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-$2

POSITIONS VACANT

WANTED-Ceramic engineer. Must be specialized in Con- tinuous Kiln, Excellent Pro-

When specis.

apply, state nationality, education and pre- vious capertened to P. O. Box 1437.

WANTED: Immediate engage- nant experienced British In- port E.port executive for well koen British Rem. Salary or commasita er toth. Apply in writing staling required terms Box No. 156 "China Mail."

PUBLIC WORKS · DEPARTMENT.

It is hereby notified that the following Bale of Crown Land by Públle Auction will be Held at the Offices of the Public Works Department on Monday, the 5th day of July, 1040 at 3 p.m.

Sale Conditions may be obtained and sale plan inspected at the Office of the Superintendent of Crown' Lands and Surveys, Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong.

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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT:

Lipsel Price

$78,00 €14.000.AD

No. of Bais

Registry NA

*Location

Boundarlan

Are th wg. ft.

Дилко Rental

New

Kowloon Irland

Long Kong Road.

An Der anla plan

2,100 (about) -

No. 2420

Kaw Laws City.

CATE

coloured)

Immediately after the fall of the hammer the purchaser shall according to the Conditions of Sale pay to the Auctioneer a sum of $2,000.00 in cash or by cheque which shall be certified by the Bank on which it is drawn. The Bank must be a member of the Exchange Banks Association,

WANTED --An English speak- Date: 29th June, 1948. Ing Chanese Lady as a Theatre

Ticket Solter in booking oflige. Apply Box No. 455, "China Mail

WANTED KNOWN

24

ONLY thing better than bottle of Red Tower Brand Lager Is Livo bottles, The

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Auctioneers, Burveyors and Appraisers, Pedder Building. Telephon. No. 30234.

PUBLIC AUCTION

TC-

The Undersigned have ceived Instructions' to sell by Public Auction on

Friday, the 2nd July, 1948 commencing at 2.30 p.m.

CARPETS & RUGS.-Genuine | Peking and Tientsin, lovely designs and colourings, various siz(8. Come and inspect at The China Rug Co., Kayamally at their Sales Rooms, Building, 4th Floor (Opposite No. 15 Bankow Road, Kowloon. Hong Kong Hotel). Queen's A fine collection of Valtable Road, C.

Household Furniture

NEWLY ARRIVED Underwood comprising:-

standard and

Typewriters,

1 Indian Carpet 0' x 12', 3; portable, finest typewriter Ice Chests, f Teuk Wine ribbons and carbon papers, Cabinet, Ever-Ready Port- obtainable nt The Worldable Battery Radio, 2 Filters, Typewriter Co., 40, Wellington Single Couch Bed with Extraj Street, Hong Kong. Tel. Mattress, Armchairs, Child's 20000

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vica.

Try

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LEADING Hongkong Factory, manufacturing Mens' .Plastic Elasticginss Belts of various colour:/designs. Also Braces (Suspenders) and Watch- straps desire inquiries from Local Export Firms. Competi- tive Quotations.. G.P.O, 415.

Box

On View from Thursday, the 1st July, 1940.

Terms: As Customary.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers.

HONG KONG TRAMWAYS LTD.--

MONTHLY TICKETS Monthly Ticket holders can travel on any tramcar and on any route during the month of issue; there are no restrictions) number of journeys

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CONITES.

"TAP

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FOR SALE

V. KENNIFF,

Director of Public Works.

HONG KONG POLICE

NOTICE.

DANGER

1. The military

authorities will explode a dangerous magazine

at Lyemun at 10.30 am. on Friday, 2nd July, 1948 (e. old cafen- dar 20th day of 5th moon).

2. All persona within 501

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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1048.

MALAYAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO BE RELIEVED OF POSITION

British Jets Still Ahead

**-Washington, June 29. Piston and jet engines which power Russian planes are five years behind those of America and Britain, ac- cording to Paul H. Wilkinson, editor of Aircraft Erigines of the World.

The 1948 edlilon of ~ the au- choritulive book sold Buscia'a Jet engines were mostly copies of captured Gerinua models and It gave complete details and illustrations.

Was

M

of copy

GUERILLAS TAKE- PAHANG TOWN"

London, Juna 29:----

An authoritative Whitehall source disclosed tonight that the British Government has decided to re- lieve Sir Edward Gent of his post as High Com- missioner for the riot-swept, Federation of .. Malaya....

Sir

Edward is now on his way back to London from the British Colony in the Far East,, which has been swept recently by G campaign of organised violence that the British blame on Communists.

•

in.

He is due back in London un The rabbees sel fire to the

police station, Friday night.

Hush withdrew Thu Colonial Office announced with at least five hostages

IL palice officer, that he was returning to Britain Jeuling

shooting up the town, 250 miles It said the test parton-type for "consultations."

Asked today whether Sir Ed- north of Simpore. Russia engine in brodetion in

he returning 10 Reports sald the bands in- theward would 2.200-hy

thr police station ari Wright Cyclones which powered Mainyn, a Colonial Offer spokes-vatied Superfortresses interned in

had engaged in pitched battle with and briefly that he the man

"no comment" to muke.

the police. 1 potice Anolly Soviet Union during the war,

Wilkinson

how-capitulated when they ran out of The Whitehall source, The United said

said the question States was sti "alightly be."ver,

auccessor N #trendy hing" Britain in jet engine de-

studied. velopment.

enginer

of

ammunition.

being More than

Federal State Proposal

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Cairo, June 29.

A usually well-informed source said today that the United Nations mediator, Count Bernadotte, had pro- posed, a Federal state of Palestine under United Na- tions trusteeship as the per- manent Holy Land seitle- ment,

This unofficial report eine AS after the Arab Lengue Political Come milter met here to discuss the Palestine peace propreals which Count Bernadotte sent to both the Arates and Jews last night.

According to the source, Unit-i

Nations trusteeship officials vould prevent illegal immigration nio Palestine. The source added that Count Sternhulle believed his would guazuntee the Arub tntions against my attack бузи

Zionists."

uf

40 persons have been killed in two months Chief f violence which British authorl- Ad-|ties blame on the Communists.--.

Sir Alec Newbouli. He pointed out that jet under development in the United Secretary of the Malayan States now were due to have a ministration, in acting as Gover- Assoriated Press,

rust rating of 8,000 pounds, the or until a new man is appoint- highest rating inentioned in theed, the source said.

book for any of the eight coun- tries yow making jet engines,

A pound of thrust eqtial one hursepower at 375 miles per hour, and at double that spend wolk

•que1 19 horsepowes United

yards of the magazine Press. must entirely evacuate the area between 09.45 A.m. and until permitted to re- enter by Police.

3. The danger area includes all that part of Lyemun between the old Police Station, Kung Am. Point, Pak Sha Wan and Lyemun

4.

whole village of Ah Kung Ngam.

Town Captured

Queritia

Meanwhile two bands, striking from

the Malayan Jungle, captured the town

of Jerantut in Pahang Blate on Monday night.

CHARGES DELAYS IN CHINA AID

Washington, Juno' 30.

Barracks. It includes the Senator Styles Bridges, Republican of New Hamp- shire, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, charged today that the Stato Do- partment has been delaying military aid to China.

At 09.45 n.m. Taikoo Dock- yard will sound one long warning signal on the -dockyard-siren--The-arcu within 500 yards of the magazine must be evacuat- ed by this signal.

Jap Treaty. Resolution

SCANDINAVIAN DEFENCE QUESTIONS

ร

A leuding member of the Arab League Political Committee, dis- cussing the recited Federal state proposal, sid it would not be acceptable to the Arabs.

There was still no offeind in- formation regarding the pro- posals-United Press.

SILVER AND. GOLD MARKETS

Stockholm, June 29. In view of the international transion, u johnt Scandinavian

London: Silver: investigation of practical mili-

Spot, fine Counce, 454; Forward, fine ounce tary questions seemed to the 45d; Bar, Gold, per fine tunet. Swedish Government destr-172/3. able, the Swedish Foreign Minister, M. Osten Unden, said in the Riksdag today.

she

New York: Silver, Bar (usked price) 744% ets.; Bar, Gold, per: fine ounce (official) $35.

(One tola is

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They did not, however, want to enter into advance engagements Bombay: Silver: Ready, per which would deprive the country 100 tons, 174 Rupees, 05 Annas; of the right und possibility of. re- Forward, per 100 tolas, 174, 00:

aining outside a new war. Marwari (unomictal), 173, 08. DENNIS & CO., LTD. M. Unden, who was speaking in Gold: Delivered, per tota, 114, 15; The State Department im-a-foreign affairsdebate, added Forward (unofficial), 114, 10(White Ants Extermina- mediately noted that President, that Sweden wanted to know Sovereign, 75, 08. Truman signed only yesterday from the start where was equal to th of an ounce.) tion Dept.) offers service the appropriation which makes heading. Up to now the Sepn-

in White Ant Treatment. the funds available.

diruvian Defence Union had been Buenos Aires:Sovereign, buy- Bridges, Chairman of the characterised by cose specula-ers 107.00, sellers, 110.00; U.S. Just make a call on the Senate Appropriations Committee, thrs."

Engles, buyers 179.00, sellers telephone and our TECH- Nanking, June 30 made public a letter to Secretary weden wants to limit the in- 183.00: Gold, Bar, per gramma,NICIAN WIll be at your The growing popular Chinese of State Marshal complaining yestigations to the question of buyers 9.80, sellers unquoted. demand for early conclusion of that there has been a general how best we can defend our free..

service for Free Inspection. Japanese treaty today ery-axness" throughout the Govern dom and independence on

Bangkok: Gold, Bar, per bahl- Tel. 32913, 33324. stalllsed in the presentation of ment In disbursement of advance assumption that we seek to re-weight of 15.244 grammes un- 0. At 10.27

aid. He Taikoo resolution to the Cyniroi Yuan- funds for China a.m.

and main outside any conflict," he quoted; Exchange Rate (selling), or that a full explanation would be said.-Reuler.

Bangkok on New York T.T. 20.45, Dockyard siren will com- China's highest supervisory -mence-to-sound a longThe resolution signed by aver

y his committee,

London 00.50, Hong Kong 3.72. view of the

5. Persons Ilving within the danger area are advised to -remove-all-valuable-move- able property to avoid loss or damage during the period of evacuation.

gus.

fluctuating signal lasting po members, urged the govern-tary situation in Chin mili-

"in which

full

PI EXPORT RESTRICTION

the

Parls Froo Gold Prices: Napoleon 4,200 frs.; French 10 frane colus 1,920; Swiss franc 4,000; Union Laline 3,800; Sover- eign 6,200; Half Sovereigns 2,260; U.S. Dollars-coln ($20) 20,000: U.S. Dollars coin ($10) 9,500; Sovereign (in free

dollars

per

until 10:30 a.m. when the ment to take steps immediately to Chinese Government armies with explosion will take place.

being bring about an early end of the out sufficient supplies are uncertain situation. The resulu-attacked by upwards of two 7. This is the final urgent tion will be discussed by the Yuan million well-armed Communists,"

signal for all persons with- tomorrow.

Bridges asserted, "the delay of

Manila, -Juno -30,-- in one mile of Lyemun to The resolution pointed out that the State Department in this mut- President Quirino, with Cabinet take immediate cover from early conclusion of a peace trentyter, is clearly contrary to the in-approval, today issued an order falling stones. This in will not only settle the differences terests of the American people." prohibiting the export of copper, ounce) $73.0; Napoleons (in free cludes all that part off between the Allied powers re- "It is my desire that you fur-brass and lead, effective Im-dollars per ounce) $73.4; U.S. Shaukiwan between Tal-carding control of Japan, but will nish the committee a

ex-mediately.

Doline note (in black-market) The aneasure is calculated to 340/352. koo Dockyard and the old also be beneficial to Japan her-planation of the slow action by

the State Department in this very discourage the reportedly rampant Police Station, Sai Wan se-United Press.

urgent maiter. The Committee stealing of communication wires. Paris Free Market Raios- Bay and Sam Ka Tsun.

would ilke assurance also that The Manila Railroad Company Ingots: Fine Gold ingots, with immediate action will be taken manager, Sergio Bayan, recom-delivery-of-Counterpart per to carry out the wishes of Con-mended the measure, saying wires&gramme 234/244 fra.; Without grepu."—Associated Press.

were being stolen and converted Counterpart 525/570; Silver in- into copper and lead ingots, which gots, per Kilo 6,700, 0,500; were then exported to China and Platinum Ingots, per Kilp the United States.

(800,000b, 855,000a-Router.

8. As there may be more than one explosion, people within one mile must re- main under cover. until permitted by Police duty to move about,

must

on

PLANS FOR

INDONESIAN

- ELECTIONS

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-Sydney-June ·30. --

Jogjakarta, June 30. The Indonesian*** Republican

CLAMOUR FOR Government plans to hold general

The company reported the loss EISENHOWER of a pletions 29 anon an. possible, the

considerable quantity of —9—Orders given by Police-are-fiepublican--Minister of Justice,

Washington, June 29,communication wires. --- United

Press. Leon Henderson, chairman of for the sole purpose New tickets for

of Mr. Soesanto, announced during passengers

Democratic Aç-

Three people were killed and not holding a ticket for the

preventing injury to life a meeting of the Working Com-Americans for

hauttee of the Republican Parlla- tton, sald today there is a rising

- 60 injured when a mail train left and limb and present month-can-be obtained

-meni----

tide of sentiment

the rails, and plunged down an for General also, told a news conference he embankment today near Harden, only at

obeyed. the Traffic Office,

The actual date of the elections Dwight D. Eisenhowever for the thinks there is a possibility that 230 miles from Sydney-Reuter. TAMARA MAY. 503 Peninsula Canal Road East, on and after 10: TRAFFIC--

depended on the coming into Democratic Presidential nonina- President Harry Truman "will Hotel Holding SUMMER SALEƒ 30th June.

force of the electoral law nuw tion.

Isten to the rivice of good until 7th July 20% discount

The main road between being compiled, ho sald.-Reuter. . The east wall off all dresses etc.

of Taikoo can be re-l

Dockyard and Tai Tam Gap Traffic Office,

will be closed to traille from. 9.45 a.m. until the All Clear is given

Existing tickets newed at the

FOR SALE-Steel Desk and Canal Road East, on the 25th, Steel Cabinet. Apply Room 20th and 27th June and from 210, Prince's Building..

FOR

with

SALE.-A.W.A. Radios or without cutomatic changers. Price very reason- able. Apply.. Room 210, Prince's Building, ...

PILOT RADJOS: Samo re-

now

liable prewar quality obtainable at popular prices, made

2nd July.

I

Tickets may also be renewed i at Queen's Building, Connaughtį Road

Entrance,

Star Ferry on 28th, 29th, 30th June and 1st July.

near

V. WALKER -Aeling General-Mumuger"

possible only by in- 25th June, 1948.

crească demand and large sales. Allwave sets from $240 ench obtainablo at all the bet- ter dealers or direct from: Colonial Agencies, Tackoochoy Bldg., 14 Queen's, Road. Phone 20310.

SPECIALITY-Orders accepted for Parcel Post-Finc hard Chocolate in well soldered tins 3 to 10 lbs., to any address at lowest wholesale Prices. Wo take care of packing and forwarding without extra cost. Alex Chocolate Co. King's Building, 3rd floor (opposite: Star Forry). Tol. 32014. HONGKONG $ DIRECTORY (1940 Edition)-Containing

REMOVAL NOTICE

On and after July 1st our Offices will be rated nt

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST BUILDING

3rd Floor

TELEPHONE NUMBER

26.062

HONG KONG BUILDING BERVICE

by

Police. This is anticipated;

ATTACKING

GUERILLAS

Athens, June 29. WOR oftleiully announced

not earlier thán 11.00 a.m., that the Greek Second and Tenth and may be extended ac- Divisions launched attacks against the Nestorion cording to advice from the the guerillas in Military authorities.

Kleftis areas and were squeezing hem from the North

11. SHIPPING · AND AIR- and West.

CRAFT.

The announcement said the Division captured Mount

See separate_notices to First Mariners and Aircrafttig in the Alugar Tour

Issued by Director

carby Nestorion and gained the of

hills afler bayonet attacks. Marine and Director of United Press. Air Services.

COMMISSIONER OF Service Auction Rooms

POLICE. 10.0.40.

* Auctioneers, Bugreyors, sfc.

Basement, French Bank Bldg, AEB. de Bouss, Auctioneer Telophone 81867.

MARINE DEPARTMENT:

NOTICE.

Shipping Interests are hereby informed that the Crane Ship "Seiryu Maru" will be handed

| back to the Naval Authorities

on the 31st July, 1949, and after TEF that date will no longer be

mont.

Hong List, Government Offices, HONG KONG & FAR EAST available for hire from Govern-

Club

'Hospitals, Schools, Churches, Consulates, Services, Agoncles, Who's Who, and Realdences, All Information complete to March 31, 1048. On sale at all leading Book. Shops' and “China Mall” OMeo,"

BUILDER

Proprietor Henry Grayo

Sales Manager." Geoffrey Falconer

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J. JOLLY,

Director of Marine. Marine Office, Pol Hong Kong, 30th June, 1048.

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JULY ISSUE NOW ON SALE 130 cts.

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I'M ONE OF THE

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Customers are advised to call early as the Sale definitely ends on July 7

CARPET INDUSTRIES

45, Austin Road, Ground Floor, Kowloor."

*MRS ORUFFYDD (THE

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THERE'S A QUEER -... OLD BOY WHO'S BEEN HAUNTING MENGG. JUST PRETENING, HI (656°1 THERE, AND AS HET (EVANDER) TAKES MER "THE WORK IN THE

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