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FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR PATRONS ALL BRANCHES WILL BE OPEN AT THE FOLLOWING HOURS:-
Saturday 23rd, 6 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Sunday 24th, 6 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday 25th, 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Tuesday 26th, 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m.
DELIVERIES AS USUAL.
THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 19, 1939.
EMPIRE AIR SCHEME
London, To-day. In an announcement regarding the Dominion air training scheme signed in Ottawa the Air Ministry recalls that its object was the establishment of additional training schools in Dominions possessing advantages space and climate as well as virtual immunity from enemy interference.
the of.
This proposal for achieving over- whelming air superiority met with en- thusiastic response and missions from and the United Kingdom, Australia New Zealand proceeded to Canada, where agreement quickly reached.
The bulk of the aircraft will be pro- vided by the United Kingdom, but each in- Dominion will contribute in an creasing extent from its own resources. A supervisory board is being esta- blished in Canada which will adminis- ter the scheme and report thereto to its own governments and have charge of the thousands of young men from and Australia, Canada, New Zealand the United Kingdom who will be train- ing together.-British Wireless.
WANG RUMOURS
FRENCH CONCESSION SEARCH
HANKOW, TO-DAY. AT 4 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING, THE JAPANESE AUTHORITIES IN- FORMED THE FRENCH CONSULAR OFFICIALS THAT TERRORISTS IN HAD TAKEN UP RESIDENCE THE FRENCH CONCESSION HERE. Later, under Japanese direction, four
the houses were searched by French police, and 10 Chinese were detained.
A report that pistols and bombs were found is denied by the police.
The Concession has been closed for the day. French and Japanese guards are stopping all Chinese from going in or out pending the result of negotia- tions now being carried on.
Martial law has been imposed throughout the Chinese City, but the Japanese are not interfering with for- eigners.-Reuter.
TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Mr. W. O'Neill, manager of Reu- ters Limited, appeared this morning before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at Dr. the Kowloon Magistracy when La Chi-fal, of Nathan Road, summoned, at Mr. O'Neill's instance, for driving without due care and cau- to | tion.
Shanghai, To-day.
circulated Reports are being the effect that Wang Ching-wei's in- "Central Government" will be augurated on January 15 next year. This, however, could not be confirm- ed.
cof,-
Wang's henchmen refused to firm or deny the report and Japan ese officials replied that they had n information for publication. Ou Own Correspondent.
RICE RIOTS IN JAPAN
Chungking, To-day,
Serious rice riots took place in Tokyo and other cities in Japan läst Saturday and Bunday, according to a Shanghal message quoting well-informed for- eign quarters.
Owing to the rigid censorship, de- talls are unobtainable.
It is stated that the rice shortage problem in Japan is most serious this year.-Central News.
TRAWLERS SUNK
London, To-day.
was
Traffic Sergeant J. Scrim said that Mr. at 8.55 p.m. on November 20
along Nathan O'Neill was driving
At the Road towards Star Ferry. junction of Nullah Road Mr. O'Neill saw Dr. Lo suddenly cut in front of him.
He had to apply both brakes immediately to avoid a collision. Dr. Lo was alleged to have driven between 15 and 16 m.p.h. when turn- ing out from Nullah Road,
A fine of $10 was imposed. Mr. E. Christensen, of
Villas, was
cautioned for
at
Kimberly
driving
Nathan
with one front light in Road at 0.45 p.m. on November 28.
JUNK OUTRAGE
"Lam King, master-of junk. No... T2530H, has informed the Police that about 4 a.m. on September 20, while sailing near Lui Tin Island, a Japan- ese destroyer opened fire on his junk. Japanese sailors armed with rifles boarded, and removed a cargo valued at $9,500 to the destroyer.
LOCAL DOLLAR
The demand rate on the Hong Kong The Admiralty announced last even-dollar to-day was 1/2-7/8. ing: "H.M. Trawlers
Evelina and
Silver was quoted at 23-7/16 for Sedgefly are overdue and must be spot and 23-9/16 forward. presumed to have been sunk.
The 25 names of the crews are pu- blished as missing, believed killed. British Wireless.
cross The London on New York rate was quoted at £-U.S.$4.02 and at York on Lopdon New £-U.S.$3.95.
THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION HOUSEHOLD COAL
Ces per metric ton delivered, as follows:-
Peak District
$33.00
Bowen Road & Lower Levels
$31.00
Kowloon
$30.00
Repulse Bay
$34.00
Pokfulum
$33.00
Shek-O & Stanley
$34.00
THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD
STORAGE CO., LTD.
Pure Food Specialists.
Clients are hereby informed that deliveries of Household Coal can only be made if cheque or cash for the supply is sent with the order.
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DODWELL & CO. LTD.
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