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TRIPLE EXTRACT

THE CHINA MAIL; OCTOBER 12, 1940:

GOVERNMENT

POLICY

EAU DE COLOGNE ON EVACUATION OF

(Ordinary or Ited)

OF

EXQUISITE AROMA

AND

LASTING FRAGRANCE

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with a

Of course you wouldn't, be- cause you know that it would destroy the delicate enamel of your teeth. And yet you may be using a harsh tooth-cleaner which is doing just that fo your teeth!

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Saló Alents,

WOMEN

RE-STATED

AT THE END of June instructions were received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the cffect that certain classes of women and children were to be evacuated from the Colony, says an offi- cial communique issued last night.

The implementation of those instructions is at present proceeding, and, in order to remove any mis- conceptions as to the present position and Govern- ment's policy with regard to evacuation, the follow- ing statement has been drawn up for general in- formation.

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Bolia-fide transit passengers

sioner of Police.

to

to a

Other Nationalities

NOT HEARD

OF YET

Germany is using midget submarines with silent engines which cannot be de- tected by warships, according to the Rome newspaper "Popolo di Roma."

These submarines, adds the newspaper, are operating in the Bristol and St. George's channels.

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When these cases have disposed of, it is proposed in view of the public demand to recon- sider all previous exemptions and to review them in the light of the policy stated in the above para- graphs. Exemptions, from evacu ation has hitherto been given "for the time being" or "until further notice.”

All British women and children, of European race are required to through the Colony will be allow- Their leave the Colony unless es einped to enter the Colony. tion has been obtained from His stay will be strictly limited Excellency the Officer Adminis-the least period of time in which it is possible to tranship and will, tering the Government.

No British women or children in any event, be limited of European rate will be allowed maximum period of one week. transit facilities to enter or re-enter the Colony Applications for

most exceptional should be made to the Commis- except in the circumstances.

Women and children of Ameri can or European nationalities oth-

(a) Where there is a consular who are at present outside the er than British will be allowed to remain in the Colony for the representative in the Colony of Colony.

Review Proposed time being, but applications to the nation concerned, applications enter or re-enter the Colony from under this head will be consider persons in this class will be con-ed by Government in consultation {

Per sidered by Government individ with that representative.

mission for the entry of foreign ually and on their merits.

age Applications for exemption are children under 13 years of considered in the first place by will not normally be given.

(b) Where there is no consu- the Evacuation Advisory Com- mittee who advise His Excellency lar representative in the Colony the Officer Administering the Gov- of the nation concerned, or where are' received from ernment on individual cases. Any applications person dissatisfied with a decision stateless persons, the applications made by His Excellency the Off- will be considered by the Evacua- cer Administering the Government tion Advisory Committee who will with the advice of the Evacuation advise Government as to the Advisory Committee may apply action to be taken. to the committee for a hearing in person which will normally be held in public session..

Permanent exemption from eva-

When this final stage of the re- cuation may be given to women children in who have no minor the Colony and who are willing

view of exemption. from evacua- to undertake, and are considered previous exemption. As the pub- tion has been completed, it is by His Excellency the Officer Ad-lic is aware Government has re- hoped to be able to publish a list powers to enforce of all women who have been ministering the Government to be cently teken

and granted exemption together with qualified to undertake, work es- the evacuation of women sential to the maintenance and children whose presence in the an indication of the grounds security of the Colony. Such work, Colony is unnecessary for its de; which such exemption was ap-

its proved;

Permission to re-enter the Col- will normally be with the Nursing fence or the maintenance of

essential services. Detachment of the Hong Kong

At the same time Government, ony may be given to exempted Volunteer Defence Corps or the Auxiliary Nursing Service or with through the Evacuation Advisory women who are at present in the the Air Raid Precautions Organi-Committee, is considering many Colony provided they show good sation. Women who are granted applications to re-enter the Col- grounds for wishing to leave and exemption on these grounds may ony from women

be required to sign an undertak- ing to remain in the Colony and to perform their duties if the Colony should be subjected to investment or attack.

Temporary Exemption

Temporary exemption from evacuation may be given to wo- men who have no minor children

arc in in the Colony and who active charge of their own busin- esses in the Colony or who are considered by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern

inent to be essential. members of the firm organisation or Govern- ment Department in which they are employed. It is hoped that arrangements can be made for the

evacuation of such women if the

Colony should be subjected to investment or attack.

Temporary exemption from èvà- cuation may be given to women and children on medical or other grounds but such exemption will be limited to the most exceptional

cases,

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Action Being Taken Government, through the Eva- is ctution Advisory Committee, at present considering the cases of British women and children who are in the Colony without

Those persons who hold such temporary exemptions and who are unable to satisfy Government, through the Evacuation Advisory". Committee, that they possess grounds for exemption valid in the sense of the above paragraphs, will be required to leave (Colony,

and children to return.

ARMY HAS TWO NEW V.C.s

the.

on

SECOND LIEUTENANT RICHARD WALLACE ANNAND, aged 25, the Durham Light Infantry (Supplementary Reserve), and Company Sergeant- Major George Gristock, aged 35, the Norfolk Regi- ment, are the Army's newest V.C.s:

that to C.S.M. Gristock being Their awards

are made for "most conspicuous posthumous gallantry" during the German attack last May in Belgium.

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Lieutenant Annand was in long attack, the enemy broke command of a platoon holding a through and threatened their right An enemy machine-gun blown bridge on the River Dyle flank.

During an enemy attack, amh-was inflicting heavy casualties. munition ran out, but he went for: | Sgt.-Major Gristock went for- word himself with hand grenades, tward to try to put it out of action. As he advanced he came under crossed open ground regardless

Re-entry Of British of machine-gun and mortar Are, heavy machine-gun fire from a

and drove back the enemy, in-position opposite and was severe Women

ly wounded in both legs. His Nicting over 20 dasualties.

Lieut. Annand was wounded. right knite was badly bruished. » Applications for permission to re-enter the Colony will also be He rejoined his platoon, hud his Despite this he got within-- 20 considered by the Evacuation Ad-wound dressed, and carried on in yards of the enemy unseen and

with his rifle fire leflled the ma command. Par visory Committee.

Hours later the enemy launch-chine-gun crew of four and put It cannot be emphasised toờ strongly that permission to entered thother attack and again he their guh-out of action.-

casualties.

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or re-enter the Colony will be went forward alone with hand Sgt. Mdjoi Gristock dragged inflicted heavy himself back to his position and refused to be evacuated until con- given only in the most exceptional grenades, and circumstances. Re-entry, for the purpose of settling private mat- Wherr the order to withdraw tact with the battalion on the ters, packing household effects or was received he got his platoon right had been established,

safely out, but learnt on the way By his gallont hetion," says the clothes will not be allowed,

Women who have qualifications back that his batmab, wounded, | citation, the position of the com- which would enable them to un-had been left behind. He return-pany was secured, and munty dertake voluntary work as outed to the spot and brought the casualties prevented!” lined above, except women with batman back in a wheelbarrow. professional nursing qualifications, Then he lost consciousness. Will, not normally be given per- Flank Threatened mission to re-enter the Colony on

D. Hútortion & Có Hong Kong, these grounds alone. This ques- tion may he subject to review at a later date.

Company Sgt. Major Gristock died of his wounds in hospitäl`in England Inst June.

Sgt. Major Gribtock's award is. Company Sgt. Majör Gristock's the first VC. to the Norfolk, Re- company were holding a position giment in the 255 years of theies on the Rivor Escaut when, after a history,