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THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING

CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland).

NOTICE is hereby given that the Share Registers of the Com pany will be closed from Thurs. day, 15th June, to Monday, 26th June, 1939, both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board,

DERRICK & CO., Chartered Accountants,

Local Secretaries.

Hong Kong Bank Chambers, SINGAPORE, 6th June, 1939.

PUBLIC AUCTION

DAIRY FARM ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD

NOTICE OF CALL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above named Company held at the re

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·HONGKONG, JUNE 16, 1939

EDITORIAL

ANNUAL MEETING

OF REO.CA.

Marked Increase In Membership

A considerable increase in mem- bers," the total of which rose to over 280, was reported at the an- nual meeting of the Royal En gineers' Old Comrades' Association held at the N.C.O.'s Mess Room, Wellington Barracks, last evening. Captain, A. C. Houghton, RE, pre- sided, assisted by the Hon, Secre-

gistered office of the Company TENSE SITUATION tartes. Sergeant Majors T. W. Law-

No.

2,

Lower Albert "Road,

Victoria, la the Colony of Hong 4 Kong, on Thursday the 15th day of June, 1939, a resolution was

475 passed whereby a call of $2.50

PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 19th day of June, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land West of Diamond Hill, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commenc ing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.

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Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis." posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Bale.

Rexistry No.

Locality.

Lot No. 2690.

New Kowloon Inland;

nland Lot No. 2579 Near New Kowloon

& West of Diamond

Hill.

Boundary

Measure-

mentr.

N.] B. K.W.

A* 18

anla p

Contents in

Square foot.

Annual

Rental

07,200

870

0,720

Greet Prico.

K.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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"PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public

Auction to be held on Monday,

per share was made upon the persons who appeared in the Company's Register of Members- on the 15th day of June, 1939, zs the holders of the 41,905 newly Issued shares of the Company and that the same was made payable to the Company at Its registered office No. 2, Lower Albert Road. Vitoria in the Colony of Hong Kong, on the 1st day of July 1939.

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At such Extraordinary General Meeting the following further resolution was passed :--

AT TIENTSIN TIENTSIN, the "Ford of

Heaven" according to the

Chinese meaning of its name, is the scene of ominous ten- A severe test is under sion. -way, a-test-on which hinges the future of the internation- al settlements and other for- eign concessions in China, as well as the right of foreigners to trade freely, under existing treaties, for, under various pretexts, the Japanese mil- itary adventurers and their puppets have designs on the economic and financial con- trol of these places. But there is more than that, for the "new order for east Asia" alms are driving all foreign interests from China and, as repeatedly pointed out in these columns, closing the "Open Door" to all but the Japanese.

"That for the purpose of pay **ing the aforesaid call of $2.50 "per share a special capital "bonus of $2.50 per share be and is hereby declared pay "able on the 1st day of July. BECAUSE the British au- **1939 to the shareholders ap. | thorities declined to surren- ***pearing on the Register of der four Chinese who are **Members of the Company alleged to have been respon- "on the 15th day of June,sible for the assassination of **1939

of a puppet, official, the Japan- as the holders

Iese are enforcing a blockade against the British Conces- sion by erecting barricades at all entrances to the Conces sion. This, however, has fail- ed to intimidate HM. Govern- ment, who are determined to maintain

**the said 41,905 newly issued **shares and that such capital "bonus be applied by the “Directors on behalf of the **shareholders who on the 15th "day of June, 1939 were the "holders of the said 41,905 "newly issued shares in satis "faction of the said call of “$2.50 per share and that such "special capital bonus shall ac- cordingly be treated for all **purposes as an increase in the "amount of the paid up capital "of the Company held by each "such shareholder and not as **Income."

By Order of the Board,

G. MILNE,

Secretary.

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DEATH OF AGED PRISONER

a firm stand in dealing with the matter and is considering further steps. and the possibility of coun-

ter-measures."

WHAT THE NATURE of these counter-measures will be, it is yet too early to say but there is no intention whatever of submitting tame-

rence and R. Hargreaves, and the Kon. Treasurer, Lt. G. G. Richards.

A Brief statement of the finan- cial position of the Associattori was ready and it was expressed that the organization had expert-

enced a satisfactory year, having been able to send Home two Aums totalling £14.

The annual Re-Union Dinner this year take place on October 14. the same date as the London

function.

An appeal to members indivi- dually for subscriptions in aid of the dependents of those who lost

their lives in HMS. “Thetis - was made by the chairman,

OFFICERS ELECTED Officers elected to serve in the ensuing year were as follws:-

General Committee: Chairman

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1939.

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES

A view at the Sixth Extra Race meeting held at Happy Valley last week-end. (Photo by Leica).

POLICE OFFICER CHARGED

Continued from Page 7 into his position and responsibility. Were he a man of no position.

there would remain no

Totalitarian States Will Bring War

Further Evidence

In Sykes' Case

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Further evidence was given by Mr. J. A. Duff, of the Reliance Motors, at the continued hearing of the case in which E. D. Sykes,. a broker, residing at No: 171, Sai Yee Street. - appeared mand before Mr, R. Edwards at the Central Court yesterday, on charges of obtaining ́ sums of $1.250 and $1,000 by false pre- tences, from the Reliance Motors. Mr, O. E°C. Marton appeared on behalf of the complainants, whilst Sykes was represented by Mr. F. H. Lasaby.

Mr. J. A. Duff again mentioned about the advances given to Sykes, who told the Duff brothers that he wanted to discharge his debts and household expenses.

CABLES PRODUCED

He also produced certain" cables sent by J. A. Duff to W. A. H: Duff

Speaking from Daventry last reason night, Professor Brierley. OBE., in Manila, informing him that n why he should not be immediately Chichele Professor of International contract for 58 sedan cars could charged.

Law at Oxford University, said be expected within three days. Cables were also sent to the Bank in that present day War "T" consider that the case

is wat question could have been adequate brought about by the totalitarian Manager in Shanghai, stating that a sum of $50,000 (local currency) ly, and should have been, settled states.

was needed, In the Charge Room

War is possible to-day in spite Asked by His Worship why this "The second defendant has of the fact that men detest it. It

was put forward, witness said that Lt-Col. H. Genet. M.C. R.E. passed his 2nd Grade examination, is forced upon them: they hate Sykes told him that only new cars

fear it. Vice-Chairman-Lt. R. W. Rowell, in Cantonese. There are over 200 and

The calamities

were wanted, and therefore. it. Hon, Treasurer-Lt G. C. Ric-police officers who have passed brought about by wars were even

was necessary to cable the mana- hards, Hon. Secretary-S/Maj. T. the 2nd Grade examination, about worse than the wars themselves.

ger. Professor Lawrence, Joint Hon. Secretary 20 or 30 who have passed the 3rd Great Britain, sald

Another cable was from W. A, H. S/Maj. R. Hargreaves, Representa- Grade examination, and four who Brierley, does not intend to resort Duff in Mantin, asking his brother

E. Lock. 2nd have

the passed

4th Grade to aggressive measures, but the

informed of the to keep him tiresEES—Sgt. Cor-L/Col A. Riddle. 40th Coy. examination.”

totalitarian states appeared to be

situation. On March 17. witness Cpl. R. Scarrett, Retired mem-

destroy the peace Witness gave an account of an attempting to bers-Mr, Tyas.

Identification parade held at and independence of Europe by cabled his brother again stating that the delivery of the contract. Yaumati Police Station on April unilateral action.

was expected by noon the next 26, when the first defendant was

day. picked out from a line of 10 men

The hearing will be continued ab 2.30 p.m. to-day. June

Entertainment Committee: Chairman-Captain A. C. Hough ton, Hon. Becretary-Staff/Sgt. R. Wellwood. Members-R. Sgt. Maj. Hargreaves. Sgt. Lock, Cpl. Davis, L/Cpl Riddle, L/Sgt. Coston, Cpl. Scarrett, Cpl. Curry. Mr. Tyas..

Major R. D. Walker, M.C. and Major C. M. Manners, OBE, were elected Vice-Presidents General Committee.

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KENNEDY TOWN ROBBERY

the

An armed robbery was perpetrat- ed by four men, one of whom was armed with a revolver, and. the others with knives, and scissor blades, about 10 am. yesterday, on the third floor of No. 5. Catchick Street, Kennedy Town_

GRAVE DANGERS British policy to-day does not Germany

by three cut of four men who threaten anybody and Britain

were present at the Hip On Club knows how true this is. in Giles Avenue, Hunghom, when would only act in self-defence but It is alleged he went there with there are grave dangers of mis....... Lau Hel-yuk to receive from him understanding. $110.

41

Referring to the question of the COMING EVENTS

18-Tides: High 7.32 am, and 933 Sunrise 5.38 ami Sunset 7.08 p.m. Helena May Christian Fellowship 10.30 m

Too HL. Mtg. St. Andrew's Ch. Hall. 6.30 p.m.

Mr. D'Almada questioned wit-alleged encirclement. of Germany, ness on certain discrepancies in Professor Brierley said there was no the statements of the three men question of danger of encirclep.m. Low 1.11 am, and 3.06 p.m. regarding the time, they sawment Encirclement, he said, was second defendant at the Hip On a myth, and the British Ministers Club.

had time and again explained the Mr. G. 8. Hugh-Jones, appearing reported intentions to isolate Ger- for the defense of the second many were purely fantastic.

also cross-examined defendant, witness.

WAS SURPRISED

Opening of Restaurant "Chante cler Nathan Rd, Kowloon, 3.30-3.30

Tea Reception by BK Branch of

SPANISH GOVERNOR

National Women's Relief Asm

Y.M.C.A. "Keep Fit Class 10.30 Mr. Hugh-Jones asked: It die VISITS GIBRALTAR

a.m.; First Aid (Men) 6 pm; Bad- surprise you when the second PARIS, June 15 (T/Ocean)-The minton and Mad, Swimming. After holding-up the inmates, defendant told you he had tele-/spanish Military Governor of Licensing Sessions Council Cham-

phoned Inspector Carey for in-Algeciras, a seaport lying six miles ber the robbers ransacked the pe

Wedding at Cathedral, Lau-Law 3 structions? It did surprise me. west of Gibraltar, arrived in |p.m.

If a man, were under the in-Gibraltar on Wednesday to pay an 17-Tides Alghi 5.17 a.m. and 10.18 fluence of alcohol, would he wish official visit to the Governor p.m. Low 1.54 am and 3.45 p.m. the fact were not disclosed?-General, Sir Edmund Ironside, Yea.

This is the first visit paid by a You have received no report that spanish personage of high rank to the defendant was under the in-Gibraltar since the beginning. of fluence of drink---No.

ly to the Japanese blockade, mises and escaped with a haul of which is inexcusable. Cap-over $100 in money and some Itulation to Japan's intimida-jewellery, consisting of a wrist- tion means ignominious sur watch. a gold ring and render, and there must be articles. no surrender.

WIDER ISSUES are at stake than the mere handing over of the alleged terrorists. Japan is intent not on trying

but on under these men mining and destroying the status of the Concession. She is determined to make the British: Concession at Tien-

other

PICKPOCKETS ON TRAM CAR

Sentence of four months hard

labour was imposed on Cheung Forrest, at the Central Court yes- Bang, unemployed, by. Mr. R. A. D. terday, for theft of $4 from Leung Tim.

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An inquest was held at the Cen-

Leung Tim was riding in a tram- tral Magistracy yesterday, into the death of a prisoner, Chan Tum.tsin a test case for, if her car along Johnston Road when it 1s not accepted, was alleged that defendant picked 68, who was sentenced to three challenge years' hard labour on the charge she will go a step further and his pocket. of possession of dangerous drugs. Launch a general offensive

Inspector A. V. Baker stressed

¡the Civil War,

Children's Charity

Peak

The

Falk, 254,

YMCA Launch Plenic: Launch leaves Kowloon Police Pier 3.30 p.m.

18-Macao Race Mtg.

Y.M.C.A. Discussion" Grp. Speaker: The Rt. Rev. R. O. Hall, "Pellowship and Family Worship”-9 p.m.

Photographic Exhibition. Chinese Women's Cink

Dragon Boat Festival.

18 Cheero cua Women's Adv.- Com. Gal Dance 8.20 p.m.

Crown Land Sale 3 p.m.

HK. Loon, Redemption.

If no such report had been made; to you, you would n't expect the

įbeen a regular, client of mine for Sub-Inspector to report this to you several years. His name, I believe, if he thought it unknown?—No.

Is Chen, case should have been dealt with made a statement through my You think the whole of the "He introduced a friend who in the Charge Room?-Yes.

interpreter, making certain allega Would it not have been more con -

and tions against members of the venient to have the man detained Hongkong Police. in the detectives room?--Possibly. On a normal day there would be people entering and leaving the

not say this of Hunghom Station) It is usually very quiet there. ⠀⠀

I the 19th day of June, 1939, at 3 on June 16, 1937. Prisoner died against other foreign hold- the fact that many cases of pick- Charge Room constantly?—I would him for my client.".

p.m.

Dr. G, I. Shaw

rocketing

on

were committed elther trams or buses.

Defendant was also placed under police supervision for two years.

"LOCAL ESTATE Estate in the Colony of the

at the Offices of the Public in hospital at 7.45 pm, on June 3. ings in China, the British Works Department, by Order of Mr. R. A. D. Forrest sat as position in particular. By His Excellency the Governor of Coronor. The jurors were: Messrs. her provocative action, she one Lot of Crown Land at John Bower Wood. Ronald Wood-has thrown down the gaunt- let and added to the long Kau Pui Shek, in the Colony of craft and John Bred Wood...

stated that list of anti-British moves Hong Kong for a term of 15 death was due to myoparditis launched since the out years, with the option of renewal chronic pulmonary tuberculosis, break of the Sino-Japanese value of $26,000 was left by Yu at a Crown Rent to be fixed by and monic cystisis.

hostilities, moves which are Foon, alias Yu Fun, alias Yue Phoon, alias Chen Yue Sze, alias the Surveyor of His Majesty the

deliberately being encouraged Chan. Yu Shi, married woman, who KING, for one farther term of

by Tokyo and its minions, died at No. 109, Caine Road, on STUDENT SNATCHES moves which, rather than August 12 last year. Grant of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised HANDBAG: FLOWER being signs of strength, are probate has beer made to Chan that immediately after the dis SELLER COMMENDED definite signs of weakness. 8o. clerk and Chan Kwok Sni

HITHERTO,

the Powers widow.

posal of the lot the Purchaser

price.

Bonudary

A student, named Chiang Kwal-have been unwilling to be

car at Tin

How much of a conversation in Cantonese could a European police officer be expected to understand? Normally, be would not be able to under- stand about 10 per cent of the conversation. Even with a 4th grade certificate, a European office cannot do with out an interpreter? That is 80.

In fact he has instructions that any questions put to a man should be through an interpreter?-The interpreter is at his disposti.

omcer.

CONSTANT PRACTICE

"Acting as my client's mouth- plece, I telephoned Mr. Shaftain to arrange for an interview with

Mr. Hugh-Jones asked witness: The allegations concerned mem bers or one member of the Police Force? Those allegations con- cerned" two members.

Mr.

the

Mr.

St. Andrew's Club Treasure Hunt

Social Evening 9 p.m. YMCA, Whist Drive 8.30 p.m. 20-Y. M. C. A Women's Section Bridge 10 am. Badminton and Mrd. Swimming 8.30 and 6 p.m.

21-Y.M.C.A. Charity Mahjongg and (Whist Drive 3

22-Longest Day (1939), « Theo. Soc. Mtg. Epeaker: Mr. A. P. Kundsen Occultism - Clarifies

Pro- blems.

23-TM.CA. "Keep Fit" Class 10.30 am. Badminton and Mxd, Swimming. Toc A. Mtg. St. Andrew's Haly 6.30

p.m

· 24 ---Mid-summer: "Day.

25-Y.M.C.A. Discussion Grp. Speak- : Rev. A. F. Rose The Destiny Manon L

26-Orown Land Sale 3 pm. Water Polo League. Starts.

Whyatt then asked witness &

question, after Hugh-Jones protested, the qustion being put to witness: Who were the two men?-One an interpreter of the Hunghom Police Station, and the other an Inspector of the

unghom Police Station. Evidence was also given by Pun ship-ki, S. "C. A translator, Kong am Shik, Cheting Keung, and Ma Pun, who gave evidence of "the Arst

28 HE the Governor to speak at Mtg. of Sino-American Cul. Asan.. H., Hotel1pm)

10-HK Mines, Ltd. An. Mig, if

Is it not true that constant defendant receiving $110, and three Mr. D. Mair, of the Hongkong (if not the applicant) will be po, aged 18, was found guilty of drawn into the. China hos-

practice is required before a Euro-

European police officers. "Bank, has reported that he accl- required to deposit with an matching a handbag from MSB tilities but, Japan, realizing into accepting the Japanese language? It is dimcult to pass June 30 at 11.20 am, when the the harbour while on his way to

pean can learn to understand the

Hearing was further adjourned to dently dropped his revolver into authorised officer who will be A Tester, residing at Leighton Hill that her efforts to subjugate demands, for London doubt through a day's work without defence will call evidence.

the s.s. Tainan on Wednesday, present at the sale, the sum at Road, and was remanded for 24 China and bring her to her less realizes by now that ac-baving recourse to the language.“ two hundred dollars, ($200) Ino, by Mr. R. A. D. Fortest, at knees, have proved to be an ceptance of one demand will A European without constant

the Central Court yesterday, for cash. This sum will be refunded medical examination for caning.

utter failure, has been trying lead to the presentation of practice could be expected to on payment of the Purchase Miss Tester was waiting for a

to involve them in order to a never-ending series of new forget the language? A European save face by making it appear ones intended to force Great, but not a European police Lok Lane, near

that she has not been defeat Britain and France to alter Morrison Hill Road," when

You will agree with me that PARTICULARS OF THE LOT defendant approached from behinded by a militarily weak China their Far Eastern policies so

between holders of a 2nd Grade arch-enemy, as to conform to Tokyo's certificate there is a vast diner- and snatched her bag. A flower led by her seller, who witnessed the incident, Ceneralissimo Chiang Kai- plans.

ence in emciency where it comes gave chase and arrested the boy shek, but as a result of THE JAPANESE challenge to conversation?—Yes at Gap Road,

Intervention by third-party must be accepted with all Do you know when Bab-Inspector Fowers

firmness, both on account of Edwards got his 2nd Grade cer- IT IS GRATIFYING to note the principle involved and ticate? His card states it was that consultations have been the dangerous precedent in 1937,"

Do you know that he failed on going on between H.M. Gov- which ignominious surrender ernment and the French is likely to create Threats st

Grace cert The Egyptian Foreign Minister Government which is believed must be met with threats has left Cairo en route to Ankara to be ready to support Britain force must be used with force. Should stood that a pact between Turkey in whatever measures are and Egypt will be discussed which considered p will be supplementary to the being the case, it is Anglo-Turkan Agreement states that Britain does no 474 a Reuter message.

to allow herself to be blitzed, clim

| 'No. of Bale.

Kowloon Inland Lot | Registry No. In No. 41,48.

Fing Street, Kau

Locality.

Pui Bhek.

Measure

menta.

As per

sale plain

Contents in

Square f

Annua

Binta).

• Upset Prica,

For his ready assistance Mr. Forrest awarded the Bower seller, Chlu Cheuk-lam, the sum of $10.

on an official visit. It is under-

necessary. This show her determin

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