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TENANCY TRIBUNAL

DECISION

WEATHER AFFECTS FLIGHTS

Dull' weather dominated Kal Tak Airfield yesterday and was particularly respon- sible for 100 per cent of the day's Alght being behind

schedule.

Throughout the day there was a perilatent drizzle with the first heavy downpour lot bant 11.30

a.in.

UPHELD

An appeal against an d'viction order issued; by d Tenancy Tribunal has been dismissed with costi by Mr. Justice Scholes, Acting Puisno Judge, at the Appeal Court.

The Court ruled that there was sufficient evidence on which the Chairman of the Tribunal could find' as he did.

The appellants, Lee Chu- trại, and Kwan Yuan-yin. first floor, were represented by tenants of 4 Tak Shing Street, Mr. Eldon Potter, KC, and Mr. A. J. Clifford Instructed by Mr. Peter H. Sin.

Mr. B.A. Bernacchi on the in- atructions of Mr. iLL.. Kwon was for the respondent, Fu Wal-cang, landlord.

Stay Of Expulsion Granted

The appeal was based on the Mr. F. X. d'Almada, magistrate grounds that the Tribunal's deci-at Central, yesterday grinded a It was at this period that many on was wrong in law and against stay of expulsion order bgainst atrepoft could not comes in 43

weight

ight of evidence.

Mr. G. 1. Komachiking for one v.sibility round the airteld be-

Respondents claimed that they | week, came extremely poor, with bad established a

prima facie cust shrouding the Hills ·around Kal

on which the Tribunal could have Tak and the red.

During the lunch hour, how-arrived at its streision.

nst

evidence

Mr. Silva that before dealing ask the prosecutor, with his cilent, he would like to DSI Mudd, whether he had made a statement:

Me, M. A, da Silva. Mrs. Kaing- chkin's counsel, who matte an weeks sald ever, the mist lifted although the Giving his decision, Mr. Scholes application for two drizzle continued. All tights dur-pointed out that there were twat he will make another polition to the Governor with additiorial In the day were cleared, with points argued, namely whether or

facts. the PAL outward-bound plone, not there was suffelent due to take-off at 1.30 pan. being which the Tribunal could reu-

onably

And that the first held up until 5 pan.

parted with At about 4

the Vecond ponent har legally P.R. khowerk emne on

n and the Held pussession of the premixes was once again covered up

whether or not hearsay evidenen. The algint

red-lighted should be admitted to evidence tower the airfield for about 20 minutes before the Tribunal, and held heavy craft, particular- Jy, for another balf an hour or ro. At the end of the day how- ever, all flights were eleared without Incident. according to Kal Tak Air Movements.

Mr. K. C. Jones, Traffic Mann- get of PAA Far Eastern Division, urriyed by Philippine Air Lines yesterday from Manila.

In the past week numerous U.S. Army personne have arrived

No In Between

Mr. Scholes ruled that ac cording to the rule of evidence, matter is either admiaalbie in evidence or it is not admisible and that บุคล

between.

there is nothing

If the Tribunal considered that hearsay evidence was relevant, he consideration, although, it was not strictly admissible under the low

continued, it could take it into

evidence. "It

in the Colorly on part of their thus follows, applying this holiday tour.

Thret, however, chose Hong reasoning to the present case, that the Tribunal was entitled to take Kang for their vacation spot.

consideration hearsay They were Captain H. W. Larsen into

evi- of San Rafael, California, Cap-dence to be relevant." tain R. H Patrick of Ridgeworded that it was in the interests

Stating that he was not satie New Jersey and Lieutenant Stanley McChristian of Miami. of justice that he should preclude Florida. They are officers of the the hearsay evidence in this case, United States Air Force based in the Court dismissed the appeal Guam.

with costs and confirmed Tribunal's decision,

Captain Larsen said that none of them has been the Colony before and are therefore, spend- Ing their whole two weeks hero, Taking look at the weather he commented: "Doesn't look as if we've picked the right time." But his buddy was more confident. "The sun will shine for us, al- right," he said.

The officers arrived by APL early in the afternoon and were Joined by their wives who came in by Pan Americon later in the afternoon.

Ond of the CNAC's two newly- ncquired Catalina amphibians 100k off yesterday for a triat flight to Macao. The ship is Jemaining In the Portuguese Colony for the night and is expected to return to Hong Kong today.

CNAC will

be putting in a

the

to the effect that even if it was

is proved that the woman allowed in Canton when the order was made, she would be put on [e train with a police affleer and cross the border. This statement was, however, denied by luspec-

or Muld.

is derinite that Mrs. Kamaci Mr. Silva went on to say that ina cannot obtain a vise to Can- to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign ton. Application has been mude Affairs in Hong Kong.

"My article clerk and a men- her of the IRO went to the

MOFA but the latter could har

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JUNE 25,71949:

Reminders

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Today

League Lawn Bowls matches, at

PRC. CCC. HRFC MC. HIKERC, KCC, KBGC, KCC, Filipino Club, Recreio.

European

[St.

YMCA swimming pienić, Silver strand Beach, 2.30 p.m. John Ambulance Flag Day,

College re- St. Stephen's Girls'

union of Alumnae and families, 3 p.m. to p‚m.

Troops Concert, China Fleet Club

theatre, 9 pm.

Coming Events

TOMORROW For 1 Club, clasical concert, Talbot House 50, Mgedonnell Road, 8.45, p.m.

St.

St.

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NBC COMMENTATOR IN HK ON ROUND THE WORLD TRIP

On'a round-the-world trip by Pan American World Airways System, to tell the story of Ameri! can free enterprise, is Mr. Henry J. Taylor. Mr. Taylor, former war and foreign correspondent for the Scripps-Howard organisation, and noted commentator on the National Broad- casting Corporation, arrived in the Colony yesterday.

Mr. Taylor came here from Tokyo where he was the quest of Both General Dougton Muc- Arthur and Emperor Hirohito.

In Japan, “nė - in many other points of his visit, Mr. Taylor, made his broadcasts. And in all parta, he is collecting material to continue his work when he gets

back to the United States.

Alleged Robbers On Trial

The trial

tif Châu, Shing

| HK Art Club, sketching party, members to assemble at Andrew's Church, Rt. Rev. Queen's Pier, 2.30 p.m. Bishop RO Hall to preach In certain places, the American

hau and Chiu Chau at the Is taking films to have thora sent sermon at, 11 am. service.

Criminal Andrew's * Churcli, recital of to New York for television ser-

Sessions yesterday clasicul quale, collection In vice In the ABC network.

was adjourned until 10 am. aid of Organ Fund, 8,30 p.m. Interviewed at the airport, Mi. † today following further evi- HK Light Orchestra Concert in Taylor recalled the last time he dence by Crown witnesses.

ald af HK Naval All Funt,gaw Hong Kong. HK Hotel, 0.15

"It was in p.m.

1945," he said, Both men are charged with MONDAY

"when

was flying from General | taking part in an armed robbery Police Reserve Club, cocktail Wedemeyer's 110 in Chungking and possession lot arms and am- party in honour of Com to meet MacArthur isa the munition. First accused is addi- missioner of Poller, 3, Chither Philippines, We could then see Road, Gp.in.

the lights of Hong Kong on our Qantas Air Lines encktall Party, way out to gra to contact

Jacobean Room, HK Hofel, American submarine which lad 0.30 p.m.

teen specially 'Rent into For whist Drive, European YMCA, Eastern waters."

8.30 p.m.

illegal Radio In Kowloon

A fine of $2,000 was impos-

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tually charged on three morg counts comprising one each of wounding with intent, possession of 14 rounds of ammunition, and shouting with Intent.

It was alleged that first accused Asked about his war coverage, forced Chiu Kan-tong,, a distant Mr. Taylor said, that he was relative of his, to lend" in present at the El Alamelu cam-$2,000 at the point of a gun on palg after covering the London January 20 at 459 Lockchart Road, Billz.

Marghai.

Eagle's Nest

that can- also alleged plainant was compelled to sign certain documenta.

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In 1943/44, he follower the Italian campaign, then the at- The case for the defence is that tack of Southern France with the transaction in question had Pitton's army and ended up in been a proper one in which no the Eagle's Nest at Borchtes-

violence had been used by the

Central

o walt for concent from the

garten. After that, he joined accused, and that the documents Covernment authorities

Wedemeyer in Chungking. were signed by complainant in in Canton," Mr. Silva said, ed on Tsung Shing, aged 30,

Mr. Taylor expressed the the usual manner of loons.

Yesterday's hearing Wis Counsel further said that Mrs. By Mr. J. Wicks at Kowloon opinion that the Chinese Coni-

Είναι Kamachkina cannot land in any yesterday for being the opera-munists will not attempt a frontal cupled by eviderice part of Communist China, and for of a radio communication attack against the Colony, and if complainant's wife: amah, niece

ut a visu would be illegal.

and ล Chinese detective. entering Nationalist China with centre without a permit, while they do, they will certainly meet

Mr. Percy Chen is defending a woman. Li Sit-ngok, aged defeat.

accused. "The key point to Hong Kong Messrs. C. A. S. Russ and Ste-

both

instructed by in a newspaper was produced in 36, was fined $500 for allow-

Is alr power, and I am certainly court by Inspector Mudd showing the premises to be used

wart. Mr. A. Hooton is conduct-

assisted by ing the forthcoming marriage of 1s n radio communicating lsd that the Royal Air Force is Ing the prosecution

here," he sali making reference

A cutting of the announcement

Mrs. Kamuchkina in a fortnight.

Globe-Trotting Indian In HK

One of the most widely travelled mon to pass through Hong Kong is Mr. J. P. Agrawal of Bombay, Managing Director of Francis Hubor (India) Limited, who arrived in the Colony by PAA yesterday in transit to cutta.

In more than five months, Mr. Agrawal," a graduate of

and Bachelor of

centre.

Mr. J. Key said that they raids cd No. 240 Nathan Rond, third floor at 3.15 p.m. on Thursday and in the back room of the premises found Arst defendant working on a wireless transmitter. In the Troon were two telephones and

other wireless equipment,

First defendant said that he had na work and a 'man named Leo asked him to be the operator.

Second defendent said that he

did not know that first defendant

was making use of the room as à radio station. At this stage de fendant's 10-year-old daughter interrupted the proceedings and Cal-aid to the magistrate: "If you

had a father who is away and do fendant was an old friend of your father what would you do if he came up to you and bald. Let mù

Macao-Hong Kong service and the Bombay University with Mas- JUDGMENT FOR

Catalinas have been specially ter of Arts

bought for the purpose.

Law degrees, has passed through no less than 20 coun-

Another cash load was taken to tries including Russia, Nor- Canton by CATC yesterday after-

policemen.

Was

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LOCAL DENTIST

the Judgment in

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have a room co that I can learts to be a radio operator and can earn a living?

"Naturally, my mother took pity on him and let him have two room and it was not until Thurs- day, when the plate was raided, of that my mother knew that it was

ROAD CLOSURE

IN NT.

noon. The plane was chartered by way, Sweden, Denmark, Hol- $600 and costs was awarded} ¡llegol,” the girl concluded. the Central Bank of China and land, Belgium, France, Ger- in favour of H. F. Shields, the load was under guard by two many, Luxembourg, the Slaventist, by Mr. Justice Scholes, states, Spain, Portugal, Eng Acting Pulsne Judge, at the land, Scotland, many parts of Supreme Court yesterday. Sus'e, the. Kai Talk cat, was

the United States, Canada, conspicuously

Pluintiff, practicing dentistry nt absent from the Mexico and South America. cafeteria all day yesterday. After

the Gloucester Building, claimed these countries, the excitement of the afternoon.

The New Territory roads wil Mr. the sun from G. A, Hankin, of however, the

discovered Agrawal stayed a few days in 23 Cameron Road, up floor, in be closed to trifle at the under- eleoping peacefully in the cashier's the biggest cities.

respect of dental work done and mentioned times, dates and plates. counter, her boudoir, Mrs. Gee His visit, he said, was mainly material supplied during Septem- From 7 p.m. on June 27 to 7

concentrated in the European ber 1947.

on June 28! Statsukok countries in which he way most Plaintiff, who was represented Road at Bridge about 1,000 yurds The third Convair belonging to interested.

by Mr. F. G. Nigel, of Johnston, North of Fanling Cross Roads, the CATC is reported to be com Mr. Agrawal, dressed in his Stokes and Master, said in evid- From 7 p.m. on Juno 30 to 7: 3ng in on July 8 to Join the Con-native garb of narrow trousers ence that though he pressed for p.m. on July 1: Fanling to Uh whir foot. The present Convair and buttoned up-to-the-neck payment ranny times through his Long Road Bridge about nights of the CATC are shuttles black tunic, was interviewed by colleitory, the requests met with mile West of Fanling.

Paning to Canion,

the "China Mall" yesterday while failure, so much so that he decided to Un Long Road Bridge degr he sat down to a meal of curry,

to take legal proceedings.

Kam Tan Village. Shalaukok finishing off with lee-cream in

Rankin was absent and did at Road Bridgë near Chuk Lang. the Kal Tak; cafe

cafeteria.

contest the action;

Village.

Roy

Miss Mercia laly took off on PAA plane yesterday for Cal còith to board a London-bound platie.

Miss italy plans to join a newspaper office in Britain.

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Mr. Agrawal sald' that his trip was of a basiness nature com- bined with pleasure, but so, far |the emphasis has been on bust-

CA. SOCIAL FOR TEACHERS

A Bibl gathering for the members of the English Section of the Hong Kong Tenchers" At- sociation will be held today at the St Joseph's Collège, Ken nedy Road, at

at 4.p.m. The programme will include games, brläge, į mahjong, tea að K pm, music, and a film show *ut about 6.30 pm.

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His other mission, he said, was to study the organisation of civil aviation all over the world with.a view to presenting a report when he arrives home.

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Asked which country Impressed him most, the Indian merchant without hesitation named Sweden.

The world can certainly RE example from the Swedish way of life," ho

Canid..

“To me

me, Sweden, from every point of view, is the pist spot in Are world today. The sheer con- Lentment of the people there," he emphasised, is adding that every Bwed enough,"

he came!

happy,

in contqui with was healthy, confident and wise,

Mr. Agrawal gold that his travels have been mostly by alt although between points ho had made shibet 204 strips.

''number of airlines' 1) have

of countries

| many as the toast meatloni 1 naye vir Air France......, KIM. Ing the

Airlines), Sandlin Vinn (Dutch Airlines, Swiss Airlinek, Eostami Airline United Airlines, Ametis can Airlines, PAA and AIF India

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to the South East Air Command Detective-Inspector J. R. Sykes. under Air Commodore Lloyd in Singapore who, he said, “it a very experienced man Indeed."

Mr. Taylor will leave today for Canton whence he will continue to Siam, then, to. Manila, Honolulu, Bangkok and Calcutta,

REVENUE MAN

IN COURT

Sexton In Court

by

Further hearing of the case against Clementino Marià Al- mario, aged 88, sexton of the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley, who is allcg- ed to have been responsible Police' Constable Lau Yuk was for allowing. non-Catholic yesterday, subjected to a searching | persons to be buried in the cross-examination by Mr. V. Catholle Cemetery, continued D'Alton at Kowicon when he de- yesterday at Central. fended Revenue Officer Ko Chi-

Defendant's wife, Margarete Tsc, ming on a charge of demandlig money with menaces, The case ged 51, was charged with aiding was heard by Mr, Blair-Kerr and and abetting Almario in all three yesterday was the third day of the alleged offences. hearing.

Almario was charged with Defendant is charged with de-forging a burial notification for a manding five dollars from Ho Chineso woman, Yeung Yung, on Man at the Yanal Railway Sta-February 1, with possession of the tion as consideration not to step forged document and

obtaining four bales of barbed wire from $200 by false pretences. being exported,

Mr. A. el Arculli_represented

It is alleged by the prosecution both defendants, and DSI M. Saul 'that on Mast ( 20 at 6:45 am. was for the prosecution.

defendant demanded the money After further cross-examina- from Ho Man, a travelling trader. tion on prosecution's witness by The case was adjourned to Wed-defence counsel, the case was ad« nesday!

Journed to June 27.

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