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Sunday

August 31

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

September 8, 1941.

Ubrary, Simm

Hongkong News of the Week

September 1

Monday

Weather. In August-Weather condi flons during August, although slightly hotter than usual, differed ttle from the average.

A Page

Page For The Evacuees

the colours of the University, to open the Northcote Science Building to-day,

In his speech. the Governor, Sir Geoftry Northcote, referred to the im- portant part the University' playe

the traluing of teachers. Jils Two very wet week-ends, at the Excellency added that the University beginning and towards the end of the was also a means of providing up-to- month, respectively, counter-balanced a date cost of ilving statistics and ex- long sunny period in the middle. The pressed the hope that the University

and typhoon would come more

more Inlo flest was asociated with which formed in the China Sea on partnership with Government's Sveini August 3, and, moving northward, pro- Welfare schemes. cluced a south-easterly gale in the

Replying to Sir Georffry, the Hon.

| neighbourhood of the Colony for a short Mr Ll Tec-tong said that it was more perled on the 4th. The second rainy thum fitting that the Northcote Science perfed, due to a trough of low pressure, Buliding, which marked an important over the northern part of the Ching age in the development of the Uni- Sex, caused a welcome fall of tempera versity, should bear the name of ane ture after the gather trying conditions who always took a lively interest in In the middle of the month.

the activities of the Institution and la

A maximum temperature of 92.9 deg, the advancement of education.

Review Of The Principal Topics Aug 31 To Sept 6

Wednesday

September 3

Husbands Meet Again. At a meet-

to-

Army Education In HK-Editientimi F. was recorded on the 13th, and u Colony's Education. The questium of in the Army in wartime at Home is minimum of 74.4 deg. on the 3rd., The how many First Year · Classes tor arousing considerable publle interest: and the Hongkong pubile will be in- en temperature for the month was Vermeuler Teachers should be opened in which feeling alternated be- terested in what is being done in the 83 deg. against a normol, of 81.7, deg. ut the Evening Institute on October tween indignation and good-humour way of education in war time in the and temperatures of 80 seg, and over next was reconsidered by the Board Hongkong's bachelor-husbands Army in this Colony."

uleserved were

on cleven days of Education at its 125th meeting held day decided to make representations Over 2000 applications have been fumidity was normal at 83 per cent, on Wednesday last, After discussion for a pubile inquiry into conduct of

percentage WAN practically of various points raised, the Board ap- received from soldiers in Hongkong to Cloud

the function of four the Wartime normal at 88, but the duration of bright proved nitend clussen Education Scheme, started three months sunhire, which was 103 hours, was closes.

The scheme is purely voluntary, ago. und the classes are held during the eight hours below the average.

Derlods--ainly recreation

soldier's

under

from 0 to 8 in the evening.

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such the evacuation of their

families.

The meeting was held in the Penin- 6 p.m.

ກາ

Present at the meeting were Mr C. A total of 123 inches of ruin fell où G. Solla Director of Education and sula Hotel Rose Room sixteen days, 3.5 inches falling on the Chairmais, Mr J. Ralston (Senior In- The Army Authorities have attempt- 25th. The total is about two inches spector of Schools, Mr Y. P. Low There was a meagre crowd at the ed to provide for all needs, varying less than the August mean.

Sector of Vernacular Schools). De J. beginning, but it soon increased and M. Gray Metlical OMeer of School), from psychology to boot-making.

There were seven thunderstorm and Prof. L Forster Professor of Educ swelled to an attendance of about meet various demands the assistance of the Hongkong Government Education lightning was observed on fourteen tin, Hongkong University), Mr T. R. 350.

Rowell Prlac pot of Northcote Train- services has been sought nad treely days.

ing College). Mr B. Wylle, Mr A. el given. In addition, the co-operation of

J

To

have been found within the Army, but which

ao popular are some of the courses, August, particularly in certain languages, wire

a

Thursday

September 4

Bongkong: President, Committed and members of Kowloon Cricket Club; Funeral, Milury

A.It. Military honours were accorded the late Capt. relating

Full

Fublia Inquiry. Questions the manufacture of concrete

C. G, Richards, R.E., who was buried blocks by the Sang Leo Contractors, nt the Colonial Cemetery to-day. Capt. the dumping of stones and earth by ani lehards was the victim at Typnis, unknown person near the sea wall in and his death occurred this morning North Point, and dinners given by tho nd the Military Hospital.

Chlup Hun Manufactory Company. The funeral procession was led by were asked at the resumed inquiry into an excort of 40 men drawn from the certain matters connected with the Royal Engineers, followed by the Band ARP. architectural branch to-day, uf, the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots. The Lani Wai, foremat employed by cala, draped with the Union, Jack Sung Lee, told the Commission that, nd carrying Capt. Richards" 50P: although he had no previous experience sword, belt and decorations, was, cone for that kind of work, he was put in veyed on a gun-earriage.

charge of the manufacture of concrete Capt. S. J. Squires, Military Chap blocks. He described the process un- latu, offeinted, and following a salute der which the blocks were made, and hy the firing squad, Fix buglers of added that P.W.D. official made an Coal of Living Up. From the statis- Huyal Scots bounded the "Last Post"

Inspection once or twice a week. tics just released by the Labour Officer, ni "Reveille."

That he did not know who dumped it would appear that the weekly cost The Inte Capt. Richards had seen

Saturday

September 6

con- conditions prevalling, in the local hos

Quips By "Argus”-

With Acknowledgments

And what are they going to talk about when they get their wives back?

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about 20 years service in the Urftish the stones near the ten wall in North of food and fuel per person has risen Army, nid had been In Hongkong Point, which his workinen made use from $2.34 to $2.57 between July and more than three and a half years. It of without payment, was the evidence u was only this week that he was pro- Riven by Wong San-yu, sub-contracter

to Sang Lee. Witness said that several The gure for August, 1040, was $2 moted to the rank of Captain,

Apart from his work, the late Capt. tens of lorry-lands of earth and stones al for August, 1939, $1.37. Richards was keenly interested in were dumped there every day but he

The increased cost between August Lawn Bowls, although he did not play did not know the same of the "bene-

1930, and August, 1041, is chiefly al- Manager uf Cheng Chi-chi,

the tributable to the following items: the Civil Service Cricket Club and

Chiop Hun Manufuelory Co., spoku o! In the league. He was a member of factor." played his bawin there.

Capt. Richarda leaves n wife and a birthday party

Rice, cost per catty, August, 1939, given by him to 0.65 cents; cost per catty, August, 1911. three children, who are at present in which Wing-Comdr A. H. Steele-Per- 14.0 cents; percentage of increase klus was invited, while his Assistant 119.5. Oil 22.75 cents: 30 cents; 68.2. Australia.

Besties olfeera of deceased's Reg- Manager, Lam Bat-chung was Dan Sulted Bsh (dried) 23.25 cents: 45.4 ment and representatives ofte questioned of length in connection with cents: 05.2. Salt water fish (fresh)

uthers present included wives and regiments,

Messrs R. Newbronner, D. Kossick, supplies to the A..P. Department. The 24.75 cents; 62.0 cents; 112.5. Fork Abraham, S. G. Smith, V. Komaroff latter also stated that he avullen be- 53.25 cents; $111; 100.4. Firewood 1.0

coning acquainted with Miss Mimi Lau cents; 24 cents; 50. and S. Shroff,

might become

On enquiry at Medical Headquarters Wreathes from "Mother" and "Hin for fear his Manager surrowing wife. Dorally, Peter. Ann Jealous.

Charges. Itearing of to-day as to whether this increase in Extortion and Jim were Interred with the

charges against C. J. E. Scolt, 23, a the cost of living had had any in- casket

Wreaths were sent by Major-General Revenue Omeer, and two Chinese Re- fluence on the number of cases of C. M. Maltby, G.O.C. Major and Mrs venue Omeers, Fok Man-chang, 23, slarvation diseases (Beri-Bert and Pel W. W. Parsons and Betty: Major L. W. and Fuk Yung-chan, 22, was com lagra) admitted to hospital, a reporter' Stinen, R. Capt. and Mrs Howard; neneed before Mr A. N. Macfadyen at was informed by the Director of Medi- ent Servicer that the overcrowded Cup A. 1. Martin, R.E.; Capt. A. C. Kowloon Magistracy to-day Houghton, RE: Lieutenant C. Pope, Defendants are charged with The Chairinan irst submitted R.E. Lieutenant and Mrs Rowell and spiracy to obtain money from certain pitals only permitted a relatively small a number of loading Arms in the Colony Maximum windl velocity' in a gust of Areulli, the Hon. Mr Li Tse-fong, the

Gwenda; L-Cól D. J. McDougall and citizens of Hongkong by means of ex- bas proved of great value.

50 mph was recorded on the 4th, at Hon. Mr D. J. Stoss, Mr Lo Tung- fan, report on the Comunitice's interview oflcers, 2nd Bn The Royal Scots: tortion, and with demanding $100, $50

Harris: T. fawrence; A. A. G. Morant; menaces. So far as possible the Instructors the time of the typhoon, the only one the Very Rev. F R. W Gallagher. Mr with the Governor on Tuesday when Charlie, Florrie and the kiddies; J. and $150, from different persons, with

threatened Hongkong during A. Goodtion, and Mr L.. G. Morgan

Mr M. A. da Silva appeared for Do a letter summarising the busbands' .. D. Skinner J. E. Richardson, Air and ¡Secretary).

Mrs Jessop: Staff Ofleers, China Com fendants, and Det-Inspector Cun that the point of view was presented to him. mund; All Ranks, 2nd Bn The Royalsingham, assisted by Det.-Sgt R. Mac- The Chairmen announced Shares In Demand.-A general im Rev, J. R. Higgs had left the Colony At this Interview the

Scots: O. C. Military Hospital, and vey, prosecuted. Governor less telegraphy and commercial sub-

to be provement in stocks and shares out the and it was agreed that a letter should

Oncers, R.A.M.C. All Ranks, Fortress in applying for the withdrawal of the jecía, that clames have had duplicated and additional teachers from Hongkong market was noted to-day, be sent thanking him for the services declared that he favoured the con- RE. The Stof of D/C.R.E. Defences; first charge. Mr Silva pointed out that

C.R.Ea Staff: The Chief Engineer and the civil ranks (including several apparently sue to speculation on the he had rendered to the. Board, tinued existence of the Committee as Staff. lendquarters, China Command: the charge was very vague and fur. ladies) have come in to help.

a mode of communication of the Officers, Fortress RE: D/C.R.E.'s Staff; sished no particulars. The words cer B.E. W.O.'s and S.N. C.O. Mess; CHE, in citizens of Hongkong" might mean uusbands feelings, but reasserted Kowloon und Staff: S., W. and Staff, any persona

The Inspector stated that he had re- that revocation of the evacuation ban Kowloon; R.E. J.N.C.O.' Club; No. 02

Insultution, Hongkong and charge. усуетя The Buurd re-considered the question was a matter, not for him, but for W. Class: The Chartered Sur- celved no instructions to withdraw the Mr Silva then asked his Worship to China Branch: Master, Omcers and $117,000 in shares changed hands on of how many First Year Classes for the British Government, which had Brethren of the Victoria Lodge of make angle of his objection. The following are some of the Saturday, with to-day's prices show. Vernacular Teachers should be opened courses: Motor Mechanics, Driving and ing an appreciable gath over the week at the Evening Institute in October, imposed it, Car Maintenance, Oxy-acetylene und end. There were plenty of buyers on next. The previous decision had been

The problem of what next to do to Electric Walding Boot-making. Book the market, but sellers did not appear to limit this number to two, but Mr keeping and Accountancy, Electrical too keen to dispose of their holdings. Y. P. Law's report now showed that further their design then confronted

fuur classCE would be necessary it Engineering, Shorthand, Wireless Tele-

most assertive Chinn Lights (Old), China Provid- training was to be provided for all the husbands. The graphy, Pharmacy, Commercial Art,

than iwo

by suggestion was made

Mr J. French, German, Spanish. Cantonese, ents, and Ropes were much in demand, eligible teachers of more Mathematics and Psychology.

with buyers yesterday paying $0.50/55, years' service, at present serving in The chemo la expanding, and when $6.78/80, and 59.45/50 respectively for subsidised schools. It was felt that the Thompson, who advocated that they

Sergeant of Royal Scots Laid to Rent, Sergeant Martin 3. C. Elliott of the would awaken the Royal Scots. Who was found shot dead the number of students may be cx- $0.25/35 on Saturday.

Taxi-Cab Blepute. Tha Employment pected. In the hot weather and after

the Home Press, he with a service rifle beside his body nt

Victorin Barracks early this Arbitration Tribumil to seitle the 'dis- morning, was burled with full military pute between taxi-drivers and their honotirs at the Colonial Cemetery, employers has been appointed, Mr B. Happy Valley, this afternoon, Captain C. K. Hawks. Labour Officer, told a G. Bennett Military Chaplain, reporter to-day.

It is reliably learned that the Tri- Jeft the bunst will comprise five members, with The funeral procession ometated.

from the as Chairman. The other members will by a detachment of men Roynt Scots. The coffin, draped with be two Professors from Hongkong Unl the Union Jack and carrying Sergeant versity, an employer of labour and a was mounted on a gun-carriage which selves. Elliott's glengarry. belt and side-arms, representative of the workers them

The Tribunni will hold its first meet-i was followed by a large contingent of men of the Regiment.

Ing early next week.

The dispute, which later developed The Pipe Major of the Royal Scots played a lument between the firing of into a deadlock, arose out of a num three volleys, and after the salute by ber of demands in connection with the Bring party, a squad of six buglers wages and general working conditions. of the Regiment sounded the Post" and "Reveille."

ap.

talks between President Roosevelt and

The Draft Estimates for 1942/43 as There are more than 40 courses deal- Admiral Nomura at Washington.

recommended by the Estimates Sub- ing with 30 different subjects, and 71

The total amount of business done, Committee were considered and separate classes are held cach week. Mony students are having to wait their from figures supplied by the Share- proved. turn, but at present there are more brokers Association, was $148,301.45, than 500 men rerelying instruction.

compared to $19.042 n week ago. Over

the cool weather comes an increase in shares, as against $6.20/25, $0.50 and compulsory retirement of such teachers should down tools" for

from their present schools would in-

a hard day's work it requires much

Beacorch

His Excellency stated that he and Dr there was also Herklots were sharing in a new form Electrics.

limited

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September 5

Friday

Corman replied, that there were, 21 sites in existence, 'cupable of uccom- molaiing 200.000 people at the moment, though none of the tunnels had been entirely completed,

Another typhoon has missed in "Or may be wo just played ostrich

again,

If the war keeps on there should be a lot of good jobs open in Hong- kong-it Hongkong keeps on.

Bomebody, wante

service a tram for Kowison. But isn't it a pity to reopen an old wound?

Government te now getting affor the hoarders of one-errit colns and nates. Ain't war horrible?

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Shanghai Invites Mr Duff Cooper to go up theref. One uan only de- precato tu persistent attempt to steal Hongkong's place in the sun.

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The influx of people Into the Colony has declined airee... April. Detter. he, fareful. Presently the Iandlords will be complaining again that the Colony is, overbulik.

Trouble is that if we had a per

someone would insist upon his being born in Hong- kong, and we'd have to havo à stud book

A correspondent think that the Hongkong mind is dun÷fo, the win. He doesn't seem to have lived here. in the topee era, when people werd even madder than they are now.

volve hardship and should not be en- period. This Watsons reached a new high for this forced, but at the same time care must enthusiasm to settle down to books--year when 1,700 shares changed hande be taken not lo prejudice the employ interest of

the argued. at $11.00. The official summary show- ment of future graduates from ed buyers at $11.50, while business done Northcote Training College. After dis- but the enthusiasm in there.

Stallon-To-Tast week was at $11.25. Other shares cussion of these points the Board ap.

manent Governor, The mildest counsel was offered Fisherlon night, His Excellency the Governor, Sir reaching new highs for this year were proved the function of four new first Geoffry Northcote, broadcast over ZBW Providents (38.68) Hongkong Lands,

October, 1041, J was emphasised, that they might soft-pedal in their the Colony's new project, the Fisheries tlongkong Ropes ($0.35). together with Dr G. A. C. Herklots on ($36.25 China Lights Told ($0.30) and Year classes at the Evening Institute in by Mr R. J. Clark, who suggested

Business in however, that all entrants to these elas- Research Station, Outlining the scheme, jJongkong Ducks was done at $17, while ses must have taught for more than campulen until they saw the result Miltary Hospital about 5.45. p.m., led Mr E. H. Willums, Crown Counsel,

good demand for D

two years in an approved Hongkong of present conversations concerning school and have reached the necessary The market closed Arm with an un- academic standard, and that failure to the Far East. "Let us hold on," he during the course said. "A month will settle it all, one pass examination

could necessitate the termination of such stations along the coast of China, abated demand for more shares.

way or the other." "which in co-operation will gradually

New Science Building. The wish their services.

Immediate warm approval greeted population of this part of the great that its facilities might help to bring

of School Tuck the proposal that a public Inquiry Pacific Ocean,"

should be advocated-not, as Mr W. V. Taylor interpolated into the "Why?", búl into the "How?" of the evacuation.

of Inaugural ceremony.

His Excellency visualised a chain of

reveal the fa, histories of the fi

success to the University of Hongkong

also considered the

The Bourd De Herklots surveyed the technical was expressed by Lady Northcote as question of contral part of the work, and said that it was she cut the green and yellow ribbon, shops, hoped to provo in practical ways that

the Fishbrics Research Station would be of value to the Colony and the Chinese community.

Workers' Wager-The Government has decided to grant an increase in wages to outside workers of the Kow. loon-Canton Railway, Mr D. C. K. Hawkins, Labour Meer, stated response to an inquiry.

Tuesday

Jes

Consideration of the question hud

September 2 Public Inquiry Into A.R.P. Evidence previously given in camera by Miss

Colony.

the made by

with Wing-Comdr

were

received

One speaker's dissatisfaction that,

"Last The driverà presented their demands

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Fifteen thousand bricka stolen from Kowloon store. You know my melliods, Watson. Search those pro- ple who have recently been dropping them,

It appears that at the Sino-British luncheon the Union Joek waa hung upside down. Well, what's the use of having a problem faz if you can't guess wrong with 11?

to the uwners some time in July last, The late Sergeant Ellott came to asking, among other things, for an in- Hongkong with his Regiment about crense of wages from $30 to $35, and three years ago and had many friends, In some cases, fram $40 to $45; pay- ment of Ones by the owners Instead both in military and rivji circles.

He leaves a widow and a baby girl of by the drivers unless the latter are pion of such enses to be ad of about two years, both evacuees in quilty of gross negligence; reduction of mitted.

workhut hours to nine; the Company Australia.

Dr Selwyn-Clarke went on to say the whole field of social welfare in the while wives were not permitted to

Li Cul. D. J. McDougall, Ofleer Com- and not the driver to be responsible return, menfolk were debarred from manding, Royal Scot, Major I. C. for unpaid chits unless the driver is that, in one particular Chinese hos teen signed, as in many enses it is of Beri-Ber! nnd Pelihara had risen Talpa Road Suasit. Three members leaving the Colony If they wished led Harland and Major and Mrs S.E11E. Clearly to blame for such chits having plint, the admissions of advanced cases that the White were among the large number very difficult for the driver to insist from 445 in July to 500 in August. Of n second resolution been going on for some time after ilmi Lau, of the Chiap Rua Manu of the Royal Corps of Signals, one of to

sent. There were representatives of of a bonus at the end of the year; and and 315 In August despite all possible representationa

A few days ago factory Co., regarding her friendship whom is now in Kowloon Hospital suf- Government should be urged to allow of Royal Scots oilleers and others pro on Immediate cash payments; payment those admitted, 250 had died" In July

A. 11 S. Siccle- fering from internal Injuries, miracul those who wished to do so to leave other Regiments.

insurance of drivers against damages efforts to combat the condition. workers, it is stated.

exenped death during this

Lik Wreaths the men, becoming a bit impatient ap Perkins, Director of Air Raid Precau ously

Mr C. A. S. Ruas is representing · Governor Leaver. Upån his retirement. parently, held a meeting during the tions, was read at the first public meet afternoon's heavy squall when the 15 the Colony.

Floral tributes were sent by Wife and death to the extent of $1,000. The and Baby Brigadier J., T., W. Reeve the drivers, and the owners are re-the Governor of Hongkong Sir Geoffry lunch hour and stopped work foring to-day of the inquiry into certain ewt. Wireless van to which they were

A.RI. Inquiry Revelations. matters connected with the architectur- travelling left the Tuipo Rouil and

and Staff Officers, Hongkong Infantry short time.

revelation that + tender for the Brigade: The Offcer Commanding 2nd presented by Mr F. H. Loveby in the Northcote, accompanied by Lady North-

negotiations.

ente, left to day, 'shér biðáfng farewell There was no trouble whatever, and at branch of the ARP Depariment. crushed 40 feet down a hillside.

Government's Mix Lau told the Commission that she since receipt of the

Sigma. Potter, the driver of the manufacture of concrete blocks at 38 Battalion. Royal Scuts: Omcers of theIt was also learned this negotiations to a large number of friends who gather- answer, tho men have all returned to rst met Wing-Comer Steele-Perkins

internal injuries, cent, each was rejected and one at 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots; & Co A between the Green Island Cement Co.ed at Queen's Pier for the occasion.

Mrs D. J. McDougall Major S.EE Ld, and their artises staff, and the work and the situation is now com- about three years ago when she was a vehicle,

reporter, and that subsequently they severe shock and multiple bruises 4914 cents accepted was made at the White Curtain N. it. Cuthbertson; Cap Hongkong Tramways, Ltd, and their Practically all sections of the com- pletely normal.

the spine, while Signn, Lander, who was in the back of the van received a resumed inquiry into certain matters fan K. J. Campbell: All Ranka, Hund, artisan staff via the Chinese Engineers munity were represented in the assembly. Food Yeast-The Dullable Cumino teame very good friends,

quartera Company. I.S.; All Hanks “A” Instituto are proceeding smoothly, The Fier was decorated for the occasion alties Ordinance, 1931, has been amend-

Me W. F. Carman, Managing Director cut on the left arm jus. above the connected with the Air Raid Pre- Company R.S; All flanks "B" Com The negotiations relate to a request with buntings and pots of ferns ant

which dil not require any ed, states a Government Gazette notice.

well cautions architectural branch to-day, parry, S. Alt Ranks "C" Company: for increase of wages.

palms, while outside was a guard of the L/Cpl Dignan by the following proviso to Section 4 of Mursman Hongkong China Limited, elbow.

swimmer and water-polo when evidence was given by U Yak All Ranks "D" Company. Chinese newspaper employees are honour, formed by the Middlesex Ro

the Married Families Club, R.S.; War asking for negotiations, to be opened giment, which Bir Geoffry inspected 5 which relates to experimentation in the was examined ut length on the contract autches. production of food yenst: Provided which his firm obtained from Govern knowi that this scetion shall not apply to any ment for building the air raid tunnels. player, who was the other occupant kwal, of the Sang' Lee Contractors, rant Omeers and Sergeants, R.S.; Cor- between them and their employers, for soon as he arrived, preceded by a motor. stil or other utensil or to fermenting lle said that the arrangement was for of the van, was unscathed except for and Cheng Chih-chi and Lam But porals, RS.; Mr A, McCallum, RS an increase in wages and better work.

dycje cicori from the Police, Mr. C. Hort. R.S.; Mr J. S. R. ing conditions. the Government to bear the cost of alock. or fermented material used by any the equipment and for his firm to re-

The exact me of tho accident Is Chung, Manager and Sub-Manager Thomson, KS.; Mr M. F. Fenwick, R84 Negotiations between the Scaffolders After the inspection, Sir Geoffry and person or institution authorised by the ceive ten per cent. commission, 11 was Governor to experiment in the produc- disclosed that up to last month about not known but it occurred between respectively of the Chlap Hua Manu- Mr H. A. W. Millar ond Miss Grant; Guild and the Scuffolders Masters All Indy Northeate were presented with two Lance Corporal and Mrs A. Forrest sociation for an increase in wages und baskets of wax flowers by a small boy 40,000 feet of tunnel had been com. 2.p.m. and 3 p.m. about half a mile factory Company,

1. S. M. and Mrs. I. Goodfellow: CS. Improved working conditions are pro- tion of food yeast"

This is a safeguard against the legal pleted and that over $3,000,000 had from the Talpo Causeway. The van

It was also suggested that blocks M. Stanford and S. M. Smith: The ceeding smoothly: and it is expected and girl, representing the refugees In been expended since the work ataried. was being driven in the direction of

Pipes and Drums, 2nd Battalion, 1.5. that an agreement will be reached Hongkong.. ..manufacture of yeast in Hongkong.

Talpo from Hongkong when a terrife

Battalion, sooh. One-Ceni Currency-Regulations are

Both Mr Carman and Mr Cheng gust of wind and rain blinded the staining cracks had been put into The Milltury Band, 20

A.RP. walls built at. street R.S.. All Boxers, '2nd. Battalion, Royal Safe Makers are applying for nempe and any yehicles may be stoppeʊ publlahod, In the Government Gazette

Scots; Private Marr. R.S., Omlcers and tiations to be opened, and it da leurned the military, in accordance with the which provide for returns to be made Chik-chi. Monogr of the Chlap lua driver and the van skidded across to the to the Aceduntant-General. by: all-Manufactory Co. who also gavo evid. the right of the road and crashed 40 corners and on. the edges of pave- All Rinks, Furtress Company, Royal that a meeting between them and their powers conferred upon, them under the

ments in the Colony, and the Chair- Engineers Junter NC.O's, Royal Enthusters will be held next week. Defence Regulations, bankers, money-changers, the long- ence, were asked to produce certain feet before it came to rest.

China Molor books before the Commission at its

Troops in full, war kit ahut come The Ration Workers Guild Hind' a The entire superstructure, was torn man of the Commission announced Kineers; Warrant Officers and Ser kang Tramways, the

away from the chassis, and Lander, that some of these would be torn Reants, Royal Engineers: Sergeants, meeting in the Labour Office on Thurs sections of the Volunteer forces, werd Bus Company, Hongkong and Yaumat! next meeting..

Royal Signals; Mrs Simon White: Box day with their masters, and, the out osi the exercises throughout yer Fublic Farewell is I.E. Members of who was in the rear of the von with down for testing purposes... Ferry Company and Star Ferry Com

ing Team, Middlesex Regiment: Cor- negotiations, it is understood, relate to terday and last night. The operations party, of one-cent copper coins and the pubile, including representatives of little or no possible chance of getting

porals Club, Middlesex Regiment; Ser- a request for an increase in wages. will continue for several days. noles in their possession or control, at the different communities, gathered in tree enjoyed fortuitous escape froin

The two officials of the Chiap Hua gehnts of the Middlesex Regiment; All A meeting was held at the Labour China Command Communique.. full force at the King's Theatre at noon tenth being planed under the chanly Manufactory Company were ques- Ranks, Middlesex Regiment; Mr E. Once last week between the Birds Headquarters China Command, last regular Intervals.

duo on to-day to bid. farowell, to His Excel- Potter, the driver, was apparently The Arat return

Nest Workers Gulld and, their immatere night limed file following communl. September 1, and weekly returns are lency, the Governor, Sir Geoffry North- struck severely in the clicat by the tioned at length on supplies to the Gingle, and several others.

cole:Anni Lady Northcote; whose de- driving wheel. Dignan was carried 10. A.R.P. Department and 'on dinner of agreement between the Government wagen was 'discussed, ·

AEP. Idqnity 'Cantlises -The terma'at which a request for an increase in que:

"All yesterday a series of successful A to follow. das ATLA

Any other persons not in the above parture, which was to have bodh to- the bottom of the decline and even jven by them at two of. Which Both - and Marsmán-Holigkong Chinh. Lul-for--Manning--Exercises-In conjunction-exorcises-ware carried out in the New category, but who are in possession or day,as been postponed because atually

Defence Forces, lighting ber-5-0 u partion of the troops prac

· control of one-cent colna or votes change in the salling-data of the ship, Poiter was found in the vehicle and Wing-Comir A. H...Steele-Perkins, the construction of air mld tunnels, with the manning exerelses by the Territories; 'Oh the 'níght' of Septem-

Was it conscious when admitted to Director of Air Tinid Precautions, were duclosed at the fourth public all Hongkong totalling $100 or more in value, shall

When inquiries, and Mr D. L. Newbigging, former ing of the Comitesión Inquiring Into restrictions were enforced from mid- Used movement by night across the addresses were delivered Kowloon Hospital,

-mado at The also make returns en aforesaid.

Hospital, Controlier of Food, were call to have certain matters connected with the Are-aight to sunrise to-day. Ferries were harbour under black-out conditions. The observance of this requirement by the Hon. Me J. J. Paterson, repro-were

learned that canting the foreign community, and by it was.

chitectural Branch of the Air Raid also affected by the restrictions Loan Reinforcements will be moved to Kow. was been present. can be enforced, under the Defence the loa, Sir Robert Kotowall, on be-resung quietly. Landet and Diman

Precautions Department, to-day much as the last launch from each side loon, by light to-day. The Chairman stated that Miss were not admitted to hospital.

Me W. F. Carmanı, Monager of Mars of the harbour left at 11.65 p.m. instead Other troops have taken up defen Regulations,

siva positions on the Island in which Blog Contml A Food Control De. half of the Chinese,

min'e was tig, only witness who gave if at the usual Ume of 1.30 a.m. Ilis Excellency was presented with a This is the gocond time withred Hun Company at a salary of $200, visu on the charges, which his firm been published drawing their attention while various operations are prac

Mimi Lau, an employee of the Chlap evidence, and he was examined at A notice to drivers of vehicles how they will remain for the next few days partment rintlacation dated June 13 is Amended by the deletion of "No person blackwood screen, inscribed with Shall well retail rico whatever at a price eulogiste address in Chinese, white to a military vehicle. On the previous within the space of six months had made in connection with the purchase to traffle blocks which will be installed tret de Ma greater than 817; per pleu!" and the Lady Worthcote was the

re occasion six-ton Searchlight lorry, been able to save £5.000. When the and fire of tunnelling ciuipment end on the south side of the Island on Members of the public may see para- subshtution of "No person shall sell elulent of a jade brooch and a lace carrying 18 members of the Corps Monster of the Company was muet edarat diversements. He agreed that Monday and Terday, September 8 and chutes dropped during the exercises, kubalians rien whatever, at a price table cku Cope D'Amara Tard and crashed

Battery back from Nullo fa the Honed on this pain. Mr Sir Normet tall wwn property but claims where these blocks are Installed, and ed in to the nearest military. Pont

N.Government had been, charged tan per 0. Vehicles may be stopoed in areas Arty Darachutes found should be hand inter than $20 parip cul?!

Fed that this was in accordance with the directions as to how they are in pr These parachutes, represent-air-borne int conforms with the recent nou In his reply to the addremes His down, the hillside killing L/Bdrm, Tineim,

erkeerd aan eeed through the blocks may be alven wilácke carried out to give ing garelson section of a top rado of rice at $20. Excellency expressed the hope that 4 Emith and severely inluring WA HESASteele Parkin

Stariltag – Commission souta aday be Bmwn, while several others received Alir

onba: nisto /howimady funnels by the Military authorition This will practice In – kepõlliis mättacks-of-the formedkicka, mákó az acientífic (aludysof”, injuries."

been opened in the Colony, Mr, be carried out in the form of a test, type in Greece and Crete,

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thrown clear of the wreck.

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