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THE

SERVICES

ROYAL NAVY

PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD

STAFF

home stations last March. In all

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1937.

ANTI-AIRCRAFT CAMP Headquarters and one night of No.1 Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Unit moved from Biggin Hil to their summer Camp at Weston Zoylarid, near Bridgwater,

MURDERER HANGED

267 candidates were successful, in- Somerset, which they will occupy Chiu Pays Supreme

cluding two second Beutenants, 154 lleutenants, 107 captains, and Whitmy-four majors.

Commander G. K. Smith has taken over the duties of Assistant King's Harbour Master on the staff of Portsmouth Dock- pard, in succession to Commander H. A. Shears, who is joining H.M.S. Revenge on her recommissioning.

Commander Whitmy-Smith has been navigator since 1934 of the aircraft-carrier Hermes

the China Station... and was 'promoted in the New Year list. He entered Osborne as a cadet in January, 3915, and served in the Orand Fleet from September, 1917, as mid- shipman of the battleshipsSuperb" and Royal Oak.

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RELIEF FOR THE HUNTER The 'destroyer Active' is Being commissioned from the reserve at Malta to "take. the place of the Hunter in the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla, and the Hunter will be 'reduced to reserve at Gibraltar during the repairs necessitated by the explosion which occurred while she was on non-intervention patrol off the south coast of Spain on May 13. Lieutenant-Commander B.. G. Scurfield, from the` Hunter, has been appointed to the Active. In command.

RETURN OF THE EMERALD H.M.S. Emerald, Captain A. W. 5. Agar, V.C., DBO., has left Chat- ham to return to the 4th Cruiser Squadron, East Indies Station. after being refitted and recommis- slcned She should be at Colombo from June 14 to 16, and at Trin- cpmalee from June 17.

NAVY WEEK FILM

A special film is in preparation to be shown at the home ports dur- ing Navy Week from July 31 to August J. To make this film, in which all phases of naval warfare will be illustrated, eight camera- .men were embarked in ships and aircraft of the Home and Mediter- ranean Fleets during their com bined exercises in the Atlantic in March last:

SEA POWER. EXHIBITION The King has given his patron- age to an exhibition of paintings and drawings entitled "Sea Power -The King's Ships and the Mer- chant Navy." which is to be staged at the New Burlington Galleries, Old

Bond Street, from July 27 until the end of August. The "executive Committee includes Mr. Winston Churchill as chairman and Sir John Lavery as vice-chair-

man."

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Royal Artillery.Capts. R. Shrive,

until September. Since the re- maining fights of this unit will also be detached from Biggin Hil no correspondence for the unit is M.B.E... M.C., C. E Barrington. to be passed there until further M.C., C. N. Joy, (BL. „Ma]) F. T. Į notice," Patchell and C. R. Bankart, R.A.; Capta. T. M. Witherow J, F. Elliot, (Bt. Maj.) A. R. Miller, G.

7. Palin, M. C. P. Willars. H. WELL-KNOWN

P. Maltby. R.A.S. Edgecombe, H.

C. Dowswell, C.W.B. Richards. H. T. Hogan, A. P. Lambooy, R. B. T. Daniell, G. V. Russell, J. P. Crowe, R. D. Bolton, J. Thomin-

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and EJ. Castello, R.A (R.AR. of D.); Lleuts. A. J. Caul- -field, and J. McL W Titley,RA.; Lieut. D. Welsh, R.H.A.; Lleuts. N. C. Phillips, J. A. Liston Foulis, ; M. A. W. Rowlandson, C. D. K Burnaby, A. J. Ropes. A. 8. Elis. A. J. W. Grubb, G. L. Rampling.

SPORTSMAN

Penalty

Chiu Yuk-fat, aged 24, con, denihed to die, at the April Ses- sions for the murder of Cheung Yuk-ching, a shopkeeper's concu- bine, paid the extreme penalty by hanging at the Victoria Gaol in the early hours of yesterday morn- ". ing. It was learned he went to the gallows calmly.

Chiu, who was formerly employ-

IN COURT ed as a draughtsman by the

No Licence For

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Wireless "Technician A. E. E

Public Works Department; WHI found guilty of the murder of Cheung Yuk-ching, allegedly with the help of To Wai-man, who has not been arrested, in a vacant dat at 323 Reclamation Street on February 28, while in an attempt to recover certain fake documents.

from her. The two were said to have attempted to dispose of the body by burning it with charcoal. CORONER'S INQUEST

D. G. Birkett, and B. Kingzett, Jefferies appeared as complainant RA.; Lieut. J. E. Upton, RA at the Kowloon Police Court yes Lleuts. K. R. Farquhar, and R. Fterday when A. L. Sullivan, reald Welsh, R.A.; Lleuts H. S. Towending at No. "2c, Luna Building. J. Knapp, W. A., N. Wilson, L. D. Kowloon. was summoned before. M. Oram. A. H. Tovey, J. M. Mr. E. Himsworth with the posses- Woodward, L. Lindsay, J. R.sion of a wireless set without aquest into the death of Chlu was Allason, F. F. Hartley, F. w. Sconce. R. S. Broke, P. K. Braid,

J. P. M. Hope. R. G. Osborn. R. L. T. Burges, and W, A. Ingram, R.A.

icence.

Mr. Jefferies said that he visited the premises on May 27, and found there was a wireless set. Defen- dant was out during his visit and he left a note requesting him to farnish details of the set.

Defendant pleaded guilty to the

R. Engineers-Caps. A. G. Gadd, H. C. T.Faithful, O. Sturt, D. W, A Cleeve. F. H. Ievers; Lleuts. J. Innes D. E. Holbrook. G. L. Gallo- | offence through a letter delivered way, J. M. L. Gavin, D. C. to his Worship by a representative, Cameron, A. Ei L Crosthwait, stating that he only had the set and W. B. Tyrrell"

tried out and had overlooked the necessity of obtaining a licence at the moment.

R. Corps of Signals,—Capts. J. A. I. Watts, W. Scott, W. D. McGregor, O.B.E.. J. Gardner: Lieuts. F.. W. P. Bradford, H. N. Crawford, R. N. Seddon R. B. Ridley Martin. and H. C. Daniel,

R. Marines.-Capts, L...O. Jones, F. P. C Lordon. R. C. Giles. (Bt. Maj.) P. W. O'H." Phibbs, R., D. Sims, A. F... R. Buckley, G. A Haward. H. D. Fellowes: Lieuts R. B. F. Smith, T. K. West, N. C. Ries R. F. V. Griffitha, H. L. 0. Fraser, P. H. C. Teek, and W. J. Tyndale-Biscoe.

R. Army Service Corpå-Capts. C. E. Bowden, M. M. Simpson, M.B. E., R. T. R. MacManaway. 8. Acheson, M.B.E., T. L. Minniece, A. Laithwaite, D.8.0., P. B. Powle R. C. Atwill, R. W. Marshall, C. R. L. Hopper, E. Dynes, J., K. Jeffers, H. 8. H. Mayell, and D. E. Millard; Lients. C..R. A. Scho- feld, F. G. Marks, W: H. Sum- mers. W. J. Cockerill, E. H. Cár- leton. A. K. Woods, J. G. C. Low, H. W. Dobson, and E, M. Dox- ford; Majors D-C-Bowie-and-J."}" W. Eames.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL PENSION

Lieutenant-Commander E. Duf fett, O.B.E, retired, has been awarded Greenwich Hospital | R. pension of £40 a year, in the va- cancy created by the death of -Lieutenant-Commander W. Bledge,

retired, on January 19.

APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty:-

Lt.-Cdr.-B. B. Junor, to Coven- try (May 31).

Lts.--P. W. Compton (F/O.. R.A.F.) to Glorious (May 24); C. H. Wells, to Wells, to Pembroke (G) (June 1); and L. E. Moncaster. to Cyclops (on recommg.).

TRANSFERS

Army Ordnance Corps.--Capts. R. C. C. Turton, J. G. Denniston, P. W. F. Brown, L. Jackson,

L E. Cutforth, C. G. Reynolds, M. B. Koe, G. E. Butler, J. L. Mor- ton, and J. J. Walsh.

R. Army Veterinary Corps.-Majors R. H. Knowles and D. A. Gillmar.

ROYAL AIR FORCE

NEW FIGHTER GROUP It is officially announced that No. 12 (Fighter Group, which took over executive command on May 5, comprises the following:

HI Worship said that $40 was the usual Ane for an offence of this nature, but in view of the circumstances he reduced the fine to $25.

JUMBLE SALE

A jumble sale was held in St. Andrews Church Hall yesterday afternoon, which attracted quite a number of people. Things of all Kinds were on sale, both useful and ornamental, and the various stall-holders did a brisk trade,

Profits of this jumble sale go to augment the funds of "the Mothers' Union, and we learn that the sum of $76 was realised yes- terday.

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At 12.15 pm. yesterday an in-

conducted by Mr: K. Keen at the Central Magistracy. After hearing the evidence, а Verdict of death due to judicial hanging was returned by the following jury: Messrs. DC.8. Alves (Foreman), Tong Sik-ming and Harry Wong. Chief Warder, H. Barrett testi- fed that deceased, condemned prisoner Ná. 623, was, at the April Sessions this year, sentenced to death for marder. On May 26 the sentence was confirmed, and he was executed, according to law, at 5.05 yesterday morning.

Dr. G. 1. Shaw, medical officer.in charge of Hong Kong Prison, said deceased was pronounced dead at 5.35 a.m. Death was due to dis- location of the cerebral vertebras and rupture of the spinal cord, caused by judicial hanging.

Dr. Shaw added that he be Bleved death was instantaneous, Deceased was pronounced dead half an hour later because the law required that the body should not be brought down until after that time.

Shortly before the inquest; the body was taken "by. Chiu's family to Kai Lung Wan cemetery for burial Chiu's wife and child awaited at the prison gates.

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STUDENT KILLED

IN COLLAPSE -

A Chinese student aged 15 years, was crushed yesterday morning when a verandah at No. 39 Gage Road, collapsed. on top of him,

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER shortly before 3 a.m. The bor diec

DEFENCE CORPS

(ORDERS BY LT-COL. R. C. B. ANDERSON, M.C. COMMANDANT

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS)

RIFLES AND BAYONETS All Rifles and Bayonets must be returned to Stores as soon as possi- ble for Annual Inspection.

PARADE

for

Corps Ist Battery Friday. June 18.-Classes Laying DR.F. and Signalling at HQ. at 5.30 p.m.

L Section Arma Drill.

The undermentioned gunners'

The following officers have been Station Headquarters, Church were successful in passing an

transferred to the rank of Proby Pay. Lt. R.N. (to date July 1)

Payr Lts. (R.N.R.).-C. W. H-

Fenton; Station Headquarters, Nos, 10 and $6 (F) Squadrons, and the

examination in D.R.F. at Stonecut ters on Sunday, May 30, 1937.

Gunners G. B. Wilby, H. C. Lam

man, J.-B. Williams, J. P. Coulton Cambridge University Air Squadron and T. Fung..

R. T. Owen, G. E. Farley-Davies.

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"Payr. Sub-Lts. (RNR). A. Jterick: No. 25 (F)

and No. 41 (F) Squadron, Ca No. 2 Improvised Battery (M Sec.) Layers and Trainers parade in Squadron, Collard, WL/F. Hughes.

HMS. Tamar at 5:30 pm. Hawkinge; No. 4 (F) Squadron Wednesday, June 16... Payr. Sub-Lt. RNVR)-G. A Martlesham; No 607 (County of Durham) (F) Squadron, Usworth; and No. 688 (North Riding) (F) Squadron, Thornaby.

Tanner.

PROMOTIONS.

The following Sub-Lts. have been promoted to the rank of Lt.. Beny, as stated:-F. B. F. Brayne Nicholas (Dec. 1, 1938): N. L. A. Jewell, G. A J. Goodhart, and J.

The appointment of Air Com-

Corps Engineers Monday, June 14: Miniature Range, 5.30 pm

- Corps Signals Corps HQ, at 5.30 pan on Tuesday.. Promotion Class will parade at June 15

Machine Gun Troop Tuesday, June 15: Parade-at Riding

Causeway Bay Stable. School, at 5.30 p.m.

instantaneously.

The verandah was on the third- floor of "the building, and was oc- cupied by some chlidren. Für- tunately, at the time of the collapse there was on one on the premises. The victim was walking along Gage Road when the verandah fell on him. He has

Army Service Corps Company. Next parade will be on Thursday, identified. June 17, 1937. "Convoy (Mainland) by Capt. R. Robertson, RAS.C. Rendezvous -Whitfield Barrack Square at 5.30 pm. It is requested that owners of cars, bring same to this parade.

Pay Section Members of the Pay Section will parade at Corps HQ. on Thursday, 17th in the Lecture Room of a lecture.

Medical Section Monday, June 21: Parade at 5.30 p.m. Gas Drill.

COMMAND Lleut, C. de B. Robertson, M.M. assumed command of the Pay Bection w.e.f. 18.37.

not yet been

DONATIONS

The Hong Kong Travel Associa tion acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following subscrip- tions:- Messrs. Deacons Messrs. Jebsen and Co.... .............. Messrs. Noronha and Co.

50.00 50.00 50.00

PRISONER'S DEATH

An inquest was held at the Magistracy yesterday Kowloon touching upon the circunstanices surrounding the death of a female prisoner, Lam Yec, aged 67, who died at the Lalchikok Prison Hos- pital in the early morning of June Sergeant4-The jury comprised Measta. R.

PROMOTION No. 1665, Brt K. G. Hamilton fa promoted to Company Major wef. 11.6.37.

TRANSFER

modore J. H. B. Tyssen, M.C.. to be Senior Air Staff Officer and tem- porary Air Officer Commanding. J. S. Hooker (Feb. 1). No: 12 Group, was announced in Foulden (April 1; E T. Stanley The Times" of April, 2. The R.A. (May 1) AW. N. Dayrell D Station at Debden, which was to Ell, D. W. E. Chubb. C. A. Lang-have been in the group, has been ton. J. R. L. Moore, F. G. Woods. transferred within the Fighter R. J. Exakine, and A. D. W, Moore Command to No. 11 (F) Group with on Monday, Jurie 14, Riding In-Troop is transferred to No. 1 (May;16); “O

Cd. Gunnera-F. A Wells (T), ect from May 5

J. D. Allen, D. Constantine, F. R.

Dobson, and W. G. English to rank

Motor M.G. Pistoon"" Parade at Corrs HQ. at 6.30 p.m.

{struction. 'COMMAND AT WADDINGTON Wednesday, June 16: Miniature Wing Commander P. H. Cum-Range.

́of Lt. (sely; Féb74) ;” J. w. Heathef, mingi. D.F.C. has assumed com- -・・・ No. 1 (M.G.) Company

to rank of Lt. (seny. Feb. 22); c.mand of the station at Wadding- Friday, June 18: Parade at 5.30 Leonard, W. E. Daves, and W. 3.ton, near Lincoln, which is being pm. Skelton Company Drill (Rope Styles, to rank of Lt. (seny. ra- enlarged to provide for two ad- Drill), spectively May 18, 31, and April ditional" squadrons. Hitherto only - No. 3 (MLG.) Company

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"RETIREMENTS”

Ca. Gunners. G. E. Warren and G. Lewis, placed on the Retd. List (April 13:

THE ARMY

No 503 (County of Lincoln) There will be no further parades Squadron of the Audliary Air until Monday, July 12, except for Force has been based there. Wing those specially detalled for M.G. Commander Cummings enlisted in Class, fikk the London Scottish when the War Machine Gun Bn. Signale :') began, whs commssioned to The, Monday, June 14: Bübsection D Beaforth Highlanders, and second- parade under Sgt. Thomson for re-

de Chazeller (foreman), U. "Z. Wong, and G. E. Brown, after having heard the evidence, they returned; a verdict of death from

No. 1297, CSM J. S. Flegg, Armoured Car Bection, is transfer- red to Unit Reserve we.f. 11.6.37 natural causes.

No. 1885, CB.M. E. C. Hamilton, Mrs. G. Pearson, matron of the M.M.G. Platoon, is transferred" to | Laichikok female prisom, said that

undergo a term of one year's hard HQ Moblie Column w.e.f. 11.8.374 deceased was admitted to the pri

No. 2759, - T. A. Kuester M.G. son in October last, sentenced to

(M.G.) Company w.e.f. 11.6.37 labour for the possession of dan- gerous drugs. Deceased had twice been sent to the prison hospital in March this year. She died in the prolonged lüiness. prison hospital on June 4 after a

STRUCK OFF STRENGTH Left the Colony No. 1 (M.G.) Company, w.e.f. 11.8.37 No. 2014, Pte. E C. H. Tribbeck,

No. 2520, L/Bdr."L F. de Bouza,

1st Bty, Sec. w.e.f. 11.6.37...

No. 2556, Gur, R. Ho, 1st Bty... Kal Tak Bund, Kowloon City, No. sec...L. 11.4.37.

No. 2568, Gor. A. A. Rumjahn, ist Bty. L'Sec. we.. 11.6.37.

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Captain, 1. Adjutant, HKVD. Corps. Nb. 2185, Pte. L. J. Cave, Mustard & Co., Corps H.Q., Pay Section,

AFFILIATED UNIT Corps Infantry 5.6.37

Nursing Detachment,

Harbour Dept, Corps HQ, Pay Bec, bandaging, will be held 5.6.37.

cod caeli Ofices on Morday, June No: 2707 Pte L Gibson, H.K. DAIL Electric Co., MMG. PL, 75.31, 2 No. 7798, Ite, F. O. Reed HK Land Investment & Agency Co. and"No: 2799, Pte. E. P. Abbas, 21.

ed in June, 1917; to the R.J.C., volver training at HQ, at 6.30 p.m. with which he served in France. PROMOTION OF OFFICERS Up to the time he was awarded the Epecial Training / Class for No. 2786, Ptc, P. 6t. A. Sharpham, A meeting by The results are announced of DF.C. In September, 1918, he had Omcers, N.C.Os. and prospective the examination (in written sub-carried out over 100 night bombing NCOs will be held on Tuesday, *fects)!!" of officers with a view to Talds. He served in India In 1819. June 15 at 5.30 pm; at Corps HG.

promotion in the Regular Army, 22 and again in 1928-33, and at

Air Armored Royal Marines, Supplementary Re-Constantinople in 1922-23, and has serve. Territorial Army, and In- recently been on air staff duties in dian Army, which was held at No. 2 (Bomber) Group,

Parade at HQ at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 for MG In struction.

(8 d.) E DURRAN, fire Commandant, Nursing Detachment.

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