nd Vice- acting in the absence of Mra. Frank-President Mr. Sauer; Secretary and and out-in rates and taxes. The deputation, consisting o:pleasant surroundings
This happy condition of affairs in
Treasurer, Dr. A. C. Clift. Messrs. E. A. Sykes, R. J. Shrigley look. The past three decades have
Dr. Clift, Mr. Desterhaft, Mrs. and J. A. Tarrant, duly waited on witnessed
Letters of Condolence. develop-as been maintained uninterrupted- the Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman. Act-ments particularly during the lastly for many years, to the satisfac-
A motion was passed that a letter Kempf and Mrs. Franklin ing Colonial Secretary by appoint- few years. All this represents an tion of all parties concerned. Now, be sent to Mrs. Franklin expressing elected to the Finance Committee. ment at 3 p.m. yesterday, Mr. C. enormous capital investment. Fur-however, it is definitely threatened the Association's sympathy with her Mrs. Franklin E. Terry being unavoidably ab- ther important development is ex-with interruption, and with serious in regard to her husband's illness order to show the Committee's ap- their appreciation of the preciation of her untiring efforts sent from the deputation owing to pected, schemes having been re-consequences. That menace is the and
and service at Cheung Chau. urgent business.
cently devised, and land acquired extensive dump of coal and coal dust splendid work done by him.
The Secretary was also requested Other Committees sppointed were for the erection of European re-which has been recently placed on
extensive and the Kowloon Canton Railway land to send letters of condolence to the Religious Services, Social and Re- sidences OR Bn of property and tenants etc. were elaborate scale, involving further abutting on the sea front opposite parents of Jean Snyder, who was creational and Sanitation.
drowned at Lautau, and to the The subject of a road from the placed before the Colonial Secre- considerable capital expenditure. Chatham Road.
House near the church! "A Nuisance." tary, and Mr. Tarrant as spokes- During the very long period under
Rhenish Mission and the parents Mitchell
man said:
review it cannot be gainsaid that: This coal dump constitutes a and friends of Miss Margaret down to Shell Beach and the Police
nuisance to occupiers of houses and Schlag, whose tragic death occurred! Station was discussed. tenements in its vicinity, and a few days ago. owners of property have
was
On behalf of the deputation, the views of property owners, lessero
Rapid Development.
remarkable
HONG KONG MARKET PRODUCE
APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICES.
Aug. 8, Aug.
1933 1918)
BUTCHER MEAT.
Ctr. Ct.
Beef Sirloin
18. 34
18
Prime Cat
20
42
34
2
Heart
12
become
In this
was re-elected
KING'S
THE AIR CONDITIONED THEATRE.
COMING SHORTLY!
WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN
YOUR FAMILY?
THE
Is this what we're coming to
: when women rule the roost?
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Jose L. Lanicy Production
WARRIOR'S HUSBAND
FOX, with ELISSA LANDI
PICTURES
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David Manners
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You by bully. I'm going hothe to father."
were
Tagad adUJI-PIECESESJORDA
ia
York Building
Chater Road.
KOMOR
the latter connection
Important Resolutions It was resolved that an emergency |
KOMOR
HONG KONG
alarmed at the consequences to them Police and the St. John's Ambulance
of its continuance and possible de- were also thanked for their assis-kit be placed at the front of the relopment. Tenants are disturbed tance in taking the sufferer to the in the quiet enjoyment of their pre-
Matilda Hospital.
Aug. 8. Augmises by this nuisance, their con- The Rev. Mr. Desterhaft report-
1933 1912 Cts. Ct.
POULTRY.
Chicken
lb.
68
Capons, Small
B2 28
"
++
Large
64
Duck
Doves
is rendered im-ed on the number of house and tinued occupation possible, and they will naturally membership fees collected to date.
The Social and Recreation Com- vacate them at the earliest oppor- tunity. These conditions were con- firmed at the recent public meeting to the public.
28 of property owners, leases of pro- Before taking further action in perty, prospective investors and this matter we, the deputation ap-
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each 40
Eggs. Hen (cooking) per doz. 38
34
50
36
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each 85
Eggs. Hen (fresh)
1.05
Fowls, Hainan
*+
1.80
each
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29 builders and tenants generally, when pointed by the property
owners,
Assembly Hall and that life-guarda,! life-belts &c. be provided for the protection of bathers.
It was decided to bar dogs from the beach unless on leash.
A proposal was put forward to make the last ferry a quarter of an hour later for the convenience of visitors arriving from Canton
The hour being late, the meeting was then adjourned.
The House Owners' Meeting was
a resolution was unanimously pass. Hessees and tenants of the afflicted aft for a future date.
ed to the effect "that the existence area, on their behalf most respect-
fully beg to enquire what are the
intentions of the Hong Kong Gov-
the
of this coal dump constitutes a nuisance to the
Lenants of neighbouring houses, renders the ernment with regard to the coal
40 80 neighbourhood undersirable 28
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dump in question; whether in view
20 residential district, and seriously of the complaints and protests
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each
Bach
32
16.
75
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Snipe
each
25
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Property."
of adjacent
Pheasant
pair 230 2.60 each 40 1.20
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that have been expressed therea- Inent, the Government has taken, or contemplates taking, any action to Criticism and experiences of tenants expressed at that meeting secure its removal. Or; on the con- Government have been reported in the local trary, whether the
will allow the said nuisance to-per- Considering the great interestssist and be further indefinitely ex- Itended with the serious conse-
press.
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35 involved which affect all parties con-
cerned, including the Hong Kong quences that seem inevitable.
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26
20
+
Bananas
4
Carambola
12
each 12 · 10
Lemons,
China
lb. 10
26
Lemons, American each
lb. 1.20
Coconuts
Corned
Ronst Breast Soup
Steak
Steak Sirloin Sausages ....
Bullock's Brains
Tongue, fresh
Head
corned
Hump, Salt
Feet
Kidneys
Ta
TAver Tripe
1.80
Calves' Head & Feet set $1.50 $1.00 Quail
Mutton.
Chin
Leg
Shoulder
Saddle
Pig's Chitlings
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Kidneys
Pork Chop
Fat
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Suet. Beef
Mutton
Barbel
Sausages
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FISH.
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Water Fish
Carp
Codfish Crabs Cattle Fish Dace
Eels, Conger
Frogs
Yellow
each
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20
Partridges
Almonds
FRUITS.
Apples (Californía) (bride's)
Veal
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Garoupa
Garoupa
God geop
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Lobsters Mackerel
Mullet
Oysters
Perch
Pike
Plaice
Pomfret, White.
Pomfret, Black
Prawns
Ronch Salmon
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Skate
Skrimpe
Brapper Saler
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Lichees. Dried
Oranges (Canton)
Organes
Pears (Canton)
Peanuts
Persimmons, Large
Pumelo, Siam
Walnuts
Grapes
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each
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VEGETABLES, ETC.
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Beans, Sprout
Beet Root
Brinjals, Green
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|Government, it seems beyond com- prehension that the Kowloon Can-
Port Development.
In a recent issue of the Daily- Press a remark was attributed to
ton Railway, a department of the the Manager of the Kowloon-Can-
{ton Railway
10 Hong Kong Government should have
to the effect that permitted the land under their con-
Hong Kong was not a sea side re-i trol to be used for the purpose sort and that consequent on
the stated, thereby creating the con- ditions we have briefly endeavoured development of the coal mining in-
dustry in Canton in the near fu to describe.
ture, Hong Kong would become a second Cardiff. Assuming that re- "In this matter the interests of port to be correct wa submit that property owners and residents do that remark is entirely irrelevant not appear to have been taken into to the subject under review. As a consideration, rather that they were matter of port development the ignored, or treated as non-existent. future storage of coal will natur-
It is resumed that the railway ially receive due attention, but wel
“Interests Ignored.”
5 iand in question has been let with real confident that for storing coal the object of obtaining revenue the area in question would not be therefrom. We are not aware that considered. Also, that coal from its proposed letting for such a pur-Canton would be water borne. pose was put to publle tenderi
In fine, it has been our endeav-
and -duly advertised. Had our to treat this important matter |
that
been, done
we
feel with all possible reserve; but we
25 sure that public interest would would most respectfully impress
each
#
(Small)
Carrots
6 ..
10 10
P
Chillics, Dried
18
髀
Red
15
A
Green
6
Curry Stuff, English
10.
Cucumbers
Gartle
10
Young
10
20
Ginger, Horseradish, Shal
Indian Corn
Lettuce
Okrees
Onione, Bombay
Green Shinghal Purnley Potato, Sweet
Japanese American
Pumpkin Radisk Phubarb (Fresh) Tomatoes
Spinach
Turnipa, Punti
(Long)^4) Vegetable Marrow.
Water Cresa
Water Lly Root
Mush Koom
each
-8
16"
ส
19 have been aroused immediately, and upon you that the interested par-
if it were a question of the Govern- ties are eagerly, and patiently |
2 [ment greatly needing the revenue awaiting news of the Government's to be derived therefore, or consider-intentions, sincerely entertaining 7ed that each land should be earning the hope that therein they will not
revenue, other and very desirable be disappointed.
schemes would have been proposed, Colonial Secretary's Reply.
(an it now being done) from which Mr. Tratman, in reply, said that a greater revenue might be assured: the matter of the coal dump would "Moreover such other schemes be laid before H. E. the Governor 66 would not depreciate the large re for further investigation at an ear 30 venue already being received - by ly date.py
60
the Government from this area in Hung Hom Bay, on which the question or interfere with any fur- railway land in question : abutted, 4ther increase arising from develop- had been definitely bar-marked for
ments in-contemplation. (
Port development; and in that con- Other Bitës Available,.........-inexion two technical reports had. Furthermore, we are assured that been-madaand omelally printed. on the harbour frontage many other some years ago." This Fort de- sites are available for use as coal velopment, and the land and sea dumps, equally suitable and conven- frontago in question, would be very lent to the coal merchant, and carefully watched by the Govern- which would not create a nuisance ment.
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