Sunday
May 11
KONG TELEGRA
Hongkong News of the Week
May 12
Monday
A Page For The
Mr Lewis was connected with the firm of Messrs Johnson, Stokes and Chamber of Commerce. Dificulties Master from 1011 to 1936. Ho1 be in getting imports owing to the scar- came a partner in the firm in 1921. etty of ships and restrictions were Mr and Mrs Lewis left the Colony mentioned by Mr J. K. Bousfield, in August, 1935, and went to live at Chairman, at the annual general France on the ship which took the Monte Carlo, They evacuated from mecting of the Hongkong General last of the refugees from Cannes, Chamber of Commerce to-day. Just before Italy came into the war.
Mr Bousfield also spoke of the in- live at Bedford.
On reaching, London, they went to
creasing Importance of the local in-
dustries, particularly shipbuilding, While in the Colony, Mr Lewis was cement making and sugar refining, a Steward of the Hongkong Jockey and anid that in spite of all the Club, and was also a former Chair- difficulties, the commerce of the man of the Hongkong Club. Colony had kept up remarkably well For The Bomber Fund. The pro-
during the year under review.
Review Of The Principal Topics May 11 To May 17
Wednesday
May 14
Evacuees
May 15
Thursday
Messrs J, Barrow, D. N. Willis, Lal Ming-kal, A. L. de Souza, J. C. L. Mr Tom Hynes Killed-News has Collins, W. C. Simpson, J. Angwin, been received in the Colony of the AG. Martin, R. Buchanan, D, Wil- dential Home, as a result of enemy son, O. C. Womack, Fung Ho, P.. action, of Mr Thomas Hynes former Morgan and G. Morgan, Superintendent of Malls is Hongkong and resident here for.32-years.
on
Saturday
May 17..
Lawn Bowls Largue-The first major
Wreaths were sent by "Mother," May, Jessie und. Dot, Mr J. Riddell, 1943 anino „Čia DENTA) - LUNI »► The late Mr. Hynes Joined the Mr and Mrg J. A, Fraser, Mr and Mrs Auxillary Military Pioneer Corps in J. Dobson, Mr and Mrs S. A. Fowler, London in the early days of the war the Hon. Mr A. B. Purves, Mr J.. Mr and Mrs W. C. Simpson, but was invalided out. Later he met Barrow, Sgt A. E. Tute, Hugh, Messrs Mr E. D. C. Wolfe, former Inspector D. Wilson, O. C. Womack, Fung Hol „General of Police in the Colony, at und George Morgan, A; Bone, D, E,
whose invitation he became an Air, McPherson, R. Buchanan.
As Rold Warden in Kensington.
Kowloon Football Club, 'Chinese upset is the Lawn "Dowls League this ceeds arising from the recent produc-
news of Mr Hynes' death Was re- Staff of the District office, South, and season occurred to-day, when Kowloon Referring to the Delhi Conference tion at the Kowloon Cricket Club of
ceived on Monday, it is presumed the European and Chinese Slaft of Bowling Green Club "A" lost, to Indian which, he said, had opened the eyes "Boy Meets Girl" amounted to $1,800, of a good many In the Middle and of this the Committee allotted $1,400
that he was a victim of the German the Crown Land and Survey Office. Recreation Club, This was the only sur
Head-on CrashCrashing head-on prising result in the full programme of Swimming Gala. Although several air blitz on London Saturday Far East as to the potentialities of to the South China Morning Post
Into a bus in Nathan Road at 11 p.m. matches carried out, the decisions of the Hongkong, he expressed the hope War Fund and $400 to the B. W. O. F. heats were depleted through swim- night.
to-night, a car rebounded 13ft across others being more or less expected. Death of Mr Eu Tong-sen. The that one result of that Conference Cheques have been forwarded to mers being unable to attend because
the rond, seriously injuring the driver sudden death occurred to-day of Mr would be to accelerate the growth of these organisations.
of Volunteer. duties, European The late Mr Hynes leaves two sons, and a passenger,
The highest count in all matches was Eu Tong-ren, Malayan tin magnate the Colony's productivity.
Y.M.CA. staged a successful first Desmond and Brian, who are em-
nix and there were five of these-by and big Hongkong property owner,
The three stage plays "Orders is swmming gala of the Beason ployed in
The driver, Revenue Officer E. T. B-W. Bradbury' and C. G. Blive in the the Pos! Office, Although Mr Eu had not been in The Hon. Mr Stanley II. Dodwell Orders" "Someone at the Door" and to-night.
one Warden, and the passenger, a Chinese First Division, W. J. Howard and M. J. the best of health Intely, his death was elected Chairman for the ensuing "Boy Meets Girl," all produced with-
The handlenpping was very good daughter, Mrs Putsy Stott in the woman, are in Kowloon Hospital. entirely
unexpected, particularly year, with Mr G. Minkin as Vice in the last twelve months have, and several close finishes were seen, Colony and another, Mrs Mansell- The woman was operated on Im- by racing enthusiasts, among whom Chairman.
therefore, brought in a total of $4,200 Closest race of the evening was in Dyer, who is in Cornwall, England. mediately for serious head injuries he was present at the
of which all but the $400 mentioned the 75 yards medley in which J. As Aileen Hynes she had appeared in and is said to be making progress. Happy Valley After the Saturday.
Former Resident Dies. News of above has been alloited to meeting on
the Roberts snatched a fine victory from leiding roles in Gilbert and Sullivan Mr Warden received superficial in- meeting he went to
vent to his castle across the death of Edith, wife of Mr Daniel Domber Fund.
F. Willis to whom he conceded five Opera with the d'Oyly Carte Com- Juries. Tolo Harbour from Talpo intending John Lewis, formerly of Hongkong.
A. F. May and L. A. Bern It is understood that next season's seconds. ta spend the week-end there, but was received by cable in the Colony
The mishap occurred neur the productions will be "The Middle were seen in a fairly exciting 220 puny. timin to-day he suddenly col- 10-day. after
Argyle Street Intersection where Watch", "The Trial of Mary Dugan" yards. The former surged ahead in Japsed and died before medical aid
Mrs Lewis was first Chairman of and "French
The late Mr Hynes, who was 61 portion of the road is under repair last few lengths to win by four the Leave". This pro-
years of age, came to Hongkong on and traffic has to veer to the middle the Ladies Advisory Committee of gramme should afford play-goers secontis.
Club, Churro
remained something interesting to look for-
Lai Tsun easily won the 200 yards Septemebr 14, 1804, and joined the of the road. ward to.
relay, beating Y.M.C.A. A by Police Force in November of that third of the bath. Tsang Cheong year after holding several other post- shatsuit from Lalehlkok. No passen. The bus was heading for Talm- mig, first string for the Chinese, tions. Two years later he joined the gers were Injured and the
vehicle, covered his 50 yards in 25 4/5.
Was
could be summoned. Death was due
heart failure.
to
Mr Eu was generally reckoned a the multi-millionaire, and his rise from Chairman until 1934.
comparative poverty was quoted as unaided business en- example of
terprise.
and
and
Tuesday
May 13
Decree Nat.-A decree nini was
risk y.M.Cdse handicap.-Heat
of Mails at the
ceed.
In the water-polo match Y.M.C.A, Sanitary Department and in 1907 was although damaged, was able to pro- Born near Canton, 64 years ago,
beat Middlesex 4-0. The game was appointed Acting First-Class Inspec- Mr Eu inherited a small legacy which
very cleon, although
the defenders on tor, Animal Depot and Slaughter Mr Warden's 'car was practically enabled him to migrate to Singapore
both sides were inclined to be a House. From July 9, 1913, to March wrecked, the road in the vicinity of where he laid the foundation of his
weakened by privation and too little little slow in parting with the ball. immense fortune. HIS frst money
fond of a satisfactory quality,
Mr J. K. Bousfield,
6, 1914, he was Acting Inspector-in- the crash being littered with broken Director at was made by dealing in patent medi
the Y.M.C.A. omciated as referee and Charge and in May, 1914, became glass. Hardly a square inch of glass it is particularly signideant that, other judges were Lieut. Willough Superintendent
was left in the windscreen. cines but Inter he opened a money granted by the Chief Justice, Sir exchange in his drug store branches Atholl MacGregor in the Divorce with a fall in the number of births by
(Middlesex), Lieut. Graham General Post Office, a post 'he held
The radiator, fender and front earned steady commissions on Court to-day to Mrs Maria Fernanda itdicating fewer women in the child- (Middlesex). Lieut. Bucke (Signals) until his retirement In May, 1936. number plate were smashed back on the remittances sent by Chinese in Ribeiro Cabral de Carvalho, who bearing age in the Colony and a and Mr C. F. Hyde (Chairman
to the engine-and a mudguard - and Malaya to their native villages. sought the dissolution of her marriage smaller total population at
Section). The major portion of his fortune, to Mr Eduardo Herrique Cabral de (ether things being equal), there wus
50 yards;
Born in New Zealand, the late Mr headlamp driven against the wheel. licavy increase in however, came from wise and pure Carvalho, on the ground of adultery, this
deaths 1-1, M. J. Gunning (33 sces); 2, G. Hynes served in the Boer War, and H.E. Not Moving It was learned chases in Malaya. When the in
amounting to nearly four thousand.
Ramage (33 2/5); 3, II. C. Eardley, after being in the Transvaal through from the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. boom broke there, rich deposits were. The custody. of two childen and found on his land and he owned the question of maintenance were
In answer to another question, the Heat 2.-1, G. Davidson (27); 2, G. out thut war he settled on the land Mr N. L. Smith, to-day, that His Director of Medical Services stated Saunders (27 2/5); 3, A. McQueen. in South Africa. This not proving a Northcote, has decided to remain in Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry many mines outright.
decided in Chambers,
mt the gravity of the situation was Heat 31. E. F. Paul (27 1/5): 2. success he joined the Police Force in Government House and has no plans Mfr Eu travelled extensively in
appreciated and that Mr Percy Chen, Instructed by Mr fully
his E. W. Railton (29 2/5). middle
age but
resided mainly in
100 yards back-stroke handicap the Transvaal. In 1804 he left to in mind for moving his residence Malaya in a marble villa said to have M. A. da Silva, appeared for the colleagues and himself had
hopes that
Willis (03 3(5). G. cost $1,000,000, Straits currency.
petitioner, and the Respondent was the drastic action by Government
Saunders come to Hongkong where he remain- elsewhere. to Hongkong in 1927, Mr Belter represented nor present in would put an end to profiteering in failed to finish.
ed until his retirement except for It is understood that this decision the very staff of life of the people Court.
Diving (sealed handicap)-1. N. D. twice visiting New Zealand and go- was made because no further cracks investing in real estate and
by Government becoming the sole Booker (85); 2. A. McQueen (80); 3. building palatial casties for his family
been noticed and modern apartments for letting, satisfactory evidence of domiclic to trolling, from June 1, the price at 5. G. Saunders (74).
The case had been adjourned for importer and exporter and by con R, Goldman (79) 4. F. Wilis (75); ing to England a number of times on in the structure have
and the movement has practically, A popular legend, denied by Mr Eu, be produced. This was done to-day, which rice will be sold by retulers.
ceased. that he, had been told by a
aggregate handicap. Mr Chen said that the Respondent's
More Food Kitchens
Heat 11. E. F. Paul (3.10 1/5); 2, Mr J. B. Bickerstaff---The funeral It will be remembered that nt one. Soothsayer that he would continue domicile of origin was Hongkong, es
G. Davidson (3.8 4/5); 3, H. of the late Mr James Dowie Bicker- time His Excellency suggested moving living as long as he continued build- he was born here, and there
We hoped, too, that there would be evidence that he intended to make an extension on the mainland of the image, Heat 21, A. May star, 36, and bailiff of the Public to Admiralty House owing to the Two celebrated landmarks in die tongkong his permanent home,,
system
of food kitcliens, four of (2.40 3/5); 2, L. A. Bens (2, 52 4/5); Works Department, who was found serious damage sustained by Gov- which have been operated by volun-75 yards medley aggregate handi- hot
3. E. W. Haillon (3.11). Colony were his castles "Euston" and
at his residence in Prince rent House on account of His Lordship pointed out that he teers under the aegis of the cap-1. J. Roberts "Eucliff," in Bonham Road and Re-
nelling operations. on Wednesday, was puise Bay Road, Built of the finest had no explanation of the Respond- kong Refugee and Social Welfare (a8 2/5); 3, W. B. U 2, F. Willis Edward Road
held at the Colonial Cemetery, Happy Colony Officials Back-Mr. M. J. materials and decoration largely with ent's presence in Portugal at a tine Council for some time past, and that
200 yards relay-1, Lai Tsun Valley, to-day. The Bev. K.
Mac- Abbott, Assistant Crown Solleitor, expensive fitings imported from the when he was of age to think for him- economyle but balanced meals would
who hng been Home on leave, is back Continent, these homes were said to self and should have been earning his be made available to carefully select (Tang Cheong-ming. Lau Tal-ping. Kenzie-Dow omelated,
in the Colony, Other Government -have-cost-more-than $500,000-cach-own living. The Respondent, le ed deserving groups amongst the Chan Chim-nam, Kum Hop-min); 2.
"offfelals who have relürned uro De when poorest of the On a similar senie of grandeur was continued, had left Hongkonghed for the Director. In this connec- European Y.M.C.A. A (H. C. Eard-
Mr J. J. A. R. Selby, of the Medical als Talpo castle where he died.
Paul. A. F. May, D. of Medical Ser he was still a minor, his mother had mentioned that the Nutrition Hutchinson); 3, European Y.M.C.A. Riddell and Mr J. A. Fraser (chief Department, and Mr L. Starbuck, of
Services ley
Eu
was
ing
·
nourish could be offered.
seed for
Re-
220 yurds
E.
leave.
Amonit those present werc
S. A. Fowler, vice, have also arrived here.
Friday
tun-
Mr
Quips By "Argus”
With Acknowledgments
"The smashing Japanese cam- paign Is racing towards a cilinux as the Japanese are bringing home their inniti-pronged RESault.* Bringing it home alive?
The chief alficulty about Hong- kong's war effort is the ever-pre- sent suspicion that someone is put- ting something across. What wa need is a decision on whose war this is.
In an interview a Scottish form hund said that he could quite casily understand Hess, who spoko English
well. The parachutat probably experienced the greater dimculty.
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Barbers complain of under-cut- ing of charges. Customers com- plain that too much is cut off, So a compromise should be possible.
It's a bit hard. Robt. McWhirter received a letter the other day. It was unstamped and cost him ten cent lax. It was one of those prayer chain letters.
*
A Wang Ching-wel newspaper deptores German aggression. There seems to be some fear in Nanking that, as the result of the Tripartite Pact, Japan may invade Chin
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A Japanese paper advocates shortening of the China front. It seems that the only result achieved so far is the broadening of the Chinese back.
A moan of migrating curlews lins passed over the Colony. What of it? Probably evacuates; and there's plenty of room in many places for the right sort of birds.
If they build anything faster than the Typhoon fighter plane they may be stumped for a.name-
but how about Modern Miss
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Women's fashions are again be. ing influenced by Chinese motifs. Meanwhile men look wistfully at the compradore's rolled-up singlet.
The Government is now going Into the rice retaliing business. So what about a subscription 1st for relief of unemployed com- pradores?
It is denied that Hess went to conclude a separate peace with Scotland. The Germans realise 100 well what happened to England.
icft Hongkong Portugal and Big Property Owner
died there, and his father had left search Committee firmly believed B (G. Roberts, G. Saunders, N. D. mourners), the Hon. Mr A. B. Purves, the Royal Observatory.
The that Among his real estate holdings for England, where he died.
well-run communal kitchens Bookers, E. W. Railton); 4. Army Director of Public Works, Mr
Mr George T. Rowe and Elms, were "Eu Gardens," a block of up- Respondent lived for a number of could serve as valuable health props- (Pte
Sigmn Hodges. Pic B. H. C. Hallowes, Assistant Superin- Geoffrey C. Hamilton, members of to-cinte apartments in Argyle Street, years in Portugal, cause back to ganda, since a satisfactory diet (and McHugh, Sigmn Hunt). Time 155 Lendent of Surveys, Inspector A. the Government Administrative Ser- Kowloon, and similar blocks in Blue Hongkong and after a year, returned not merely satisfying one)
which 4/5, Pool Road, Wongrelchong und Re- to Portugal.
uppented to the hungry and H1- Water-polo. European Y.M.C.A. Kirby. Mr and Mrs pulse Bay Road.
(11. C. Eardley; F. Willis, L. A. Benn: ir Chen called evidence to prove
A. F. May; E. W. Rallton, R, Gold- An enthusiastic racing supporter, the reason for the Respondent's stay
He felt that such kitchens could be man, E. F. Paul) beat Middlesex Mr Eu was a member of the Heng in Portugal, and that he intended to used in the same way as those at the (Bdsm Stanton; L/Cpt Mucherbach, kong Jockey Club, attended practi- make his permanent home in Hong- Government refugee camps had been Sigman Hunt; P.S.M. Ure: L/Cpl Bin- cally every inceting and ran the kong.
the past two and three- den, Pte Burdge, Pte Jennings) 4-8. Colony's biggest stable of ponies,
quarter years, that is to say, in A. F. May srored all goals, one in the of which had carried Colony's Health-Behind the bore familiarising a section of the com- first half.
His interests in statistics compiled in the office of the munity with the health value of un-
Copy
Notable Visitors. began abut five years ago, Registrar-General Births
of
and polished or partially polished rice, Johnson, the outgoing United States
Mr Nelson T His first ponies were named Rose but Deaths les n grim story. A repre- soya bean products and
vegetables ni later he secured several Eve ponies sentative of the "Hongkong Tele- very low cost. He mentioned that, arrived in Hongkong on his way back une per cent. to
Ambassador Chungking, has tention to when the Sassoon stable was sold
who visited Medical Head- by dint of research and field experi- to America before going to Australia of nightsoil grpah" His interests in rae- quarters learned that, although there ment, it had been found possible to to assume his new post of Minister abandoned, two years ago. ing was, however, purely recreational, had been an actual decrease in birils provide two substantial meals a day there. for his stable winnings, although fre- during the first quarter of 1941, in the Government refugee camps at quent, were only a
portion of the mounting to Just under 1,000, there 20 cents per day for adult males (and sage from Chungking. Mr Johnson "for services rendered," it was learn- considerable increase in the number the Third.
According to a Central News me will be levied against each, floor ment too cr, there had been a Moding in the Second and J. C. Aitken in of his long string. upkeep
had been an Iherease of nearly 4,000 correspondingly less for children). Mr Eu hnd contributed to severn! in the number of deaths registered even at the present high price level Chiang Kai-shek and had supper Chairman of the Urban Council to was 3,600 buckets whereas
bade farewell 10 Generalissimo ed from the Hon. Mr W. J. Carrie, system, the average daily collection charitable and public Institutions. A during the same period.
~ to victory.
h15
now
Club
in
out two clinies for the Anti-
Melay
sons,
He suggested that those who were
McHugh, Assistant
.
May 16
given up to April 30 to do so. In this connection, it seemed that only thuse Nightsoil Issue-Government's in la Hongkong were opposed to the increase the rates by scheme, as most of those in Kowloon
the
had joined the Government. rus: removal has been On the question of collection. Mr and instead 1 fee Carrle said that since the Govern-
Cover
of buckets collected. Under the old
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Government House has now atopped moving and the next prob- lem is up to the Botanical and Forestry department-to make the shoring grow some follage,
Two new record low aggregates for the on the First and Third Divisions were created. for good quality rice-while and red with him before leaving for Hong day. Me member of the Court of
seventh night of the change-over, J. McKelvie's rink were responsible for the
It is a sad commentary, stated an
(unpolished). University, he had made the Institute
kong.
when things enuld be regarded as the First Division record by scoring only official, that the age group responsible several donations including one for
Mr Johnson is accompanied by Mr Mr Carrie sold that he had pre- having settled down, 7,400 buckels seven shots and J. K. Sloan's four for the the erection of the gymnasium which for a great part of this increase la admitted that it was possible that a T. Ell
The Director of Medical Services Ellot Weill, Third Secretary of the pared a tentative scale of charges, were collected.
Third by chalking up six- bears his name. The Police that of young children up to five proportion of the sufferers from Beri American Embassy, and Captain but, as, some members of the Urban On the first night Government took Police Meers Return-Twelve mem
beri, Pellagra and other diseases of James Boundary Street was bullt years of age,
also stated, Novel Council seemed to have "a little over, Mr Carric Asked by the reporter what were malnutrition spent what wages they Attache.
the bers of the Itongkong Police Force have Jartely through his efforts, he had the main causes of the increased loss earned unwisely; although even with it is understood that Mr Johmson would be brought up at the fortnight- the coolica could handle due to the inspector &. L. Hopkins, who saw service Gifference of opinion," the matter quantity of nightsoil was more than returned from England among whom were Tuberculosis Association and a gift of life as compared with the corres. the best intentions of following ex- will remain here until the arrival of ly meeting of the Council next Tues- fact that no collection had beer, made had enabled the formation of A.R.P. panding quarter of 1948, the Director pert advice very many could not his successor, Mr Clarence E, Gauss, day, when it would be thoroughly in the previous two nights. A total with the Home Guard during the hig Clubs throughout
Medical Services stated that Berl- obtain sumelert nourishing food to later this week. Mr the Colony. In the of
Gauss was discussed. The charges, he added, or 8,000 piculs, representing 16,000 Blitz on London, beri and Pellagra (two of the prin- keep them strong and well. last war he gave a fleet of tanks and epal deficiency diseases) accounted
formerly Consul-General in Shanghim would be made against the landlorda buckets, were collected, and every Other members of the Police force who an aeroplane to the Allles.
and latterly Minister to Australia. as ratepayers, but they in turn would junk employed was filled to capacity, returned were Bgt Els, Set Banks, Set In years Mr Eu had retired for over 900 more deaths. In addi-
recent
notable American
at have the right to pass them on to the
Forrest, Sgt Pilkington, Bgt Wheeler, Sgt from public offler, although in his tion, he affirmed that there were 548 better endowed with the world's other
present Hongkong in
Kowloon City and Shaukiwan Brigadier tenants as the services were actually younger days he had been a member more deaths from Tuberculosis, 1.110 goods should make their contribution General Henry
Laughlin, L/Bgt Appleton, L/Bgt Wall, more deaths from Enteritis of the Federated
(a pro-
The biggest Increase in the collec- L/8gt Fender, L/Sgt Stewart and L/Bgt by setting an example in their own mander of the esett, new Com- rendered to the latter.
Air Force in the States portion of which were referable to
factories, workshops ard Council.
General Cleggett de-
As regards the number of carriers tion of buckets was in Kowloon City Salter. Mr Eu leaves a widow and several from Cholera which, though
faulty feeding), and 324 more deaths shops by having the "healthy" foods children. Two of his
a prepared for their families, their des seen by a reporter to-day, remarking, stated that the total was 1,950 and the average daily collection was 14 The five new recruits are K:13. Daude,
to any statement when employed by Government, Mc Carrie and Shaukiwan; in the former district Eu Keng-toon and W. K. Y. Eu were struck down those whose bodies were
En were dangerous infectious disease, often pendents and works and themselves, through one of his aides, that he had there were no vacancies at present. buckets under the old system and A. W. Tyler, J. R. 1. Clement C. A. married in 1930 to Miss Nancy Kan.
It appears that much distress and nothing to say beyond the fact that No further representations had been now the average was 316, while in A. Nicol and R. Butler, all of whom have received since the announcement by Shaukiwan the figures were eight now been attached to the Police Training doughter of Mr. Kan Tong-po, Chief
suffering and death could be avoided his viall here was unofficial. Manaver
by such a relatively simple netton as Found Shot. Mr James Bickerstaff,
the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr and 140 respectively. This big differ of the Bank of East Asia, 6 aan. to 10 am. and again from giving up the use of expensive, highly 36. land bailiff of the Public Works N. L. Smith, in the Legislative Coun- ence, however, may be accounted for. and Misa May Shum.
Fight Rice Profiteers. The twent to a p.m., and sold over $6,000 polished rice and eating instead a Department, was found shot at his cll a fortnight ago, that no reversal by the fact that under the old scheme
worth of rice, mostly. of the first portion at least of the undermilled or residence, Prince depots opened by the social work grade.
Edward Road, of general policy would be consider most districts was sold to the market. Rumours that Chinese rice dealers have
of the nightsoll collected in
Committre In control the
d: on the other hand, about 100 lo inpolished varieties, combined with shortly after 11 a.m. to-day.
Kardeners for
ur a cheap body-building material (like
use as fertilisers instead puspended selling to retailers are rlee, under Government
"We did not expect so great alis-
revolver was also found in the 150 coolies, apparently from those pices,
es, have met with Instant suc- crowd," said Mr Wittenbach, and soya bean products and fish) and room, which was locked. The dis who took part in the protests, had of being brought to the junks. Under founded. No. 1 Thailand rice was sold cess, and alrendy many rice firms the depot at the Central Market was protective foodstuffs like vegetables covery was made by Mr Bickerstaff's registered and had been placed on the present system every bucket hind on the Nai Pak Hong to-day at 810.64 to be taken to the boats, and to per pleul, es compared with 419.30, a few in the Colony have reduced their practically besieged by hundreds of (cooked, to avold Cholera and similar servants, who heard the shot, and the waiting list.
counteract the shortage of fertilisers days ago when the Government ärst prices in an effort to compete with buyers. We had the Police on duty bowel diseases). the depots, it is reported.
Government had in mind the pro- and the crowd was well
Trading With Enemy-On a charge weegulated.
Mr Bickerstaff arrived in Hong- revealed by the This wn:
sold about 400 bags, mostly of of enabling an enemy alien in Shang kong in 1926, as a member of the
trol of the Import of rice. The medium Asked how many former carriers Vision of manure from the slaughter announced its intention to take over.com- -1. A. Wittenbach, Director of the the first grade-I would sny three hai to obtain money or credit, the King's Own Scottish Border?cs, hit had been taken into employment, Mouses for the gardeners,
grada Thai rice wan'sold at $17,67, gestor- Committee to-day, when he said that to one in favour of the first grade Bank of Canton, Ltd., was fired left the Regiment, and joined the Carrie anld that it was dimcult to say Mr Carrie also stated that every day at Nam, Pak Hong."
at Government Service as a land bailin ns everyone could claim they had thing was going on smoothly," and protect the poor from the high prices per picul.
Magistracy to-day. The m being charged by some shops at the per picul, was bouger kind at $14 Central
mainly by the Tank was summoned for dealing, on Pingshan and then transferred to as he knew there were about 20 per were not more than expected of the level of Government's "fair" price" present time.
December 3, 1940, without lawful Taleo, and later the District Omee, cort had previously been made to addressed to me instead of to the art Pak Hong merchants believe that
cent. He emphasised that every would like any complaints to be depos The two depots, one at Central
on mini rush to-day authority, with US$38,000 for the South Market, Hongkong, and the other at the helpers had a busy time nurnose of enabling the Italian Bank Mr Bickerstaff who was unmarried, Induce persons employed on nightsoll Press, so that I can deal with them the Chinese Y.M C.A. Waterloo Road, Each buyer was only allowed to pur of China, Shanghai, to obtain money leaves a mother brother and we collection to apply for employment in direct as we know which coolie Thalland can send about si bodabager or 2...
credit. Kowloon, opened on Saturday from $2 worth at a time.
sisters in England.
the Government, and that they were would be responsible," he added? pries to ilongkolig avery, month,
of
price
Rov.
We
notified the Police.
Number of Former Carriers
School.
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