1939-12-16 — Page 4

POOL LINE SKIPPERS DECORATED FOR GALLANT FIGHTS AGAINST U-BOATS

London, To-day.

THE AWARD OF THE O.B.E. to Capt. Sydney Ed- ward Batson (Master of the steamer Herons-

POLISH

pool), Capt. William Herbert Harland (Master AIRMEN IN

R.A.F.

of the steamer Rockpool) and the M.B.E. to John George Pearson (gun-layer of the Heronspool) R.A.F. and Thomas Watkins (gun-layer of the Rock- pool) is announced in last night's London Gazeette. Describing the actions in which the two steamers MENT OF POLISH AIRMEN WHO were involved, the Gazette says that towards sun-COME THE FIRST OF SEVERAL set the Heronspool observed a U-boat shelling a PORATED IN THE

POLISH SQUADRONS

tanker.

WEAKNESS AFTER FEVER

When

your temperature begins to fall and you feel you're getting better, then is the time to start to rebuild your wasted nerve and muscle tissues.

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The Master altered course and about 8.30 p.m. the U-boat signalled the Heronspool, which fired twice.

The U-boat dived and reappeared at 11 p.m. Two further shots were fired' by the Heronspool and the U-boat

LONDON, TO-DAY. UNIFORMS WILL BE DONNED TO-DAY BY A DETACH-

HAVE BEEN TRAINING TO BE-

FORCE.

INCOR- ROYAL · AIR

These squadrons will be entirely self-supporting. The pilots, observers, gunners, wireless operators and main- tenance staff are all Poles.

The detachment, which includes several ace pilots, has evoked the en- again dived and dodged from quarter thusiasm and admiration of members

of the R.A.F.-Reuter.

to quarter.

Four more shots were fired, and the U-boat finally overhauled the Heronspool at 1 o'clock in the morning.

The merchant-ship's only hope of escape was to score a direct hit, though there was not much hope of this night.

She was torpedoed.

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ROCKPOOL ADVENTURE Describing the Rockpool's adven- tures, the Gazette says a U-boat sud- denly appeared on her beam.

The Rockpool

was fired at twice, and the Master altered course and brought his gun into action."

RICE SHOP LOOTING IN SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, TO-DAY. LOOTING OF RICE SHOPS. CON- TINUED YESTERDAY OVER 50 FIRMS BEING RAIDED, MOSTLY IN THE WEST PART OF THE CITY.

Police guards have been supplied to

R.A.F. BOMB SEAPLANES

AT MOORINGS

London, To-day.

An Air Ministry announce- ment issued at 4 o'clock yes- terday afternoon said that the R.A.F. again patrolled the Nazi bases at Borkum, Norderney and 8ylt during the night and the early hours of the morning.

Enemy seaplanes observed at their moorings were with bombs-Reuter..

attacked

TO-DAY'S TOLL OF THE SEA

Oslo, To-day. The owners of the Norwegian steamer Forina (1,674 tons) have been

notified by the British Admiralty that the ship sunk as a result of striking a mine off the east coast of Scot- land.

She had a crew of 18. A lifeboat with the bodies of two men was found.

Reuter

TANKER DAMAGED

London, To-day. The London tanker Alberto, 4,400 tons, has been damaged by enemy action off the south-west coast of England. One man is missing. Reuter.

STANWOOD SUNK

London, To-day. The British ss. Stanwood, of 4,000 tons, has sunk in Falmouth Harbour, with the loss of one life.

Doctors have proved time and time again that Horlicks is not only easily digested but also stimulates your faded appetite and rebuilds your exhausted body.

Thirteen rounds were fired, drench-all rice dealers in the jurisdiction of She sank while attempts were be- You gaining the enemy with spray.

the International and French Con-ing made to put out a fire weight almost at once. You

cessions.

had started in her cargo.-Reuter. feel full of strength and

BELGIAN SHIP MINED

Brussels, To-day, vitality. Get Horlicks to-day at your store.

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The U-boat fired 20 shells but the Rockpool was not hit and zigzagged to safety behind a screen of smoke floats after a chase lasting 75 min utes.

The Royal Navy subsequently des- troyed the U-boat.-Reuter.

CHRISTMAS

Several additional rice hoarders were arrested by the French and S.M.C. Police yesterday.

A further drop in the price of rice was registered yesterday. Our Own Correspondent.

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The Belgian 5.s. Rosa, of 1,100 tons, has been sunk by an explosion off the North-East Coast. One man was kill- ed and two were injured. The rest of her crew of 15 have been landed safe- ly.--Reuter.

*** The Rosa was owned by L. Her- mans, of Bruges and was a vessel of 1,103 tons gross. Built at Amsterdam in 1919, she was some 230 feet long.

TRAWLER SUNK

London, To-day. An Admiralty communique issued at 7.50 last evening announced that H. M. trawler James Ludford mined and sunk with the loss of two officers and 15 ratings-Reuter.

SHIPS SUNK IN NEUTRAL WATERS

was

London, To-day.

Reuter learns authoritatively that two British steamers and a Greek vessel were sunk within territorial waters off the Norwegian coast last week.

the

The British ships were the Dept- ford and Thomas Walton, and Greek was the steamer Páralos. Reuter.

H.K. AWARDS

FOR GALLANTRY

the

His Majesty the King has been graciously, pleased to approve

ward of the Colonial Police Medal for conspicuous gallantry to the fol- lowing members of the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Fire Brigade:---

Chier, Inspector Evelyn Booker.

erick Edward

Superintendent Jack, Cooper: Fitz-

Henry.