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HOSPITAL NEEDS IN KOWLOON.

FACILITIES. ADMITTED

INADEQUATE.

COUNCIL QUERIES.

That Government does not pro- poso at present to establish an infectioun diseases hospital in Kowloon and that a special launch for transporting to Hongkong per os suffering for an infectious disense will be built na soon as the Colony's finances permit, were two of the principal statements in replies to questions asked by the Hon.

Mr. J. P. Braga at yester- day's meeting of the Legislative Council.

The following questions naked by the Hon. Mr. Brign were an- swered by the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services,

Q. WHI' the flonourable the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services kindly inform the Cousi eil whether he is satishest with the adequacy and efficiency of the extsting arrangements for water. borne conveyance of infective patient of communicable diseases From the mainland to the blund?

A. The arrangements. ay not altogether satisfactory but stepa have been taken to see That in future lunch will for available to meet an emergency such as the one referred to by the Honouratie Member,

Special Launch To Be Bulit. (2.30 the reply to the first question is in the affirmative, will he explain the Failure to secure transportation in the specific case of a patient for whom application for conveyance was made shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 26th December, and the special launch was not available und 9.10 .. un the following day?

(b) If in the negative, what special recommendations. If any, he proposes to make for supple menting the present inadequate arrangements for prompt and effelent transportation of In- fective patient from Kowloon to Hongkong?

A(a) The question does not arise.

as soon

(b) It is recommended that special ambulance launch be built of the na tha fin Colony perniit.

Kowloon Infectious Diseases.

·Q.--Does the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services consider the present hospital neconanodation in Kowloon adequate, in point of buildings and equipment and also of doctors and nursing staff, to cope with any sudden and wide. spread outbreak of a communicable disease in epidemic ferm such as is taking place in the Colony at the present time?

BRITISH NAVAL

DISASTER.

SHIP'S STORY OF AN EXPLOSION,

London, Jan. 28. The Admiralty report that of- forts are being concentrated on two obstractions encountered dar- ing the sweeping operations, and also in an aren 7 miles, 300 de- grees from Portland Bill where, according to a coaster Tynesider, a

The Captain of the Tynesider states that the M2 disappeared stern first.

submarine was seen diving.

Owing to strong andercurrents, divert have been unable to reach the obstructions, which the sweep- None Ing operations encountered.

of the many craft engaged in the search has seen any bubbles or oil patches. Every Conceivable re- scue measure has been employed. bizt hope In now almost completely abandoned.

- Inter this morning the Ad- miralty announeed that informa- tion had been received from the master of the mintor nuxiliary schooner Crown of Denmark that, when in a position on Tuesday evening 16 cailes south-east of Lyne Regis, he raw Hudden | bright light of three, seronds dura- tion. whlech WH followed ten minutes later by two loud exple- sions. The weather was thick at the time. Neither the light nor the explosions can be accounted for, and the report is being inves- tigated by searching craft-Dri- fish Wireless.

the

state whether

Kowloon Hospital Extension. <--- WIEL the Honourable Colonial Secretary Government has any idention, and when, of submitting plans to the Finance Committee of the Coun cil for a further extension of the Kowloon Hospital, in addition to the Maternity Wing, in order to meet the requirements of an emer geney arising out of an outbreak of disease in a virulent form?

A--The Government. does not propose at present to establish an infectious diseases hospital in Kowloon. Plans for the farther extension of the Kowloon Hospital are under consideration and it in hoped that the financial position will permit of definite proposals being brought before the Legisla

current tive Connell during the

year.

New Bills Read. On the proposal of the Colonial Secretary seconded by the Colonial Treasurer, By-laws made by the Sanitary Board ander section. 16 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1963, on December 8. 1931, were adopted.

The Attorney General moved the first reading of a intituled, "An Ordinance to amerul nnd con solidate the law relating to Estate A. The present scheme for ron-Duty." He said.Most of this is trol of epidemie disease provides consolidation, with slight amend that all Kowloon, ease of fectious disease which require has pital isolation and treatment shall be conveyed to the infectious dis enses hospital in Victoria. Sach being the ease no provision has en nut for hepid teegiment

inuts indicated in the table of car. respondence at the ef. There are a few typographical errors which will be entreted in Committee at the second reading.

of such

wastes in Kowloon. The medical and nursing staff when at full strength is adequate to deal with any ontbreak of mmunicable disenses in epidemie form such as was taking place in the Colony at the time these questions were drawn up.

Inadequate Accommodation. Q-Does the Government con- sitler that the provision for hos- pital accommodation in Kowloon has kept pace with the development of the peninsula and the amazing growth of its population?

A-Hospital accommodation in Kowloon is inadequate.

Q. What immediate steps are contemplated to remedy the exist- ing Insufficiency of hospital accom- modation for the urgent needs of Kowloon residents?

A-A new two storied building] is nearing completion. It is pro- paused for the time being to use the upper floor for uurves' quarters and the lower floor for the accom- medation of women and children suffering from non-infectious dis enses.

Juvenile Offenders.

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TRAMWAY COMPANY IN

CIVIL COURT.

A sequel. to an accident between a motor car and a tram which ne-

eurred on the morning of Decem

crossed the track. The tranicar, however, carried on and struck the rear nindguard of the private car, turning the vehicle completely round. When the chauffeur first saw this tramenr it was about ten yards away.

BATHING BEACHES.

NO RESUMPTIONS TO BE

MADE THIS YEAR.

None of the bathing beaches at The chaiffeur gave corroborative North Point. It is understood, is evidence and a reply to Mr. Marton said that when he saw the to be resumed this year, though

in the course of time, owing to the commercial development of the district.

The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read a first time.ber 9 last, was heard in the Sun- tramear coming up behind him and they will all gradually be resumed may Court yesterday afternoon, he himself was given the green The Attorney General moved the when Mr. II. R. Sturt, of China light, he did not think it was neces first reading of a Bill intituled, Underwriters, Ltd., claimed $10 sary for him to wait for the tram "An Ordinance to suke provision in damages from the Hongkong to pass. The car was turned com

pletely round owing to the slippery for proceedings in reference

This nsurance grants a rospila state of the rond. Tramway Company. Juvenile Offenders." He said.-- This Bill has been drafted by the

An Indian police constable said to the Chinese associations who Committer appointed to consider Johnson. Stokes and Master. was he gave the green light to the have been alarmed by reports that the question and is in the form re for the plaintiff and Mr. O.E.C. driver of car No. 1235 for him to their bathing benches were to be commented by them, subjiet to

for proceed and as the vehicle was minor corrections, except that their recommendations with regard to associating Justices of the Pence with Magistrates has not been in- cluded.

The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read a first time. Police Ordinance.

Mr. D. B. Evans, of Messrs.)

Marton of Messrs. Deacons, the defendants.

car

the tram track a tramear resumed forthwith, but it seems coding in the same direction they will have to accept eventual

He The case was before the Puisne came along and hit the car.

relinquishment in s face of in- Justice. Mr. Justice R.E. Lindsell. thought the tram struck the

because the driver could not stop dustrial progress. Mr. bec facts and in presenting the

vans said that the accident was it, although he could see that he Meanwhile it is understood that

In his entirely due to the negligence of did his best to do so.

about proposals are being considered for the driver of tramcar No. 18. The estimation the tram was The Attorney General moved the accident occurred at 9.20 a.m. when seven feet from the private car developing the beach at Laichikok In conjunction with a scheme for tirat reading of a Bill intituled, “As plaintiff's chauffeur was driving when it began moving.

After hearing further evidence to amend the Police the car No. 1235

Queen's from Ordinance. Force Ordinance, 1900." He said. Rou! East back to the Stubbs Road for the plaintiffs, and without playing fields, etc., in the same

the calling upon the defence, His Lord- locality. reached When he garage. The objects and reasons are ex-

and ship gave Judgment for the defen-

Laichikok; it is pointed out, is plained in the memorandum at the function of Queen's Road

Arsenal Street, he found a redlight dants, stating that he was satisfied fout.

against him and stopped. Through that the evidence for the plaintifs ideally suitable for the purpose. had revealed contributory negli-The water there is clear and the his mirror the chauffeur saw tramenr coming up from behind gence in the accident, and had, as him, and when the green light was a result, diseniltled them ahown the chauffear moved on and covery,

The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was rend a first time. Adjournment.

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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

BOB MURRAY.

A CRACK PILOT FROM

THE SHADYGIDE AIRPORT, IS

OUT SCOUTING

FOR SOME TRACE OP

RILEY AND THE BOYS

"AWHO HAVENT

BEEN HEARD FROM SINCE LEAVING

PARADISE

LAKE..

GOGH! I'LL HATE TOʻGO BACK EMPTY. HANOSED, BUT IT'S

DESINING TO LOOK UNI I'LL HAVÉ Tb!!'

to re-spot is accessible. as a bus service

SEE WHAT

IP THEY NEVER FIND "THEM?"

in already in operation.

Across

i There's a vulgar practical Joker

in front of the cathedral in this England town.

8 These plante produce very

showy flowers.

9 Truly, a singular garment.

1 It would not be a story if I sald

this was a tail.

12 If you get in a fix here, don't worry you're only an F short. 13 There's a great synonym for this -or it sounds like one to me I Something fresh in actual sur roundings crenton a revival.

17 D'ye know he's to be seen in on

Ilian city? (Sorry.)

2 In the days of England's "wooden walls" a frigate had Rix.

Looking at the defunct fowl, one might conclude that it was an- ather instance following a car. 23 Sounds like a remark that might have been made by a medieval torturer in Central Persia.

24 A story that shows great ability.

but don't you believe It.

26 Examine closely--and you may

discover something striking.

28 Purely formal.

20 Senttish patronymic.

30 An act of rashness.

Down

2 This, also, denotes presumptumug

rashness, with I and Ian on op pasite sides of the motor. Animal.

4 Shooting..

5 Tera's a hint: the writer's

medium and a fish.

In a surroundings I declared.

7 A parliamentary division--in

Cumberland.

8 Change a people for reciprocal

succession.

10 Shown here, in the coarse grass. 114 Baint..

36 Though wrathful, granny would not be quite exhausted in being

но.

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for this Bar.

20 Although only a sloop there is room in this vessel for a full rized hall.

21 The pipe of pence.

22 One of Shakespeare's fools, "I,

no nago" (anag.).

20 After taking the cano up, put

it down for play before tos.

7 This Briton comes out of little

beds.

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FRECKLES, TAGALONGS AND, ÖSCAR'S FRIENDS TALK

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AWY TAKE JUST AS MUCH CHANCE

WALKIN' TO SCHOOL!!

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