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FINAL SESSION OF COMPULSORY

SERVICE TRIBUNAL

ONLY ONE CONSCIENTIOUS

OBJECTOR TO SERVICE

There was only one conscientious objector among the number of about 50 British subjects who were called up before the second and last session of the Compulsory Service Tribunal yesterday,

Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell had been sworn in yesterday morn- was President of the Tribun-ins.

al, which consisted of the

H.K. MILITARY TRAINING

Exercises To Take Place On Friday

with In accordance

the normal training programme arranged before the present crisis, military exercises. will take place to-morrow, and on Friday, September 1. These exercises will affect Toads: on the south and east of the laland from Shaukiwan to Pok- fulam,"

Mr. F. A. Engelbrecht and Mr. Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Cmdr. J. R. M. Suiter, who are experien- W. P. McCarthy, Major J. Fced in Dental Surgery and Phar- Benoy, Mr. H. V. Wilkinson macy, respectively, were assigned to the Combatant Group and re- and Mr. C. B. Burgess (Secre-commanded for the Medical Sectretc `tary).

tion as desired. TEACHER'S VIEWS

Mr. A. D. Williams, a language) teacher, when asked whether there)

It is hoped that the normal an any roads in these

I

GENERAL

Woman's Plea For Aid From Bench

LOST ARM IN

ACCIDENT R

"If your Worship can't give me more than $50 I think I shall have to take it. Maybe your Worship could do something for me; sive me à cence or something."

This simple ples for aid was uttered at Kowloon Court by. Lai Chau-mud, who lost an arm in a traffic accident at Castle Peak Road on June 24.

The unfortunate woman had to have her left arm amputated after being knocked down by a car

alleged to have been driven by H.

districts will not be unduly dis- CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION turbed but, if it is, residents willL Dean of Lock Road, who denied Mr. V. V. Shamraeff, 'mining en-understand

the

reason and will

a charge of driving without due care and caution in Castle Peak

was any reason why he should not gineer of the Hongkong Mines, was also understand if they see troops Read on faue 24 be asigned to the combatant exempted conditionally, while Mr. moving in any direction. group, replied that It was against C. L. Farmer, shipping manager of his principle to take part in any Douglas Steamship Company, was active service: He expressed the assigned to key post.

view that he was. a conscientious Mr. C. L. Shoppee, who claimed objector. but that he had no ob-temporary residence in the Colony, Jection to being assigned to any was assigned to essential service

on A.R.P. group.

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Mr. R. Woodcraft, formerly of He was assigned" to the Com- batant Group, and recommended the RAO.C. stated that he had with been instructed to report to his for the Medical Section,

former corps. consent

Mr. K. P. Young, who expressed Mr. S. Simpson; of the Talkoo "Docks, expressed no objection to his desire to join the Police Re- being assigned to any branch of serve; was assigned to the Com- -service. He claimed that he was batant "Group. and was allowed

a key post rain, having passed an Seven days to appeal. ARP. examination and

branch of work.

was

18 DEATHS FROM CHOLERA: 84 OF TUBERCULOSIS

Eighteen deaths due to cholera, out of a total of 36 cases, occurred in the Colony for the week ending Aug. 26, according to returns furnished by the "Health Depart- ment.

Ir

In addition there were 84 deaths from tuberculosis out of a total of cases (one triported)," 16 111 deaths from enteric fever out of a total of 24 cases, 12 deaths from dysentery out of a total of 25 cases, deaths from measles out

COMBATANT GROUP an A.R.P. istructor. He had been A. W. Summers, R. J. Wilkinson, told by Wing-Comdr. Steel Perkins G. Edwards, P. H. A. Ulrich, J. N. that he would be retained in his Wilkinson, F. Elliott (recommend-of a total of 8 cases, 3 deaths from ed for clerical work), W. R. Wil cerebro-spinal fever out of a total Wing-Comdr." Steel Perkins was kinson and H. W. Wilkinson (RN. of cases.

Returns of cases notified to the called for and he testified that Mr. | Reserves), F. A. Engelbrecht, J. R. Simpson was one of the key men M. Sulter, R. J. Edgar, J. J. Edgar: Health Department on Aug. 23 in iri his work. Decision in the case A. J. Edgar (Medical), E. T. Woodclude 24 cases of tuberculosis, 3 cases of cholera (one imported), 5 was, deferred for further

con-Engineer Corps), J: L. Litton, H.

cases of dysentery and 4 cases of sideration.

A: Walter.

enteric, fever.

WAR VETERAN

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

"

B. A., Young, H. F. "Sullivan, 0.

Sullivan, G. A, Woodler, G. M. REFUGEES IN THE Walosh, P. A. Elms.

KEY POSTS

Mr. W. R. Wilkinson, who is a war veteran, and Mr. H. W. Wilkin-H. son, a marine engineer, applied for permission to be assigned to the Royal Naval Reserves. The appli- cation was granted.

COLONY

It was stated in Court that Lai was walking on the right side of the road, leading a cow which was followed by a calf," when the acci- dent occurred.

Defendant was fined $25 and ordered to pay $50 compensation?

THE SERVICES

(Continued from Page 3)

COMMANDS AND STAFE The foll, relinquish their appts:— Maj. (now Lt-Col) E. D. Corkery, M.C., Devon R., as D.A.A and QMO. (July 3); Maj. 0, Brunskill, M.C, RO, Rif, as CEO, 2nd Grade (temp.) (July 23).

The folg. appts are made:-L- -Gen. R. H. Haining, C.B., D.8.0., to be G.O.C.-in-C., W. Coind. (Aug. 12); Cal. B. D. C. Treatt, M.C. from Comdt, to be Inspr. and Comdt., and granted the temp. rank of Brig whilst so empid (Aug. 15); --

ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS 3rd E-Maj. G. M. O. Davy is restd. to the estabt. (July 23).

ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY

Maj. H. D. W. Sitwell, M.C., is seed. (May 16); Ma, J. 8. Blunt is restd.

to the estabt. (Aug. 1); Gentleman Cadet H 8 Morrisey, from R. MIL Coll, Canada, to be Sec. Lt (June 13) with seny, Dec...

c.13, 1837; Sec. Lt. D. A. from (Univ. Candidate), Gen. List, T. A. to be Sec. L. (Aug. 19) with seny. Jan. 27, 1938, next above Sec. Lt. A. C. Thomas.

INFANTRY

There were 10,514g refugees and Cameron H. H. Fantham, W. C. Excell, T. |

C. L. Farmer, C. Li destitutes accommodated in Gov- Mr. A. S. Ward, formerly a mem-C. Elliott, ber of the Hongkong Volunteer Shoppee, E. H. St. P. White, W. Remment camps, etc., in urban and Defence Corps, said that he had J. Wilkinson, W. M. Wilson, crural areas in the Colony for the rejoined the Corps, but had not Young. yet been sworn in.

CASES ADJOURNED ·

Mr. G. White stated that he had A. S. Ward, G. White. S. Simp- already joined the H.K.V.D.G. and son and H. J. Yappe.

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week ending Aug. 26, as against 10,380 on Aug. 19, an increase of 134. Urban Areas (Civilians):

King's Park--1,308, against 1,260 on Aug. 19.

Ma Tau Chung-1.162. against

| 1,172 on Aug. 19, --

F. North'd, Fus-Maj. R. F. Forbes- Watson is restd to estabt. (May 25). Devon R.--Capt. D. A D. Young "is seed. (Aug. 3),

Somerset LL-Maj. R. C. Strachey, M.C., retires on ret, pay (Aug. 18).

ESTABLISHMENTS

Capt. A. H. Wells, ret. pay. Regular Army Res. of Om, to be Distr. (Feb.

North Point -1,482, against 1,49620). on Aug. 19.

Urban Areas (Soldiers):

In Hospital-3, against 2 on Aug. 19.

Ma Tau Chung--753, against on Aug. 19. Bural Areas:

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757

Kam Tin-4,044, against 3,828 on Aug. 19:

Ban Uk Ling-974, against 1,089

on Aug 19.

Gills Cutting-188, against 998 on Aug. 19.

AIRPORT NEWS

Imperial Airways!

..

NOETHBOUND Friday: Bangkok, Hand, Hong

kong.

Dorado 4 p.m.

SOUTHBOUND

Friday: Hinol, Bangkok,

MEMORANDA

Maj. J. G. Warth. The King's R. is granted the Tocal rank of Li-Col. July 23); Ma), P. G. Calvert-Jones, MO. RA., Teilnquishes the appt. of G.S.O. 2nd Grade (Aug. 17); Capt. P. B. Everett, M.C, ret. pay, is grant- ed the local rank of Maj. (Aug. 1); Sec. Lt. J. McLeod (inte General List) relinquishes the rank of Sec. Lt on enlistment in the RAF. (Dec. 19, 1938); Bec. Lt B. B. Lewis Gate B. Wales Bord) relinquishes the rank of Sec. Lt...on enlistment in the T.A. ay 21); Bec: Lt. P. Moxon, "Fores, ters, is granted the temp, rank of Lt. (June 2).

ROYAL NAVY

LAUNCH OF THE FORMIDABLE Lady Kingsley Wood, wife of the Secretary of State for Air, performed the naming ceremony at the launch on August 17 of HALS. Formidable at the works of Harland and Wolf, Limited, Belfast. The Formidable is the third aircraft-carrier of the re- armamenty programme to be put.

Dardanus, Denebola-7 and 7.30 asost. A fourth, EMB. Victorious,

Air France:

NORTHBOUND Wednesday: France, Hanoi,

*Hongkong.

Service-noon.

-SOUTHBOUND Wednesday: Hanoi, France. Bervice-130 p.m. (same day), Pan American Airways:

* EASTBOUND Friday: U. 6. A, Manila, Hong-

kpng, y

will be launched on Beptember 14, and three others." the Endomitable, Im- placable, and Indefatigable, are build- ing on the stocks.:

HMS. PENELOPE

The cruiser Penelope, which return- ed to Partsmouth on June 26, will ke recommissiotic there for further ser- vice in the" and Cruiser: Squadron, Mediteranean Fleet. Captain P. E F. Hutton who has had three years in command, is "bucceeded by Cap tain D. Wates, late Deputy Director of Personal Services, and Commander E M. Denham, who has been in the ship aduce January, 1996, is "stroceeded as executive ofices, by Commander B. Allen from the Naval Intelligence Department.

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty (—

Pallippine Clipper- p.m.

BIG WESTBOUND Saturday: Manila, USA. Philippine Clipper 8.30 am Note: The inward midweek ser- vice of Imperial Arways has been delayed twenty-four hours due to || 24). connection on the Empire route LVL which were held my wa

The Pan American Airways Philippine Cilpper due to-day as been delayed due to typhoon con- ditions" near Guam, thể service is reported to be arriving in Hơng- Kong Friday afterno

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king (Aug. 25)

· Lt.-Cars--EL W. Sharpe, to Haw." }

WR Beld, to Caledonia (Aug.

Derbyshire Dolphin

Alt. Bub-Lis. (E) E Lee R. Burrell, J. Linnell, R. Young, C. P. Jackson, G. M. Fletcher, to Victory for: erse. Kang, 1430793

Act. Pary. Sub Lt M. B. Spears. Cole, to rank of Payr, Bub. Lt. (seny, Doe, 1, 1908)

THE ARMY

APPOINTMENTS IN INDIA

The King has approved the follow

Ing appointments, whe

eneral Hartley, CB

D80. Indias Azmý, to "kel Quarter- eneral in India from March

16, 1940;

Major-General O. P. Broad C3. D.SO. Britch, Bervice, Officer Commanding- Command ladi istrom

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1939.

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