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AUSTRALIA PILES UP RUNS

English

Formidable Task

XI Faces

RECORD OF CENTURIES

LAST TEST

IN

ENGAGEMENT

AUSTRALIA HAD STILL ONE WICKET TO FALL WHEN STUMPS WERE DRAWN IN THE FINAL TEST MATCH AT MELBOURNE THIS EVEN. ING, THE SCORE BEING 593 FOR 9 WICKETS.

The match started sensationally this morning when, only four runs added to the overnight score, Bradman, the Australian skipper, wasin bowled by Farnes for 169. Badcock was then joined by Gregory, and these two defied the English bowling.

At the lunch interval, Australia's score was 399 for 4, Badcock being 40 and Gregory 25, The pair continued to add runs and when the score had reached 430, Bad- cock had compiled 60 and his partner 34,

At the tea interval, the Australians had compiled the imposing score of 530 for 5. Badcock was out after scor ing 118, with Gregory undefeated for 76.

70,000 PRESENT

Melbourne, Feb. 27.

A crowd of 70,000 gathered for the resumption of the fifth and final "Test match here this morning. The weather was cunny but cool, while the wicket was most docile.

An early disaster befell Australia when Don Bradman lost his wicket after adding only four runs to his overnight score oL165. The first ball of Farnes' second over shot through like lightning and look the Australian skipper's leg slump. Bradman had played back to the ball.

Bradman had been at the wickets for 223 minutes and his score includ- ed. Afteen 4's. The score was now 340 for 4, and at this stage Badcock. who had partnered Bradman, had not added anything to his overnight total- of 12,

Gregory then joined Badcock and "with the score 359 for 4 the former han scored 10 and Badcock 4. This pair remained unseparuted when the Junch interval was taken, the score then being 309 for 4.

BADCOCK BRILLIANT Badcock was not troubled with the bowling during the morning. He gave a brilliant display of stroke play.

Gregory, on the other hand, was very subdued. The partnership yielded 50 runs in un hour.

40 and Gregory, both not out.

SHIPPING

DISRUPTED

BY SUDDEN

HEAVY MIST

COLDER WEATHER

TO-MORROW?

A thick blanket of mist, descend-

OVIEDO

BATTLE

RAGING

LOYALIST LINES - STRENGTHENED

CRISIS SOON.

AT HAND

London, Feb. 27, The situation in and around Madrid remains stationary but the Government is using the full to strengthen the lines defending the

Valenela road.

The

reorganisation of the anti-.

ing suddenly over Hongkong Fascist forces as "the Arm of the is proceeding apace in

where

shortly after 2 p.m. to-day. Bend Barcelona,

1

completely disorganised shipping Catalan communique has been issued

in the harbour,

Several

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expressing the Cabinet's "confidence steamers, scheduled to in co-ordinating its efforts with those leave at noon, were forced to post- of the Government of the republic pone their departure. One or two in order to organise as rapidly as crept slowly down the harbour, but possible a regular army under were forced to anchor at Kowloon single command." Bay, the Lycemoon entrance being Northern Spanish despatches state completely obliterated by the fog. that the battle for Oviedo continues,

the Government troops steadily on several fronts. They closing in have captured a section of the arms factory on the outskirt of the city. which was stoutly defended.

An official al Lycemoon said to the Telegraph": "Visibility here is less than 15 feet and the entrance to the harbour is invisible. The mist de cended suddenly at 12.45 p.m., and appears to be getting worse."

An Aylin message estimates that

FLOWERS FOR CHARITY

MINISTERING LEAGUE S

Pictured abode is one of the daughters of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Inspector: General of Poll ce, together with a young assistant, selling flowers this morning on behalf of the Miulstering League. (Photo: Staf Photographer},

BIG CROWDS

AT VALLEY

THRILLING RACING

FOR CLOSE OF MEET

Huge crowds assembled at Happy Valley this after- noon for the final day of the Race Meeting, when some excellent sport was witnessed. The weather was over- cast, with occasional drizzle, but this in no way dampened the enthusiasm of turfites. The Pipe Band of the 1st. Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders added to the gaiety

ensunities on both sides at Oviedo The Officer on Duty at the Waglan have thus far totailed 12,000. At the lunch interval, Badcock was Lighthouse sald by enble-telephone: At Valencia, Senor Largo Cabal- "A heavy mist suddenly decended lero, referring to the international After lunch, Badcock and read here at 2 p.m. It seems to be getting plan to supervise Spanish ports, continued to defy the bowling and worse, and I doubt if shipping will stated: "I consider that very soon when they had taken the score to be able to find the entrance to we will be experiencing the most 430, the former had mude 80 and Hongkong until it lifts. As far as delicate moment of the war which of the scene. his partner 34.

we can see here there are no ships will oblige us Lo make decisive moving."

resolves, but I shall not remain at

REACHES CENTURY

Badcock reached his century, and when he had added a further 18 runs he was out. The tea score was 530 for 5 wickets, Gregory being 10 not

out.

Early in the afternoon, the crowd had grown to 80,000 probably a re- cord for the ground.

The 500 was signalled after 457 minutes' play, Badcock was batting very confidently and on one over

In the opening event, Mr. H.M. Pih brought home the head of republican Spain If we Shipmaster to victory by a length from Radium, ridden The mist, which is apparently don't take a firm decision."-Reuter, by Mr. Y. T. Fung. Another Chinese jockey, Mr. F. C. general along the coast, is a result of a new anti-cyclone developing over North easterly winds, mixing with the

China, Cool

warmer atmosphere in Hongkong, are responsible for the fog.

north-

One of the aftermaths will probably be much colder weather for long- kong within 48 hours.

Several ships have. had their schedules disorganised by fog and

from Worthington ho scored 17 runs mist which has reached from Hainan He reached his century in 115 minutes. His batting was stylish, Island to Shanghai.

and he made tree use of his wrists

Ja score with several well-timed cuts.

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Gregory played a much quieter game, taking 135 minutes to score his half-century, The partnership added 150 In 151 minutes.

WORTHINGTON EXPENSIVE Voco replaced Worthington when the score was 507. In four overs 30 runs were scored off Worthington. Voce's first ball produced immediate results. Badcock cut it straight to Worthington at backward point, and the fielder held a sure catch.

With Badcock dismissed, the score stood at 507 for 5 wickets. Badcock scored 118 in 205 minutes, and hit, 15 boundaries.

.

Gregory, now commenced pulling with freedom, his batting, being marked by Bac judgment and patience.

At the ton_interval the score was 530.for 5. Gregory was 76 not out and. Oldfield, the veteran... wicket.. keeper, 2 not out.

When stumps were drawn Aus- tralia were 593–1050=Reuter,

REBELS BOMB GANDIA

SEVEN KILLED IN CITY STREETS

LOCAL CRICKET | FRENCH

League Match Tea Scores

Tea scores

in local League cricket matches are as follows:

FIRST DIVISION' Hongkong C.C. V. `K.C.C.- Hongkong C.C. 151 for 8. (Owen Hughes 50 not out).

Cralgengower v. Civil Service- Craigengower all out, 151.

HUNT

SHIPS MINES-

Valencia, Feb, 27.

Liang, got third place with Weedon Seat. The winner paid $17, while Radium returned $40 for a place.

The race for the second section of the Nil Desperan- dum Stakes produced a thrilling finish, Mr. T. L Wong getting the verdict on Tempest by a head from Whalsey, ridden by Mr. Hearne, with Prospero (Mr. Needa up) three lengths away in third position. Tze Tin was with- drawn from this event at the last moment.

Another keen finish was witnessed In the Griffins Spring Handicap, in which Mr. F: Marshall piloted King's

STOP PRESS

ARTIFICIAL

BOOM

MIGHT MEAN CRASH

H.K. and Shanghai Bank Chairman's Warning

REVIEW OF FAR EAST TRADE CONDITIONS

A comprehensive survey of financial, trade and political conditions, with special reference to the Far East, was made by the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman of Directors, at the Annual General Meeting of the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation this morning.

Commenting on the international outlook, the Hon. Mr. Paterson issued a warning that there was an arti- ficiality about the "boom" which, he said, is liable to dis- appear like a "pricked balloon" if steps are not quickly taken to put right certain basic economic factors.

note.

Nevertheless, the speaker concluded on an optimistic

"The world is now emerging from its difficulties," he said. "Some countries have come through better than others, and the Far East has come through better than many parts. On the whole the outlook is reasonably bright, but it is not safe to prophesy what the future holds in store."

Although early in the year China's impending departure. Mr. Taggart -trade-position--did not warrant also mentioned the loss suffered by optimisin, Mr. Paterson pointed out the departure of the former British that a deinite change bid become Consul General in Canton, Mr. apparent. The demand for Chinese Herbert Phillips. produce remained stendy and the eifect of good crops some of them bumper cros

crops-made itself felt.

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The speaker was pessimistic regarding the situation In Japan, and confessed to misgivings re- garding the Japanese Budget. Trade and shipping, however, had considerably expanded.

The Report disclosed that, after making full provision for losses and contingencies, the net profits for the year amounted to $15,107,175.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

The Report and Statement of Ac- counits having been in your hands for some days I will, with your per- mission, take them as read, said Mr. Paterson.

The Chairman's Report disclosed that, after making full provision for losses and contingencies, the net pro- After making full provision for fits for the year umounted to $15, losses and contingencies, the net 107,175.

profits for the year amount to $15,- Mr. Paterson voiced the regret of 107,175.10 to which must be added the Board of Directors at

the $3.3 brought forward from

After deducting the

pending departure of His Ex- the

year.

cellency the Governor,

The adoption of the Report was dividend of £400,000 paid at 1/3.5/10 interim associated Shareholders seconded by Mr. J. H. Taggart, who and Directors' remuneration, there with the remains avaliable for distribution Board of Directors' expressions of $12,085,327.60, which it is proposed to regret at Sir Andrew Caldecott's deal with as follows:

To pay a final dividend of £3 per share (subject to deduction of Income Tax) Transfer to Bank Premises Account Carry forward to New Account

$ 7,744,537,82 1,000,000.00 8,340,789.81

$12,085,827.60

TO-DAY'S CASH 1/3.5% the previous year, so a com-

SWEEPS

Below are winning numbers in the Cash Sweeps at to-day's Races:

Race No. 1

"

No. 2004 2013

3047

Coronation to win by a neck from Rob Roy, ridden by Mr. Leighton. Happy Valley Spring Handicap,-- Centre Forward (Mr? D. S. Li up) | 1, Soldfer of Britain; 2, Rose-Queen; was a length away in third place. 3, Mistake Bay.

$1,583,40 Australian Ponies Champions.-

452.40 1.-Tho Ni Desperandum Stakes--

Strathroy; 2, Electron; 3, Gypsy Rebel scaplanes apparently from (First Seation), Winner $400.

220.20 Majorca, dropped nine bombs in the Second $250. Third $160. For China

Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos.) heart of Gandia to-day, killing two Ponics, Subscription Griffins of this "B" Division.1, Harvest View: 2,801, 1720, 2080, 2951, 241, 1206, 2852,

uppy Valley Spring Handicap, men, three women and two children, Club of this Meeting, that have

and Tyne (didad 1056, 2108, 1157, 3101. and wounding 50.

started at least twice and have not King's Bounty

heat). They scored direct hits on a resid-won. One Mile.

Race No; ence, a wharf, the railroad station, tracks and trucks,

Port Vendres, Feb. 27. French naval trawlers and aircraft are searching the Mediterranean and Atlantic ship' lanes for floating mines, following the explosion of a mine which almost sank the Llandovery Castle.

Unplaced ponies ($50 ench): Nos. 1587, 3828, 3024, 2497, 172, 3944, 2451, 47, 2687, 2221, 2025.

Race No. 2

No. 5440

$2,874.20 4476

021.20 4834

410.00 Unplaced pontes ($50 each): Nos. 3440, 4715, 1075.

Race No. 8

No. 1707

$1,822.80

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3613

520.00

3832

280.40

No. 1923

#

3000

$3,103,80 866.00

$17.00.

3005

443.40 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 5447.

Race No. 3

No. 1627

$2,250.40

Race No. 9

3132

No. 376 882

$5,737.20

1715

044,40 322.20

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6224

1,220.40 1,220.40

Mr. Wong Sul-ngau's Shipmaster

(161 lbs) ...(Mr. H. M. Ph) 1 Later they poured machine-gun| bullets into the streets.United Press. Mr. Diamonds Radium (155 lbs.)

HUNTING FOR MINES

(Mr. Y. T. Fung),2 Mr. S.V.S.'s Weedon Scat (158.

F. C. Liang) 3 Jbs.)

........ (Mr. Fourteen sturters.- Won by a length; length and hall. Time: 2 min. 07.2/5 secs. Parl-mutuel: Winner Places. $8.00; $40.00; $14.70. It has been reported that a fishing, boat has been close to collision with

2-The Nil Desperandum Stakes.-

Section)-Winner three mines, belloved to have been) (Second

$600. IRC. v. Queen's College,— laid by Nationalists off the Catalonian Second $250. Third $150. For Chinn LRC. 216 for 9, declared. (8, and Biscay coasts and which have Ponies, Subscription Grimms of this broken from their moorings in recent Club of this Meeting that have Curreem 84),

(Continued on Page 13.) storms—United Press,

SECOND DIVISION Central British School v. Civil Service-Civil Service all out, 61.

The Agures of our Balance Sheet, have been taken at 1/2.3% against

parison between the two is easier than it has been sometimes in the past.

(Continued on Pago 3.)

5.

Race No. 4

No. 3109

2017

3+

"

4578

$2,345.00 €70.00 335.00

Unplaced ponies ($50 each); Nos. 2243, 2028, 4150, 3804, 2030, 4648, |3250, 2977, 1845.

Race No. 5

No. 475

$2,090.40

1201

770.40

3727

102.60

4018.

192.00-

Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 1703, 130,

Raco Nó., 6

$2,471,00 706.00 353.00

No. 2108 5483 1017 Unplaced ponies (300 each): Nos. Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. Unplaced ponies ($100 each): Nos. 3080, 4333, 3372, 3864, 2168, 4528, 3958, 473, 442, 5348,1381, 2825, 1048, 1298, 038, 2041, 3059, 2578, 103. 5700, 003; 3820, 1649, 1004, 2688, 3303, 2462. 2200, 3019, 4335.