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THE CHINA MAIL; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1947.

CHANGES PLEA: GETS SEVEN YEARS

After the Crown had presented 12 of its 24 wit

nesses at Monday's trial, Mohammed Yussuf Shah, pre-war Police Lance-Sergeant, at, the resumed hearing yesterday changed his, plea of not guilty to one of guilty to all 23 counts laid against him under the 1940 Defence Regu lations.

I

Shah was sentenced to seven years hard labour. by Mr. Justice T: J. Gould at the Criminal Sessions.

Passing sentence, is Lordship reward: Witness never saw ac- told accused that his counsel hindi eused B-treating anybody, said everything possible our hits After his release he often met behalf and that if it were not for accused in the street and was his meritorious services to prigiven warning of impending trou- soners of the Japanese whilst he ble. From the views accused ex- was a guard, the sentence would pressed to him, accused, was enr hayo been much heavier.

rely pro-Ally.

Shah was sentenced to

seven years on the first count: five years

УСЛГА

No Alternative

In his opinion it was imposst. on the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, ble for any non-Chinese to escape 18th. 14th. Inth, 16th, 17th, 18th from Hong Kong from 1948 until and 22nd; two

the the end of the war, as the Japan- seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, 11th, ese cruelty became more evident 13th, 19th 20th. 21st and 23rd, as the and lx months on the second them. count. All sentences are to run concurrently.

NEW POST FOR CHIANGP

Shanghai, Feb. 25, The Chinese Army organ. "Peace Daily," safd that Chiang Kai-sheke toll take over the presidency of the Executive Yuan with General Chang

Chun as Vice-Pre- sident

when

Covernment. reorganisation takes place after the plenary session of Kuomintang'e Central Executive Committee stated for March 15.-United Press

the

CATHOLIC CENTRE

* RECEPTION

There was a large attendance war progreased against fat the Catholic Centre at a re. ception Jnst evening in honour of Mr. E. D. d'Almeida sald that His Excelloney Mgr. Riberi, Apos- despite accused's knowledge in tolle Internunclo to China. J Clifford, Crown April, 1943, that he was communi- The Rov., Father Riganti e. assisted by ASP 'Bone-eating with the late Mr. Monag-livered an address of welcome, van, prosecuted. Mr. Leo d'Almada han at Stanley, he had never been to which Mgr. Alberi replied.

Castro, instructed by Mr. G. Smolested by the Japanese. Hugh Jones, represented Shah. Further, accused vinited

Mr. Counsel.

P

his

BY ORDER

Of The Director Of Disposals Far Eastern Area (M.O.S.)

HARBOUR DEPT.

1

It is hereby notified that sealed tenders, in triplicate for the purchase of the unservice. able Steam-Launch"Kwook Ico" w be received by the Chairman of the Tender Board, Public Works Department, until Neon on Monday, March 10,1 1047.

The tender, should be clearly marked "Tender. for the pur- chase of the unserviceable lautch "Kwong Lee",

This launch Is' to 'be sald as she lies partially submerged off Causeway Bay, Permission to in- spect and details of the speelfi- entions and condition may be obtained on application to the Superintending Engineer, Gov- erament Slipway. Yaumat.

Particulars

Length 75'10" Breadth 108"

of

8,0"

LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers, Surybyors

and Appraisers. Fedder Building Telephone No. 20221,

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have received instructions from the Custodian of Property to sell hy. Public Auction on

Thursday the 27th Feb. 1947.

commencing at 10.00 am. ›

**

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building, "Basement:,,

907 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS

ARTICLES, comprising: STORED AT KIN LEE GO. DOWN, WEST POINT.

****

Pago 3

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS YÜÏLÒNI INSERTION PREPAID, $1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD

PER INSERTION

Replies are awaiting at our offices for os. 212, 214, 218; 220 221, 29, 220, 281 240, 266, 206,

WANTED KNOWN ENGLISH Lady visits hotels, houses, for ihampoo/set/manicure/ etc. Write 4 Chatham Rd, How- leon. Phone 68020,

POSITION WANTED B.A. registered teacher, Chests of Drawers, Tall-perienced in business, good in Depth

boys, Sideboards, Wardrobes, English, Maths, typing, book- Cabinets Cupboards, Deaks, keeping, allee routine, seeks cm- the Treasury, Prince's Building. Tenderers must deposit · at

Dressing Tables, Bedaldeployment. Box 267; “China Mall." Tables, Dining Tables, Exten- the Aum

POSITION. VACANT Hundred Dollars), the receipt

#ion Tables, Kitchen Tables, $500.- (Five

Settees, Armchairs, Chairs, ACCOMMODATION required "for for which should be.attached to:

Vienna · Chairs, Stools, British Aircraft Engineers. Quies the tender. when submitted.

Benches, Ice Boxes, Water habits. Fints, rooms, with Tila aum will be forfeited to the

Coniers, Refrigerators, Hall without board desired. Apply Box Hong Kong Government if the

Stands, Mirrors, Carpets, 209 "China. Mail."" sucessful tenderer falls to

Cushions, Ornaments. Towel CHINESE Engineering Salesman complete the transaction. The

with good knowledge of English Racks, Safes, Etc., Ele. : deposit will be returned to un-STORED AT KWONG

wanted by old established firm of successful tenderers.

HI importers. Apply stating exper LUNG SHIPYARD. SHAM-nce and salary required to Box- SHUIPO, KOWLOON.

271, "China 'Mail" Motor Bont, 3-cylinder Diesel Engine, Lubricating

Oil.

or

Before entering a plen for home and joined In listening to mitigation, Mr. d'Almada called Allied broadensts, which was an nine witnesses uni read a letter offence. He did not get into trou- by De. Selwyn-Clarke to

testify ble. to accused's good character and. Mr. R. Choy said he was arrest- meritorious service to prisoner. ed und detained at the Supreme beld by the Japanese at the Su-Court in April, 1943. On one oc- preme Court cells (former Jap-casion, the Japanese administered

1. THE BRITISH anese Gendarmerie flenquarters) wat

The successful. tenderer will water torlure. Accused was pre-STORES while£ accused was a guari ther sent und ordered by the Japanese BOARD (HONG KONG) money to the Treasury within DISPOSAL be required to pay the purchase Inspector S. G. Smith raid ne-t hold witness head.

¡. PREMISES WANTED ensed worked under him at Sha- In his opinion, witness said, ac is authorised to receive 48-hours-of-being-advised of the

TWO or the room flats required. taukok before the war and in his cused had no other alternative

Furnished or unfurnished. Apply opinion was trustworthy and of but to hold his head as he was TENDERS for the pur-acceptance of their tender.

STORED AT LAMMERT BRO. Box No. 270 "China Mall." good character.

told. Accused did not perform chase from H.M., Dock- Government does not bind it-PADDER BUILDING, BASE- THERS AUCTION ROOMS, Inspector T. 6. Mackay stated the duty to the satisfaction of the accused also worked under him Japanese and was sent away, afyard, Hong Kong, and self to accept the highest or any MENT before the war, was a good worker ter which another man was sent other Naval. Establish- tender. and had earned 40 medals for in to take accused's place during Bistanding services in a Tyhoon the torture.

ments in Hong Kong period. Witness said he formed

Witness was grateful to accused and Kowloon of IL very favourable opinion on se for his help in delivering mes. sages and food, without any re- Rev, Father P. 3. Joy said that ward, between him and his wife. while detained at the Supreme! If I Had been without him," Court between May and August,¦

witness concluded, "I don't know

curka

1543.

J. JOLLY, Harbour Master.

(1) SCRAP IRON AND STEEL Hongkong, 25th Feb., (b)-FIREWOOD

accused was a guard and how I could have survived the 2. Tenders will be for the pur- showed extraordinary friendship frst few days' torturing."

chase of olther (a) and/or (b) In

NOTICE

1947.

HONGKONG &.. HANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION

- Lacquer Vases, Flashlights, Ship's Telegraph, Cash Boxen Adding Machine, Writing

ORDINARY YEARLY Pads, Silver Sweet Baskets, Sauce Boats, Napkin Rings,

GENERAL MEETING Dishes, Finger Bowl Holders, Salt Cellars, Pepper Castors

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mustard Pots, Forks, Spoons,

that, the Ordinary Yearly Knives, Sugar Tongs, Etc General Meeting of the Share- Spectacles, Pocket Watchee, holders of the Corporation will Wrist Watches, Fountain | be held at the Head Office_of Pens and Pençiks, “Zenith" the Corporation, 1 Queen's Road Radio, 7-Valves, 'Ete.

Central Hongkong, on Friday

to him and other prisoners, Wit- Mr. Wai Fo-cheung said during (1) above of quantities as they poeg said he knew gerused had the occupation he knew accused become available weekly over a It is notified for information helped a great many eople there through Mr. Pasco and was tipped period of 3 (Three) months com-that the existing restrictions-on-i and undertook very grave risks to shindowed by the Japanese for dis-

joff by accused that he was being mencing 1st March, 1547. hly primuners,

the export of foodstuffa by! cussing Allied war news. 3 Tenders must be deposited Parcel post have been modified

Mr. d'Aimada read Dr. Selwyn-Clarke in which the and marked "Tender for Scrop are substituted for the sending will be open for inspection at letter from with the Board in sealed packets and the following regulations | The abovementioned articles Director of Medical Services Iron and Steel, and/or Firewood" spoke of accused's helpful service and addressed to the Chairman. of GHL Parcels from Hong their respective godowns on reports of the Directors and of

Helped Many Father Joy recalled two beca sions which he saw accusel being ordered by the Japanese either slap a prisonerne leat to all prisoners, including himself.

On each at the Supreme Court during his 4. Closing date for Tender:-12 prisoner with stick. occasion Recused slapped the back detention.

Noon, Saturday, 1st March, 1947.| of his own hand and beat the wall with the stick.

During a police raid on how-s. Further, detalls and conditions Father J. I. Casey. testified kers in Hollywood Road Yestor of Contract may be had on ap- that he was detained at the Su-day afternoon, a 19-year-old haw preme Court together with Father ker, Slu Wing Chuen, was injur-plication to the British Stores Dis- Joy, and was grateful to accuseded and admitted to Hospital. for his help.

Mr. F. Tyndal, of the Gu

Company, testified that during

F

his five-week detention

the Supreme Court he never saw 'ac

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

*posal Boord (Hong Kong), Vic- toria Barracks (Entrance 50 yards, west of Queen's Road En- trance to Barracks).

WALTER-M.-- WEINBERGER, Chairman,

4. The Chairman of the British Stores Disposal Board (Hong cused striking anybody but accus- Draft Programmes and Entry Köng) does not bind himself to ed helped many prisoners, includForms for the Third Extra accept the highest or any Tender. ing himself, Capt. Ansari,

Dr. Race Meeting to be held on Bunje, Dr. Selwyn-Clarke and Saturday, 8th

March 1947 Mr. Pasco.

Witnese said he did not think (weather permitting)

may be he could have survived without obtained at the Secretary's accused's help, during the deten- Office, Exchange Building; the tion period when accused ra Club House, Happy Valley; and great risks the Heath penalty

the Stables, Shan Kwong Road. discovered by the Jaapnese-In smuggling food parcels as he was In bad health.

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 27th

Mr. Tyndall said he knew ac eused niso helped other prisoners February, 1947. in smuggling in and out of the cell food parcels, medicine

messages.

and

Mr. B. Pasco said he was ar- rested and detained at the Su- preme Court together with Father Joy, Father Casey, Mr.

Georg" Kotwall, Mr. Kocket, Mr. Ches- ter Bennett, Mr. Hyde and others. Accused was very helpful to all the prisoners, including many Chinese, by bringing messages in and out, food parcels and "med-, cine without any suggestion of

MAYBE THE

·HURRICANO HAS DONE THAT: "TO US ALL-YES?

BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

WELL

BÜT. AFTER OCU FRANKLY, ·ROD SAID. HED

Look at 'Em Go

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By Order, C. B. BROWN, Secretary.

BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD, Hong Kong.

NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that by a deed poll dated the 25th day of February 1947, ́I, Charles

Service Auction Rooms George Gray of No. 1, Shan:

*A actioneers, Burveyors, etc. Basement. French Bank Bldg., A.E.B. de Souss, Auctioneer. Telephone 81867.

IT'S CERTAINLY PROVED. YOU ALL PUT THE SHOW FIRST ~~AND 1 PROBABLY OWE MY LIFE TO YOU TWO!- WILL YOU

SHAKE, VIOLETTA?,

SURE DEAR!

By EDGAR MARTIN

AND IT: "TO

WHY, TAEY. THEIR AFF NE PAY

Kong,

(a)

L

יו

the 28th day of March, 1947.

of receiving and considering the at 11.30 am. for the purpose

25th and 26th February, 1947, the Auditors and the Profit and noon, Lass Account and Balance Sheet "Unsolicited Gift Parcels will between 10,00 a.m. and be permitted without export and between 2.00 pm., and 4.00 for the year ending 31st licence if

p.m. Inspection Permits will December, 1946, and for the be issued by the Undersigned election of Director and the grosa weight of parcel] of their Auction Rooma.

appointment of Audifors. does not exceed 22 lbs.;'

The Auction is subject to the The Register of Shares of (b) parcel is clearly marked Conditions of Sale published in the Corporation will be closed

GIFT."

the Hong Kong (British M from Monday, the 10th March

Administration) Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, (boti daya inclusive) during tary

Gazette to Friday the 28th March, 1947

which perlod no transfer Shares can be registered.

The contents of each parcel must be declared In detall.

The export of the following, futioned commodities is strictly prohibited:

Rico

Flour

Sugar

Butter

1946.

LAMMERT BROTHERS,

Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have; received Sweatened Condensed Milk instructions from the Custodian"

E. I WYNNE-JONES. Postmaster General.

Hongkong, 28th Feb., 1947,

142

POLICE NOTICE

„Traffic Arrangements during | Kwong Road, Victoria in the the demolition of the Japanese Colony of Hong Kong, Mer. Memorial on Mount Cameron WEDNESDAY, 26TH chant, a natural-born British Subject, renounced and aban- FEBRUARY, 1947, BETWEEN doned the surname of Scicluna. 4.15 PM, AND 5.15 P.M.

DATED the 25th day of February 1947

*

CHARLES GEORGE GRAY formerly known as Charles George Scicluna,

Chinese Optical Co

OPTICIAN

67 QUEEN'S ROAD C

CLOSED ROADS

The following roads, will be closed to all TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS from 4,15 p.m. on Wednesday, 26th February, -1947:

1. Stubba Road between. Wan- chai Gap and Magazine Gap.

Coombe Road between Wanchat Gap and Magazine Gap.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. Hongkong, 26th Feb., 1947.

NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 5 OF 1947

HONG KONG HARBOUR, SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION. POSITION: 018 5 Caules from Kellet Island Flag Staff,

by DETAILS: The submerged obstruction within half as cable of the above position, referred to in Notice to Mariners: No.: 62 of 1948, has been marked by a green" painted “unlighted can buoy,

REMARKS var here:

of Property to sell by Public Auction on

Thursday the 27th Feb. 1947 commenclag at 10.00 a.m.

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Bullding, Basement. .

+

20 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS

ARTICLES, comprising:-- Large Trailer with Pneumatic

Tyres.-

Solid Tyra Wheels,

Lathe Cones, Shaft Pulleys, Old Machines,. -:Rolled Steel blats,

Hand Winch, Old Metal Windows, Small Oil Engine, Press,

Metal Boxes and Old Re

frigerator Casts, Lathe, about 12"; with Long

Gantry,:

Wood Lathe,

Vertical Drilling Machines, Screwing Machines, Planer,

Machine Parts,

Hand Milling Machine, Grinding Machine, Scrap.

The abovemention,

articles

will be open for Inspection át; the Government Trades School, | Wanchal, on the 25th and 26th. February, 1947, between 10.00 amand-noon, and between 2.00 pm and 4:00p.m. Inspection Permits, will be fasued by the

rapproximately 22 feet of water over this---Undersigned at their Auction Jonħat LAW S-4- Vessels should keep well,

Room: "this area,}{

3279, 1459 E110918.

Harbour Master

By Order of the Board.

A. MORSE, *Chlef Manager,

Hongkong, 20th Feb., 1947.

PUBLIC AUCTION

of

sho Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

FRIDAY, the 28th FEB. 1847- commencing at 2.30 P.M.

at their Sales Rooms, No. 35 Hankow Road Kowloon.

A FINE COLLECTION OF ·

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE Comprising

“Teakwood Dining Room Suite,

Extension Dining

Tables, Side-boards, Silver, Cabinets, Dining Chairs Small Tables. Tea Poys, Desks, Book Cale, Wardrobes, Dressing Tables with Stopis, Low-boy, Bed« · steads, Chesterfield Suite, Wall Mirrors Table Scale, Coal Stove Table Clock, Push Car, Perambulatór," "Bables Iron Cot, Ten: Sets Wine Glasses, Vases, Curios Camera Tripot, Glass ware, E.P. Ware, Silver Ware, Cutlery, Carpets and Rugs." Etc., Etc.

"Also

One Pair Velvet Curtains

One Amplifier,

One. "Underwood"

mington

The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale publishedhing: the Hong Kong (British MIIS tarý y Administration) Volume 2 No 12 of 9th March 1940

One

Ono

Typewriter

enk" Radio SET

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