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AGES OF NEW CAPTAINS The number of promotions captain in the half-yearly list maintained at 15, to which it in- creased in December, 1936. The zona for promotion is from four to eight years' seniority as com- mander, but this time the Admiral-

foreign) based on date of last re- tum from sea. For drafting pur- poses service will be divided into the three categories of foreign service, home sea service, and port service (le., at home),

DEVONPORT DOCKYARD

COMMAND

The Admiralty announce that the following bag officer's appoint- ment has been approved:— j

ty have not gone below five years. Rear-Admiral Arthur N. Dowd The Junior ofeer promoted was ing. C.B.. to be Admiral Superin- 207th on the commanders' list, ontendent. H.M. Dockyard, Devonport. the two previous occasions, when in

succession to promotions were made at 4) years, Arthur L Snagge, C.B. to date Vice-Admiral the juniors were 232 and 214 on September 27, 1938. that list

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-

DUKE'S PLEA FOR EX SOLDIERS

Must Find Work After Service

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1938.

“BABA'S BABY

PUBLIC AUCTION.

NOT SARAWAK

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HEIR RANEE THE Undersigned have received

instructions from the watow

Her mother, the Range of Mading Co. Sarawak, denied

that recently

· Princess Baba's baby...if a son- The Duke of Gloucester, speak-would be heir to the throne of ing on recruiting at the Royal | Sarawak.

Hospital, Chelsea, recently," said The denial came a few hours the problems of national defence after Princess Haba, wife of Bob! were assuming prominence in all Gregory, the tin wrestler and minds.

men.

TO SILL BY

PUBLIC AUCTION

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daughter of Sir Charles Vyner! THURSDAY, the 14th JULY, 1938.

Commencing at 16.00 a.m. ·

throne.

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At their Shop No. 10, Chinia Buliding. Pedder Street.

A Quantity of Valuable Hand Embroideries, Laces, Art Made Linen, Handkerchiefs, Hand Bags, Silk Lingerie, Kimonos, Ivory, Jades. Jewellery, Pewter and Cloisonne Ware, etc., etc.

He was addressing the Nationa: Brooke, Rajah of Barawak, had Association for the Employment of announced in San Francisco that Regular Sailors. Soldiers and Air- she is expecting a child.

The Rance of Sarawak tele- The twe aspects of defence Phoned the Daily Mirror: "Please which naturally.

the contradict my daughter's state- command

|ment that the baby ahe is expect- most serious consideration." he continued, are the provision of ing. If a son, will be heir to the personnel and the production of armaments

"The announcement was a sur-

"It is clear that recruitment on

prise to me.

a voluntary basis requires that the

"Whatever child she has will de- conditions of the men's service finitely laberit nothing from shall be made as attractive as pos-Sarawak. Her statement is very sible, und much is being done to upsetting to the Elafah's brother. 10); J. B. G. Temple, to Salaman-this end. But it is of equal, or the Tuan Muda. He is my hus- der, in command (July 18); L E even greater, Importance to ensure band's heir, and his son will sue-TERMS:-CASH ON DELIVERY Northcott, to Ramillies (July 19). "

the resettlement of ex-Regulars ceed him. Payr. Lt.Cdr.-R. E Sweny, to after the completion of their ser- Boscawen (Aug. 6),

vice.

Capts. E N. Syfret. to Rodnev command (Aug 15: A. R Halthide, to Cardiff, in command

on recommg.),

The ages of the few captains are sightly less than in earlier sts. and include three officers under 40. The eldest. Captain J. T. Borrett, OBE.. who entered Osborne in May, 1907, will be 44 on July 21; the youngest, Cabtala W. G. Andrewes, who began at

Lt.-Cidrs.-D. A. H. Homell, Osborne in September. 1912 was M.V.O. to Excellent (July 8); H, G. T. Padfeld, to Pembroke (July 38 on November 3.

Twelve of the new captains were cadets at Osborne, and the other three joined as special entry, cadets. Captain B. C. Brooke, with

"If he has no children, the son the first term in September, 1913:

of Lady Inchcape, my eldest Captain H. G. Norman with the Lts-C. E. Sheen, to Wilddre; R.] second term in September. 1914: E. Hutchins, to H 33 (July 1); recognised as pet by the com

"This obligation is insufficiently daughter, will inherit Sarawak." and Captain E. Jeffery with C. C. Tanner, to Grafton; W. Lmunity as a whole. The National the fourth term in September. 1918 O'Mara, to Balamander (July 5); No promotions have been made 3. W. Wright, to Resolution (July from

· commanders (10): F. G. Newton, to Gossamer *mong the. promoted from the lower deck July 24: K. R. S. Leadlay, to although six were in the zone.. Royal Oak (July 18); L. J. Sedgwick, to Capetown (July 26), and to Cardin (on transfer):

AMERICA FLAGSHIP CRITSE The following programme has been approved for the cruise to British Columbia of HMS. York, flagship of Vice-Admiral S. J. Meyrick, K.C.B.:-Vancouver," July 19-14; Prince Rupert, July 10-19: Wrangell: July 20-22; Esquimalt, July 25-August 8: Cowichan. August 8-10: Vancouver, August

10-18; and Comox. Aukust 18- September 2. The York will return to Bermuda in mid-October. after visiting certain American, ports. TRAVELLING CONCESSION

The rallway concessions f01 children approved last year have been extended to motherless children under 16 years of age o: naval ratings and Royal Marines including the RN. Shore, Signal and Shore Wireless Services and the R.M. Police, when travelling unac companied or in the care of guardian. The guardian will re- quired to pay the normal fare.

METEOROLOGICAL COM- MENDATION

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Payr. Lt.-D. L Blowers, to Hood Aug.2).

Sub-Lt."A. Milward, to Gren- ville (July 11).."

Proby. Sub-Lt.-B. M. T. i, to Cornwall (July 7).

Cd, Boan.-H. J. Monk, to Victory July 21).

Ca. Supply Offler.—E. Godfrey, to Wildare (Aug. 1).

Gunner.-R. Valentine, to Afridi (July 7).

PROMOTIONS

Lts.-T. P. Coode (Flight Lt. R.A.F.), W. D. Dunkerley. A o. Johnson, P. J. Knowling, to rank of Lt.Cdr. (seny, July 11,

Lt. (Retd.)E, A C. Barker. S Vennard, to rank of Lt.Cdr. retd.) (seny, July 30),

Sub-Lt. (E). G. Southwood. to rank of Lt. (B) (seny, July 11.

Payr Sub-Lts.R. E. D. A James, G. A. W. Haslam. W. C. F. Grant-Dalton, to rank of Payr. Lt. (seny, July D.

THE ARMY

INDIA OFFICE, JULY 1

As a result of the examination of meteorological logs received in the Naval Meteorological Branch of the Hydrographic Department dur- ing the year ended March Instructor-Commander W. A. The King has approved the un- Bishop. MA., R.N., is commenced dermentioned promotions, appoint- for the useful information furnish-ments, retirements, &c. Indian Army

S.

ed in the log tompiled for HMS. Amphion, flagship, on the Africa Majs, to be Lt. Cols.-H. Station. Fnstructor-Chitander Gordon, O.B.E., (April 29); R. A. Bishop Is Fleet Education Officer | Stubbings, C., Wallls. (May 1); G. on this station and an Interpreter R. Kidd. C, W. W. Ford (May 2); in French.

M W. Kennedy (May '7).

Maj. (Bt. Lt.-Cely W. J. Alim,

DRAFTING OF RATINGS

A new system of drafting naval M.C., to be Lt. Col. Provi. (May

2).

ROYAL AIR FORCE

ratings to foreign and home sea service 15 announced in Fleet Orders issued "yesterday. It is Intended to ensure a more equita. ble distribution of foreign service

NEW AIR VICE-MARSHAL over a shorter period than the present scheme provides, and to Air, Commodore P. C. Maltby. avold any sudden changed in the D.8.0., A.F.C., who is promoted to expectation of service of senior air vice-marshal in the midsum- ratinga.

mer list, has been Air Officer Com - The basis of the scheme is that manding. Mediterranean, since rosters for foreign service derived June, 1935. He will be 46 from the date of return from last August 5. and has had 27 years'. foreign service showd displace service, of which 23 have been with rosters for sea service (home or the RF.C. and R.AF

Nazis Grant British

Jews Property Rights

on

Jews of British nationality were required to register their pro- berty situated in Germany, but the administrative authorities will refrain from enforcing the registration procedure in the case of Jewish property owned by British subjects provided they were dami- elled outside Germany and were not emigres of former German na- tionality, says The Bulletin,

Foreign Affairs, gave that reply to Mr. Butler-As far as we can Mr. Thomas Williams, (Lab-Don | carry them out under the treaty Valley) in the House of Commons and the German law. recently, who asked the position Mr. Tom Williams-In view of of Jews of British nationality who the fact that Germany is suppòs- held property in Germany or Aus-ed to be a friendly nation, is not tria

the Government entitled to expect that British subjects should be An assurance had also been given, said Mr. Butler, that if the treated as British subjects?. question" arote of legalising the Mr. Butler-I think it would be property so registered, each case wrong to suppose that the answer would be examined to see whether given to us is not couched in the rights guaranteed to British friendly terms. subjects under the Anglo-German Mr. Maxton (ILP-Bridgeton) cómmercial treaty of 1924 were —Is this not similar to the case of affected.

Mexico, and why the difference of Mr. Tam Williams May I ask treatment in the two cases? ..

Mr Butler cannot accept it whether the Mater 15 satisfies. that these terms are consistent that the circumstances in the two "with H.M. Government's desires? cases are similar.

Association has been dealing with

this problem for over half a cen-co-operation of the Ministry of | tury, and with progressive success. Labour; -

The result of its work, the finding The employment

exchanges

of 43,598 positions, is Д note- however, could not give preference worthy achievement."

MINISTRY'S CO-OPERATION The Duke said that the main factors contributing to this succes had been the sound organisation

to those men over any other class. and it was for the association's Job-Anders to make known the claims and qualifications of Regulars to the employers.

ex-

In this way the association

and businesslike methods of the formed a vital link between the association, the Increasing good men of the Services and the clyll will of employers, and the close community,

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