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Troops Building Camps In New Territories

Gold Bars Confiscated By Court

All along the 60-mile road enclosing the New Territories troops are busy setting up Army accommodation to house the over swelling number of the Colony's garrison.

Close to 30 camps of different sizes are in the process of being set up as the military work against time to absorb the reinforcements arriving in troop ships from the UK.

A Press tour of these bar- ja irfield. The Middlesex Bigs) racks was conducted by inili-Beat will be accommodatga tary authorities, with the all-Kam Tin, it was teared."

A Castic Peak, the Press genuj Sixty-SIX Hold bars weigh-round survey lasting more

Jest camp of the to. mg-320:11and worth-than-Your-hours.-

The is a big area which The camps are mostly tent com- were confiscated by Mc. Min-shing Lo at Central pounch: where soutiers work and formerly the summer hom, of o fleup. Only a few Homeley and concrete huts are being crvcted and these will serve only

supplies ani

Cush

$118.227

yesterday.

Dog Fat the coole found ch'- rylon the gold bans was brought lo conut,

The prosecution said that on July 12 at 7 aus. Police Delez- tives Les Yan-chee ami Hon Sun proceeded to Morrism Str

Street

new Wing Lok Street on the receipt of information. They saw ddesi- tate, carrying la big baskel, AI The same tinte. another poodle, .who was With defendant, was Tate errying another basket. other volle 255 away.

Defendnot, wan did not try to stopped and rearchest, Sixty-six beers of got of live feel each were foual hidden inside preserved turnips married by tiefendant. The turnips were consigued to the Tong Yik Sauer Shop, 334 Queen's Root West, by the Muen Vegetable Guld, that

drive on the sticker Junk Sheung H an hour

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carlier.

awny,

Artt

Received Basket

Enquiries

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Chinese genera).

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This property was jest in al bandoned state since the war and war bntly looted. The Army re- quisitioned this property and JK- inilitation of the proparty The Pres group stopped yess Leedily proveeding. A company terday at four, of these camps.

of the Royal Engineers will be The first of these was at a side on the New Territory Roundupying these quarters, overlooking San Wal Village.

Here, the camp consists of six block huts

supuble of

housing some 150 troops. The camp wĀZES that any foundation which was formerly grave yard.

Each

She al

blocks исm- modales about 30 soldiers sleep in double bunks. There is a dining hut and a enok house.

Under Canvas

Morale High

These Army camps, all of them, are by ordinary standards

m being comfortable,

โย! Troops

under tents are in liver contact who with the earth on which to

fente are pitched. In very few nes only, are there any och rement bases. And these de: 3lves

articularly to store hous

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1940.

Appeal In Mortgages

Seek Witnesses Appeal In

To Accident-

Case Dismissed

The Police yesterday The appeal against a judgment of the late Sir

quested witnesses to a fatal accident to communicate with the Trafic Offico, Hong Kong

(Tal: 89354).

The accident occurred last Saturday about 8 p.m. at Wing Lok Street West; nar the Western Market.

A Chinese, 65-year-old Llu Pin, of No. 142. Connaught Hond, Central, was knocked down and fatally injured by heavy type conimercial vertuit. The vehicle did not

stop.

Charged With Sale Of Child

Atho!! MacGregor, Chief Justice, which was given on December 19, 1940-nine years ago—was dismissed at the Full Court of Ap- peal yesterday.

The Court, comprising the Chief Justice, Sir Leslle Gibson, the senior Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice Williams, and the acting Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice Scholes, yesterday upheld the decision of Sir Atholl, who delivered judgment for plaintiffs.

appellant,

were

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"Me, d'Almada objected that this went dutelde the pleadings which narrowed down appel- lant's care to one of representa tion by ellence, We upheld this objection, taking the view that, if the letter had any value, its value was to support the cara of representation by silence.

The late Chief Justice held have referred, amounted to

'fraudulent repre- that two purported mortgages, positive and amounting-to $60,000 in res- contation that the respondents did peet of 300 Des Voeux Road not know Chan Chung-with was Gentral, held by defendant, the culprit. the present null and vold..

Appellant was found to have no right or title to the property. A rectification of the Inn Office Register was therefore ordered, Three Chinese women ware

The appellant. Funk Kni-sun yesterday charged before Mr.of 11 Caine Rand, was represent- Blair-Kerr at Kowloon Magised by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, KC. tracy with unlawful transfer and Mr. D. A. L. Wright, instruct-

"Al. Potter's first contention possession of a three-month-olded by the Hon. M. M. Watson, of

Mr. nore fully developed by

that child for a valuable considera-Jolinson Stokes and Master.

we were Air. Eldon Pullor, KC.

and the d'Almada-was tion.

necepling Mr. Sheldon's submissions by reason of Mr.

Strellett, months in defaulled by 230 am, aged 30, was fitted on Leo d'Almada, KC, instruct-precluded from Siu Ng-ku, aged 38,

was fined Bruiton and Company, were for of the decision of the Full Court $350 or three months, and Chan Fui-hing and Chun Sik-tin, in Appeal No. 10 of 1947 am I

Ideat naw with this." 31ui, aged 50, was given a near 3 Bonham Road of $50 or two weeks.

or two

died

D. L

300

ard Chim

Sir Lesle, commenting on life Kwok-nim of

Des Voeux Detective Sub-Inspector J. D. Road Central. The three respond appeal, stated that the Full Brawn, prosecuting, stated that dents were tenants in common of Court-composed of Mr. Justice Williams and Mr. Justice Gould the case came to light when H1300 Des Voeux Road Central.

-held that the facts contained"! and third respondents First reported the matter to Shumshuton

the therein did not give rise to an to Police Station on July 6. She have

subsequent

estoppel, the only ground of ap- was a concubine of a man named hearing of the original esiin peal argued, and they dismissed Ching Shui, and they had a

Delivering

Sir judgment,

*** he appeal. three-month-old child, Ha was stated in part:

After dealing briefly with die living with her husband and the "It is common ground that the

#1 37 Kelung Street, Kow-plaintiffs in the action, Chan Ful-Andings of the Inter oppel and

hing, China loon.

SIK-ND Chu

and hau the arguments arising therefrom. About a week ago, He had a Kwok-nim, were all ninterim Sir Leslie stated that both judges quarrel with the wife who even-times tenants in common of eer-hard used words to the effect that tually

chased her out of the tal property known as 300 Desere could be an estoppel un- house. ita left

the house with Voeux Road Contrai und 02 Wings the representation by silence wus intended to Intluce, a course. her three-month-old child. Lok Street, Hong Kong.

of conduct which led to detriment. On June 30, 1n sold her child "Two documents purporting to The Chief Justice then went on contained in it were jam eut open | 93-1:ur supply of fand is nt hand. Ities or sport equipment. But these second défendant for $300 in / be mortgages at the property by

Tong Yik Sance Shop by the ante -thorities, Chẩn -Yong--a -Rijoje - fakts,

sald that the ship did

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Further there is the Lowu [kupplies. Camp near the border. Here, i Despite The conditions tandley are living. direct contrast to the Sun Which these soldiers establishihent occupied by the the morale, during the survey. Royal Tauk Corps), in a camp of

WH inanifestedly high. Gents inhalted for the moment by Some of the soldiers, sunkker In 100 men of the Leicesters.

by the "Chinu Mail" reporter sakit that they were "hot too comfort able but that they would do the best with what they had.",

The suldiers stationed out in the New Territories come into town every four weeks jure 40 Omers enjoy the same lacuits.

However, here is as yet no ar- rement for recreational facili-

The soldiers in Lowu eat and sleep under canvas. There are a number

concrate houses where stores and vital qutp ment are kept. ne bask of preserved Lips from Macao that momg,

These buildings will also sui vẻ basket appeared to be idention] to

event of a typhoon when the basket seized by the pulter,

will pull down the tents and rivitige. ment will that

of the blow with- but in examitution, the furra the period of

The t

the

as these congrele huts where

ara

to contain goods as the uters foundl In the other basket.

leers and men in Lowu share The Tong Yik Sauce Shop hade same housing accomodation, bec currying un busines

Major 1.M. Romilly, OC of Low Jarly with the Macao Vegetine) Camp nud Lieutenarit. C.G.1. Gall

Sherbrooke and two other officers.

mga-

space

for their activities.

was told that

เทม

the

The prosecution so that de-rathi verapy separate simill can- Tendant had minitted that he had vas tents marked "Ofvers' Mess." picked up th basket on the I men utilise every available waterfront, but demed any kumwl- edge of the gofel estamed in it Apparently, defendant had been subtire have their quanery train- engaget to marry the Bed by a w: in their sleeping quarters head coite, In view of the chwhen it rains, Lectures are held cumstances, the prosecution dul in the NAAFI canteen, as well as not wish to press for heavy penal- in the quarters with beds pushed tres agajust" defendant,

Fursatie, when the weather is forle- Defendant www.cantirned by Mr.iner. Jin-shing L.

CONFISCATION

OF GOLD

Kam Tin Camp

The biggest army barracks of the lot is nt Kain Tip. This camp will accommodate

1,000 some An application for confiscation rouges, all again, under canvas, of 16.81 ounces of gold which The comp was gilt In 's early includes 22 bars, six migots, and state of erection yesterday, al- there slabs, marke by Revenue ; Inuigh Major Stevenson, DCRE Officer H. Fowler, was granted by who areompanied the Press, aluferi

that the ca

will be receiVIUR My. J. Wicks at Kowloon yester-ro day

troops on Sunday. the gold was found picked in with the biggest in bus lem The are at Kam Tin wese in I was concraledi in the jackel of refrigerador door during the survey. The dining hall louded fromY the S Presidents large enough to take 150 per- Cleveland,

pers at each seating. The ship orrived here several The camp was the former the days ago and docked at the Kows of the Government Agriculture loon Wharf.

Farn, und is also being used as

a

Regulations Governing School Fees, Donations

Five relevant regulations governing school face and donations solicited in schools were quot- ed by the Education authorities yesterday. The authorities were replying to complaints by

parents.

A statement by the author- stated that no child will be allow- Hies concerned said that re-ed to suffer as a result of any such garding school contributions, [action.

it is not possible for direct! Parents should be aware that action to be taken by the

they are under no obligation to Education Department unless

pay any school feas whatsoever, other than the Innlusive month specific facts, including names

ly fee authorised by the Direc. of the schools and teachers

tor of Education, said the state. concerned, are supplied.

It added that the recent pro- secution for charging unauthorised fcès was a result of such formation being provided.

In such cases, the name of the complainant will not be made publie without prior agreement: The Director of Education has

ment.

13(3) No manager or teacher shall charge or pecept payment of any school fets whatsoever other then the inclusive monthly fee.

are expected to be available to the troops when things settled.

become

Reminders

Today

Swimming Gala and Dance, Eu-

ropean YMCA, Kowloon,

St. Paul's College, Speech Day,

33. Macdonnell Road, 5 p.m. Ladles Section meeting, European

YMCA, 10 a.m.

Coming Events

TOMORROW Diocesan Boys' Sehnol classical concert for Servicemen, 3.15 p.m.

10

A

Ha told the court that after she hail been chased out of the house by the wife, she had no money to buy food,

The chilt was ordered to the Precious Blood Hospital pendlag discussions at the SCA.

to

defendant the

ان

plaintiffs

that The

to deal at length with the various

by counsels.

15 *** The conclusion

de-

To wuther

octrine

defondant the plaintiffs the presence of third who then acted the go-between. Fung Kal-sun were registered in arguments and authorities quoted few days later, Ha receive the Land Office in November, "What then," be continued, is enly $100 from second defendant, 1937, and November. 1938, res Thinking that she would get the

pectively.

The plaintiff's signa- remaining $200, a reported the tures on these documents were there was a rialy to speak on the matter to the police.

forgeries and the villain of the facts of this case! I am of the pieces was Chan Chung-wah, a opinion that there was no such younger brother

third duty. The doctrine of estoppel the

restricted kas grown from very plaintiff.

It Is iL beginnings. Fle

claimed

which is attended with. clerations

mortgage danger because a person success- were forgories and various other hilly pleading estoppel muy in relict and the Julgment of Sir

reality have sufferer very little Atholl MacGregor Was in their en

damage or ever no damage at favour.

"One of the defences pleaded all, yet the person estopped may, by the defendant was

that the by venson of the doctrine, suffer pinintiff's were stopped from great loss, denying the

Great Caution genuiners of their signatures, and the only part of "I think that any attempt in Sir Atholl MacGregor's Judgment extend the doctrine should which hos been challenged

treated with great caution, and argument before this Court is the this is particularly so where the part dealing with this question.” alleg representation is

Alter

the refe- going through

presentation by silence.

"There is another broad rea- Sir Lestic said that.

Chla son why I think

appeal brief, Sir Athall had bold that

must fall. i cannot accept Mr. the plaintiffs silence did not

Sheldon's

contention that a amount to a representation be-

duty to speak is a duty cause they were under no duty

only

to disclose the forgeries when to disclose

Fraud, but also---11 they learned of them, and flat consequently there was no estoppel. Astice then went

Go-Between In Tenancy

Wong Kwong alias Wong Nam-kwong. aged 42, was yesterday charged before Mr. at Kowloon with J. Wicks

vant

VNC-Chinese YMCA, inter-club | being a go-between in receiv. vf defence of the statement

VRC

of

-swimming --galog-

al swimming pool, 9.30.p.m.

the Society for

Protection Children, Flag Day. Swimming Picole, at Silverstrand beach, European: YMCA, 2.30

[1.321.

SUNDAY Classical Coneeri, Toc fi, Talbot House, 50, Macdonnell Road, 8.45 p.m.

ing excess money respecting tenancy of premises, and on two counts of alding and abet- ting in false pretences.

was no

Mr. A:S.C. Comber, defence counsel, pleaded guilty on the Arst charge, that there case to answer was submitted by defence counsel on the two counta or uiding and abetting.

meinbers to assemble at

Tel:

on

The Chief

A

be

not

the fact of the they are known-the identities of

dersons. responsible.

the

is no clear authority for through some of the facts of thn Mr. Sheldon's proposition

anit case, after which be recalled that there seems to mu to be all the

Duty To Speak

It was stated that defondant Mr. Sheldon, counsel for appellat, difference in the world betwee

at had conceded that there could be failure to disclose the fact of the IK Art Club, sketching class,

obtained $100 as go-between

Nuo representation by silence un-fraud, and so put the person de- from complainant Ng

leas there pilot of the CATC on authority.

was a duty to need frauded on his quard; and follute tha old Shaukiwan Police Station,

as to to give information 31. It was alleged that he 2.30 p.m. (for further details

persons who might be sued by Nobbins, contact Mr.

ulded and abetted one Ki Chi-

him. 30700)

kong, azul obtained $500 and

"It would be a very unusual $3,000 from European YMCA Swimming Ple- $3,00

complainant June 21 by falsely pretend- "Given that there was a duty rule of law, whatever the morally nie at Silverstrand beaching that I could obtain a reamt speak," Sir Leslie went on, of the mutter may be, which it- for complainant at 4 Minden Ter-"Mr. Sheldon argued that there quired a person who had no in- in the result of His race, off Mody Road, Kowloon had been a deliberate breach of crest

to accuse designed to accusation,

another The rent of the room was $400 at by respondents,

be paid mix shield Chan Chung-wah and his person for the benellt of a purty months in advance.

from appellant, and who had such an interest, und Chan Chung-wal As regard to the two counts of

had certainly this would be so where diding and

2.30 p.m.

ROSARY CHURCH month, and should

WEDDING

subfeng, Mr. Comber absconded and some of his pro- there was no special relationship

the prosecutionperty had ceased to be avaliable involving frankness. fallet to disclose Befendant's into satisfy any judgment appellant tent to defraud, and that the night have obtained,

Goal address house, which is the subject matter****In

"For those reasons I think the appeal must be dismissed, Sir Mr. Leslle concluded. The question letter of reserved by

of the charge, could not be identi-Wright-supported by Mr. Sheldon died. Even if the house had been suggested that the

dontilled, there was me Videheu November, 20, 1839, to which I liberty to apply. to prove that Ki was

position to sub-let the ho

to

Miss Maria Adelaide Marchi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Marcal, became the bride of Mr. Manuel Perpetuo Gavier, son of Mr. and Mrs. L V. The relevant sections of the Xavier, at the Rosary Church Education Regulations, 1849, folyesterday.

The bride was given away by The magistrate upheld In-low:

her father. She wore a gown of mission by defence counsel that

brocade and carried D there was no caso adawor, nylon

FA. Ozario, of Humphreys bouquet of gindloli.

Her bridesmaids were Misses Estates, said that after the war, Teresa Marcal, Miss Edith Xavier, the flat in question, was let to a and Mas Geraldine Xavier. Their woman Tam Lathing. Later, the dresses were of pinis pig-skin and

Firm found that tenancy had been they carried bouquets of carna- transferred but was still under. Hons.

Tam's name. The Firm took action against the woman who eventual- ly was ordered to move out

on June 10.

Defendant, was zumanded for one week in geol custody. He will. be released when the excess. brokerage of $300 is paid back to complainant.

Renommée

dresses

SUMMER SALE

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by the 23(6) The

of overy

Mr. Carlos F; X. Märcal, was Run of money by or on behalf of the best man, a pupil to a manuger or teacher

Following the ceremony, a re- shall be forthwith acknowledged ception was given at No. 6, Ob-

in writing by such manager or servatory Villas. The couple left teacher on a proper form of Yelater in the day for Dragon Inn

No manager

or teacher

shall appeal to pupils for charit able subscriptions or make collec¬ tians in his school for presenta or grotuities or any other purposes without the previous permission of the Director.

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TRAMWAYS CASE

The Tramways case continued at Central yesterday before Mr.

ford Terrace, Kowloon, and Miss -F.--X:--d'Almada and will be re-. |Elfrida, Maria de Luz, e/o C. J. sumed at 2.30 p.m. today.

Triggs, of Peninsula Hotel.

DBS CONCERT

Mr. M.Ada's Silva, counsel for the dence, closed his sub- ritasloe-whian listed nearly 20 hours, that his clients had no case

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