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THE SERVICES
THE SERVICES
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ROYAL NAVY
NEW ENGINEER ADMIRAL
Engineer Captain H. L. Harvey.
THE ARMY
RECENT STAFF CHANGES Among recent Staff changes are
A.D.C., whose promotion to en- the following:- gineer rear-admiral was announced Brigadier W, O, Holden, D.S.Q.. recently. has been associated for M.C., of the Directorate of Military many years with the engineering Training. has become Deputy training of officers and men
GIBRALTAR STAFF CHANGE"ector in the Staff Duties Direc
torate on the promotion of Major- The appointment dates from General G. N. Meeready, CM.G. October 8 of Lieutenant-Comman-D.S.O., O.B.E, M.C.
der E. H. Kitson to be Flag Lleu- tenant
Major J. B Bettington, M.C., of') to the Admiral-Superin-
the 2nd Battalion, the KSLI, at tendent at Gibraltar, Rear-Admiral 4. E. Evans, C.B., O.BE, in auca..0.2 of the 7th Division.
Pembroke Dock, is made temporary cession to Lieutenant-Commander)
J. O'B. Milner-Barry.
. REUNION DINNER
The new GS.O.1 for Training is Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel S. Col-
The reunion dinner of Waringwood. M.C., R.As from Cam- time officers of H.M.S. Furious willberley who will be promoted. „
te held at the United Services Club, Pall Mall, S.W.1. on Satur- day November 12, at 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. Particulars may ba obtained from the Honorary Secre tary Squadron Leader F. Kirk, O.B.E.) at Room 574, York House. Kingsway, W.C.2.
NEW ANTI-AIRCRAFT GROUPS
The War Office announces that
Tank o!
NEW LIEUTENANT-COLONELS
Leicester, who has taken over the Lieutenant-Colonel G; W. F
1st Battalion, The Cheshire" Re- gment in Bombay at the age of
Cunt, made A.QMG. will take the 43. in succession to Colonel B
to Khartoum November 11.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1938.
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THURSDAY. the 20th OCTOBER.
1938.
Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
At their SALES ROOM.
No. 35 HANKOW ROAD. KOWLOON
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Pumprising:-
Heine been found on woven DANGERS OF LOW Teakwood Drawingroom, Dining-
1911
F.
BIRTH-RATE
Sir L. Hill's Fears. For The Empire
room, Bedroom and Office Furni- ̧· turé, Carpets, Rugs, Cutlery, Or- naments, Porcelain and Class Ware, E. P. and Brass Ware, Elec- tric Table Lamps. Gramophones and Records, Enroelled Bath. Radio S. Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.
the King has approved the ap- Lieutenant-Colonel Nigel pointment of the following officers Somerset, D.S.O., M.C., who has to be Commanders of Anti-Air-been promoted from command of Craft Groups, Territorial "Army.British Depos to be "0.0. 2nd Bat with the temporary
allon The Cheshire Regiment at Brigadier, the appointments being Plymouth, is 45, with service from consequent on the raising of three 1913. Including France, Mesopo- new Anti-Aircraft Divisions; T.A
tamla, and Afghanistan. He suc
Empire ceeds Brigadler L. H. Cox. pro and the loss of millions of pounds population as recently announced:-
Colonel R. H. Allen M.C.
moted to the Malta infantry com-through preventible ill-health were A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD, mand. He was Assistant Military two at the topics dealt with by Sir Secretary to Lieutenant-General Leonard Hill, the scientist. In his presidential address to the confer-
The danger 記 the through declining
Colonel R. C. Milliken, C.B.E., TD. MIEE., Territorial Army.
Lleutenant-Colonel 0. W. Ni-Sir Harold Walker at Poona. cholson, Royal Engineers. Terr- Lieutenant-Colonel R. M. Aylmerence of the Sanitary Inspectors' to:lal Army.
is promoted colonel after four Association at Edinburgh recently, Lieutenant-Colonel K. D. Year years at Colchester in command of
"The Government." be Bald, sley, M... Royal Engineers.
the 4th Division, R.A.S.C and dealing with the population pro Lieutenant-Colonel G. A. Rick-Major W. H. Clarke, of Catterick,blem, "should act at once, and, on ards, D.SO., M.C., Royal Artillers. is made Lieutenant-Colonel in his the lines found successful by Ger- Lieutenant-Colone! W. M. M. OD. vacancy. Lieutenant-Culonet A 8. many, stop the decay of the Bri- Welsh, D.S.O., M.C., Royal Artillery.M.. Winder, Assistant Director or tish Empire which is now going
Lieutenant-Colonel C. W. Massy, Pathology at Horse Guards, creates on through birth control.” D.S.O., M.C.. Royal Artillery
Lieutenant-Colonel E. W Wilson, M.C., Royal Artillery.
G.
&
n vacancy in the R.A.M.C. by re-
Bir Leonard pointed out that tirement, and Major D. Bell, of Britain's birth-rate. 35.4 in 1890. Cairo is promoted.
was now less than 15 per thou- Lieutenant-Colone! W, T. O
sand. In all the democrutic coun- Lieutenant-Colone! C. G. Robin, tries of Europe the birth-rate was Crewdson, Royal Artillery.
who has assumed command of The under 15, while Germany had rais Lieutenant-Colonel O. T. Frith, Hallamshire Battalion in Sheffield,ed her rate to 19. Italy's rate was Royal Artillery.
was one of the York and Lancaster 22. Japan Increased her popula- Lieutenant-Colonel A. J.,C Pol Regiment captains advanced lock. O.B.E..
tion by about 1,000,000 a year. Royal Artillery. major in the block promotions of NEW BRIGADE COMMANDERS
"ON THE DOWN GRADE" August 1. He was adjutant of the The War Office announces that battalion from 1933- to 1937.
the following appointments have
been approved by the King:--
Lieutenant-Colonel, and Brevet Colonel A. C. Hughes. T.D., The Royal
DEFENCE AGAINST
AIRCRAFT
It had been estimated that by 1951 the number of children in England and Wales would have fallen from 9,500,000 in 1932 tc. 5,500,000, while people aged 45 and Recruits are still joining the over would have increased by Berkshire "Regiment, (anti-aircraft units of the Territorial 2.500.000. Territorial Army, to be Comman-Army in big numbers, and the This was because we had been der. 145th (South Micland) In prospect of completing the new doing everything to secure comfor! fantry Brigade, Territorial Army 3rd, 4th and 5th Divisions at anand prolong life and nothing to with the temporary rank of Baga-carly date improves each week, "dier, Vice Colonel Brigadier) 3. C 8. Clarke, DS.O.searchlight operators
A force 1 3,500 gunners and on which the virility of a nation whose tenure expires on Decent raised at Glasgow, and units of
is being depended.
ber 1.
The Cameronians and HLI. are
temporary
NEW COMMANDANTS
encourage the birth of children.
"The British race."" Str Leonard said, "Is on the down Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet
grade all over the world, and Colonel R. FE. Whittaker. O.B.Ekely to be converted and equip. T.D., Territorial Army. to be Com units will also be raised.
It is not due to crowding, be ped for air defence this year. New
cause in "Australia and New mander. 28th London) Anti-Air-:
Zealand the birth-rate has fal- craft Group. Territorial Army, witaj
len to ander 17.” the temporary rank of Brigadier. Major R. C. McCay, D.S.O., has Commenting on the numbers vice Colonel-(temporary Brigadier, been appointed Commandant of leaving agriculture every year fol P.. S. Rothwell, D.S.O.. whose the 2nd (P.W.O. Battalion, other work-about, 10,000---Str tenure expires on January 18. 1939. Pajputana Rifles, in succession to Leonard sald: "There is no doubt Lieutenant-Colonel M. D. Jeph Lieutenant-Colonel C, O. R. Mosse. that the peasant who is not over- son, The Royal Norfolk Regiment. 'M.C.
taxed has the happiest life. Territorial Army, to be Comman- Major A E Barlow: M.C. has Open-air work in natural der. 163rd Norfolk and Sufolk) been appointed Commandant o content never attained by many of roundings makes for health and Infantry Brigade, Territorial the 1st Battalion. Royal Garhwal Army, with the temporary rank of Rifles, vice Lieutenant-Colonel A. Brigadier, vice Culonel (temporarys.. Brooke, M.C.. who, vacated the Brigadier, D. V. M. Balders, O.BE...appointment on September 9. M.C., whose tenure expires on May IB. 1939.
sur
the richest men of the city with flabby bodies and tired hearts."
Sir Leonard said that it had been computed that £295.000.000, were Major G. P. Crampton, M.C., has spent yearly on ill-health. "E100. assumed command the
of Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rides, to lust time and lessened efficiency, tat 000.000 of it being due to workers all an existing vacancy.
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There could be no doubt that by tracing social and economic, causes of ill-health and accidents, and making necessary adjustments,
Lieutenant-Colonel F. C Chay tor, O.BE, M.C.. Royal Artillery, to be Commander 30th (Northum brian) Anti-Aircraft Group, Ter ritorial Army, with the temporary rank of Brigadier, vice Colonel 5 TIGER CUBS BORN many millions might be saved. (temporary Brigadier) R. T. Ham- mick, DS.O., whose tenure expires
AT LONDON ZOO
Public authorities. legally could an November 1.
spend money only on relief of suf- For the first time in the hister fering not on inquiry into preven Lieutenant-Colonel H. S. Krey or the London Zoo there are tion, while the Government did -D.S,O,, -O.B.E....~The Green-Howards, home-bred tiger "quins" hidden not spend on medical research as to be Commander, 150th (York and away behind the Lion House. much as the cost of one torpedo Durham) Infantry Brigade, Ter- ritorial Army, with the temporary birth to them recently and be
The Indian tigress. Jezebel, gave boat. rank of Brigadier vice Colone! cause she has already had two NAVAL AIR SCHOOL (temporary Brigadier) J. P. D. other familes of which Underwood, D.S.O., whose tenure was even seen ane was not given expires on Janmry 25, 1930
a chance to destroy the new quin- Lieutenant-Colonel E. S. White, tuplak. D.S.O., Royal Army Service Corps.
succession to. Colonel L. G. Robin-
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1 Venter Diningroom Suite
1 Veneer Bedroom Suite 1 Bewing Machine
1 Hand Sewing Machine
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FRIDAY, the 21st OCTOBER, 1938.
Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
At their Sales Room, No. 2" Connaught. Road, Central,
Ground Floor.
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Comprising:-
Hatstand, Divans, Dressing Tables, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers,, Couches and Armchairs, Dining Tables, Chairs and Arm- chairs, Cabinets, Desks, Filing". Cabinets, Bookcases, Typewriter Tables, Carpets and Rugs, Orna ments, Clocks, Cutlery. Crockery, Glasses, Tea Sets. Vases. Enamel Bath. Wardrobe and Cabin. Trunks, Electric Table Lamps, and Radiator, Gramophones and Re- cords, Rádios, etc. etc.
aiso
A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD. FURNITURE
and
Dining Room Buite
"Frigidaire"
No 1 Flying Training School has 2 Electric Refrigerators returned to its original home at to be Assistant Director of Supplies
They were taken from her Im- Netheravon, Wilfalifre, after three
1 Electric Refrigerators "O.E." and Transport, the British Troops mediately after birth and a dog years at Leuchars, Fife.
was called in to act us foster- Fleet Air Arm flight is carried 1 Ice Chest "White Frost" in China, early in October, 1938, in mother.
out at the school. Between 301 Electric Carpet Cleaner in Case. Jezebel parted with her babies and 40 Naval and Marine officers with alacrity. All the keeper did are under instruction.
1 Burf Board catapulte was offer her a joint of mest as The course includes
by ap-2 Canvas Carioes. MR. S. M. BRUCE an inducement, and she walked launching of aircraft
on the away from them into
another paratus fixed to a base Mr. B. M. Bruce has been reap- den.
aerodrome and "dummy" - {deck Afterwards she. gave по pointed High Commissioner for
landing practice on EL marked- evidence that she missed them. Australia in London for a second
fout plan. term of five years. He has re-i
These cubs are particularly in-
Training on the, catapult equipa presented the Commonwealth since teresting, because their father naval airmen for duties they may 1932.
Amur, the Siberian tiger. They
be required to fulfil as pilots of Throughout his political life he are strong and healthy, and four floatplanes and aniphibians has worked to strengthen Empire of them are males. They are un
ried in warships: links.
usually large cubs, and their - fur
"Dummy" deck-landing pre- Mr. Bruce, who is 55, was Prime, is long and light in colour.
pares them for the diicult work Minister-Australia's youngest"... The Afth, a daughter, la smaller or alighting in a land plane on from 1923 to 1929. He was a row than her, brothers, and is just a the deck of an aircraft carrier un ing "Blue" at Cambridge in 1904. miniature edition of Jezebel der-steam,
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