1940-06-19 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1940

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R.A.F. PAYS VISIT MASS TO RHINELAND Military Objectives Bombed In 14 Towns

PREPARATION

TO MEET

INVASION

London, To-day.

Preparations to meet the threatened invasion of Bri-

tain are well under way and the military authorities point out the important part which will be played by civilians when

and if the threat materialises.

The handicapping effect of refugees on the defending forces and the great

consequent disorganisation have been amply demonstrated in all countries which have been subjected. "to' Nazi" Invasion:

OF TEMPO

Another Great QUESTION Blaze Started At Hamburg

London, To-day.

The Hon. Mr. Lo Man-kam, in Le- gislative Council to-morrow will ask the following questions:——

With reference to the Regulations relating to Schools published in the Gazette of 1st September, 1039:

(1) Will Government state whether all

Government Schools, and particu Larly Queen's College, Wanchai School and Sai Ying Pun School, conform to the standards and re- quirements prescribed by the said Regulations?

DETAILS OF R.A.F. BOMBER raids on north-west Germany on Monday night are given in an Air Ministry bulletin which says military objectives were attacked at Geilenkirchen, Homeburge, Wanne, Eickel, Essen, Dollbergen, Hamburg, (2) If the answer is in the negative- Aachen, Duisberg, Rheydt, Cologne Coblenz.

and

assistance afforded the enemy by the Strong forces of aircraft made a series of attacks on the oil storage centres at Geilenkirchen, Homeburge, Wanne and Eickel and many fires were started at the Homeburge oil tanks, cul- minating in a great conflagration.

Instructions have been issued to householders advising the civilian population how best to assist the armed forces in their duty of repelling: the invaders: It is emphasised these instructions are as important as orders to soldiers.--British Wireless.

SPITFIRES

SOUTH AFRICA'S GO INTO

ASSURANCE

JOHANNESBURG, TO DAY. GENERAL SMUTS, THE PREMIER,

ACTION

London, To-day. An Air Ministry 'bulletin

Two fuel installations at Geilenkir- chen were repeatedly hit, oil tanks set alight, buildings, railway lines and a junction demolished. Fires were started at Wanne and Eickel.

Large oil storage plants at Dollber- gen and Hamburg were also attacked. Flames of the fire started at Dollber- gen were visible 35 miles away and a great blaze was also started at Ham- burg, where one of the largest oil stox-

(a) Will Government indicate the nature of the defects and/or the deficiencies as judged by the standards and requirements of the said Regulations, and

(b) Will. Government state, whether it is the intention of Government to enforce the said Regülations against private schools when Government Schools fall short of the standards and require- ments prescribed by the said Regulations?

FIFTEEN MONTHS" SENTENCE FOR SEDITIOUS INTENT

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age plants in north-west Germany until 10.15 a.m. He went to the Cen- was hit, and a particularly violent ex-tral Market to purchase chicken but found none, suitable and proceeded to

IN A BROADCAST YESTERDAY, states that on Monday even-plosion occurred.

AFRICA'S ing three Spitfires met three

REAFFIRMED SOUTH DECISION TO JOIN THE OTHER- DOMINIONS AND STAND BEHIND BRITAIN.

He added: “A heavy burden will be cast upon the Commonwealth for the and the defence of North Africa Middle East::

"South Africa will not hesitate to redouble her war effort by the utmost demand upon her manpower and will wage the war to the very end."-Reu-

ter:

THEFT FROM TWO

YOUNG WOMEN

Sentence of four months hard labour was imposed on Hop- Chun- fung, 28, by Mr. T. J. Houston this morning, for stealing gold rings and earrings, from Yip Yuk-lin, and a ring from Lam Fa; 19, both young mar- ried women.

The jewellery was entrusted to de- fendant, he pawned it and spent the money::

FAILED TO REGISTER

Junkers 88 dive bombers be- tween Boulogne and Le Tou- quet.

Each Spitfire took one Junkers. One enemy was seen to crash into the sea, another dived into a cloud with flame pouring from its starboard motor and the rear guns of the third were silence. ed before the Spitfire pilot made his final attack.

Other formations of night raiders Connaught Road where he intended to Fattacked marshalling yards and go to the Western market. Near the buey railway junctions from Hamm, Harbour Office, a Chinese caught hold In the north, to Aachen, in the west. of him from behind and said that he and along the Rhine from Duisberg was a detective and was going to ar-

rest him, accused. to Coblenz.

Fires At Duisberg.

A big fire was started in the middle of the crowded marshalling yard Hamin.

Another Chinese arrived with a parcel in his hand. He also caught hold of him. Police whistles were blown and Mr. Grimmitt came up. at He told Mr. Grimmitt to take them to a store or shed as he did not like Goodsyards at Aachen, Rheydt and to be searched in public.

the Cologne were repeatedly hit and at Continuing, accused said that Coblenz and Essen the main line case, was a false charge made up On the way home from northern"

R.A.F. tracks as well as marshalling yards against him. This was the fourth France in the morning, an

complaint against him. He did not Blenheim fighter saw a

Heinkel were hit.

A series of fires was caused in the know who made the accusation seaplane below him...

centre of the mainam rshalling yards against him. He had been transfer- red several times and told by Mr. Three aerodromes in: Germany Major that there was nothing against where night flying was progressing him. On May 25, his belongings were searched but nothing incriminating were also bombed.-

was found....

He dived 9,000 feet to the attack and after a few miles chase shot down the Heinkel in flames.-Reuter.

GERMAN STAFF-WORK IN DUBLIN'?

London, To-day.. The Under-Secretary for the Do Balram Harkishindas Duswant, of minions stated in the Commons yes- No. 91, Caine Road was fined $50 terday he understood the official by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., this staff of the German Legation in Dublin morning, when summoned for failing consisted of six persons and to register according to the Registra- typists. tion of Persons Ordinance.

three

Mr. J. H. Stewart (Lib. Nat.) asked Det-Sergt. J. Hill said defendant if the unofficial staff numbers hun- arrived in the Colony from Singapore dreds. The Under-Secretary ‘suggest- on March 3, and did not report untiled the question should be raised again a few days ago..

as it was difficult to get information..

Reuter

CHEQUE PICKED UP

cheque for $45,000 in National Current Issued by the Shanghai branch

The Bank of Canton, pay able to Chah Chi-sin, of No. 1 Szech Rond, Shanghai, was picked. Jup Bute Street on Monday after- noon and handed to the Police in Kowldon:

GERMAN PLANES DROP BOMBS IN ESSEX

at. Duisberg.

-Large fires were started among the aerodrome buildings near Bar-

men.

In reply to Mr. Murphy, accused denied that there had been a struggle. Hangars and buildings at Schipol He had never been on the wharf or on the ship and the evidence of the aerodrome in Amsterdam were hit police constable was perjury,

He and an enemy aircraft machinegunned and sent headlong to the ground.

Two of our aircraft are missing.-

Reuter.

CANADIAN DETERMINATION

OTTAWA TO-DAY”

A CROWDED HOUSE OF COMC MONS APPLAUDED MR. MACKEN ZIE KING'S DECLARATION THA

THE BRITISH TINUE THE W DECISION OF 26 London, Toɩday. The national number of planès, believed to be | dian manpower German, were heard over, Essex fast mediately, and

tional Servic Bearchlights and anti-aircraft guns be installed.

in motion.

bomba" were: of- Individuāls

service Reuter

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never had the parcel in his hand. He had heard Mr. Grimmitt say that he was seen to throw the parcel away but that was not true. Mr. Grimmitt was also a perjurer:

He admitted that none of the three had anything again him as far as he knew.

Jury's Verdict

Without retiring, hejury returned

verdict Guilty on all charges. Chief

Why did you take this abominable thing. do not wish to say anything, not th

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