[ { "id": 348388, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4]", "page_number": 121, "title": "CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4]", "content_text": "# 118 \n\n**DESPATCH.**\n\nthe Coldstream Guards.\n\nI have to request \nthat his decease \nmay \nbe \nreported to the War Office.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir,\nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's Most Obedient \nHumble Servant, \nWilliam Robingy\n\n`B&L(1211)-11696---6000-1-91`\n\n**Governor.**\n\n| Date | No. |\n| --- | --- |\n| 24. J892 | 3534 |\n\n| C. O. | RECE |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3537 | (Red) 22 FEB 32 |\n\n**(Subject.)** \n**Death of The Duke of Clarence.**\n\n| Gas & Condolence Letters | ... |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Consul | Counters to form Chamber of Commerce. Cement for Train-Paper. |\n| 1535 | The Consul for Germany. Report on Cereal for Portugal. |\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\n| ... | ... |\n| --- | --- |\n| feem Cafe Gen. Des! | A fazette W danfield pugaye Draft therewith submitted |\n| Jug 1073 | Mi Bridgem. Wit. 1/4 eu/1573 ext subsequent Paper. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 350682, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892", "page_number": 349, "title": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892", "content_text": "## War Office. \n15th March 1892.\n\n346\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 8th Instant - I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies that Mr. Secretary Stanhope has approved of the appointment of Lieutenant J. J. Sterling, Coldstream Guards, to be Aide-de-Camp to Sir W. Robinson, K.C.M.G., Governor of Hong Kong, under the conditions specified in your letter under acknowledgment.\n\nThis officer will be seconded in his Regiment and cease to draw pay from any funds from the date of his embarkation.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 350796, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892", "page_number": 463, "title": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892", "content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Fairfield.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Meade.\n\nC.O. 4366 REG 3 MAR for 1.50 batt. £ Jute Strong Sterling Coldstream Guards.\n\npedestals.\n\nNAMA 459 1315193 13 Bir H. Herbert-\n\nBaron de Worms.\n\nLord Knutsford.\n\nSent. 3.20 pm. Wht. Euch. 3.\n\nrecommended trople harge ter Shall Can I sand protectrix you fine hessaste middleaged heade", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365246, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "page_number": 93, "title": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "content_text": "No. 83643\n\n10\n\nIt is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to-\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nWar Office,\n\nLondon, S. W.\n\nA vacancy being about to occur in the Coldstream Guards which would be available for the absorption of Captain J. I. Stirling who is serving as Aide-de-Camp to Sir W. Robinson, Governor of Hong Kong-\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies that Marquis Lansdowne would be glad to learn whether there is any probability of this officer vacating his present appointment during the current year, and if so on what date.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant\n\nUnder Secretary of State\n\nWAR OFFICE,\n\n18th May 1897\n\nREG 19 MAY 17\n\nLONDON, S.W.\n\nPage 10\n\n \nThe original response is already in HTML format using `` for paragraphs. However, to improve it, I made the following changes:\n1. Corrected spelling errors (`comunication` to `communication`, `baptain` to `Captain`, `Stirling` was misspelled as `Sterling`, `empomation` is likely `information`, `oppier` to `officer`, `racating` to `vacating`, `derving` is likely `during`, `enrount` to `current`, `Colonial Office` was not in the original text but `Under Secretary f Colonial Office` is likely `Under Secretary of State`).\n2. Fixed spacing issues and hyphenation artifacts.\n3. Rejoined broken sentences.\n4. Restored paragraph breaks where necessary.\n5. Ensured that the file reference format is correct (not applicable in this case).\n6. Preserved page numbering lines as per the instructions.\n\nThe changes made improve the readability and accuracy of the text while adhering to the given instructions.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365247, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "page_number": 94, "title": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "content_text": "6.0\n\nHong Kong\n\n01\n\n105-93/97\n\n20 May 297\n\nI\n\nDRAFT.\n\npt: J.T. Sterling\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMacnaghten 19/5 Lucas\n\nMr. Graham.\n\nMr. Fairfield.\n\nMr. Fairfield. Mr. Wingfield\n\nMr. Bramston,\n\nMr. Wingfield. Sir Henry\n\nEarl of Selborne.\n\nMr Chamberlain.\n\nAnod 10808\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by\n\nMr Secretary Chamberlain\n\nto inform you that a letter\n\nhas been received\n\nfrom the\n\nWar Office stating that\n\na vacancy\n\nis about to\n\noccur in the Coldstream\n\nGuards which would be available for your absorption,\n\nand\n\nenquiring whether there\n\n...\n\n4\n\nB", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365249, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "page_number": 96, "title": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "content_text": "No. 83643\n\nIt is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to---\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nWar Office,\n\nLondon, S.W.\n\nB.\n\n£3\n\nWAR OFFICE.\n\nHWV 3000 1-96\n\n1000 10-96\n\n11685\n\nRectd\n\n(Regd 1 JUN 17)\n\nLONDON, S.W..\n\n3rd May 1897\n\nA\n\nB\n\nE\n\nI\n\nM.G.\n\nS\n\n10508\n\nSIR,\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th Instant\n\nand to acquaint you in reply that, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Marquis of Lansdowne has\n\n4. no objection to Captain J. Stirling, Coldstream Guards, being allowed to continue as Aide-de-Camp to Sir W. Robinson, K.C.M.G., until the expiration of his term of office as Governor of Hong Kong, i.e., until December next.\n\nThis officer will remain seconded in his Regiment; and will draw no pay from Army Funds whilst thus employed.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365601, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "page_number": 448, "title": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "content_text": "15833\n\nRECO\n\nRed 10 NI OT\n\n!\n\n$244\n\nCaptain J. T. Sterling\n\n1:47). Coldstream Guards\n\nThe Officer Commanding 1th Bn. Coldstream Guards\n\n4 South Place\n\nRutland Gate\n\nLondon S.W.\n\nJuly 14th 1897\n\nSir,\n\nI request that the Colonial Office may be officially informed of the date of my ceasing to be Aide de Camp to the Governor of St. Helena in order that the Crown Agents may know when my pay ceases.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nJ.T. Sterling,\n\nCaptain.\n\nC.O.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365602, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "page_number": 449, "title": "CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897", "content_text": "Secular\n\nColonel of the Coldstream J. Stirling ceased to be employed on 26.6.77.\n\nTapaver Saute Stool\n\n\"I Coldstream Guard.\n\nBATTN\n\nCOLOSTREAM GUARDS\n\n14 JUL. 1897\n\nPIRBRIGHT CAMP\n\nDRAFT.\n\nStrong\n\n15-3389/17\n\nColonel J.P. Stirling\n\nMINUTE.\n\n21st. Macnaghten 17/7 31. Johnson 17/8\n\nMr. Wilson.\n\nMr. Lucas.\n\nMr. Graham.\n\nSir J. Bramston.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nEarl of Selborne.\n\nMr. Chamberlain.\n\nSir,\n\n20 July 27\n\nWith reference to the letter from this Department of the 3rd instant, I am directed by Mr Secretary Chamberlain to inform you that it is understood that you rejoined your Regiment on the 26th ult., the Crown...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 478755, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "page_number": 220, "title": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "content_text": "# TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS \n**BONIFACE, GRACE.LONDON.** \nALL LETTERS TO BE ADDRESSED TO \nREMITTANCES WANT KARABLE TO THE \n**HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION**, \n\nHongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation: \n3, Gracechurch Street, London, E.C.3. \n`(147)` \n\nOctober 21, 1918. \n\n**COPY** \n\nThe Under Secretary of State for The Colonies, \nColonial Office, S.W.1. \n\nSir, \n\nFor 2018 \n\nThe Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce informs us that the Hongkong Government has suggested to them that local business houses who have members of their staffs serving with H.M. Forces at home or on any of the War fronts, should communicate with their London Agents requesting them to supply the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies with the names and regimental numbers of men whose early release is required after the cessation of hostilities.\n\nAt the request of our Head Office in Hongkong, we beg to comply with this suggestion and give you the following names of officers of the Bank who are at present serving in H.M. Army.\n\n| Name | Rank and Regiment | Details |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Blunt, Harold Ernest | Capt. 1/1 Sussex Yeomanry, Attached 16th Batt. Royal Sussex Regt. | Enlisted 6/9/14. Active service Dec. 1915 to date. |\n| Foord-Kelcey, R. | Temp. Lieut. 1.G.C. | Serving with B Coy. 23rd Batt. K.G.C. Italian Expeditionary Force. |\n| Adams, Chas. Gofton | Lieut. | Now prisoner of War at Schweidnitz, Schlesien. (A/Capt. 1/20 Bat. Lond. Regt.) |\n| Cooke, C. F. | Capt. Special Reserve (Lieut. 2nd Essex Rgt.) | Seconded for duty, Labour Corps, 10/5/18. Now commanding No. 056 Area Employt. Coy. B.E.F. France. |\n| Morriss, P. de C. | | Date of commission 2nd Lieut. 4th Battn. Coldstream Guards. 26/9/16. |\n| Murphy, L. N. | Lieut. Scots Guards (Special Reserve) | |\n| Hegarty, Herbert Geo. | M.C., Temp. Capt. | Flight Commander R.A.F. Joined June 1917. |\n| Stewart, M. Hubert | 2nd Lieut. Scots Guards | Cadet School, Bushey. 11 Oct. 1918. |\n| Ramsay, J. H. | do. | do. |\n| Barton, Roderick T. | do. | do. |\n\nSir, \nYour obedient servants, \nWe have the honour to be, \n**MANAGER**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 500248, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]", "page_number": 652, "title": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]", "content_text": "# NEW ADVERTISEMENTS \n\n## HONGKONG HOTEL \n\nCOMMENCING on MONDAY NEXT, the Hongkong Hotel will serve meals at the following times only due to the strike:- \n- BREAKFAST......... 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.\n- TIFFIN ...............12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.\n- DINNER ..............7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.\n\n## HAROLD WALLACE PETLEY (DECEASED) INTIMATIONS \n\nPersons having claims against the Estate of the above-named Deceased are requested to forward particulars at once to JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors, Prince's Building, Hongkong.\n\n## HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK \n\nAn Interim Dividend of £3 per share has been declared for the half-year ending 30th June, subject to deduction of Income Tax. The Dividend Rate is 2/3 per Dollar and will be payable on and after MONDAY, the 10th August, at the Offices of the Corporation. Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.\n\nThe Register of Shares will be closed from MONDAY, the 27th JULY, to SATURDAY, the 8th AUGUST, 1925 (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.\n\nBy Order of the Court of Directors,\nA. H. BARLOW, Chief Manager.\n\n## HONGKONG GOLF CLUB \n\nUntil further notice, the Deep Water Bay Club House will be opened on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS and SUNDAYS. No meals will be served; light refreshments and drinks will be available.\n\n## PALACE MOTOR CO., LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) \n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Winding-up Final General Meeting of the Company will be held at No. 21, POTTINGER STREET, Ground floor, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th AUGUST, 1925, at 2.30 P.M., for the purpose of:\n1. Laying the Accounts before the Meeting\n2. Giving Explanations if required.\n\nBy Order of the Committee,\nWONG KAM YING, Liquidator.\n\n## SPECIAL CONSTABULARY. PEAK DIVISION \n\nALL ADULT MALES (other than Members of the Medical Profession) resident in the PEAK DISTRICT who are not rendering Active Assistance to Government or the Public in connection with the Existing Strike are hereby called upon to attend before a Magistrate at the PEAK CLUB at 6 P.M. TO-DAY (FRIDAY, JULY 10TH) for the purpose of being Appointed and Enrolled as Special Constables.\n\n## NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES \n\n### THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. \n\nTHE STEAMSHIP \"ST. ALBANS\" LEFT SYDNEY, 13TH JUNE, 1925. CONSIGNEES of CARGO from AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, and SOUTH SEA ISLAND PORTS are hereby informed that owing to the Existing Strike Conditions, Cargo for HONGKONG by the s.s. \"ST. ALBANS\" has been Discharged at SANDAKAN and/or MANILA at the Risk of the Owners of the Goods.\n\n| Cargo Landed | Destination |\n| --- | --- |\n| at SANDAKAN | Forwarded per s.s. \"HINSANG\" due on or about the 15TH INSTANT |\n| at MANILA | 650 LEAD BARS, 21 Boxes FRENCH BUTTER, Bales LEATHER. Will be Forwarded to Destination per First Opportunity. |\n\nNo Insurance whatsoever has been effected by the STEAMSHIP COMPANY.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents.\n\n### COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES \n\nNOTICE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEILLES, &c., ex s.s. \"ETUAN\" and Cargo from HAVRE and COGNAC ex s.s. \"COMDT. DORISE\" are informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.\n\nBills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after Monday, the 13th instant, at Noon, will be subject to Rent and Landing Charges.\n\nR. RODENFUSER, Agent.\n\n### PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER \"KASHGAR\" \n\nARRIVED HONGKONG ON 9TH JULY, 1925. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR RISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon.\n\nOptional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions have been given to the contrary six hours before arrival of the Steamer. Goods not cleared within 8 days will be subject to Rent.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents.\n\n## THE SHARE & REAL ESTATE BROKERS' SOCIETY OF HONGKONG \n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the JUNE SETTLEMENT will be held on TUESDAY, the 14th day of JULY, 1925.\n\nBy Order of the Committee,\nM. FERNANDEZ, Secretary.\n\n## HOTELS, LIMITED \n\nWITH reference to the Offer of New Shares dated the 15th May, 1925 (made to Existing Shareholders of the Company), the Directors have decided to extend the Dates for Payment.\n\nThe Date for Payment of the First Instalment of $7.50 per share is extended to the 30th SEPTEMBER, 1925, and the Date for Payment of the Second Instalment to the 31st DECEMBER, 1925.\n\nBy Order of the Board,\nJ. H. TAGGART, Managing Director.\n\n## \"GLEN\" LINE, LIMITED \n\nCONSIGNEES of CARGO per s.s. \"BENAVON\" are hereby Notified that owing to the Existing Strike Conditions Cargo for HONGKONG is being Discharged at NAGASAKI where it will lie at the Risk and Expense of the Owners of the Goods.\n\nGIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.\n\n## LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL \n\nA meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon when H.E. the Governor made a statement upon the present situation in the Colony.\n\nThe Bill relating to the postponement of the June settlement has been published. It is proposed to extend the postponed settlement day over a period of four days, from July 14th to July 17th inclusive.\n\n## FERRY BOAT PIRATED \n\nThe coxswain of the steam launch Sian Hung On reported to the Water Police that the ferry boat Po On was pirated at Wah Ha. The pirates took 19 passengers prisoner and escaped towards Ling Ting.\n\n## P. & O. BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED \n\n**PAID-UP CAPITAL** £2,594,160\n**RESERVE FUND** £185,000\n\n## \"KASHGAR\" and \"PEMBROKESHIRE\" \n\nNOTICE TO CONSIGNEES regarding cargo discharge at SINGAPORE and/or MANILA due to strike conditions.\n\n## TYPHOON WARNING \n\nCyclone or typhoon near or over southern Formosa, moving N.W.\n\n## WANTED \n\nExperienced Machineshop FOREMAN to Work on All Night Shift. Good Salary to Capable Man. Apply UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE.\n\n## TO LET \n\n- GODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS (Basement). Apply SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.\n- COMMODOIOUS SHOP and PREMISES, in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, from 18th SEPTEMBER NEXT. Apply SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.\n- OFFICE in UNION BUILDING - TWO ROOMS on FOURTH FLOOR. Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n\n## DEWAR'S \"WHITE LABEL\" WHISKY \n\nAwarded 50 Gold and Prize Medals. As supplied to the Houses of Lords and Commons.\n\n## LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL \n\nThe Governor's statement on the present situation in the Colony was published. The June settlement has been postponed.\n\n## ACKNOWLEDGMENT \n\nMrs. ANGUS and family wish to thank all their friends for their kind sympathy, floral tributes, and letters of condolence received in their recent sad bereavement.\n\n## WANTED \n\nLetters are lying at this Office for various Box numbers.\n\n## TO LET \n\nEUROPEAN FLATS at Kowloon with Modern Sanitation. Apply KAYAMALLY Co., 3 and 5, D'Águilar Street, Hongkong.\n\n## MARRIAGE NOTICE \n\nA marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Major Holand Lawrence M.C., Coldstream Guards, and Susan, third daughter of Sir Charles Watson & Co., LTD.\n\n## CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA \n\n**Paid-up Capital** £3,000,000\n**Reserves Fund** £4,000,000\n**Reserve Liability of Proprietors** £1,000,000\n\n## INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. \n\nS.S. \"TAISANG\" LEFT CALCUTTA, 21ST JUNE, 1925. CONSIGNEES of CARGO for Hongkong ex the above Steamer are hereby Notified that the s.s. \"TAISANG\" is proceeding from SINGAPORE to KOBE direct.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD, General Managers.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]