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FUNERAL OF MR. LIVING WAGE FOR

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| Principal Officer Of H.K. Prisons

The funeral took place at the Catholic Cemetery yesterday even- ing of PRINCIPAL OFFICER WIL- LIAM RICHARD DEDEAR, of the who died at Hongkong Prisons, Stanley on Tuesday night.

Father Rosello officiated at the service in the chapel and at the graveside, white two buglers from The Royal Scots sounded the "Last

Past

"

CLERKS URGED

"The absence of a living wage and suitable facilities for the

were the primary causes honest borrower

of Indebtedness Vice- amongst the clerical employees," said Mr. G. H. Kiat, president of the Clerica¡ Union, addressing a fair gathering of Rotarians and guests at the Singapore Botary Club's stag dinner held at the Adelphi Hotel

Mr. Kiat was speaking on "Clerical the remedy?"

He suglested tha

indebtedness-what 19

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 19

1941.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 20th JUNE, 1941.

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The public are reminded that it is a breach of postal

aployees be "An inquiry or commisalon into paid a living wage, with a little clerical indebtedness is both urgent

A great number regulations to enclose in a postal cover communications intend extra. and for the purpose of ac- and imperative.

indebted tur one ed for persons other than the addressee. commodating the hones! borrowers of cierks are

reason or another Such a com- he suggested the formation of a bank, like the one in Amertea mission anould be conducted with

sympathy

under- The late Mr Dedear, who was backed by philanthropists, where- fairness,

It should be thorough 47 years of age. Joined the Prison by honest clerical employees could standing. Staff in 1921 and had only come open a current account and when but there should be a sdemna - rack to the Colony from Sydney necessary borrow, this bank work- tion, tor condemnation did nobody where he spent nine months' sickling on the motto "If you have any good." urged the speaker. leave with his wife, two daughters the money we want it, if you want!

and son

(a)

thereby Easy credit

Rotarian Peek. who presided. spoke commending Mr. Klat's sug- the money we have it"

when the subjects WAR SERVICE

Outlining the causes of indebt- Bestions and

open many olber Deecased went through theednese, Mr. Klai placed in order was thrown

members, and even guests, joined the whole of

Inst

War. Importance. Oreal

in the debate. It was eventually serving in the Royal Artillery, and saw service both in France and in couraging reckless borrowing and agreed that the subject be again discussed at some convenient time. Salonika. Up to his death he was spending.

one member suggesting that it be a corporal in the Stanley Platoon, fbi Spending OD entertain

Com- ments and pleasures beyond one's discussed by the Business

mittee "so that something be done about the problem instead of just talking about it."

H.K.V.D.C

He

(e) The absence wage, and

M was а kren sportsmen and means; figured in many fights as a welter- weight in the old City Hall. was als very fond of swimming. He was a member of the Naval and Millary Lodge No. 843, 8.C

of a living

(d) Unforeseen contingeneles,

Replying to questions. Mr. Kiat funior clerk.

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From

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vice" San Francisco date, 24th June,

fke marriages. births, deaths and answered that for a

with a Junior Cambridge certifi- ness. He stated liat though it

cate, he would consider $35 to $40 Air Mail by "Pan American Airways Direct Ser- that the The Tollowing Prison officers was generally admitted

Fcost of living bad riset, the rise in ja living wage. while for a Senior Air Mail by "Pan American Airways Direct Ser- acted as pallbearers: Messrs.

Cambridge candidate. $40 to $50 Drewery RJ V.wages had not risen T Winterton, J

was just about right to begin him Grindley. T H Pearce. Woodward ately

with on the clerical ladder and H. M Vanthall.

Hoturlan Lawson proposed

THOSE PRESENT

proportion-

clerk

that the Emphasising should be given a living wage, and a little more, Mr. Klat said that it was unfair to except one to five hand to mouth month after

month

Among those who attended the funeral were Major L. Willcocks, Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. H. Barrett, Superintendent of Prisons.

RECKLESS FEELING Mr. C. J. Norman, Assistant Super. Intendent at Prisons, Mr. J. W. It created a feeling of reckless- Fitzgerald, Chief Officer, and offness and discontent. eventually rer commanding Stanley Platoon. leading to debts, and the H.K V.D.C. Mr. W J Bagley ruptcy Court. Acting Assistant Chief Officer, Mr.

A. Palce, Principal Industrial Off

The policy in the Dast Deen, declare

your debts.

vote

of thanks to the speaker He said that whether the mem- bers agreed with Mr. Klat or not. they could not but admire Is sincerity for the welfare of 1ks fellow beings.

Among the guests for the even- ing were Mr L. Rayman, President Bank of the Municipal Commissioners. the Hon. Mr. E. W. Woollerton. had and Mr. John Stuart Martin. War don & Editor of

Time the

cer, Chief Indian Warder. Rahimel get into debts again. If you do. (American› magazines. Khan and Prison Officers A. Jillott, you will be sucked." LAO This

B Plumb. P. Ryan, H. Merriman,

F. R. Fuggie, G. Foster and H. Spolley the speaker condemned Spoors (Acting Principal Officer).

"uncharitable.

vice" San Francisco date, 8th July.

1st July

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Prior to Mr. Kiat's speech, Mr. as Martin gave an Interesting ac- the count of his adventures in

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Present also were contingents of European and Indian warders and a detachment of the Special In- dian Guard

A bouquet from deceased's wife and children Alice. Peggy Dicky--was interred with coffin.

THE WREATHS

Importance Of H.K. Base

The chief requirements of a Naval Base are that it should have plenty of sea room, to provide anchorage space for a fleet, that it and should he defensible, so that the feet may rest under the protection the of the defences, and that it should also have fuelling, ammunition ng and storing facilities, writes a Special Correspondent in the Malaya Tribune.

Floral tributes were sent from Mr. and Mrs. R J. family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Barrett and family. Mr. and Mrs. W Bagley and family, Mr. and Mrs W. H. Bailey, Jim Batten, Mr. A. G. Bond, Mr. J. E. Burns, Mr. G.

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Europe vin "Pan-American Airways and Trans-Reg. Atlantic Services"

The repair facilities should be forts are of sufficient size, range Ashley and adequate and easily avaliable, so, and hitting power, to make a naval buliding firms who could, should

that battle damage can be quickly bombardment matter of con set right. To these main require siderable risk. J

ments we can add certain minor requirements which, though by no meare essential. are undoubted, y

Mrs. L. J. Fordham, Mr. and Mrs.

much to be destred.

SAFE FOR FLEET

the need arise. be employed on the smaller repair work such $8 overhauling of ships' boats.

So we can say that the repair In addition the hits that surfacilities are more than adequate

the harbour would make

round

bombardment of ships lying in it! something of a problem to the Naval Artillerist, with his compara- |

age

PLAN FOR TEMPLE DEFERRED

to meet the ordinary requirements W. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cothell useful. For instance, good recrea

tional facilities for both officers

of a fleet and could certainly be

A total sun of $31,981.00 was and family, Mr. C. C. F. Crofton.

and men, and shops and stores

relied upon to play a most effec

pald to the nominees of deceased Mr. J. Crossan, Mr. and Mrs. A. B.

where certain necessities and

members during the vear under Didsbury and family (Vancouver)

luxuries can be purchased are very Uvely flat trajectory weapon, even ve part in repair of battle dam- and Mr. L. D. Skinner, Mr. W.

though he enjoyed the advantage definite advantages. Finally a heal

RECREATION FOR PERSONNEL review, stated Mr. Law Yew Swee, the Selangor of aerlay spotting. Thus, a fleet Doxford, Mr. and Mrs. J. Drewery

So much for our more necessary J.P., president of and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wthy and equable climate is very

should be safe from attack from requirements. Now to turn to the Buddhist Association at the annual Fitzgerald and family. Mr. R. C.

If we examine Hongkong we will the sea and also from the land, minor and not so important re-general meeting in Kuala Lumpur. "The report for the year shows Fitzgerald, Mr. W. Floyde. Mr. and see in how far the place can meet unless the enemy cared to mount quirements. The recreational facilf-

the various requirements that we against the place a full stale ties of the Colony can be said to quite a satisfactory position of the consider as necessary for a base, military attack,

be good, though more playing Provident Fund of our association We have mentioned a deficiency fields for football, or cricket, would and I do not see that there is The harbour at Hongkong is in defence. Unfortunately It can certainly not come amiss to a large anything more for me to add ex- family. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Fuggle magnificent and provides ample not be overlooked. The hills which feet making a short stay, and de-cept to refer to the Building Fund," and family, C. M. Gemmel, Mr. and room for the accommodation of a give to Hongkong so much of its string, during that short stay, to he said.

"After deducting the БИД of Mrs. R. J. V. Grindley, Dr. and large fleet It is practically land strength. also provide its greatest give the maximum number of men Mrs. E. W. R. Hackett, Comar, and locked, and, save in typhoon we weakness. There are few places in the maximum chance of healthy $9,862.68 being the cost and main

a sea to be the Colony where the ground 19 and enjoyable recreation. Apart tenance of the land, there is the Mrs. W. H. L. Harrison, Mr. and ther. It is

G. Foster and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Franks, Mr. and Mrs. E. Franks. Mr. and Mrs. E. Franks, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Freeman and

MAGNIFICENT HARBOUR

rare for

Mrs. J. W. Harrop and family. Mr. encountered which w seriously suitable for the construction of from games there are excellent sum of $36,832.42 standing to the F. N. Hill and children, Mr. and handicap the all important boat aerodromes. Lack of aerodromes facilities for bathing and swim-credit of the fund. Of this sum of Mrs. A. W. Hircock, Mr. S. Hodge, work which must be carried out if and air facilities in general lays mirg, and many pleasant beaches $36,632.42 we have invested in the and Pat, Mr. and Mrs. C. Jamieson resting fleet is to be victualled the harbour open to attack by air. where bathing and plenie parties Government Savings Bank, War Loan Bonds etc., $27,613.55, leating and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jillott and stored. Another advantage ja True a certain amount can be done could be held.

The town of Victoria provides a balance of $8,018.87, which we that the harbour has two entran with a heavy enough concentration and family;

ces a feature which lends itself to of anti-aircraft fire, but for a true ample opportunities for shopping shall seek investment in due course. Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, Mr. the quick berthing of an incoming and lasting solution of this problem and replenishment of stocks both

"Your committee is not able to and Mrs. R. E. Jones and family, fleet and the quick deployment of A.A. fire must be backed up by the for individuals and also for the Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Joyce and fami- an outgoing one.

and hills

co-operation of fighter aircraft. ships. It also gives a man who has proceed with the building scheme ly, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kingdon and The potential defensibility of So though we can feel that the spent many days at sea with the owing to the war. As soon as it is family. John Lyle, Mr. 9. H. Mar-Hongkong is very great; with one Harbour of Hongkong is well pro- constant strain of watching for permissible, to do so I shall spare vin. Mr. W. J. McCurrach. Mr. P most unfortunate exception. Due tected against attack from land the etiemy, opportunities for re- no efforts to lay the foundation of our temple first, for I find it is T. F. McDonald. Mr. G. W. Mc- to the rugged country and high and sea, we must admit a degree taxation and entertainment,

of vulnerability from the air, Grath, Angus McLeod, Mr. Mrs. L. J. McTavish, Mr. and Mrs. strength can be, and have been. In addition to the Naval Yard,doubtedly, trying during the sum order to enable us to propagate H. Merriman and family, Mr. and constructed, Nor have the detences where extensive repairs con Mrs. H. Millington and family. Mr. from water horce attack bean carried out, there are two large Though it is probably not nearly Hong so trying for men who have the A. McG. Mitchell, Mr. C. J. Nor-neglected, The guns in the various commercial dockyards in man, Mr. and Mrs. T. H.. Pearce,

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. A. Perry and

family. Mr. E. W. Perry, Mr. B.

lanck

of deinces

great

The eitmate of Hongkong is, un necessary to have this buliding in bomer with its damp and sticky heat. Buddhism.”-

kong where ships up to the size compensation of being at sea for

of cruisers can be docked and a portion of their time, where they shows us that the place is liberally where, as in the cuse of the will get a break from the un-endowed with most of the features

ant part in British Far Eastern

Our examination of Hongkong strategy.

14

Plumb, Mr. and Mrs. T. Pile and ton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Naval Yard, extensive repairs both pleasant monotony of a hot and which so to the make up of a good to machinery and hulls could be sticky night following a hot and naval base, apart from the vulner- family, Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Rosen, Woodward and family:

Clerical Staff Stanley Prison, All done."

sticky day. The winter climate is ability to air attack it is one of Mr. and Mrs. P. Ryan, Dr. and Mrs. Ingram Shaw and family, Mr. Ranks Indian Prison Staff. Staff of! These yards are normally em-probably ons of the best and the most perfectly situated basDÉ and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Victoria Remand Prikon. Members ployed on both repair work and healthiest which could be found in in the world and plays an 'import- D. Spoors and family, Mr. and of Central Police Meas, The Com-ship-building and have, not only the world. Mra. E. Stevens and family, Mr.mandant and all Ranks, HK. the necessary machinery, but also And Mrs, A. R. Tappenden, Mr. and V.D.O., All Ranks Stanley, Platoon, a farge number of skilled workmon Mra. C. J. le Tesler and family. The Right Worshipful Master R. who are kept in constant employ, Mr. H. M. Vanthall, Major and Cunningham, Lodge Naval and ment and practice. With three Mrs. J. L. Willcocks, Mr. and Mrs. Military No. 848, 9.0, Mothers of yarde, wy one of which can real W. J. Ward and family, Mr. and Lodge Naval and Military No. 848, with cruisers, to cater for the hea- Printed and Published by Henry Lloyd Murrow, for the Hongkong Mrs, W. D. Webber, Mr. R. 6.0 and. Members of the Royal, vier work there are also a number Whant, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Winter-Naval Yard Polles,

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