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Extracts from the Jan. Feb. & Sept. issues of the
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1940


​JANUARY
​

​​Govt. Adverts.
​Police Notice
Subject – Renewal of Firearms Licenses
1.  All persons who have obtained licenses for firearms from the undersigned, which expire on 31st Dec. 1939 are reminded that the licenses are due for renewal ...
R.G.B. Prescott,
Commissioner of Police,
Rangoon
Dated:  Rangoon, 2nd Jan. 1940.
 
P.W.D.
Sealed tenders are invited ...  for the work of Constructing Quarters for the Executive Engineer at Moulmein at an estimated cost of Es, 23,000  ...
B.E. Blaney, Executive Engr., ​Amherst Dist.

Tenders Wanted
... for the supply of approximately 13,000 gallons petrol No. 2 for use of Government vessels in Burma during the year 1940-1941 ... 
J.J. Murray
Nautical Adviser and Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Dept., Rangoon.
Prome Forest Divn.
Auction Sale of Drift Teak Timber
Seventy five logs and posts cubing 32 tons more or less, lying at Tayokmaw drift station will be sold by the undersigned by public auction ...
A.F.R. Brown, Divnl. Forest Officer, Prome Divn.
Dated; Prome 29th Dec. 1939
 
Notice
Ticket no. 11664 has drawn a prize of Rs. 500 ... in the Burma State Lottery.  The claimant to the prize cannot produce the ticket and reports that the ticket has been lost. Any person possessing the winning ticket or having any interest in it should state his claim to the undersigned ...
E.G. Fuller, Controller, Burma State Lottery.
Dated; Rangoon 29th Dec. 1939
 
Burma Forests
Sale of teak Logs & Elephant Tusks
The usual monthly auction of teak logs will be held at the Government Timber Depot on Monday, 15th January 1940 ... 
D.P. Greenep, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Depot & Agency Divn.

​NOTICE
To Creditors
The last date for creditors to submit claims against the under mentioned enemies is 31st Jan. 1940.  Thereafter the assets will be distributed and the undersigned will not be responsible to creditors claiming against them who have not submitted and proved their claims.
On Pe, Custodian of Enemy Property.   Dated: Rangoon  15th Jan. 1940.
Name of Enemies
Dr. H. Harenberg
C.M.E. Iven
K. Graubert
H. Tepelman
K. Muggenberg
​E. Leonhard
H.L. Nebeling
W. Schneider
W.T. Nagel

​​Stenographer Wanted 
...  For those persons including all new recruits to Government service after the 31st Aug. 1931 whose pay will be regulated by the revised scale of pay (Burma) Rules, the pay of the appointment is Rs. 90--2½--11--5--140 per mensem.  For those entitled to the old scale the pay is Rs. 125—5--175.  Candidates must have been born or domiciled in Burma and have a good knowledge of Burmese. ...
​W.I.J. Wallace, Deputy Commissioner, Amherst Dist., Moulmein.
Sale of Species Other Than Teak Trees By Tenders
Sealed tenders for the right to work, under the terms of a 3 year agreement ...  hard wood trees estimated tonnage 3414 in compartment 27 Yeni Reserve, Pyinmana Division ...  on application to the undersigned.
F.G. Burgess, Divnl. Forest Officer, Pyinmana Divn.

District Court of Thaton
In the matter of the estate of Daw Mai, deceased. ...
L.C. Robertson, District Judge, Thaton.

Committees/Associations/Societies
​Rangoon General Hospital 
The following are the nominated members of the Advisory Committee of the Rangoon General Hospital.
Members nominated by Local Bodies:-
F.J. Valentine (Burma Chamber of Commerce)
J.D.M. Francis (Rangoon Trades Assoc.)
Capt. Ba Hpu (Rangoon Municipal Corporation)
U Maung Glay (Rangoon Municipal Corporation)
U Maung Maung (Burmese Chamber of Commerce)
C.M. Alibhoy (Burma Indian Chamber of Commerce)
Tan Han Ti (Chinese Chamber of Commerce)

​Association of Engineers in Burma
The 13th annual general meeting of the Assoc. of Engineers in Burma was held last Wednesday at the Medical College.  Mr C.E.A. Lane, Acting President, was in the chair.  The Hon. Secretary read the minutes of the 12th annual general meeting ...  after the report ... the following office-bearers for the session 1940 were elected:-
​President – E.J. Taylor
Vice-President – Col. H. Sleeman
Hon. Secy. – O.S. Chalmers
Hony. Treasurer – H.T. Moody
Hony. Librarian – R.R. Bolton
Convenor, Upper Burma Branch – J.A. Hewitt
Council
F.S. Maconachic
L.H. Huitt
C.E.A. Lane
R. Nesbitt-Hawes
Irwin Walker
U Ba Gyaw
F.M. Holl
E. Procter
D. Pendril Davies
​Mr Lane said that he was addressing the meeting on behalf of the out-going President, Mr Toller, whose work for the Association was very much appreciated.  ..

Contributors to Various Causes
Finnish Relief Fund
The following contributions are acknowledged:-
H. Roper, B.O.C. , Rangoon
Charles Joseph & Co., Sule Pagoda Rd.
A. Benjamin & Co., Mogul St.
Sir John Darwood, care of J.W. Darwood & Co., 503-5 Merchant St.
L.P.S. Bourne, 114 Halpin Rd.
K. Hales
Mrs U Taw Han
​A.T. McCreath. 62 Signal Pagoda Rd.
A.W. Cameron, Imperial Bank of India, Rangoon
M.H. Bholat, 125 Sparks St.
Dr. Max Slazenger, 134-8 Sule Pagoda Rd.
A.E. Gilliat, I.C.S., 23 Windermere Pk., Rangoon
J.C. Llewellin, Imperial Bank of India, Rangoon

Retirements
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Staff of the Rangoon Sanitary Divn., P.W.D., photographed with J.J. MacMahon, a senior official of the department, who is retiring, and Mrs MacMahon.

B.M.D's etc.
BIRTHS
​​Breakey - On January 1st 1940, at Namtu, to Hilary, wife of A.W.H. Breakey, I.C.S., a daughter.  Both well.

Broatch - At the Dufferin Hospital on January 5th 1940, to Nancy, wife of A.D. Broatch, a daughter.  Both well.

​Reddin - On January 16th 1940, at the Dufferin Hospital, to Josephine, wife of J.M. Reddin, a daughter.  Both well.

​Soord - At the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon, on January 18th 1940, to Phyllis, wife of Hector Soord, a son.

​​​Minas - To Ripsy (Tommy) wife of A.C. Minus, at the Dufferin Hospital on Jan. 23rd 1940, of a son.  Both well.
McLean-Brown - To Mara, wife of Capt. R. McLean-Brown, at the Dufferin Hospital on January 24th 1940, a daughter.  Both well.
 
Fyfe - To Kathleen (nee Hansen) wife of J. Fife, Engineer, B.I.S.N., at the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon, on January 24th 1940, a son.  Both well.

​Samuels - At Chindooroy’s Clinic on Jan. 24th 1940 to Teresa Cynthia (nee D’Cruz) wife of Mr D. Samuels, of Govt. Telegraphs, Rangoon, a daughter. 

​Roberts - To Joyce (nee Pettit) at the Dufferin Hospital, Rangoon, on Monday, January 29th 1940, a son.


MARRIAGES
​​Aye Maung : Khin Sein
Maung Aye Maung, B.Sc., A.T.O., Myanaung, son of U Po Pe, K.S.M., A.T.M., Ret’d. D.C., and Minkadaw Daw Sein Nu, of Wakema, to Ma Khin Sein, daughter of Mr H.W. Trutwein, late Irrawaddy Flotilla Co’s. Agent, and Daw Shwe Myint of Minbu, at the residence of U Ohn Maung, B.C.S. (1) Amarapura, on January 1st 1940.  (No cards.)
 
Davies : Hartnell
At Lucknow, on January 4th 1940, Ronald Ashley Morton, I.A.C.C. of Ilford, Essex, to Violet Cec..ia Clare, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J.A. Hartnell, of Rangoon.
 
Pad[d]on Row : Rodriguez
At the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Rangoon, by the Rev’d. Donald Moxon, on January 5th, 1940, Donald Alexander Thomas to Dilys Alphra.
​​​Smith : Thornton
At Rangoon on January 10th 1940, Ernest Hugh, of Salisbury, Wiltshire, to Mary Gill of Arbroath, Scotland.

​Bryne : Mendez
Gerald Winston to May Marguerite at St. Mary’s Cathedral, by the Rev’d. Fr. Machado on January 23rd 1940.  No cards.​

​Nelson : Valles
George Eric Aloysius to Gemma Marie Caroline, daughter of Dr. and Mrs S.A.R. Valles, at St. Mary’s Church, Moulmein, on Monday January 22nd 1940.

Engagement
​Mr C. Joseph :  Miss R. Saul

The engagement is announced of Mr Charles S. Joseph, of No. 6, Campbell Rd., Rangoon to Miss Rachel Saul of Mandalay.​

​​Anniversary - Silver Wedding
Dumont : Scott
At St. John’s Church, by the Rev’d. Fr. Picot, on January 11th 1915, Gerald Victor to Josephine.

DEATHS
​Kirk
Alfred Edward David, son of the late Mr J.D. Kirk, 2nd Battn. the 67th Hampshire Regt. and husband of Daw Nyein May, at his residence No. 59, “The Nook” Kamayut, aged 59 years, on Jan. 5th 1940.  Funeral on Sunday, 7th? January 1940, to the New Kemmendine Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. 

Blaney
Bryan Edward Blaney, P.W.D., beloved husband of Bee Blaney, at Tavoy, on January 3rd 1940.

​​Andrews
Cecelia Hadford (nee Hutton) at 4.30 p.m. on January 11th 1940 at 304 Prome Road.  Funeral at 4.30 p.m. on January 12th 1940, to the Old Kemmendine Cemetery, Hanthawaddy Road.
 
Hodgson
Daw Pu, relict of the late J.F. Hodgson, on January 11th 1940 at 27 Railway Quarters, Thingangyun, aged 83 years.  Funeral at 4 p.m. today to Tamwe Cemetery.  Friends and relations kindly accept this the only intimation.

​​Wood
George Valentine, late of Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., Rangoon, on Monday, January 15th 1940 at 2.30 p.m. aged 60 years.  Funeral will take place today [16th] at 8.30 a.m. from his residence, 395 Sparks St., Rangoon to the Methodist English Church and thence to the New Kemmendine Cemetery.
 
Antioch
Isaac Antioch, father of George Antioch, on January 16th 1940 at no. 15 Shinsawbu St., West Myenigon.  Funeral today [16th] at 4.30 p.m. to the Cantonment Cemetery.

​​Llewellyn Jones
Capt. R. Llewellyn Jones, M.C., A.B.R.O., Censor Depart., Burma, on January 11th 1940 at the British Military Hospital, Mingaladon.  Deeply regretted by all ranks of the Department.  Funeral took place at 5 p.m. on January 11th 1940 at Mingaladon Cantonment Cemetery.

​Mrs Mary Marcks
At 5.15 p.m. on January 11th 1940, aged 77 years, dearly beloved mother of Mrs L. Allmark, Mrs Grey and Mrs J. and Mrs M. Cowell.  ​Funeral from 123, 43rd Street, at 4.15 p.m. today to St. Mary’s Cathedral and thence to Tamwe Cemetery.
Loo-Nee
Clara, relict of U Loo-Nee, Advocate, Chief Court of Lower Burma, on January 14th 1940, at 16 U Loo-Nee St., Kemmendine, of old age in her 93rd year.  Funeral service on January 16th 1940 at 9 a.m. in Franc Chapel, Pegu Karen High School Compound, Mission Road, Ahlone and thence to the Karen Baptist Cemetery, Bagaya Road, Kemmendine.  Friends please accept this intimation.

Richardson
Lilian (Daw Pyu) wife of A.S. Richardson, retired Dy. S.P., at “Hazelhurst” Moulmein, at 5 p.m. on January 19th 1940, aged 63 years 9 months.  R.I.P.

​​Wheatley
William Nathaniel, suddenly of heart failure in his 73rd year, on January 22nd 1940.  Funeral from Methodist School to new Kemmendine Cemetery at 8.15 a.m. today. [23rd Jan.]

​Kruse
Frank Hector Kruse, of the Burmah Oil Co. at Syriam, on Jan. 21st 1940, aged 72 years.
 
Carew
Lillian Margaret, wife of Mr W.J. Carew (Driver) Burma Railways, sister of Mr G.C. Davis of the Baptist English High School.  Funeral from no. 64, Railway Quarters, King George Avenue, at 4.30 p.m. today [24th Jan.]  to the New Kemmendine Cemetery.
 
Dawn
W.A.W. Dawn, at “Beaulieu” Moulmein, on January 23rd 1940.

Samuel
Mercy, the dearly beloved daughter of Z.B. Samuel, Rangoon Boat Club, on January 26th 1940.  Funeral at 4 p.m. today [27th Jan.] from no. 33, 87th Street, Kandawglay, to the Baptist cemetery, Sparks Street.

​Gregory
Joe Arratoon, at the General Hospital on January 28th 1940, aged 64 years.  Funeral from the mortuary to the New Kemmendine cemetery at 4 p.m. today.  [29th Jan.] Friends and relatives kindly accept this the only intimation.

​Nasse
Urban Alberi, Permanent Way Inspector, Burma Railways, (retired,) in his 57th year, at the Civil Hospital, Toungoo, at 2 p.m. on January 25th 1940.

​Daw Shwe Mai
Aged 85 years, relict of the late U Tun Yike, retired Salt Revenue Inspector and mother of Mrs H.A. Francis (Daw Thin Kyu,) late Mrs C.R. Wales, (Daw Thin Hline) Mrs U. Tha Htu (Daw Thin Myine) and the late U Tun Tha, on January 30th 1940.  Funeral at 4 p.m. on February 1st 1940 from her residence “Rustic View” Gyogon Road, Insein, to Kyeikkala Cemetery, Thamaing.  Friends please accept this the only intimation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
​Mr J. Winder and family thank their relatives and friends for their floral tributes, messages of condolence and help in their recent bereavement.

​Mr R.G. Pyne and family thank their friends and relatives for their kind assistance, messages of sympathy and floral tributes during their recent bereavement.

F.H.C. Mullerworth and family thank their friends for their kind messages of sympathy and floral tributes in loss of their dear relative, Mrs Cecelia Hadford Andrews.
 
The children of the late Mrs Cecelia Hadford Andrews thank their friends for their messages of sympathy and floral tributes in their bereavement.  They also thank the doctors and nurses in the General Hospital for their very attentive, patient and kind treatment during her illness.

​The daughters of the late Mrs Marcks sincerely thank all their relatives, friends and acquaintances for their kind sympathy, messages of condolence and beautiful floral tributes in their sad bereavement, not forgetting Nurse Oliver for all the help and assistance rendered in the hour of need.

Abbott Loo-Nee and Naw Dwe Aung Sahtoo (son and niece respectively of the late Mrs Clara Loo-Nee) and their children thank their friends for the kind messages of condolence and floral tributes in their recent great bereavement.

Mrs B.E. Blaney sincerely thanks all friends for their sympathy and messages of condolence and especially those of Tavoy, for their great sympathy and help so generously given in her sudden bereavement.
 
Mrs G.V. Wood and family sincerely thank their relatives and friends for their kind sympathy, messages of condolence and floral tributes in their recent bereavement.

​Mr and Mrs A.W. Colkers thank their friends and relatives for their most sincere wishes and useful gifts received on the occasion of their marriage.

​Mr A.S. Richardson and children thank their many friends for their kind help, mesages of condolence and floral tributes in their recent great bereavement.

Mrs Dawn and Mrs La Touche gratefully thank all their friends for their floral tributes and kind messages of sympathy in their great bereavement.
 
Mr & Mrs Z.B. Samuel (Rangoon Boat Club) and family sincerely thank their relatives and friends for their help, messages of sympathy and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement.

OBITUARIES
The Late Capt. Llewellyn Jones
The death occurred early yesterday morning at the British Military Hospital, Mingaladon, of Capt. R. Llewellyn Jones, M.C., A.B.R.O. 
 
Capt. Llewellyn Jones will be remembered as a sportsman, whose keenest interest lay in boxing and racing.  He refereed many star professional fights and was connected with the controlling body of professional boxing in Burma.  In racing circles he was well known and was for a time Stipendary Steward of the Rangoon Turf Club for up country racing.
 
Capt. Llewellyn Jones was born in Australia fifty seven years ago.  In the South African war he served as a Trooper with the Australian contingent.  After that war he interested himself in journalism in Shanghai.  On the outbreak of the Great War he joined up and served with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, rising to the rank of Captain and was awarded the Military Cross.  He was taken prisoner in the Passchendaele campaign in 1917 and held until the Armistice.  He then rendered assistance in the evacuation of large numbers of Allied prisoners of war.
 
He came to Burma after the war and again took up journalism, contributing to the “Rangoon Gazette” under a pen name and confining himself mainly to authoritative articles on sport.  He became interested in the hotel business and was for a spell manager of the Strand Hotel and later took over the Allandale Hotel, with which he was connected up to the time of his death.
 
Soon after the outbreak of the present war Capt. Llewellyn Jones offered his services to the Government and was gazetted into the Army in Burma Reserve of Officers with the rank of Captain and was appointed to the Cable Censor Department.  His devotion to duty and his long hours of work took toll of his health and on December 30th he fell ill with double pneumonia and was taken to the Military Hospital.
​
Capt. Llewellyn Jones was buried yesterday evening at the Military Cemetery in Mingaladon with full military honours.  Among those who attended the funeral were Lt.-Col. M.C. Raymond, C.I.E., M.C., Chief Censor, Burma, Major Columbine and other officers of the Censor Department, Major R. Nesbitt-Hawes, Director-General of Posts and Telegraphs, Burma, Mr C.M. Scott, Chief Telecommunication Officer, Burma, Sir John Darwood , Mr J. Kaye, Mr W.N. Norbury and Mr A.J. Samson.

Capt. Llewellyn Jones leaves a widow and two children who are at the moment in the United Kingdom.​
Blaney
The Late Mr Bryan Edward Blaney, who died at Tavoy on January 3rd, was born in 1895 and was appointed to the Indian Service of Engineers in 1918 as an Assistant Engineer.  He spent the early part of his service in the Irrigation Branch of the P.W.D. and in 1919 was promoted to Assistant Executive Engineer at Kyaukse.  After serving in several districts he was given district charge in 1924 and was made a permanent Executive Engineer in 1930.  Mr Blaney died at 6 a.m. on January 3rd of heart failure soon after his return to Tavoy from a Christmas holiday at Maungmagan.  He was buried the following day.  Mr Blaney leaves a widow. 
​
​The late Mr G.V. Wood
With the death on Monday afternoon of Mr George Valentine Wood, there passed a figure well known in Rangoon sporting circles.  Mr wood had been ailing for a considerable time as the result of a strained heart and complications.  He was buried yesterday morning in the New Kemmendine Cemetery.
 
Known to all his friends as “Lukree” the late Mr Wood was an enthusiastic sportsman and till two years ago was a familiar figure at the B.A.A., [Burma Athletic Assoc.] when illness prevented him from attending B.A.A. activities with his usual regularity.  His favourite game was cricket and he was one of the leading members of the Lusitanian Cricket Club.  The late Mr Wood, it will be remembered, also interested himself for a time in professional boxing.
 
The late Mr Wood, who retired from the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. a few years ago, served with the company’s steamers in Mesopotamia during the last war.  He was 60 years old at the time of his death and leaves a widow and six daughters.

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Mr P. Monin
P. Monin
Members of the Journalists’ Association and other Burmese associations, members of Burmese volunteer organisations and a number of hpoongyis attended yesterday afternoon, the funeral of the late Mr P. Monin, a well known journalist and author of Burmese books.  The funeral cortege left the Khaloke Kyaung in the Thayettaw Kyaungdike, Godwin Road, at 2 p.m. and the burial took place at the Kyandaw Cemetery, Kemmendine.  Mr Monin’s books, including translations of English novels, are much appreciated by the Burmese reading  public.  He also wrote stories for Burmese film companies.  Mr Monin was fifty six years of age at the time of his death on Jan. 6th 1940.

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Mr W.A.W. Dawn

​W.A.W. Dawn

The late Mr W.A.W. Dawn, whose death took place at Moulmein yesterday. 
The offices of the Rangoon Electric Tramway & Supply Co. will be closed today from 1 p.m. [24th Jan.] as a mark of respect ​on account of the death of Mr W.A.W. Dawn, late Chairman of the Board of Directors.

ESTATE NOTICES
The Late Mr C.H. Sparshott
Notice is given that all persons claiming debts or liabilities affecting the estate of the above named Charles Henry Sparshott, deceased, late of Steel Brothers, who died in Rangoon on 3rd January 1940, should send in their claims to Messrs. Steel Bros., Oil Dept., 622 Merchant St., Rangoon.

​​IN MEMORIAM
​​​S.D. Vardon
Love’s sacred tribute to the treasured and never to be forgotten memory of my dearly beloved husband and our father, who left for his Heavenly Home on January 6th 1939.  Lovingly cherished, sadly missed and silently mourned by his wife and children.
Jordan
In loving memory of John Chater, Barrister-at-law, who died at Calcutta on January 9th 1913.  Inserted by his children.

​Tellis
Love’s tribute to the undying memory of our dearly beloved father, Frank Jacob, who died on January 13th 1939.

​Carlos
In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband, Louis Leonard (Doctor) who departed this life on January 15th 1936.  R.I.P.

​Roach
In sad and ever loving memory of my beloved wife, Fanny Alberta Roach (nee Tiny Simpson) who fell asleep on January 17th 1937.  Inserted by her sorrowing husband a relations (Yenangyaung.)

​Gardner
In sad and loving remembrance of a devoted husband and a loving father, Alfred Richard Gardner, who departed this life on January 18th 1938.  Gone but not forgotten.

​​Mrs F.R. Amirtha Pillay
In sad and loving memory of Jayaceeli Ammal (late Mrs F.R. Amirtha Pillay,) who departed this life for her heavenly abode on January 17th 1931.  A Solemn Requiem Mass is to be held at St. Francis’ Church, Kyaikasan, on Monday January 22nd 1940 at 6.30 a.m.  Inserted by her beloved grandson L.M.D. Thomas.

​Barton
In ever loving memory of our dear one, Kathleen May, who left us for her Heavenly Home on January 23rd 1938.  Gone but not forgotten.
​Rosemeyer
In tender and loving memory of my dearest wife, Eugene Constance, who passed to her Eternal Rest on January 25th 1939.  Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Mandalay and on the same date every month. 
R.I.P.

Martin
Affection’s saddest tribute to the treasured memory of a darling husband and father, Charles Henry, who was called away to his Heavenly Home on January 26th 1937.

​Crisp
In ever loving memory of our darling son, Neville George Crisp, who fell asleep in Jesus on January 28th 1939.

Loader
In affectionate memory of a devoted husband and father, Walter Edward, who passed away at Taunggyi, S.S.S., on January 30th 1937.
 
Fynn
In Tender and loving memory of my dearest father, Robert Patrick, who passed to his eternal rest on January 30th 1939.  Inserted by his loving daughter.

Parayle
In sad and loving memory of my dear and devoted husband Alexander Frederick, who passed away on January 29th 1935.
 
Jagadesvari
In ever loving memory of Elizabeth Jagadesvari, who passed away on January 31st 1938.  Inserted by her beloved husband, C.R.S. Samuel, and children.

SPORTS
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Ba Sin
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E.O. Miller
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T.E.M. Cameron
Billiards
​The Burma Billiards Championship for 1940 will commence tonight at the Railway Institute, Rangoon,
​under the aegis of the Burma Amateur Billiards Control Association and will continue till January 16th and 17th  
On the left is Ba Sin, who will be defending his title against some of Rangoon’s leading cueists, including E.O. Millar (centre) and T.E.M. Cameron (right.)

Golf
Moulmein Golf Club
Results of Holiday Competitions - New Year Threesomes
Mrs Johnstone, Tha Htin and Johnstone (Medicals) (winners) 241.
Tun Yee, Ba Bwa and Kwet Kaw (Dobama) 275.
Burne, Pyne and Pereira (Findlay’s) 281.
​Anderson, Clark and Cook (Steel’s) 290.
Bodeker, F.D. Bayly and D. Bayly (Optimists) 300.
Rose, Green and Falwasser (Early Birds) 322.
Christmas Medal
Tun Yee, (winner) 44-11=33
Tha Htin, 43-9=34
Mrs Johnstone, 44-9=35
Johnstone, 40-5=35
Pyne, 45-9=36

Rangoon Golf Club ​
The following are the results of play:
​Scotland
T.G.C. Murray
J.S. Pringle
W.J.A. Grant
G.D. Smart
D.B. Ford
G.E.J. Robertson
A. McLaren
J.J. Murray 
Result
​0
½
0
½
0
1
​1
0
England
J.R.I. Doyle
R.B. Groves
B.T. Cotton
P.G. Waters
F. Loveland
F.D. Edmeades
A.C.W. Pyatt
​J.H. Drinkall
Result
1
½
1
½
0
0
½
​1
Foursomes
​J.J. Murray & T.G.C. Murray  -  0            
J.S. Pringle & A. McLaren  -  1                  
W.J.A. Grant & D.B. Ford  -  1                  
G.D. Smart & G.E.T. Robertson  -  0
​J.H. Drinkall & J.R.I. Doyle  -  1
​R.B. Groves & A.C.W. Pyatt  -  1
B.T. Cotton & F. Loveland  -  0
​​P.G. Waters & F.D. Edmeades  -  1

Rangoon Ladies Golf - January Stapleford Bogey Competition
The following are the results:-
Mrs Atkin (winner) 40 points
Miss Westcott, 37 points

Bogale Golf Club
The captain’s Cup Competition held by the Bogale Gold Club was played off on the 24th over 18 holes.  The winner was Thein Maung with a net score of 78.  The runners-up were Thein Lwin 85, and Shwe Bah, 87.  The competition was followed by a dinner in honour of Mr P.R.H. Molloy, the retiring Captain and Dr. V.M. Nair.

Range Shooting
​Rangoon Battn. Rifle Club
The January meeting of the Rangoon Batt. Rifle Club was held at No. 3 Okkyin Range on Sunday morning at 7 o’clock, when about thirty members participated.  There was a slight cross-wind across the butts but this did not seem to worry the competitors,  A feature of the shoot was the brilliant effort of Sergt. J. Aganor, who registered nine out of ten hits in the Snap practice, which enabled him to head the scoring list and win the monthly cup.  R.S.M. Irving, whose ultimate score was 105 points, secured second place, six points separating him from the winner.  The highest scores returned in the other two practices were 23 out of 25 by Major H. Oppenheimer in the Slow practice and 26 out of 40 points in the Rapid pracrice by Sergt. R.H. Dyer.
The following were the scores on detail of the first ten in order of merit:-
​Name
Sergt. J. Aganoor
R.S.M. Irving 
Sergt. D’Arachy 
Sergt. S. Hyde 
L. -Sergt. R.H. Dyer
Sergt. B. Viagus  
Major H. Oppenhemer 
Pte. F.T. Antony  
Sergt. A. Aganoor 
L.-Cpl. G. Aganoor 
Grand Total
111
105
98
98
95
95
94
94
93
90
​“D” M.G. Platoon Competitions
The following are the results of the “D” M.G. Platoon Annual Weapon Training Competition held last week:
Oppenheimer Cup - (Machine-gun, Individual) Winner L.-Cpl. G. Aganoor
 
Pillay Proficiency Cup - (Rifle, Individual) Winner L.-Sergt. R.H. Dyer
 
Robinson Cup - (Rifle, Individual)  Winner Pte. R. Archer
Rangoon-Insein Rifle Club Monthly Shoot
The Rangoon-Insein Rifle Club of the Burma Railways Battn., B.A.F., held its monthly shoot for January at Okkyin on Sunday.
​The practices were as follows:-
1.  300 yards, slow. Sitting or kneeling two sighters and five to count.  
2.  300 yards.  Plate and target.  Plate must be down before target appears.  Seven rounds, but only five allowed on target.  H.P.S. 20.
3.  300 yards 10 rounds.  Rapid on Fig. 2 target.  45 secs.  2 points per hit.  H.P.S. 20.

​The best scores in each practice were:- 1st Practice:  Sergt. J. Hancock  18   ;   2nd Practice:  Pte. A. D’Cruze  17   ;   3rd Practice: C.S.M.  C.E. Baptiste  18.

Prize winners:- Pte. V. Trinidad    ;   C.S.M. C.E. Baptiste   ;   Pte. A. D’Cruze   ;   Pte P.C. D’Monte.

​Cricket
Special Match
The following have been selected to represent the B.A.A. XI in the cricket match with the Rangoon Gymkhana C.C. to be played at the B.A.A. ground on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.
A.I. Modan (Capt.) M.A. Baporia and I.E. Ariff (Rangoon Mohamedan C.C.)
B. Mitter (Bengal Sporting Club, wicket-keeper)
C. Mohanial, R.C. Jaidka and L.B. Smart (University College S.C.)
G. Fencott (Customs Club)
H. Mehter (Burma Railways S.C.)
E. Pinto (Oriental S.C.)
V. Htoon (Rangoon Rangers C.C.)
​Reserves: 
H. Muller (Burma Railways)
M. Blake (Rangoon Rangers S.C.)

​Yenangyaung Visit
In the match played on Sunday on the B.O.C. Recreation Ground, Yenangyaung, the Oriental Cricket Club, Rangoon, beat the Yenangyaung Cricket Club by 80 runs.  Winning the toss the visitors chose to field.  The home side sent in Barnes and Butlin against the bowling of Pinto and Joseph.  Before a single had been scored Barnes gave a catch off Pinto but Roberts dropped him.  The Butlin-Barnes partnership lasted half an hour and was productive of 49 runs.  Barnes was bowled by Roberts having scored a useful 30 which included four boundaries.  Butlin was shortly after caught by Chandran, the Oriental’s Skipper when the score was 51.  Roberts and Whittam took the remaining wickets for the addition of 48, Condon’s share of this being 15.  Roberts’ fast bowling got 7 wickets for 26.  The visitors opened their innings with Baroocha and Siva Ra, the attack being entrusted to Barnes and Brown.  The scoring was slower than the home sides but steadier.  Before lunch the visitors had lost two wickets for 61.  Siva Raj was out for 31 and Chandran was soon dismissed.  Whittam made 25 and Pinto 29.  Baroocha was unfortunate to be run out.  Bowling honours went to Vickers with 4 for 48. 
Yenangyaung C.C.
Butlin c. Chandran b Whittam
Barnes b Roberts
Prowse c and b Roberts
Swann b Roberts
Armstrong lbw b Whittam
Wakeham c Pinto b Whittam
Condon c and b Roberts 
Gladwell c and b Roberts 
Brown not out  
Rollo b Roberts 
Vickers lbw b Roberts 
Scores
13
30
5
​5
0
1
15
0
14
6
0
Oriental C.C.
Siva Raj b Vickers
Baroocha run out
Chandran b Vickers
Whittam b Vickers
Joseph c Armstrong b Vickers
Pinto c and b Armstrong
Roberts c and b Barnes
Sedan b Armstrong 
McPherson not out 
​Manuel b Armstrong
​-
Scores
31
39
5
25
0
29
6
0
16
5​
-

Osmania Shield Games
Two matches in the Osmania Shield competition will be played this weekend.  On Theinbyu No. 1 Gyogon Sporting Club will meet Randeria Sport’s Club and on Theinbyu No. 2 the B.I.S.N. Sport’s Club will meet the Punjab Sporting Club.  A team from the following will represent the Punjab Sporting Club:- K.C. Sharma (Capt.) Lal Chand, M. Hogan, Roor Singh, Khazan Singh, Henry Pereira, C. Twigg, S.J. Singh, P. Joseph, Pritam Singh, Kartar Lall, Balwan Singh, Rajunder Singh and Gurhax Singh.

Tennis
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The final of the Men's Doubles in the B.A.A. Hard Court Championships
​was won by C.K. Pillai and B.K. Berry (left) G. Pears and W.R. Pears (right)
in three straight sets in a match that was decided by the best of five sets.

​Hard Court Handicaps
​J.H. Diekmann Enters Third Round.
Games played in the Men’s Singles of the Hard Court Handicaps last evening at the B.A.A. resulted as follows:-
Tun Myint beat A.N.K. Pillai, 6 1, 6 4.
J.H. Diekmann beat A. Texeira, 6 3, 6 4.
Ba E San Tay beat M.S. Dugal, 6 0, 7 5.
Reg. Simons beat Ba Aye, 7 5, 6 1.
Today’s Games
The following games will be played in the men’s Singles today:
H. Basu  v G.L.B. da Costa 
S. Chakraborty v S.L. Sing 
B.K. Berry v W.T. Toon 
Khin Maung Maung v U Cho 

​Inter-Club Tournament
Further results of matches played in the Inter-Club Tournament for the Charlie Chan Cup are:-
R.M.E.A. v Burma Provincial Medical Club
Singles
B.K. Berry (R.M.E.A.) beat C. Mohan Lal (Burma Provincial Medical Club) 6-4
 
Doubles
S. Dugal and Dr. Ba Than (Burma Provincial Medical Club) beat H. Hengshoon and Ba Kyi (R.E.M.AA.) 7-5
B.K. Berry and A. Po Win (R.M.E.A.) beat C. Moham Lal and Dr. McIntyre (Burma Provincial Medical Club) 11-9

​Rangoon Gymkhana Club Tennis Tournament
Results of matches played last evening:-  
Women’s Singles Handicap Tournament
1st Round

Mrs W.J. Air beat Miss J. Hobbs, 6-0, 6-1
Mrs A.P. Curry beat Mrs Dunkley, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
Mrs M. H. Niemeyer beat Miss P. Bowles, 9-7, 0-3
Mrs J.D. Tucker beat Miss D. Brown, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
​Burma Secretariat Club v Hindu Social Club
Results:-
Singles
W.H. Lynsdale beat S. Chakraborty, 6-3
 
Doubles
G. Lynsdale and K.W. Foster beat Dr. Iyer and Iyer, 6-3.
W.H. Lynsdale and Shan Lone beat S. Chakraborty and Rama Krishna, 7-5.

Today’s Games  - Men’s Open Singles (Hall Cup)
Commdr. K.S. Lyke  v  H. Schmidt
J.S. Pringle  v  A. Aabye
T.B. Carey  v  F.W. Sims
W.H. Tydd  v  Capt. S.C. Robins

​Mingaladon Social Club
The open tennis championship commenced last evening with a match in the men’s doubles in which E.W. Wren and G. Keith beat P.A. Salvi and C.R. Ram.

​​Hard Court Handicaps
Results of  the Men’s Singles played last evening at the B.A.A:-​
​​U Cho beat Khin Maung Maung, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2
B.K. Berry beat W.T. Toon, 6-1, 6-3
H. Basu beat G.J.B. da Costa, 6-0, 6-3
 
Today’s games
Men’s Singles
Kyaw Nyun v H.W. Archer
G. Kyi Maung  v E. Fischer
Ramanathan  v Dr. J.N. McIntrye
 
Mixed Doubles - K.W. Foster and Mrs R.M. Friedlander v W.R. Pears and Mrs B. Lidbetter.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club - ​Men’s Open Singles (Hall Cup)
​
Results of matches played last evening:-​
​​1st Round
W.H. Tydd beat Capt. S.C. Robins, 10-8, 6-3

​​​2nd Round
Commdr. K.S. Lyke beat H. Schmidt, 6-3, 6-4,
T.B. Carey beat F.W. Sims, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2
Today’s Games
Men’s Doubles Handicap Tournament

J.B.G. Bradley and W.R. Bickford v M.H. Niemeyer and A. Wolfe 
T.V. Clark and Capt. H. B. MacEvoy  v T.C. Parker and R. Schultz 
F.W. Sims and N.S. Swan  v L.F. Cantlay and G.A. Redhouse 
T.B. Carey and G. McIntosh Whyte  v Major J.D. Tucker and D.C. Lincoln 

Hard Court Handicap
​The following were the results of the men’s Doubles:-
D.P. Mukerjee and Saw Po Aung beat Ling Sing and Ohn Kin, 6.1, 6.2.
Chit Ko Ko and R. Simons beat M.S. Dugal and Than Shwe, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.
S. Chakraborty and A.K. Dhar beat P.H. Wong and Y.H. Kwong,  6-0, 4-6, 6-2.
M. Wooten and V. Simons beat U Kaung and U Paing, 3-6, 8-6, 6-0.
Today’s matches
Men’s Doubles
San Hla and W.T. Toon v Charlie Chan and H. Hengshoon
Major K.R. Sahgal and Saya Ba Aye  v Dr. Ba Than and Ba Aye
A. Hyde and F.C. Pugsley v H.W. Archer and E. James
Dr. J.V. Roberts and Ba Kyi v P.E. Pengold (sic) and W.R. Pears

Rangoon Gymkhana Club
The following are the results of matches played last evening:-
​Ladies Doubles Handicap
Semi-final
Mrs A.P. Curry and Mrs I.B. Dixon beat Miss Dunkley and Miss Singleton, 6-2, 7-5.
Men’s Singles Handicap
1st round
G. McIntosh Whyte beat A. Aabye, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.
R. Schultz beat A.G. Dunn, 6-0, 6-1.​
Today’s Matches
​Men’s Singles Handicap

W. Brumsen v L.F. Cantlay   ;   M.H. Niemeyer v Capt. S.C. Robins   ;   Major J.D. Tucker v Capt. H.B. MacEvoy   ;   F.A.I. Richardson v C.L. Kendal

B.A.A.
The Hard Court Championships 
​​The Hard Court Championships ended at the B.A.A. with the finals of the men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles.  
Picture
Amardil Lama (right) holder of the Men’s Singles, retained his title when he beat W.H. Lynsdale after four gruelling sets.
Picture
​The Mixed Doubles were won by G. Pears and Mrs Lidbetter (above) who beat W. Martin and Mrs Martin (right) last year’s holder’s.

Hard Court Handicaps
Results of yesterday’s games:-
The Men’s Doubles in the Hard Court Handicaps commenced last evening at the B.A.A. but only three of the four matches scheduled for the day were played.  Kyaw Thein and G.E. Ferguson, who were to have played H.W. Archer and E. James, scratched, giving their opponents a walkover.

The results were:-
A. Hyde and F.C. Pugsley beat Che Su Bin and Tan Kyin Hin, 6-2, 6-3
Dr. J.V. Riberts and Ba Kyi beat A.M. Bholat and Mohamed Hanee, 6-2, 6-2
P.E. Penfold and W.R. Pears beat Ramanathan and Siva Raj, 6-1, 6-2
H.W. Archer and E. James got a w.o. from Kyaw Thein and G.E. Ferguson 
​Monday’s games
Men’s Doubles
Hla Thi and Dr. P.G. Gollerkeri  v U Cho and D. Choe 
F.A.I. Richardson and L.F. Cantlay v Aung Chein and Hla Maung
S.S. Dugal and Dr. Glyan Singh v S. Raman and Aung Thein 

Rangoon Gymkhana Club
​Results of matches played last evening.
​​Men’s  Open Singles (Hall Cup) - 1st round
A. Conway beat F.G. Bestall, 6-3, 6-3.
​Men’s Singles Handicap Tournament - 1st round
D.C. Lincoln beat Capt. V.A. Chiodetti, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
​Women’s Doubles Handicap Tournament - 1st round
Mrs W.J. Air and Mrs J.D. Tucker, w.o. Miss R. Briggs and Mrs P. Jupp.
Mrs A.P. Curry and Mrs I.B. Dixon beat Miss D. Brown and Miss P. Bowles, 6-3, 6-3

Monday’s Games
​Men’s Open Singles (Hall Cup)
A.G. Dunn v S.C. Bryant
A. Conway v R. Schultz
Men’s Singles Handicap Tournament
E.H. Lawrence  v T.V. Clark 
W.H. Tydd v D.M. Price 

Bassein Inter-Club Tournament
In the doubles semi-final of the inter-club competition at Bassein for the Hiralal Cup, played under the auspices of the Irrawaddy Athletic Association the Police Club “A” team represented by Messrs. Wemyss and Soe Mya beat the Government High School “A” team represented by Thein Maung and Soe Min, 6-2, 6-1.   In the final, which took place on the I.A.A. Tennis Court on Monday, the Hospital Tennis Club “B” represented by Messrs. W. Trutwein and Kyan Sein, beat the Police “B” represented by Ko Ba Aye and Po Han, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Hard Court Handicaps​
​The following were the results of the matches played in the men’s Doubles of the Hard Court Handicaps last night at the B.A.A:-

C. Mohan Lal and R.C. Jaidka beat Dr. Tha Mya and Po Win, 6-4, 2-6, 6-0.
 
F.A.I. Richardson and L.F. Cantlay beat Aung Chein and Hla Maung, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.
 
S.S. Dugal and Dr. Giyan Singh beat S. Raman and Aung Than, 9-7, 6 -1.
 
U Cho and D. Cho beat Hla Thi and Dr. Gollerkeri, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
​Today’s games
Men’s Doubles
P.H. Wong and Y.H. Kwong v S. Chakrabothy and A.K. Dhar
U Kaung and U Paing v M. Wooten and V. Simons 
D.P. Mukherjee and Saw Po Aung v S. Ling Sing and Ohn Kin 
M.S. Dugal and Than Shwe v Chit Ko Ko and R. Simons 


Inter-Club Tournament
​The first round of the Inter-Club Tennis Tournament for the Chan Cup was to have been completed during the weekend but owing to the disturbed state of the city, the match between the Burma Provincial Medical Club and Crossways Club did not take place.  Most of the Medical Club’s players were called away on duty.   The match between the R.M.E.A. and the Burma Secretariat Club, however, was played as scheduled, the results being:-
​Singles
B.K. Berry (R.M.E.A.) beat W.H. Lynsdale (B.S.C.) 6-2.
​Doubles
A. Po Win and H. Hengshoon (R.M.E.A.) beat W.H. Lynsdale and Shan Lone (B.S.C.) 6-3.
G. Lynsdale and Foster (B.S.C.) beat B.K. Berry and Ba Kyi (R.M.E.A.) 6-4.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club
​The following are results of matches played last evening:-
​
Men’s Open Singles (Hall Cup) 
2nd round
S.C. Bryant beat A.G. Dunn, 7-5, 6-2.
 
Men’s Singles Handicap
1st round
E.H. Lawrence beat T.V. Clark, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Today’s Matches
Ladies Doubles Handicap (semi-finals)
Miss Dunkley and Miss P. Singleton v Mrs A.P. Curry and Mrs I.B. Dixon. 

Men’s Single Handicap
A. Aabye  v G. McIntosh Whyte 
A.G. Dunn  v R. Schultz 
 


Netball
Picture
The Telco’s “A” team,
​winners of the Y.W.C.A. netball tournament, “A”” grade.  
Picture
The final between Telcos “A” and Dragonflies in progress

​Y.W.C.A. Competition
The Y.W.C.A. netball competition has concluded and the positions of the teams are as follows:-
Grade A
Telco “A” ...
Dragonflies ...
Swallows ...
Checkers ...
Burways ...
​Grade B
Miners ...
G.C.C. ...
Telco “B” ...
Petrels ...
Adventurers ..
​Merry Maidens ...

BOXING
​Day-Science Win Challenge Shield
The Rangoon University annual boxing tournament was held in the gymnasium on Saturday night.  Mr W.O. Tatton, A.B.A., and Dr. A.D. Broatch refereed the fights.  The judges were H.R. Alexander, W.J. Barron and D. Gaffikin.  The results were:-
Light-flyweight
Semi-finals
Than Tin (Willingdon) betr Enoch on points (North)
A. Sen (Day-Science) beat Than Thin on points.
 
Final
A. Sen beat Tin Tun (Thaton) on points.
Flyweight
Semi-finals
R. Fenton beat C. Nicholas (Pinya) on points.
Ba Hla Tin (Willingdon) beat Wellington (Willingdon) on points.

​Final
Ba Hla Tin beat Fenton on points.

Bantamweight
Semi-finals
P.E. Cho (Sagaing) beat Kawl Soon on points.
H. Aaron (Day-Science) beat W. O’Connor (Prome) on a t.k.o.
 
Final
H. Aaron beat Cho, again on a t.k.o.
​Featherweight
G. Robertson (Pinya) beat Zaw Hman (Prome) on a t.k.o. after a hectic tussle.  He met Dutta (Day-Science) in the final and lost on points.

​Lightweight
P. McHarg (Prome) beat D. Thompson (Willingdon) in the final on points.


​Welterweight
R. Thompson (Prome) beat B. Tin Kyu (Sagaing) on a t.k.o.  Thompson met A. Cowell (Day) in the final and lost the verdict by a narrow margin.
 
Middleweight
B. Bennilick (Pinya) beat C. Seppings (Thaton) on points and so met Htoon Shein (Sagaing) in the final, winning again on points.
 
Heavyweight
P. Archard (Prome) beat S. Ba E. San Tay (Willingdon) on points.

​There were three exhibition bouts in the evening: 
Edward Maung (English Schools Champion) beat K. Khin Maung on points.
 
R. Campagnac and Cooper, both of the III Field Brigade, gave an exhibition of terrific struggling, Campagnac gaining the verdict.
 
J. Meecher (B.E.H.S.) beat S. Henry in one of the cleverest fights of the evening.
 
K. Khin Maung was awarded the best loser’s cup and the most scientific boxer’s award was given to Ba Hla Tin (Willingdon.)
 
The prizes were distributed by U Tin Tut, Chancellor of the University.

Kokine Swimming Club
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​Children of members of the Kokine Swimming Club gave “Uncle Mac,” Mr J.J. MacMahon, who has taught them to swim and dive, a party at the Club on the eve of his retirement,  Above he receives a Burmese Silver Bowl suitably inscribed as a token of their gratitude and, on the right, with his hosts and Mrs MacMahon.

BOAT CLUB
R.U.B.C. Rag Regatta
The R.U.B.C.’s last meeting of the academic year was a Rag Regatta on Sunday afternoon.  There were many thrilling hair-breadth finishes in the afternoon’s rowing.  The results were:-
​
Clinker Four
Kakar (bow) E. Solomon (2) P.N. Chopra (3) Khin Maung Bo (stk.) and Gyaw Ni (cox) beat Tun Shein (bow) P. Archard (2) Kyaw Thant (3) C. Cheng Hick (stk.) and Khin Hlaing (cox) by a nose in the final.

Tub Fours
A. McKerral (bow) G. Apcar (2) Kyaw Thant (3) Cheng Hick (stk.) and Tun Shein (cox) beat Kakar (bow) R. Lwin (2) Parkash (3) Raj Kumar (stk.) and Khin Maung Bo (cox) in the final.

Athletics
​Y.M.C.A.
The Pentathlon, an Olympic Games event, was introduced into Rangoon sports for the first time by the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday afternoon when the Association held its annual inter-branch sports meeting on the Judson College field.  Competitors were awarded points according to Olympic standards.  The results were:-
Board Jump
1.  Smart
2.  Kenny
3.  On Bi 
Javelin Throw
1.  Smart
2. Kenny
3.  On Bi 
200 meters
1.  Smart
2. Kenny
3.  Vethagiri 
1500  meters
1.deSantos
2. Smart
3. On Bi 
The Pentathlon Championship was won by Smart with 1969.32 points: deSantos was second with 1336.82 and On Bi third with 1235.32 points.
Open Events (Inter-Branch)
100 Meters
1.  Vethagiri
2.  Hi Soon
3.  Baroni
Broad Jump
1.  Mani
2.  Mobsby
3.  Baroni
Javelin Throw
1.  Jonas
2.  Culbert
3.  Ah San
Discus Throw
1.  Ah San
2,  Mobsby
3.  Culbert
​1300 Meters
1.  Dewars
2.  Mani
3.  Johns
​The Individual Championship was won by Ah San and HI Soon (tie) both of the Lanmadaw Branch.

​Schools/Universities
Rangoon University Debate
Last week the Rangoon University Science Assoc. arranged an adult debate on the subject “The good effects of Science are greater than its bad effects on mankind.”  Professor D.H. Peacock and Dr. Chowdury spoke for the motion and W.D. Desai and Dr. Barbara Stewart, of the History Dept., opposed it.  The debate was very well attended.  The result was a draw.
 
University College Sports
University College are entering an athletic team for the B.A.A. sports this year.  The team will consist of:
P. Archard (discus, low hurdles, putting the shot)
L. Smart (javelin, high jump, putting shot)
D. Blake (100 yard, 220 yard, 440 yard)
W. Clarke (half mile, 1 mile)
P. Tin Maung (100 yard)
Maung Nyein (pole vault)
 
The relay team will consist of Blake, Tin Maung, Archard and Saw We Thaw.

New Shipping Service
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In the Port - The “Klipfontein” one of a line of ships that will be calling regularly at Rangoon on the San Francisco-Calcutta run. 
​This line formerly ran between Holland and South Africa, but since the war the service has been transferred. 

Rangoon Corporation
Scott Market To Keep Name
A proposal made by U Ba Hlaing to change the name of Scott Market to Mingala Market was defeated at yesterday evenings meeting of the Public Health and Markets Committee, Rangoon Corporation.  Those present were:- M. Auzam, the Mayor, U Ba Win, K.M. Dangali, S.T. Leong, Capt. Ba Hpu, U Ba Hla, A.R. Nizami, A. Sequeira, U Ba Hlaing, Dr. Maung Glay, M.B. Padgett, U Kyaw Zan, U Myo Kin, Secretary, G. Laval, Asst. Secretary, Dr. B.P. Srivalave, Health Officer, U Thein Min, Veterinary Officer, U Htoon Pay, Superintendent, Scott Market and Mr M. Rorke, Motor Transport Officer.
 
...  The following resolution moved by U Ba Hlaing at the adjourned meeting of the Corporation held on December 12th was considered : “That the name of Scott Market be changed into that of Mingala Market.”  In support of his proposal U Ba Hlaing said that in Burma public institutions like Scott Market should have Burmese names.  In his opinion there was no reason why the market in question should be named Scott Market.  “Mingala,” a derivation from Pali, meant “auspicious” and would be a familiar word to Burmans.
 
Mr Nizami said that the market was named after the late Mr Gavin Scott, who had been a Commissioner of the Corporation for a number of years.

Mr Gavin Scott’s Work
Dr. Murray said that the late Mr Gavin Scott had done more for the development of Rangoon than any other person.  He had helped to build up the Corporation to what it was at the time he handed over the Commissionership to Dr. Maung Set.  It could even be said that he had trained the Councillors and the Chairman of Committees.  When the construction of the Scott Market was completed, the Corporation thought it only fit to perpetuate his name by naming the market after him.  If U Ba Hlaing felt a desire to achieve success for a municipal market by giving it an auspicious Burmese name, he could rename the Morton Street Market, which was not doing well as a financial proposition of the Corporation.
 
U Ba Hlaing, in reply, said that the late Mr Gavin Scott had done nothing for the benefit of Burma.  He was just an ordinary bureaucrat of the Indian Civil Service, who had become Commissioner of the Corporation by the simple process of transfer.  He was just like any of the numerous bureaucrats in the Civil,, Police and other services who were paid fat salaries to do whatever work they were called upon to do.

​U Kyaw Zan said that if U Ba Hlaing had known Mr Scott he would never have spoken as he had done.  Mr Scott was not only  very fine officer but one of the nicest men one could meet.
 
The Secretary said that the late Mr Scott had not been keen about the Corporation’s desire to name the market after him.  He expressed a preference to give it some impersonal name.  With the completion of the market, there were two proposals, one to name it after him and the other to name it the “Municipal Zegyi.”  The Corporation decided unanimously to name it after Mr Scott.
 
U Kyaw Zan remarked that Burmans commonly referred to Scott Market as “Zethit.”
 
U Ba Hlaing’s proposal was put to the meeting.  Three votes against and two for it.  The proposal was lost.

​Roads & Buildings Committee
A meeting of the Roads & Buildings Committee, Rangoon Corporation, was held yesterday evening.  Those present were:-
M. Auzam, the Mayor, U Thin Maung, U Aye Maung, M.E. Dawoodjee, Capt. Ba Hpu, S.T. Leong, Daw Tin, U Chit Maung, G.S. Nicoll,  J.K. Munshi, L.H. Wellington, U Yan Aung, U So Nyun, Commissioner, U Myo Kin, Secretary, A.E. Mann, Chief Engineer, H.J. Tonks, Executive Engineer and U Tun, Buildings Engr.
 
The first business was the election of a chairman of the Committee for 1940.  Mr Nicoll proposed that Capt. Ba Hpu, last year’s Chairman, be re-elected while Mr Dawoodjee proposed U Ba Soe.  Five voted for U Ba Soe and four for Capt. Ba Hpu.
 
Capt. Ba Hpu said that in view of the fact that Mr Tonks would be shortly leaving Burma on leave preparatory to retirement, he would like to move the following resolution:  “That this Committee recommends to the Corporation that it do place on record its appreciation of the meritorious service rendered to the Corporation by Mr Tonks.”  Capt. Ba Hpu added “Mr Tonks joined the Corporation in February 1925 as a temporary Asst. Engineer, Roads & Buildings Dept.  The work done by him during the first few months in service was so satisfactory that in May 1925 the Corporation appointed him to officiate as City Engineer, Roads & Buildings.  In February 1926 he was appointed Chief Asst. Engineer, Roads & Buildings and was confirmed in this appointment in April 1927.  Later in the same year this appointment was converted to Executive Engineer, Roads & Buildings.  Mr Tonks officiated  once as Executive Engineer, Water & Sewage Dept. and as Chief Engineer on several occasions.
​
Mr Auzam, the Mayor, and Mr Munshi associated themselves with Capt. Ba Hpu’s resolution and remarks.  U So Nyun, the Commissioner, on behalf of the Executive, said that Mr Tonks had an excellent record of service in the Corporation.  His unassuming ways coupled with his loyalty and his efficiency had won for him the affection of his brother officers and his staff and the admiration of all.  Through he was retiring on account of superannuation, Mr Tonks was still young and he hoped that any work that Mr Tonks might take up on his return to England would meet with success.
 
U Ba Soe, the Chairman, said that he endorsed all that had been said and he would take it that Capt. Ba Hpu’s resolution had been carried unanimously.
 
Mr Tonks thanked the Committee for what had been said in appreciation of his service in the Corporation
 
Further Business
On a proposal made by Capt. Ba Hpu, it was agreed to provide six road lights in 165th, 166th and 167th streets.
 
A proposal to permit Lady Booth-Gravely to use the Promontory near the Rangoon Boat Club free of charge on March 25th and 26th instead of on March 20 and 21st as previously decided, for a Carnival in aid of War Relief and local charities, was considered.

Finance Committee
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held yesterday evening.  There were present:-
A.N. Strong, Dr. A.M. Murray, U Ba Hlaing, Capt. Ba Hpu, A. Kim Hmein, G.S. Nicoll, J.K. Munchi, R.G.B. Prescott, U So Nyun, Commissioner, U Myu Kin, Secretary, C.B. Rennick, Assessor and L.E. Mitchell, Chef Accountant.
 
The first business was the election of a Chairman of the Committee for 1940.
Mr Ganesier proposed Mr Strong.  Mr Nizami proposed Mr Munshi.
Mr Munchi said he would decline in favour of Mr Strong.  Mr Nizami said that if that was the case he would second Mr Ganesier’s proposal.  Mr Strong was declared elected Chairman. ...

THE MOULMEIN RUBBER PLANTATIONS LTD.​
​Reasons Given For Present Price of Rubber.  “Difficult” Year Under Review.
“The present price has been reached by the desire of manufactures in the insecurity of war to expand their stocks of materials and by the treaty under which the British Government has to supply the Government of the U.S.A. with about 85,000 tons of rubber which, in the absence of a major war emergency, will be retained for seven years as a frozen reserve.  The haste with which American manufactures endeavoured to increase their stocks and the clumsy method adopted by the British Government to cover its “bear” commitment have accentuated the influence both these events have had on prices.  When these abnormal requirements and others which perhaps may arise have been satisfied, reliance will have to be placed on a substantial increase in consumption or a reduction in the permissible exportable quantity to maintain prices.”  Thus remarked Mr W.J.C. Richards, the Chairman, in the course of a speech which he delivered at the thirtieth annual general meeting of the Moulmein Rubber Plantations Ltd., which was held at the registered offices of the Company, nos. 67-69 Lewis St., Rangoon, on December 29th 1939 at 4 p.m.
 
Mr W.J.C. Richards, Chairman of the Company, presided, with Mr J.S. Findlay and Mr Alister Rose, Directors.  Others present were: 
F.W. Lunt ; R.M. Lunn ; T.B. Carey ; S.G. Richards ; C.W. Carleton ; C.F. Featherston ; E.C.V. Foucar ; D. Sucaram ; G.A. Brown.

​After the representative of the Managing Agents had read the notice convening the meeting and the Auditor’s Report, the Chairman addressed the meeting.  ...  Mr Dawn regrets his absence at the meeting which is due to his inability to travel from Moulmein.  His interest in the Company’s affairs are unabated and he is consulted on matters of policy and all other important questions. ...

ADVERTS.
MOTOR CARS FOR SALE
Morris 14, series III (1938) saloon, sliding roof, seats 5, used only 7000 miles, R.C. 6728, as new, Rs. 2800 or offer. 
Apply Blake, “Russell Square” Forest Rd., Maymyo.
 
Ford Tourer, R.B. 3000.  “A-Model”  Lovely engine, excellent condition.  Rs. 550 nearest. 

Dodge Saloon.  Practically new.  R.C. Milage 9000.  Bargain Rs. 3250 nearest. 

Another Morris Tourer, Rs. 250.   Durrad & Co., 121 Sule Pagoda Rd. 
 
1933 Model Standard Nine Saloon, good running order.  Tyres in sound condition, one new.  New Exide 12 Volt battery.  First reasonable offer accepted.  No brokers.  ...

Callender’s Cable and Construction Co. 
Electric Cables of all kinds.  Stocks held by Sydney Webster & Co., 88 Strand Rd., Rangoon.

​Trent Construction Co.
Engineers & Builders, Steelwork, Sanitation, Building & Plumbing.
83 Phayre St., Rangoon.
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TO BE SOLD
“Salween House” Kalaw. 
​A two storied pucca building, a ready-made home. 
Beautifully finished. 
​All the latest kinds of artistic electric fittings. 
Lavishly equipped bathrooms. 
​Large airy rooms. 
Modern sanitation. 
H & C. throughout. 
Eight servants’ units. 
Well stocked library. 
Two lock-up garages. 
Standing in two and a half acres of pretty grounds.  
​Lovely scenery. 
Communications to F. Musgrave, “Rander House” Phayre St., Rangoon

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Burma Railways
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KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines
Fares from Massink & Co.
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Mercantile Bank of India, 66 Merchant St. 
B.J.A.G. Barr, Acting Manager
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E.M. de Souza & Co.
R.C.G. Radio & Electric Co.
53/55, room 27, Barr St.  Specialises in Radio repairs and servicing.  Electrical works of any description undertaken.  Expert European Supervision.

For Sale / To Rent
To Let
“Hill Side” no. 10 Hermitage Ave., Kokine, a spacious two-storied semi pucca building with sanitation.  English baths, electric lights and fans.  Apply R.R. Khan 625 Merchant St.
 
No. 298 Rangoon/Insein Rd.  Upper floor, Rent Rs. 55.  Sitting room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pantry and kitchen.  Garage and servants quarters.  Light and sanitation.  Newly painted. 
Apply at premises.
 
Desirable office accommodation comprising the first floor of our building with frontage in Merchant St. and measuring ...  Immediate entry. 
Apply A. Scott & Co.

​Long or Short Lease
Popular Dagon Cinema Hall on Sule Pagoda Rd.  Complete with Philips talkie machine, furniture and all its fittings. 
Apply R.R. Khan, 625 Merchant St.
 
“Fairfield” 78 Innes Rd.  Desirable residence with sanitary installation and large compound ... 
Apply Arthur Flavell & Co, 153 Ahlone, Strand Rd.
 
Upper flat. 9 Franklin Rd., cool and airy, near tram and train.  2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, garage.  Rent moderate.  Write to ... care of this paper.

Rooms for Rent
Mount Pleasant, 6 Churchill Rd., 5 Wingaba Rd., Royal Lakes.  Residential Hotel, High Airy situation.  Modern sanitation.  Select-Cool-Quiet.  Cuisine a Speciality.

Poultry For Sale
Rhode Island Red and Light Sussex Hatching Eggs for sale, as well as a few cockerels.  All birds imported direct from England. 
Apply to E.M. de Souza & Co. 465/69 Dalhousie St.
Office to Let
83 Phayre St. 
50 Lewis St.
563 Merchant St.
88 Strand Rd.
Godowns to let
29-31,  35th St.
1-9,  31st St.
32-38 Sparks St.
Apply J.W. Darwood & Co., 505 Merchant St.

​Commodious lower flat, 53 Newlyn Rd., opposite Pegu Club.  Water laid on.  Rent Rs. 75. 
Apply J. Hormasji, 118 Phayre St.
 
Available for occupation on and from 1st Feb. 1940.  3 comfortable bungalows at 515 Lower Kemmendine Rd.  Electric lights and fans, garage.  Rent Rs. 90 each.  May be inspected at any reasonable time. 
Apply Manager, Irrawaddy Flotilla Co.
 
From 1st March.  Self contained, furnished or unfurnished, upper flat for Europeans, consisting of three bed, dressing and bathrooms, modern sanitation.  English baths and showers.  Tennis court, garages. 
Apply 96 Kokine Rd.

​For Sale
Newly built furnished cottage in Thingangyan.  Substantially constructed of 1st class teak and pyinkado, standing on 354 acre freehold land, flower and vegetable garden, well and garage.  Rs. 3500.  Owner leaving Burma. 
​Write to ... care of this paper.
 
Hotel for Sale
As a going concern, a small European Hotel – cheap, with prospects.  Advantage of full house if purchased immediately.  Owner intends retiring from Burma.  Write to ... care of this paper.

ENTERTAINMENT
​The comedy “Winter Sunshine” produced by Mr L. Groves, opens tonight at the Minto Mansions Theatre. 
​It is in aid of the Rangoon Vigilance Society.  Below, going ashore at Sydney. 
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Left to right: 
Alfred Hulley. George Wilkie, Barbara Salmon, Alfred Millem, Duncan Coward, Richard Gardiner, Gwellyan Coward, Pamela Bowles, Marjorie Forrest, Peter Neale and Daphne Brown.

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​L - R: Gwenllyan Coward, Richard Gardiner, Alfred Hulley, Pamela Bowles and Marjorie Forrest
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Clifford Harris and Pamela Bowles

Cabaret
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Railway Institute Dance
Gallyott & His Hot Shots will provide the music.
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Y.W.C.A.
​Ball & Cabaret
​with Eric Souza's "Swingtettes"
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​Tonight is “June” night at the Silver Grill and June, who was injured while dancing some weeks ago but ​has now recovered, will appear
​with her partner Maurice Collette.

​Burma Gazette
Mr E. Haque, Deputy Inspector for Urdu and Hindi Schools, Upper Burma, Mandalay, on relief by Mr F.A. Faizi, is granted leave on average pay for four months preparatory to retirement on June 16th.
 
Mr J. McSamuel, Senior Master, Government High School, Insein, is transferred from, Insein and posted as officiating Headmaster, Government High School, Kyaukpyu, vice U Ba U, offg. Headmaster, transferred.

C.N. Wells,, Inspector of Police,, has been appointed to officiate as a Deputy Superintendent of Police owing to the departure on leave of U Kyaw Tun Zan, Deputy Superintendent of Police.

R.P.W. Monteiro, Asst. Registrar, is, on return from leave, posted as Asst. Registrar, Appellate Side, High Court of Judicature at Rangoon, in place of U Kha, Asst. Registrar, proceeding on leave.

Hotels
A list of names of the guests who stayed at the Strand Hotel during the week ended Jan. 24th.
J. Aarem
Mr & Mrs Armstrong
V. Alsem
H. Belleuvre
S.C. Brommage
Mr Biesheuvel
A.C. Brady
W.W. Barclay
Mr Brinus
Mr Bringe
Mr Chamroug
L.T. Curtin
D.S. Cowan
Mr Compagne
Mr Chettiar
H. Carlsson
A.E. Day
Mr Dunn
Mr Deenik
J.R. Dickson
Mr & Mrs Dellacrt
Mr & Mrs R.S. Delany
J.W. Elmore
G.I. Farbstein
Capt. Fairbairn
Mr De Graff
​Capt. Geysendorffer
D. Goodman
Mr Gardner
Mr Heller
R.J. Holms
​Mr Hague
D.C. Ten Have
Mr & Mrs N.L. Hepburn
E.A. Heaton
G.G. Hay
Mr Hunter
Mr Hughes
W.M. Heemakerk
Mr Hunts
Capt. Hondang
Mr & Mrs Holm
Mr Hasseld
J.B. Ipekajam
C.P.M. Jenkin
Mr Kiepe
C.H. Koo
Mr Kauffield
​W. Kanji
Mr Kano
Mr De Lange
​S. Lowrie
​Mr Learoyd
C.C. Longstaff
Mr Marrs
W.H. Martin
Mr McBroom
Mr Meyer
Mr Murtha
Mr & Mrs D. Meyer
J.P. Mar
W.S. Mitchell
​C. Minto
Lt.-Col. R.H. Malone
D. McGee
Mr Martron
G.H. Mayer
Mr & Mrs Marcus
Mrs McKern
L. Mathews
Mr Neilssen
A.L. Ojha
Mr Poultsma
E.S. Penfold
S. Prins
W.L. Parker
A. Poot
​R.W. Pottschmidt
​J.L.E. Purvis
A.M. Peek
​Mr & Mrs A. Reid
Miss A. Radchenro
A. Roberts
W. Roller
G.A. Roe
R. Chi Tsan
T.R. Shields
R. Sneddon
Miss D.E. Sneddon
A.G. Sim
Mr Sitter
Mr Stroeve
Mr Suttorp
​Mr & Mrs A. Reid
Miss A. Radchenro
A. Roberts
W. Roller
G.A. Roe
R. Chi Tsan
T.R. Shields
R. Sneddon
Miss D.E. Sneddon
A.G. Sim
Mr Sitter
Mr Stroeve
Mr Suttorp

Waterworks
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​Construction at Gyobyu on the Waterworks scheme is proceeding apace. 
Left, the stream diversion tunnel 13ft. in height through the ridge on the left bank and two views of the coagulating basin.

Opening Ceremonies
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Left - His Excellency the Governor opened the new administrative building at the Zoo on Friday, he is with the Hon. Lady Cochrane and the trustees.
Right  - As he is leaving the new building with Mr Justice Dunkley, the President of the Society, followed by the Hon. Lady Cochran.

Burma Sappers & Miners
Essential in war : Prosperous in Peace
There seems to be some misapprehension among a few people that the Burma Sappers and Miners are a regiment of labourers, perhaps because it is not sufficiently realise that the Sappers and Miners have to undergo the same training as that of the Infantry, states a Press communiqué.
 
The Burma Sapper and Miners are Regular soldiers in the most complete sense of the word and in war time there is scarcely a more honoured position than that of Regular soldier.  If the war proves long, what is called “the civilian armies” also come into it but in such a time as this, when a great war is in the stage of development, month by month, the Regular – Burman, British, Indian or of the Dominions – is in exact truth the saviour of the Empire.
 
Sappers and Miners are not only soldiers but in a sense they are super-soldiers for they learn the weapons of attack and defence; they learn drill and tactics as well, like the Infantry Regular, such as the Gloucestershire or the Punjab Regiment and besides this they learn a trade which is of use in war or peace.
 
The term “Sappers and Miners” sounds very soldierly to the soldier’s mind, but may suggest digging and only digging, to the civilian mind.  The regimental title, like other regimental titles, such as Lancers and Fusiliers, is somewhat a relic of the past.  As for actual sapping and mining, in the sense of burrowing towards the enemy’s trenches, it is done by all who have to.  And most certainly by infantry.  If Infantry can get sapper help in making a sound technical job of trenches or mining, they naturally do so.  Any notion that the Sapper is particularly used for digging and carrying is ridiculous.
 
History
The Burma Sappers and Miners were first raised on July 9th 1887.  They saw service in the Chin Hills in 1888 and in Mesopotamia during the last war.  They also served in Afghanistan after the war.  When Burma was separated from India, the Corps became the first all Burman unit in that non-Burmans were no longer recruited for it.  Recruiting has been proceeding steadily since then and it is now nearly up to the full establishment of a Corps Headquarters and a field Company.
 
During the early period, recruits do exactly the same work as those of the Infantry, such as drill, physical training, musketry, bayonet-fighting and education in English, with the only difference that they, in addition to normal work, have to learn one of the trades, such as carpentry, brick-laying or engine-driving.  After the preliminary training they learn field-work, trench-work, bridging over land and water, making of obstacles, demolitions and other interesting subjects.
 
After some years with the Corps they become very proficient in their trades, which are of great assistance to them to find suitable work when they leave the Army.  While in the Army, if they show aptitude for a certain trade, they become artificers or skilled tradesmen, for which they draw extra pay.  On enlistment, a recruit gets Rs. 16 a month and the pay rises as his service becomes longer and as he becomes more proficient in a trade.  He gets free uniforms, free rations and free quarters.  Sappers get more pay than infantry soldiers because they draw engineer pay in addition to their basic pay.
 
The highest rank to which a Sapper can rise is Subedar-Major. The scale of pay for Governor’s Commissioned Officers/Non-Commissioned Officers are ...
 
In all races there are men who are suited to soldiering and others who are not.  If a young Burman feels that army life is the one for him he can join the Burma Sapper and Miners resting assured that he will enjoy all the honour of a soldier’s calling.

FEBRUARY
Govt. Adverts.
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Sale of Teak Timber
Apply to:- E.Q. O’Brien-Smith
Deputy Conservator of Forest, N. Toungoo Divn.
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Tenders Invited 
Supply of Police Clothing.
Apply to:- H.W. Warner, O.S.D., for Commissioner of Police, Rangoon.  
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Teak Auction
Apply to:- F. Allsop
Divnl. Forest Officer,
​Insein Divn.

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Lost Lottery Ticket
Apply to:- E.G. Fuller,
​Controller Burma State Lottery

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Compounder Wanted
Apply to:- Major W. McAdam, I.M.S.
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Tenders invited 
​Apply to:- F.G. Oliver, Supdt. in charge.
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Appraisers Wanted
Apply to:- H.F. Oxbury, Collector of Customs
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Tenders invited
  Apply to:- H.V. Chapman, Executive Engr.,
​Insein Divn.
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Tenders invited
Apply to:- A.E. Mann, Chief Engr.

High Court
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​Mr J. Basil Blagden, Barrister-at-law, who is to be sworn in as a Judge of the High Court on Monday, arrived in Rangoon yesterday [16th Feb.] accompanied by Mrs Blagden.  He was met at the wharf by Sir Ernest Goodman Roberts, Chief Justice, Mr Justice Sharpe and Mr J.B.G. Bradley, I.C.S., Registrar of the High Court. 

Crime
Assault
H. Andrews (25) an Anglo-Burman fitter working in the Rangoon Corporation workshop and residing at no. 70 Awba St., Tamwe and Maung Hla Maung, an electrician, living in the next house, were removed to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning [13th Feb.] They had been assaulted with dahs by a group of two or three Burmans.  According to Andrews he was watering some plants outside his house earlier in the night when he was set upon by the Burmans.  Maung Hla Maung, his neighbour, came to his aid and he also was attacked.  He was unable to say why they were attacked.  Andrews was injured on the head and hands and was admitted into the wards.  Maung Hla Maung was cut on the head and after his injury was dressed he was sent home.  The names of the alleged assailants have been given to the police.

Theft
Dr. A.J. De Souza, of the Rangoon General Hospital, lodged a report with the Latter Street Police yesterday concerning the theft of over Rs. 300 worth of jewellery from his room in the doctors’ quarters.

Committees/Associations/Societies
​Billiards
In aid of 1940 Carnival
A meeting of the managing committee of the Burma Amateur Billiards Control Association was held at the Customs Club yesterday with F.A.I. Richardson, Vice-president in the chair.  There were also present:- U Ba Sin, T. Eng Chwan, E.O. Millar and Ben. A. Shadrack Hony. Secretary.
 
It was decided to organise a Triangular Relay Amateur Billiards Tournament ...  the three communities represented will be the Burmese, Chinese and the Anglo-Burmese.  U Ba Sin, Amateur Billiards Champion of Burma and U Gaw Ya will represent the Burmese community, T. Eng. Chwan and partner, the Chinese community and E.O. Millar and T.E.M. Cameron the Anglo-Burmese community. ...  prices ...  Plans will be open at Messrs. Misquiths shortly.

​​Caledonian Society Meeting
... Lastly, gentlemen, may I be allowed to express my very sincere thanks to the gentlemen of the retiring committee ...  and to Mr Blackadder during the past year for having acted as Honorary Auditor to the Society.  ... ​The election of the office bearers then took place.  
​The following were elected:-
President
John Morton

Vice-Presidents
Rev’d. R.H.R. Liddell, Dr. Broatch and R.T. Elliot

Hony. Secretary
E.C. Fleming

Hony. Treasurer
G.M. Paterson
​Committee Members
J. Hyslop
O.C. Anderson
C.G. Stewart
D.D. Crabbe
R. Miller
G.A. McDonald
C. Lipp
W.S. Chapman
T.E. Brown
J. Blackstock
I. Walker
W.H. Tweedie
​Before the meeting ended ... Rev’d. Mr Liddell expressed the retiring committee’s appreciation of Mr Hepburn’s work as President.  Mr Hepburn, he said, had been faithful in his attendance at all meetings and had give the best of his attention to every detail.  As Convenor of the Case Committee, Mr Hepburn had brought the benefit of his advice whenever the Committee had felt that more valued advice was needed.  The meeting passed a vote of thanks to the officers of the Rangoon Battalion R.A.F. for lending their premises for the use of the meeting.
 
Report for 1939
The report for the Society reads:  The Twelfth Annual General Meeting of the Society was held in the Officers Mess, B.A.F., Godwin Road, Rangoon, on Monday Feb. 20th 1939 at 7 p.m. and Mr W.T. McIntyre presided.  At this meeting the following officer-bearers were elected:-
President
W.S. Hepburn

Vice-presidents
J. Blackstock
Rev’d. R.H.R. Liddell, M.C., M.A.
C.G. Stewart

Hony. Secretary
R.T. Elliot

Hony. Treasurer
W. Stuart-Smith
Committee Members
Dr. A.D. Broatch
O.C. Anderson
T.E. Brown
D.D. Crabbe
R.E. Hamilton
R. Hardie
J.W. Hyslop
​G.A. MacDonald (sic)
W.S. Mitchell
R. Miller
W.H.A. Panton
J.C. Purdie
During the year J. Blackstock and W.S. Mitchell proceeded Home on leave and their places on the Committee were taken by J.G. Rollo and E.C. Fleming.  In July R.T. Elliot tendered his resignation as Hon. Secy. and E.C. Fleming was elected Hony. Secy. in his place. 
 
Later in the year W. Stuart-Smith was obliged to resign from the office of Hony. Treasurer owing to his being called away to the A.B.R.O. at Maymyo.  The vacancy on the committee was filled by G.H. Paterson, who also took over the duties of Hony. Treasurer.  ...  At the close of the thirteenth year the Society’s activities  the membership stands at 260 composed of 25 Life Members and 235 Annual Members.
 
As a result of sixteen new members being enrolled during the year our numbers have been more or less maintained but the Committee would again stress the importance of every member endeavouring to obtain new members.
 
The Society sustained a great loss in the tragic death during the year of Mr Herbert Smiles, one of our Past Presidents.  We have also to record with regret the death of Mr H.F. Leslie.

Case Committee
The following Case Committee was appointed for the year:- Rev’d. R.H.R. Liddell (Convener) Dr. A.D. Broatch and R.T. Elliot.  In the second half of the year E.C. Fleming too the place of R.T. Elliott on this committee.
 
Deficit On Year’s Working
During the year assistance was given in eight cases involving an expenditure of Rs. 2,412-12-9. 
This was made up as follows:-
Repatriation of one Scotsman (less one-third of expenses borne by Ex-Serviceman’s Assoc.)
Cost of granting temporary relief in Rangoon to a family of three and subsequently sending them back to India.
Temporary relief afforded to Scots in straitened circumstances in Rangoon.
 
Donations
During the year the Society received a donation of Rs. 400 from the Trustees of the Rangoon Club, which was wound up and the assets distributed to local charities.  The Committee wish to record their thanks and sincere appreciation of this handsome donation.
 
...  a letter from the Scottish Branch British Red Cross Society appealing for contributions to their War Fund and it has been decided that £50 be sent meantime. ...  Donations sent to the Hony. Treasurer, G.H. Paterson, the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., will be forwarded to the Scottish British Red Cross Society.

Burma Kennel Association
The annual general meeting of the B.K.A. was held yesterday evening at the offices of Messrs. Fairweather, Richards & Co. with Mr R. Clarke Glover in the chair.  Reading the committee’s annual report Mrs M. Durrad, the Hony. Secy., said “Ladies and Gentlemen ...  The year under review has undoubtedly been a progressive ...  total membership of 102 to Oct. 1939.  The sixteenth Championship Show was held in the B.A.F. Drill Hall ... with Mr A. Dalzell from Ireland as judge.  This ​financial success was in the main due to Mr Palmerino’s generous efforts towards the show funds and the Committee’s gratitude is recorded.  ...  Your Committee would like to record their warm wishes to Mr R. Clarke Glover who gives unstintingly of his time to the chair ... and his services as Hony. Veterinary Surgeon on the occasions of the Shows.  Without his continued interest the Association would be so very much the poorer.  It is the earnest wish of the members that Mr Clarke Glover will consent to stand for the re-election as President of the Association.
 
Your Committee’s appreciation is extended to Mr S.A. Fuller, C.A., who has so kindly acted as Hony. Auditor throughout the year. ...  The Committee records regret over the departure for England of Mr A. Cogger due to illness.  We know him to be a capable and fearless judge and the keen exhibitor and breeder and the Association will miss the benefit of his experience.  ...
The following officer were elected for the ensuing year:-
President – R. Clarke Glover
Vice-president – W. O’Grady Tatton
Hony. Secy. – Mrs M. Durrad
Hony. Treasure – E.R. Durrad
Committee:-   Mrs A.T. McQueen, S.A. Christopher, J.W. O’Reilly, P. Palmerino, G.E. De-Bern, B. Misquita, B.R. Peacock and U Ba E.

St. John Ambulance Association
The annual report ... which was passed at the combined general meeting of the Association and the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas which was held at the Jubilee Hall on Tuesday with His Excellency, the Governor in the chair ...  The most important feature of the work in Rangoon during the year ... the number of classes held for adults and working people.  The Corporation of Rangoon kindly allowed the large hall ...  to be used by the Brigade during the duration of the war.  With the kind permission of Justice U Ba U, the Commissioner of the Brigade, one half of the hall has been allocated for lectures in First Aid and in Home Nursing with a human skeleton, charts etc. ... 
 
Lady June Hobson has kindly helped in securing the honorary services of Dr. Alan Murray, Dr. Burgess-Barnett, Mrs Anderson, Mrs MacQueen, Miss Briggs, Miss Thorton, Mrs S. Walker, Mrs Dingemans, Mrs P. Walker, Mrs McArtney, Dr. Mrs . Talwar and Dr. R.S. Dugal to lecture to or examine the many classes which people have been eager to attend.  A class of Burmese ladies organised by Mrs Thein Maung, wife of the Advocate-General of Burma, is also taking a course of lectures in Burmese given by Dr. Ma Thein Nyunt.  

The work has been cheerfully undertaken by all concerned, but it must be acknowledged with gratitude that Dr. Alan Murray has done a great deal of the work of these classes and Capt. Ameen has continued his honorary services and has re-examined five of the Nursing Divisions and four of the school classes.
 
Some enthusiastic ladies at Mingaladon formed two classes in First Aid and one in Home Nursing.  Capt. Russell, R.A.M.C., of the British Military Hospital, kindly helped in the work.  Mrs Dingemans took the trouble to go twice a week to lecture to the class. ...  It was found even more difficult to get a lecturer for a class of ladies which Mrs Carpenter had organised at the Burmah Oil Co. Works at Syriam.  Several doctors were appealed to but after all Dr. J. Ruttonsha kindly adjusted his hours of consultation and gave a course of eight lectures. ...

​Chinese Divisions
Mr L. Choon Foung, one of the Officers of teh Brigade and an influential member of the Chinese community, has with much enthusiasm organised two first aid classes for Chinese men.  Dr. C.K. Shain, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., and Dr. T. Han Bo, M.B., B.S., have given the lectures. ...
​Karens
A First Aid Class was arranged for a number of Karen ladies at the Karen Quarters, Kemmendine.  Mrs Loo Nee took much interest and encouraged the members by being present herself during the lectures...
​​Honorary Lay Lecturers 
To cope with the increased work Mrs McArtney, Mrs Dingemans, Mrs Macqueen, Mrs Anderson, Miss Briggs, Mrs P. Walker, Mrs S. Walker, Mr T.S.N. Rajan, Dt. T.G. Dharam and U Hla Gyi have been recognised as Honorary Lay Lecturers and have rendered useful help in lecturing to some classes.

Books
Classes in Home Nursing held in Burma suffered a great disadvantage from the want of a suitable text-book.  The book meant for Europeans contains matter, treatment and special prescriptions of diet, which are not suited to Burma, the other book which has been used has been designed for “Indian women living in Indian style.”  Sir Oscar de Glanville, C.I.E., O.B.E., during his Chairmanship looked into this important matter and suggested that some doctor, more suitably one belonging to Burma, should be found who could adapt the book to suit conditions in Burma.  At the request of the Executive Committee, Dr. Daw Yin (Mrs Min Sein) F.R.C.S., M.R.C.P., has revised the book and one thousand copies have been printed locally ...  We are indeed very grateful to Dr. Mrs Min Sein ...  

​Mandalay
Mandalay has even exceeded its previous record ...  all these classes through the help of Col. Moffatt, I.M.S., the Civil Surgeon, Mandalay and the Medical Officers and Private Medical Practitioners who have willingly given their valuable time ...  The work of the Ambulance Divisions and of the Nursing Divisions under Mrs A.G. Murphy, the Lady Dist. Officer and an account of their many public duties has been published in detail in a separate report of the Mandalay Centre, written by Capt, Bislan Singh, I.M.S. (Ret’d.) ... 
 
Moulmein
Two classes in First Aid and one in Home Nursing were organised by Miss L.G. Lutter, Superintendent of the Morton Girls’ High and Normal Schools, Moulmein.  Lt.-Col D’Souza arranged for the lectures and examiners ...  The doctors at the Ellen Mitchell Memorial Hospital helped in the Home Nursing Class ...
Bassein
...  Mr G.D. Warwick, Director, Burma Forest School, again took much interest and organised a First Aid Class for the students of the Burma Forest School, Pyinmana ...  It is very encouraging to record that that U Hla Maung, Higher Grade Pleader at Pyinmana, organised a First Aid Class and got together 22 Burmese young men  ... Dr. A. Meah, a Private Medical Practitioner, has been giving the lectures ...
 
Maymyo
Mrs D. E.M. Brommage, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., acted as our Hony. Secretary in Maymyo and organised classes for ladies in First Aid and Home Nursing, ...  Dr. F. Yarde, L.M.S.S.A. (Lon.) Dr. Daw Tin Sein, M.B., B.S., Dr. J. Lim Yee, Dr. A.D. Sagayam, M.B., and Mrs Bellamy helped in the work there.  ...
​Mawchi Mines
Dr. E.R. James, the Chief Medical Officer of the Mawchi Mines obtained books in English, Burmese and Hindi and a set of charts and arranged for a class in First Aid for employees in the Mines.  During his visit to Rangoon he collected further details of information regarding courses of instruction. ...
 
Shwebo
Mrs barker arranged for a First Aid Class for the ladies of Shwebo.  Capt. M.S. Purvis, I.M.S., lectured to the class and has made arrangements for the examination of the class.  ...

Agri-Horticultural Society 
​The Flower Show of the Agri-Horticultural Society of Burma which was held yesterday was the success it promised to be. The entries were numerous and of a high standard.  Outstanding entrants were Mr D.O.B. Aubrey, Mr W.A. Gregory, Mrs P.D. Patel and Mr R.D. Saklat, who were successful in almost every section. ...Her Excellency the Hon. Lady Cochrane then distributed the prizes:-
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Her Excellency is with Mrs A.R. Clark,
​Vice-president of the Society.
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His Excellency is with Mr Justice Ba U, President of the Society.
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D.O.B. Aubrey, one of the most successful entrants with some of his trophies,
​including a Challenge Cup.

Antirrhinum
1. D.O.B. Aubrey
2. Mrs M. Hussain
 
Dianthus
1. W.A. Gregory
2. Mrs Garrett

​Gaillardia
1. D.O.B. Aubrey
2. Mrs Garrett
 
Lupin
1. R.D. Saklat
2. -
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​Nasturtium
1. W.A. Gregory
2. R.D. Saklat
Pansy
1. Mrs P.D. Patel
2. R.D. Saklat

​Sweet Pea
1. C.N. Blakeney
2. J.N. Smith
 
Zinnia
1. Mrs Menzies
2. Mr Mehta

​Candytuff
1. W.A. Gregory
2. R.D. Saklat
 
Canna
1. Mrs P.D. Patel
2. Mrs Tarapore
Plants in Pots & Tubs
Foliage plants
1. Kyi Kim Wane    2. Mrs P.D. Patel

​Bouquets
1. Miss A.L. Clark    2. Mrs Bickers

​Baskets or other designs of cut flowers
1. Mrs McCleod     2. Mrs A.R. Clark
 
Flowers grown in pots, baskets etc.
1. R.D. Saklat    2. Mrs D’Arachy

​Fruit - Best collection
1. A.R.H. Ady    2. R.D. Saklat
Vegetables
Cauliflower
1. D.O.B. Aubrey   2. -
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Cabbage
1. D.O.B. Aubrey   2. S. Vertannes

Tomato
1. W.A. Gregory   2. T.E. Brown
 
Beet
1. D.O.B. Aubrey   2. S. Vertannes

​Lettuce
1. D.O.B. Aubrey   2. S. Vertannes

Burma Planters' Assoc.
​Annual General Meeting
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​Balthazar's Bldg., 
​581 Merchant St.
B.P. Christall, Secretary.
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​Science Masters’ Assoc.
Under the auspices of the Science Masters’ Assoc. Mr W.H. Eva, Inspector of School, will give a talk to science masters on the proposed new syllabus in science at 4.30 p.m. tomorrow at St. Paul’s High School.

Rangoon Rotary Club
At the Rangoon Rotary Club dinner at the Strand Hotel at 8 p.m. today, Mr Dunkley, the President, will speak on “Rotary in Burma,” the Rev’d. J. Tyndale-Biscoe on “Rotary and Youth“ and Mr H.W. Bryant, Rotary International Secretary, on “Rotary in Wartime.”  The speeches will be broadcast. U Pu, the Premier will be the chief guest of honour.   At the tea picnic at Mingaladon on Sunday at 5 p.m. members and guests will have occasion to inspect the new transmitting plant installed at the Mingaladon Wireless Station.
 
Burma Society of Accountants 
Under the auspices of the Burma Society of Accountants, Professor I.R. Andrus, M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Economics, University of Rangoon, will lecture on “Exchange” the second lecture of the series, at 7 p.m. today at the Burmese Baptist School. Corner of 18th and Canal Streets.  Admission is public.

B.M.D.'s  etc.
Births
De Souza - At Chindoo Roy’s Clinic, on February 12th 1940, to Rosey, wife of Mr M. Joseph de Souza, Port Commissioners, Rangoon, a son.

Donald - At Mandalay on February 15th 1940, to Rosamund (nee Matthews) wife of A.A. Donald, Imperial Police, a son.

Hayden - On February 11th 1940, to Joan (Watson) wife of D.J. Hayden, a daughter.
 
D’Rosario – to Marie, (nee Gonsavles) wife of J.M. D’Rosario, of Messrs. Chas. R. Cowie & XCO., Rangoon, on Wednesday, February 21st 1940, at the Rangoon Dufferin Hospital, the gift of a son.  Both well.

Menon - At Chindoo Roy’s Clinic on February 15th 1940 to Dhakshayani, wife of Mr C. Gopal Menon, Port Commissioner Office, Rangoon, a daughter.

Marriages
​Parry : Jackson
At Rangoon on February 17th 1940, Derek Watkin Parry to Beryl Dorothea Inez Jackson.

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A group [photo] taken at the wedding of
​U Sein, Manager, Saithan Press, and Ma Nyun Khin, daughter of Dr. J.D. Rodreguez, of The Grange, Payagone, Syriam.

Deaths
​Atkinson
Mrs Atkinson (Daw May) dearly loved wife of J.W. Atkinson, at her residence at no. 9 Keighley Ave., on February 16th 1940 at 6 p.m.  Funeral at 4.30 today [17th Feb.] from the above address to the new Kemmendine Cemetery.

Coutts
At Maymyo on February 12th 1940, Franck Alfred William Coutts, Driver, Burma Railways, suddenly of heart failure, husband of O.L. Coutts.

Acknowledgements
Mrs Godber and family thank all friends for their messages of sympathy and floral tributes sent in their recent bereavement and regret their not being able to reply to them individually.

The family of the late R.H. White sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their kind assistance, also the officials and office staff of the Chief Railway Commissioner’s office for their messages of condolences and for all floral tributes received in their recent bereavement.

In Memoriam
Whittam - In loving memory of Vernon Hector, who departed this life on February 17th 1929.  Inserted by his parents, brothers and sister.

De Lastic - Sacred to the memory of my brother Sandow.

Estate Notice
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​Estate of Harreit Phinney, deceased.  ​Letters of Administration have been made by Olive A. Hastings.  Notice placed by J.C. Poulton, B. Fr. S., Kalaw. 

SPORTS
Boxing
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Boxers of the Rangoon Gazette S.C. who will take part in the boxing tournament to be
held on Mar. 8th ​at the Jubilee Hall in aid of war and local charities.  
Left to Right:  K. White, A.M. Joshua, V. Archer, L. Marcel and D. King. 
White, Marcel and King are champions at their respective weights.

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V. Archer, (left) of the Rangoon Gazette Sports Club, meets L.-Cpl. Morton, of the Glosters, on Mar. 8th at the Jubilee Hall. 

Boxers from the Gloucestershire Regt. who will participate in the forthcoming Amateur Boxing Tournament which is being organised in aid of war and local charities.

Standing:- L-R: Bandsman Fudge, Pte. George, Pte Sparrow and Pte. Small.

Seated:- Pte. McKenzie, L.-Cpl. Herbert and Drum-Major Metcalfe.
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S.C. Johnstone of the City Fire Brigade who meets Saw Nena in the tournament in aid of war and local charities. 
Both are hard hitters and the contest should be interesting.

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J. Allan, left, Rangoon Field Brigade, meets L.-Cpl. Herbert (Glosters)
at the tournament to be held on Mar. 8th at the Jubilee Hall in aid of war and local charities.

Boxing Tournament at Jubilee Hall
Programme of Fights
P. Jackson, Unattached v Purma Bahadur, 1st Bn., B.M.P.
L. Marcel, Rangoon Gazette S.C. v Gwa Bahadur, Insein Dist. Police.
Saw Hardie, 2nd Bn. B.M.P. v K. Steele, Unattached.
Saw Malaki, 2nd Bn. B.M.P. v Maung Soe Myint, Hanthawaddy Dist. Police.
Saw Nena, 1st Bn. B.M.P. v S.C. Johnstone, City Fire Brigade
V. Archer, Rangoon Gazette S.C. v Sergt. Edwards, Glosters.
J. Cotter, H.M. Customs v Pte. Lewis, Glosters.
Al. Lutter, Rangoon Field Brigade v L.-Cpl. Gill, Glosters.
A. Simpson, Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. v Pte. Small, Glosters.
​L.J. Hosie, Unattached v Pte. George, Glosters.
R. Campagnac, Rangoon Field Brigade v Drum Major Metcalfe, Glosters.
H.C.G Brown v Pte. McKenzie, Gloters.
J. Allan, Rangoon Field Brigade v L.-Cpl. Herbert, Glosters.
K. White, Rangoon Gazette S.C. v L.-Cpl. Fitzsimmons, Glosters.
D. King, Rangoon Gazette S.C. v Bandsman Fudge, Glosters.
Sergt. Morton, Glosters v Pte Shipway, Glosters.
J. Writer, Unattached v Pte. Haines, Glosters.

Kokine Swimming Club
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The Kokine Swimming Club’s annual half mile race took place in the Club’s pool on Saturday. 
J. Burgess Barnett (left) was the winner, creating a new record of 14 mins. 15 secs.  T.J. Gibson (right) was second. 
The third competitor was L. McK Taylor.

​With J. Burgess Barnett winning the Kokine Swimming Club’s annual half-mile event in the Club’s pool in 14 mins. 15 secs. on Saturday evening, a record of eleven years’ standing was broken.  The former record stood at 15 mins. 7 secs. created by B.E. Jackson in 1929 when the half-mile swim was done in the Kokine Lake.  The second man home, T.J. Gibson, also covered the distance in better time than Jackson, clocking 14 mins. 50 secs.  He finished about a length behind Burgess Barnett.  The course was 26½ lengths of the Club’s pool.  Three competitors lined up for the start, Burgess Barnett, Gibson and L. McK Taylor.  Burgess Barnett, taking the lead from the start, received little or no competition and led from start to finish.  Throughout he swam strongly and with confidence and gradually increased the distance between himself and Gibson to a full length.  Taylor was never in the race at all, but sportingly continued to swim even though the other two men had completed the course.  He began his 21st length as Gibson came home.  His effort was recognised by the spectators who applauded him warmly.

Tennis
B.A.A. Hard Court Handicaps
The following were the results:
San Win and H. Tin Ogh beat U Cho and D. Cho, 6-1, 3-6 6-1.
Chit Ko Ko and Reg. Simons beat M. Wooten and V. Simons, 6-1, 6-2.
Dr. J.V. Roberts and Ba Kyi beat Major K.R. Sahgal and Saya Ba Than, 6-2, 6-4
D. Westrap and B.K. Berry beat Ba Aye and Khin Maung, 6-3, 6-4.
​Today’s games:-
J.H. Diekmann will meet G. Kyi Maung in the second semi-final of the Men’s Singles.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club
​The results of games played yesterday:-
Mixed Doubles Handicap - 1st round
Mr & Mrs F.A.I. Richardson beat Mrs H. St John Clay and H.C. Baker, 6-2, 6-3.
 
Men’s Singles - 3rd round
R. Schultz beat G. McIntosh Whyte, 9-7, 6-0.
 
Men’s Open Singles - 3rd round
R.H. Tasker beat S.C. Bryant, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2.
Today’s Games
Ladies Handicap Singles
Final

Mrs A.R. Curry v Mrs J.D. Tucker
 
Men’s Doubles Handicap
2nd round

R.S. Burnside and L.J. Burnside v S.C. Bryant and A. Conway.


​Mingaladon Social Tennis League Championship
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The results of games played:-
Doubles
Dawson and Aseevatham beat Thudmee and Lall, 6-0, 6-1.
Singles
Dawson beat R. Singham, 6-3, 8-6  &  Maybury beat Peachey, 6-0, 6-1.

​Hard Court Handicap
​The semi-final round of the Men’s Doubles were concluded last evening at the B.A.A. leaving the stage set for the final on Saturday.  The surprise of the evening was the collapse of D. Westrap and B.K. Berry in their match against San Win and H. Tin Ohn,  Westrap and Berry who were beaten in straight sets, were given a love set in the second set.  San Win and Tin Ogh, already a formidable pair, had the handicap in their favour but nevertheless were not expected to win in the convincing manner they did.  Chit Ko Ko and Reg. Simons beat Dr. J.V. Roberts and Ba Kyi in a hard hitting game of fast exchanges that went into three sets.  The results were:-  
San Win and H. Tin Ogh beat D. Westrap and B.K. Berry 7-5, 6-0.  
​Chit Ko Ko and Reg. Simons beat Dr. J.V. Roberts and Ba Kyi 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.

Today’s Game  -  Men’s Singles  - Reg. Simons v G. Kyi Maung.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club
​​Results of yesterday’s games:-
Mixed Double’s Handicap
2nd round
Mr & Mrs F.A.I. Richardson beat Mr & Mrs M.H. Niemeyer, 6-2, 6-4
 
Mixed Doubles Handicap
Semi-final
Mrs R.C. Morris and F.G. Bestall beat Mrs W.M. Hodge and Capt. H.B. MacEvoy, 6-3, 6-4.
​Men’s Open Singles
Semi-final
T.B. Carey beat R.H. Tasker, 6-3, 6-2.
 
Men’s Handicap Singles
Semi-final
R. Schultz beat L.F. Cantlay, 6-0, 6-3.

Today's games:-
​Mixed Doubles Handicap - 2nd round
Mrs A.R. Curry and T.V. Clark v Mrs I.B. Dixon and O.S. Chalmers
​Men’s Singles Handicap - 3rd round
M.H. Niemeyer v F.W. Sims
Men’s Open- 3rd round
F.A.I. Richardson v A. Aabye

Inter-Clubs Tournament
The following were the results:-
​Hindu Social Club v Crossways Club
Singles - S. Charkraborty (HSC) beat T. Ba Ba (CC) 6-3
 
Doubles
Karup and Dhar (HSC) beat Charlie Chan and Kwong, (CC) 8-6 
A. Galstin and Wong (CC) beat Iyer and Chakraborthy (HSC) 6-3
​Burma Provincial Medical Club v Crossways Club
Singles – S. Mohan Lal (BPMC) beat P.H. Wong (CC) 6-1
 
Doubles
C. Mohan Lal and Dr. N.J. McIntyre (BPMC) beat Charlie Chan and Tin Gyi (CC) 6-2
Dr. Ba Than and S. Dugal (BPMC) beat C. K. Gwan and P.H.H Wong (CC) 6-3

Hard Court Handicap
The Hard Court Handicaps were concluded last evening at the B.A.A. with San Win and H. Thin Ogh beating Chit Ko Ko and Reg. Simons in the final of the Men’s Doubles.  The score was 6-4, 2-6, 6-3.  Dr. Maung Set, President of the B.A.A. distributed the prizes.  The prize-winners were:-
Men’s Singles – Winner, Reg. Simons ; runner-up G. Kyi Maung
Men’s Doubles – Winners, San Win and H. Thin Ogh; runners-up Chit Ko Ko and Reg. Simons.
Mixed Doubles – Winners, D.H. Hopkins and Miss M. Thorpe: runners-up W.R. Pears and Mrs B. Lidbetter.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club Tournament
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Match results for :-
F.A.I. Richard and Mrs Richardson and T.V. Clark and Mrs A.R. Curry.
F.W. Sims and G.A. Redhouse.
R.S. Burnside and L.J. Burnside and J.B.G. Bradley and W.R. Bickford.

​Mingaladon Social Club
In the singles of the Mingaladon Social Club’s tennis championships:-
Asirvatham beat Eusoof, 6-3, 7-5  ;  Wren beat Everden, 6-2, 6-4  ;  Mayberry beat Asirvatham, 6-2, 6-4.

Rangoon Gymkhana Club Tournament
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Match results:-
F.W. Sims and N.S. Swan beat J.H. Ball and A. Aabye
W.H. Tydd and F.A.I. Richardson beat T.B. Carey and G. McIntosh Whyte.
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Match results:-
F.W. Sims and N.S. Swan beat W.H. Tydd and F.A.I. Richardson
Today's game - Men's Singles Handicap (final) F.W. Sims v R. Schultz.

Akyab Tournament
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The Men's Doubles Tennis Tournament commenced on Feb. 12th and ended on the 19th, when the final was played, the winners being Learmonth and Sibley.  Learmonth is a Cambridge half-Blue.  Murrel and Brooks beat Michel and Seal - Kala Oo and Sein Tun Hla beat Marden-Ranger and Kyaw Ban.

Golf
Cargill Cup Tournament
The results of marches in the second round ..
E.A. Heaton, R.B. Groves and W.S. Hepburn, J. Blacktock
Beat
H. Ponsford, M.L. Burnet and S.A. Wetherfield, G.W. Houlding
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​W.M. Otter, W.J. Pendrich and B.T. Cotton, F. Loveland
Beat
A.R. Roper, R.E. Hamilton and S.P. Bush, C.G. Stewart

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G.M. Boyd, K.S. Laurie and H.B. MacEvoy, P.W. Trutwein 
Beat
H.W.M. Millar, H.V. Smith and T.M. Ferguson, F.A.I. Richardson
 
J.F. Gibson, T.E. Brown and D.B. Ford, F.D. Edmeades
Beat
S.L. Burgess, G.R.T. Edwards and M.J. Geraghty, H.H.C. Pudden
In the final of the Fleming Trophy, A. McLaren and Mrs McLaren beat G.S. Nicoll and Mrs Nicoll. 

Rangoon Golf Club
The following is the draw for time and order of starting play on the Mingaladon course of the Rangoon Golf Club
Today
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Lewis & Mason
Carey & James
Fraser & Brown
Drinkall & Ponsford
Needham & Polglase
Burgess and Stone
Wilson & Wilson
Richardson & Walker
Chappel & Clarke
Butcher & Stewart
Hamilton & Hamilton
MacEvoy & Wright
Heaton & Brodie
Kirkwood & Kirkwood
Ford & Hall
McLaren & McLaren
Johnson & Clarke
Forbes & Trutwein
Evans & Tripp
Gibson & Gibson
Panton & Panton
Horrocks & Horrocks
​Treston & Cheyne
Groves & Groves
Geraghty & Millar
Johnson & Lee
Crabbe & Otter
Bush & Oxbury
Irving & Pyatt
Houlding & Houlding
Martin & Parson
Edwards & West
Waters & Edmeades
Tomorrow
Morton & Barr
Edwards & Mellanby
Burnet & partner
Stone & Smith
Houlding & Hughes
Rennick & Yarnold
Fleming & Hamilton
Evans & Nunn
Cowan & Frame
Hawes & McCulloch
Smith & Hodgson
Reddin & Cameron
​Chappell & Oglethorpe
Wolfe & Shirtcliffe
Pearce & Bruce
Loveland, Cotton Trutwein, MacEvoy
Nelson & McCarthy
Four Balls
Penn, Polglase, Heaton, Davidson
Waters, Pringle, Edmeades, Richmond
Martin, Steer, Bush, Bush
Roper, Donnison, Crosfield
Grey, Pendrich, Otter
Ford, Needham, Smith
Hepburn, Ford, Irving, Brodie
Johnson, Boyd, Pyatt
Cheyne, Nicoll, Walker, Wetherfield
Butcher, Grant, Watson, Stewart
Panton, Upfill, Tait
Hamilton, Roper, McQueen, McLaren
​Millar, Geraghty, Clarke, Oxbury
Muir, Young, Cree, Everard
McConochie, Strong, Ponsford, Hall
Dunkley, Forrest, Pyatt
Tait, Clarke, Robertson, Wise
H. Marsh, Gemmell, Fraser, Holmes

Ladies v Men's Match
The following is the order of play with starting times for the Ladies v Men's match tomorrow
Ladies
Mrs McCowen (Capt.)
Mrs Willson
Mrs Mackay
Mrs Nicoll
Mrs Kirkwood
Mrs Houlding
Mrs McCarthy
Mrs Holl
Mrs Tucker
Mrs McLaren
Mrs Horrocks
Mrs Atkin
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​Men
J.J. Murray (Capt.)
T.G.C. Murray
J.S. Pringle
J.R.I. Doyle
R.B. Groves
D.B. Ford
P.G. Waters
F.D. Edmeades
J.H. Drinkall
T.E. Brown
A. McLaren
A.C.W. Pyatt

Rangoon Ladies Golf Club
The following are the results of the February Stapleford Competition:-
Mrs Gaudoin, 37 points (winner)
Mrs J.G. Clarke, 35 points.
 
A Farewell Competition and Tea for Mrs J.H. Willson will be held on Thursday, 29th February.  Members wishing to attend should communicate with the Hony. Secy., Mrs A. McLaren, 11, Churchill Ave. Tel:  Central 1039.  

Rangoon Golf Club
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The draw for times and the order of starting play:-
​Heaton, Dawson, Ferguson, Geraghty, Johnson, Stone, Hamilton x 2, Trutwein, Walker, Richardson, Tripp, Bush, David T. Hla, Carey, Milne, Oxbury, Marsh, Bruce, Campbell, McLaren x 2, Butcher, Stewart, Hunter, Murray, Smart, Drinkall, Clare, McDowall, Pyatt, Ponsford, Crabbe, Edmeades, Horrocks x 2, Jones, Peek, Valentine, Wetherfield, Treston, Millar, Martin, Bush, Philips, Wright, Panton x 2, Polglase, Brodie, Thom x 2, Hall, Columbine, Groves x 2, Willson x 2, Houlding x 2, Gibson x 2, Edwards x 2, Ford, Owen, Kirkwood x 2, Otter, Irving, Althorpe, Fleming, Lusk, Grant, McDonald, Muir, Pudden, Petch, Rennick, Yarnold, Needham, Ferguson, Gaunt, McCulloch, Nunn, Hodgson, Loveland, Walker, Gilmour, Campbell, Burgess, Parson, Stewart-Smith, MacQueen, Major Smith, Stone, Millar, Ponsford, Pyatt, Grey, Conway, Richardson, Oxbury, Steer, Cheyen, Young, Everard, Cree, Holmes, Panton, Crabbe, Mitchell, Frame, Fraser, Geraghty, Murray, Martin, Bush, Brodie, Hepburn, Tweedie, Morton, Davidson, Ford, Pendrich, Waters, McLaren, Marsh, McConochie, Bush, Hall, Smart, Irving, Columbine, Drinkall, Millar, Smith, Penn, Heaton, Butcher, Lee, Watson, Stewart, Swan, McDowall, Hunter, Murray, Dunkley, Forrest, Strong, Wise, Tait, Jones, Mitchell and Otter.

Cricket
Rowe Shield Final
The Rangoon Mohammedans regained the Rowe Cricket Shield after an interval of five years by beating University College in the final of the tournament which was concluded last evening.  The Mohammedans won by 181 runs.  The Shield was last in the keeping of the Mohammedans at the conclusion of the 1934-35 season.  Then for four years in succession, from 1936-1939, the College won the trophy.  Last year they were presented with a replica.  The College should never have lost in this year’s final by so wide a margin.  No doubt the absence of L.B. Smart and Hans Raj was felt, both finding it impossible to play because of the University examinations.  Smart’s inclusion particularly would have made a world of difference to the team, in both spheres of batting and bowling. ...  (The following also took part in the match:- B. Cockerton, ​G. Molloy, ​N, Gaudoin.)

Gymkhana Club v Orientals 
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The articles above mention the names of members of the teams:-
Whittam, Elger, Chitty Baboo, Milne, Neale, Dickson, Chandran, Burnside, Britto, Roberts, Tahir,  Sivaraj, Joseph, Davar, Barucha, Sylvester, Thompson, Lewton Brain, Hoddinott, Dillon, Todd and Seelan. 

Osmania Shield
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The match between the B.I.S.N. S.C. and Randeria S.C. 
​The Umpires will be A.P. Whittaker and A.M. Chetty
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B.I.S.N. team for the final match will be selected from the following:-
P. Webb, A. Gaffar, N. Gopal, A. Raliman, A. Hobson, J. Goddin, N. Firth, A. Wilson, W.B. Simpson, J. Pearce, C.V. Mariot, B. Currie and H. Swaine.

Polo
​Lim Chin Tsong Cup
The Polo Tournament concluded last evening on the Old Racecourse Maidan, the Gentlemen Helps being the winners.  ... Capt. Richmond played in place of Mr Greenep who was injured in the last match.  ... The teams were:
Gentlemen Helps - Naik Maula Dad, Capt. J.R.I. Doyle, Capt. E.J. Fink & Havildar Dewan Singh
Remnants – Capt. G.N. Richmond, A. Drysdale, Lt.-Col. M.C. Raymond & Major J.E.L. Martin
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Gentlemen Helps
Capt. E.J. Fink (left) Capt. J.R.I. Doyle, Havildar Dewan Singh
and Naik Maula Dad.
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The Remnants
L- R:-  D.P. Greenep, J. A. Drysdale, Lt.-Col. M.C. Raymond
and Major J.E.L. Martin.  
Mr Greenep, who was injured has since ​been admitted into hospital.

Horse Racing
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Mr D. Patrick’s “Polly Flinders” Ba Yin Glay up, which won the McDonnell Cup at the races on Saturday.

Athletics/Sports Meetings
Rangoon Municipal Employees’ Assoc.
The first annual athletic meeting organised by the Rangoon Municipal Employees’ Assoc., was held at the  B.A.A. grounds on Thursday.  Maung Lwin won the championship, Tin Maung being the runner-up.  The results were:-
High Jump – 5ft. 4in.
1. Tha Din
2. Thaung Tin
3. Maung Lwin
 
100 yards
1. Maung Lwin
2. Maung Nyun
3. E. Francis
Pole vault – 10ft.
1. R. Wilson
2. Maung Lwin
 
220 yards (handicap)
1. E. Francis
2. Ohn Maung
3. Htin Maung
Putting the weight – 31ft. 3in.
1. G. Tha Gyaw
2. K. Stevenson

​Sack race
1. Ohn Maung
2. Htin Maung
3. D. Brown
Long Jump
1. Maung Lwin
2. Htin Maung
3. R. Wilson
 
Pillow fight
1. K. Stevenson
2. Ba Shin
​Officers race
1. A.E. Mann
2. C.R. Gomes
3. I Walker
 
880 yards
1. H. Parke
2. Thaung Tin
3. Maung Lwin

Burma Oil Co.
Annual Sports Meeting, Khodaung
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Pillow Fight?
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Sports Ground
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Boys Race

Basketball
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Representatives of “B” Coy. 12th Battn. Burma Rifles, B.T.F. winners of the Inter-company basketball.

Schools/Universities
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Boy Scouts of St. Patrick's School, Moulmein,
​winners of the Inter-School Scout Swimming and Diving competition at Moulmein.

​Chorus Singing
Rangoon Schools Compete
The annual competition in chorus singing arranged for girls schools by the Headmistresses Association of Burma was held on Saturday at the Methodist English Girls’ High School, Lady Paw Tun attended the competition and presented the awards. ...  The choirs which won first place were trained by Miss Laughlin (A.B.M. Girls’ School, Kemmendine) and by Miss J. O’Hara Methodist English Girls’ High School.) 
 
When the primary competition opened, it was with the expectation that all of the fifteen choirs were competing for one cup, the Y.M.C.A. Musical Cup, kindly offered by Mr M.G. Brookes, but Lady Paw Tun very kindly offered to present a second cup for the highest primary age-group and her offer was most enthusiastically received.
 
The shield for the English High School section was donated by Mr V. E. Martin, in memory of Doris Lackersteen Martin, and the shield for the Anglo-Vernacular High School section by Miss M. Bowlby.  The two shields for the Anglo-Vernacular and English Middle School sections were donated by Mr P.B. Quinlan.
 
The following judges very kindly served both the forenoon and afternoon competitions:  Miss M. Franklin, Inspectress of schools, Mrs Rickard and Mrs Q. Wisehan.  Mrs Rickard spoke briefly on the improvement made by the choirs since the competition was first held two years ago and offered suggestions for further improvement.  Lady Paw Tun expressed her appreciation of the work done by the choirs and presented the awards.

​St. Philomena’s Convent - Prome Rd.
The annual aquatic sports was held yesterday evening in the Convent’s swimming pool.  Mr C.M. Paget distributed the prizes... The results were:-
​Seniors flat race
1.  J. Fisher
2.  H. Thin
 
Juniors flat race
1.  A. Williams
2.  I. Ripley
 
Juniors flat race
1.  L. Smith
2.  L. Kyo
 
Midgets flat race
1.  B. Bryan
2.  K. Morrison
 
Seniors obstacle race
1.  H. Thin
2.  J. Walker
Open Diving
1.  L. Smith
2.  S. Sewell
 
Walking in water (beginners)
1.  L. Ba Chit
2.  L. Freeman
 
Swimming on backs (juniors)
1.  A. Williams
2.  I. Ripley
 
Ducking apples (open)
1.  B. Ripley
2.  N. Rosner
 
Plunging (juniors)
1.  A. Clarke
2.  I. Ripley
Swimming under water (open)
1.  L. Smith
2.  A. Williams
 
Floating (open)
1.  G. De Clozet
2.  P. Sutherland
 
Duck diving (open)
1.  P. McCrea
2.  B. McCrea
 
Walking in water (boys)
1.  M. Payne
2.  H. Gray
 
Swimming one length (boys)
1.  R. Morrison
2.  M.J. McCrea
Swimming on backs (seniors)
1.  M. Pearly
2.  J. Fisher
 
House relay
1.  St. Theresa
2.  St. Rita
 
Style and Stroke (novelty)
1.  L. Smith
2.  M. Daw
 
Swimming on backs (junior-juniors)
1.  L. Kyo
2.  M. Wan

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Miss J. Fisher, 
won the Seniors’ flat race.
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Miss L. Smith,
​won the Juniors’ flat race, open diving,
​swimming under water (open) and style and stroke (novelty) events.

​A.B.M. Union Hall High School
The hall of the A.B.M. Union Hall High School, decorated with flags and streamers, was filled with parents and friends on the occasion of the annual prize distribution.  U Tin Tut, M.A., I.C.S., Chancellor of the University of Rangoon and Mrs Tin Tut were the guests of honour. ...  The Principal, Mr J.S.B. Abraham, in presenting his report said ...  We are also fortunate in our friends, Rev’d. G.P. Charles, Rev’d. Benjamin and Rev’d. T.B. Joseph have assisted us in our religious work.  G.D. Williams has given his annual gift of a gold medal in memory of his father (a former Headmaster of this school) to the best outgoing student.  Mr Theo. Lazarus has given a medal in memory of his uncle [Tom Lazarus] to the best student from the Middle Department.  ...
 
U Tin Tut then gave a speech ...   The A.B.M. Union Hall High School was established in 1883 by the American Baptist Mission ... The school was re-organised in 1933 and placed under Dr. Wyatt, who did so much to place the school at the high level which it has attained ... Your present Principal, Mr J.S.B. Abraham, joined the school in 1935 as Headmaster and as Dr. Wyatt’s principal lieutenant.  Up till then the Principals of the school had been men from the West, but Mr Abraham so impressed the Mission with his ability and energy that in 1936 it was found possible for the first time to entrust the responsible duties of Principal to a son of the Orient and Mr Abraham succeed Dr. Wyatt as Principal, the distinguished lady who is the wife of the Principal becoming the Headmistress. ...  Mrs Tin Tut then distributed the prizes:-   The following are just some of the winners:-
Michael Vallentyne
J.R. Samuel
Vincent Isaac
Margaret Peters
Arthur Stevens
Ada Sarojini Abraham
Grace Joseph
Ernest Ross
Gerard Davies
Regina Daniel
Regina Solomon
Mary Paul
Lily Paul
Michael Moses
​M.S. Chellam
Daughty Peters
Lexie Peters
Sterling Peters
M.T.W. Prasad Rao
D.M. Reddi
Nita Joseph
J. Dora
J.D. Samuel
Isobel Moni
Govinda Rao
Daisy & Daughty Peters
T.N. Esther
Irene Smith
Doris Samuel
P.S. James
​R. Joseph
Peace Joseph
Ruth Esther
Nancy Joseph
Clara Isaac
Margaret Martin
Frank Peters

General News
Benefit Performance
His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Lady Cochrane were present at the Jubilee Hall ...  when a benefit performance was staged by Miss Jessie Reid and her pupils in aid of Chinese refugee children ...  The girls were notable chiefly for their excellent ballet work, while the principal dancers, the Misses Mutter, Chor Khine and Lwin, all of whom are pupils of distinctive merit, were charming in all the numbers in which they appeared. ...

Rangoon Corporation
Roads & Buildings Committee
At a meeting ...  U Ba Soe in the chair, U So Nyunm the Commissioner, put forward as an urgent item of bsiness the acting arrangements consequent on the departure on leave preparatory to retirement of Mr H.J. Tonks, Executive Engr., Roads and Buildings.  The arrangements were that U Hla Thwin should officiate for Mr Tonks and U Mya for U Hla Thwin.  There were also present at the meeting:- Daw Tin, M.E. Dawoodjee, Capt. Ba Hpu, G.S. Nicoll, U Thin Maung, U Chit Maung, J.K. Munshi, S.T. leong, L.H. Wellington, U Myo Kin, Secretary, A.E. Mann, Chief Engr. and U Tin, Buildings Engr. ...

​Bassein General Hospital
Capt. S.W. Allinson, I.M.S., as Civil Surgeon, Bassein, in his report on the working of the Bassein General Hospital for 1938-39 says inter alia that the Bassein General Hospital was opened in 1873 and as such must be one of the oldest hospitals in Burma and adds that “it serves as a reminder of its age rather than its traditions.” ... As regards the hospital buildings, Capt. Allinson says that annual reports have successively stressed the fact that the whole hospital is,  generally speaking, antiquated, very badly designed and not suitable as a modern hospital. ...

​Fraser Street Boys’ Home
Re-opening Ceremony of newly re-built premises.
“The ideals which the Trust has set before itself in the training of the boys who are placed under its care are admirable.  The re-building of this Home, which will give its occupants as bright and cheerful an environment as possible, is fully in consonance with those ideals.”  These remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor. ...  he inspected the new upper storey of the building before he left. ...


Adverts.
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Cars for Sale - Apply to:-
Byron, 18 Windermere Gardens.
C.W. Carleton, c/o Fairweather Richards & Co.
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Burma Corporation
Dividend Announcement. 
Henry Ponsford, Secretary.
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Burma Railways

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Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,
R. MacFarlane, Agent
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National Bank of India,
R. Miller, Manager
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Burma Forests, Auction,
F. Allsop, Divnl. Forest Officer, Insein Divn.

​To Let
Bungalow no. 15, Highland Ave., with electric lights and sanitation. 
Apply no. 119 Judah Ezekiel St.
 
Wanted
Dachshund male dog over eight months.  To buy or willing to give home whilst owner on leave.  Apply, Glover, University Avenue.
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Thomson's Art Gallery, 376, Dalhousie St.

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Houses Wanted
One of which is requested by
Blake, "Russell Sq.," Forest Rd., Maymyo​.
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Cars for Sale
Adverts. placed anonymously and by Blake "Russell Sq." Forest Rd., Maymyo. 
​E.L. Smith & Co. also have cars for sale.
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Property to let, by C. Khay Gwan Bros. J.W. Darwood & Co.
R. Briggs (c/o Barnett Bros.,)
​Finlay Fleming & Co. and Mrs A.V. Joseph.

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Tenders Invited
Apply to:- G.V. Grierson, Supervisor of Jail Industries, Burma, for Inspector-Genl. of Prisons, Burma.
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Tenders Invited
Apply to:- G.V. Grierson, for Inspector-General of Prisons, Burma.
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Midwife Wanted
​Apply to:- A. Mathieson, President,
​Syriam Municipality.

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Flat to Let
Apply to:- Mrs A.V. Joseph
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Tenders Invited
Apply to:- H. Rose, Superintendent of Stores, Burma Railways.
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For Sale
Apply to:- Collins, Villiers St., Mingaladon.
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Rooms to Let
​Apply to:- Mrs N. McDonald

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For Sale
Apply to:- D.P. Kenny, Steel Bros.
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Craigmore Hotel, Kalaw
& Belvedere, R. & B., Prome Rd.
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Dressmaking etc.,
​Apply to:- Mrs Alex Crisp
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Geologist and Mining Engr. seeks employment.  Apply to:- N.G. Raye?

Entertainment
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Silver Grill.  The Valentine Ball, with  floor show and dancing, ​arranged by Mr Pete Arratoon.

Burma Gazette
E.J. Hawkins, Sub-divnl. Officer, Telegraphs, Bassein, from Jan. 16th: P. Lazarus, Sub-divnl. Officer, Telegraphs, Rangoon, will hold charge of the Bassein Sub-divn. in addition to that of the Rangoon Sub-divn. with immediate effect.
 
J.F. Evans, Engineering Supervisor, Construction, Toungoo, is appointed to officiate as Asst. Engineer, Telegraphs, and posted as Sub-divnl. Officer, Telegraphs, Bassein, from February 1st 1940.
 
C.M. Maurice, Deputy Myook, (on probation) who has been posed to the Pegu Divn., is posted to the Headquarters of the Hanthawaddy Dist. for training.

O.H. Molloy, B.C.S., Class 1, Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Meiktila and posted to the headquarters of the Myingyan Dist. to continue his training.
 
O.H. Molloy, B.C.S., Class 1, Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Myingyan and reposted to the headquarters of the Meiktila Dist. to continue his training.
 
E.I. Bennellick, Extra Asst. Commissioner, being a Magistrate of the first class, is appointed to be an Additional Dist. Magistrate of the Tharrawaddy Dist. as a temporary measure in place of U Tun Maung, T.D.M., Extra Asst. Commissioner, transferred.
 
C. Sutherland, Extra Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Toungoo and posted to the headquarters of the Mergui Dist. as Headquarters Asst., in place of A.P. Rosemeyer, Extra Asst. Commissioner, transferred.
 
A.P. Rosemeyer, Extra Asst. Commissioner, is, on relief by C. Sutherland, transferred from Mergui and posted to the headquarters of the Toungoo Dist. as Headquarters Asst.
 
P.R.H. Molloy, B.C.S., Class 1, Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Pyapon and posted to the charge of the Homalin Sub-divn. Upper Chindwin Dist., in place of U Tun Pe, B. Fr. S., Asst Superintendent.
 
On relief by A. Subrahmanyam Aiyar, U Thaung Tin is appointed to officiate as a temporary measure as Registrar, Home and Judicial Dept., in place of W.C. Fuller, transferred.
 
Leave for a total period of two years and four months, including leave on average pay for three month and fourteen days and in continuation thereof leave on half average pay for the remaining period, is granted to R. Hardie, Deputy Inspector General of Police, from Mar. 9th or the subsequent date on which he avails himself of it.
 
T.P. Doyle, Myook, is transferred from Pyinmana, Yamethin Dist., and posted to Lashio, N. Shan States, as Treasury Officer and Headquarters Magistrate, in place of U Kyi Shwe, Myook, proceeding on leave.
 
Capt. E.C. Simmons, A.B.R.O., is appointed to be an Asst. Commandant in the Burma Frontier Force and is posted to the S. Shan States Battalion, with headquarters at Taunggyi.
 
Capt. G.N. Richmond, A.B.R.O., is appointed to be Asst. Commandant in the Burma Frontier Force and is posted to the N. Shan States Battalion with headquarters at Lashio.
 
Capt. S.P. Fearon, I.A., Asst. Commandant in the Burma Frontier Force, is transferred from Taunggyi and is posted to the N. Shan States Battalion with headquarters at Lashio.
 
On relief by Capt. S.P. Fearon, I.A., Lieut. A.G. Sandeman, I.A., Asst. Commandant, Burma Frontier Force, is transferred from Lashio and is posted to the Reserve Battalion, with headquarters at Pyawbwe.
 
Dr. L.N. Seth, B.A.S. Class II, is, on completion of the duties to which he was posted in the Federated Shan States, reposted as Mycologist, Burma, with headquarters at Mandalay, in place of G.C. D’Souza, officiating Burma Agricultural Service, Class II, who, on reversion to the Burma Agricultural Assistants Service, remains as Research Asst. in Mycology at the Agricultural College, Mandalay, with headquarters at Mandalay.
 
V.W. Fenn, L.S.M.F., C.P.H., officiating Dist. Health Officer, Insein, is appointed to officiate as Dist. Health Officer, Pyapon, vice Saw Kya Zit, M.B., D.P.H., Dist. Health Officer, Pyapon, proceeding on leave, preparatory to retirement.

Hotels
A list of names of the guests who stayed at the Strand Hotel during the week ended Feb. 14th.
​V. Aren
F.G.H. Allen
Mr Akker
C.W., Capt. Bailey
W.W. Barclay
Major & Mrs R.H. Bebb
A.C. Brady
D.M. Brown
J. Boon
A.F. Barnett
Major & Mrs H.G. Bell
R.C. Barrett
Mr Bunge
Mr Bossen
Mrs Candot
Capt. Corsin
W.H. Corowther
R.C. Caldwell
H. Dlayley
​J. de Castelho
P.G. de Vries
E. Durrer
Mr Deacon
Mr Deenik
Mrs Dicken
Mr Dik
Mr Flichy
T. Forester
D. Fraser
W.D. Gill
A.C. Gadzar
Mr Guillot
S.R. Griffin
H.B. Gollan
G.G. Hay
J.J. Harris
Mr & Mrs Hepburn
E.A. Heaton
J. Hoogland
Mr Hurts
Miss J. Harley
R.C. Jones
Mr Kruvthoff
A. Kalberer
A.P. Kapadia
R.C. Kemp
Mr Knockaert
G.W. Kerr
Thos. C. Lee 
T.S. Laird
T. Law
E.R. Leach
Mrs H.G. Leane
C. Minto
R.H., Lt.-Col. Malone
J.L. Marr
G.H. Mayer
​Mr & Mrs Maung Maung
E. MacKavoy
Mr Mangaldas
Mr Murphy
G. Monthblum
G. Mumford
G.H. Marlow
Mr Madan
Capt. Moll
R.W. McBroom
D. McGee
T. Okutow
J.C. Oram
V. Panamanda
Mr Phya Chalerm Akas
Mr & Mrs J. Pieckering
W.J. Parker
Mr Prins
N.P. Patel
Mr Rick
Mr Routledge
Mr Rozenblum
A.E. Smith
Mr & Mrs Schultz
Capt. A. Smith
F.D. Seorle
Capt. W.H. Sellick
J.L. Summons
S. Spencer
A.E. Schwarz
W.M.M. Slinger
Prof. L. Subbarao
B.J. Shroff
Mr Stroeve
Capt. Smirnoff
Mr Suttora
M.B. Tighe
Mr Tharumal
​Mr Tan
D.C. Ten Have
Mrs R.C. Tarver
Mrs H. Caldwell-Tate
Mr Verhoff
Capt. Van Dyke
Capt. A. Virnly?
Mrs Virtringer
J. Waine
I.P. Wang
E.G. Wilson
H.A. Womack
Mr Wilkinson
Mr Wanffell
C.R.B. Woolford
Mr Weststrate
Miss Wynne
Mr Wynne
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Rangoon Battalion, B.A.F.
The following are the conditions and results of the Rangoon Battn. B.A.F. annual weapon training competitions which were concluded at No. 1 Okkyin Range on Sunday morning.
The winning team was represented by:-  C.Q.M.S.  E. Foster  ;  Sergt. D’Arachy  ;  S.S.  I. Blake  ;  Cpl. G.W. Anderson  ;  Cpl. Russell  ;  L-Cpl. Le Geois.
Match No. 4. 
Lim Chin Tsong (L. Coy.) Cup: 
Lewis Gun Pairs, open to Officers and Other ranks, including the Permanent Staff. ... On the command “action” fire will be opened on the plates, which when knocked down will entitle the firers to engage the target Result:-
1.  I.S.S.  I. Humphreys and Cpl. Roberts - 48 points
2.  Major Oppenheimer and Sergt. D’Arachy – 42 points
3.  Sergt. B. Viagus and Cpl. Kiernander – 42 points
Match No. 5. 
Coombes Cup
Rifle, Individual – Open to the Permanent Staff only ... 
​This match resulted as follows:-
1.  S.S.  I. Humphreys – 26 points
2.  R.Q.M.  S. Irving – 22 points
3.  S.S.  I. James – 21 points

​The following are the results of the “A” Coy. Syriam annual rifle competitions:-
Kirkmam Findlay Cup:-
1.  C.Q.M.  S. Nilsson
2.  Pte. R. Bott
Bar Cup
1.  Pte. A.B. Comber
2.  Pte. H. Marshall
​Chinese Merchants Cup
1.  Pte. W. Unger
2.  L.-Cpl. S. Hearse

Burma Rifles
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Platoon standing at ease on parade,
Kangyi Camp
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Havildar, Naik and Lance-Naik, in fighting order
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A machine-gun section

SEPTEMBER
Govt. Adverts.
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Tenders Wanted
Apply to:- W.G. Crawford, Divnl. Forest Officer,
Tharrawaddy Divn.
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Public Health Insp. Wanted
Apply to:- F.H.C. Mullerworth, President Tharrawaddy Town Committee.
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Tenders Wanted
Apply to:- Major T.I. Bowers, Battn. Commandant,
​Myitkyina Battn.,
​ Burma Frontier Force.
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Tenders Wanted
P.W.D.
Apply to:- D. Keleher,
​Executive Engr., Akyab Divn.

Committees/Associations/Societies/Clubs
Philosophy Club
The annual general meeting of the Philosophy Club of the University of Rangoon was held ...  at the home of Professor and  Mrs G.S. Jury.  The following office bearers were elected:-
President - Maung Tin Nyaut (2nd Year Honours)
 
Secretary - Maung Hla Thwin (Junior B.A.)
 
Class Representatives - Saw Cyril (Junior B.A.) and Miss E. Marlam (Senior B.A.)
 
Staff Representative - Dr. O.N. Hillman, Ph.D.
 
After the election Dr. Hillman read a paper on “What Philosophy is.”

Rangoon Championship Dog Show
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor the eighteenth Rangoon Championship Dog Show scheduled for November 24th will be held at the B.A.A. grounds. ...  proceeds from this Dog Show are to be donated to the Burma War Fund ...  The judging will be in the hands of Miss G. Pearce, ...  A short time ago Miss Pearce judged all breeds at a large show held by the Ceylon Kennel Club ...  U Ba E has been elected President of the Show and the following members appointed to the Committee:-  Mrs M. MacQueen ; H.F. Gourlie ; G.E. DuBern ; B.R. Peacock ; W.O. Tatton ; E.R.S. Durrad ; P. Palmerino ; J.W. O’Reilly ; S.A. Christopher ; Dr. R. Clarke Glover, M.R.C.V.S., Hony. Veterinary Surgeon ; Mrs M. Durrad, Hony. Show Secretary.

Dance in Aid of War Donation
The carnival dance organised by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes in aid of the Burma War Fund ...  takes place at the City Hall tonight.  The R.A.O.B. are members of the Imperial Lodge 7510, which is a Grand Lodge of England.  At tonight’s dance the officers of the Lodge will wear their regalia while member of the Order attending the dance will wear their jewels.  Variety turns will be given during the night with several well-known local artists taking part.  These include:- Miss Joan Bower, Miss Hazyl Clarke and Miss Celia Millar, Mrs Gladys Beggs, Mr Allan Clarke, Drum-Major Metcalfe, of the Glosters, Bandsman Rogers, of the Glosters, the Three Aces and members of the R.A.T.S. ...  The Glosters band will supply a programme of dance music.

Rotary Club
Anniversary
The Rangoon Rotary Club celebrated its eleventh birthday anniversary with a dinner meeting at the Strand Hotel last night.  There was a large gathering.  Rotarian U Ba Lwin, President of the club, presided. ...  read messages from His Excellency the Governor, who is an honorary member, Rotarian B.T. Thakur, Rotary Governor of District 88 and Rotarian H.W. Bryant, M.B.E., Secretary of the Middle Asia Office in Bombay.  Rotarian E.J. Dunkley read a message from Rotarian Mackay, President of the Chungming Rotary Club, who is in Rangoon but was unable to be present.  On Rotarian Mackay’s behalf he presented Chungming Rotary Club flags to Rotarian U Ba Lwin, Rotarian Ganga Singh and Rotarian S. Chatterjee, Honorary Secretary of the club.
 
Rotarian S. Chatterjee then read a short history of the Rotary movement since its commencement in Chicago in 1905.  The movement, he said, was introduced into Burma in 1920.  It flourished for some time before going into a decline, but had recovered under the Presidency of Professor D.H. Peacock and had since not looked back.  Three original charter members were present – U Ba Sin, Mt W.T. McIntyre and Professor D.H. Peacock.
 
The remaining speeches were broadcast after being relayed to the Rangoon Studio.  Rotarian C.A. Soorma introduced the speaker.  A radio set operating on the hall enabled those at the other end of the hall to hear the speakers. ...
 
The next speaker was Rotarian J.D.M. Francis, who spoke on “Community Service.”  He touched on the past activities and undertakings of the club’s Community Service Committee and its present interest in the beggar problem in Rangoon.  The committee had put forward a scheme which it hoped would solve the problem.
 
Rotarian C.M. Alibhoy, Chairman of the club’s International Service Committee spoke on  "International Service.”  The last speaker was U Ba Lwin.  He gave an illuminating address on “Service to Youth.”  After the speeches a few educational films were shown in the dining hall.

Victory Club
At the British Victory Club Fancy Dress Dance held at the City Hall on Tuesday night, Miss N. O’Hearn won one of the two prizes given for the best dressed lady.  She wore Chinese Court dress.

Judson & University College
Debate

An inter-college debate among the students of Judson and University College was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21st  in the Judson College Assembly Hall.  The former moved that "College education for ladies is an economic waste," while the University day students opposed the motion.  U Myo Min, Dr. Hillman and Mr P.M. Isaac, who acted as judges, gave their unanimous verdict in favour of the movers.

The first of the series of debates for the Andrus Challenge Cup was held on Friday, Aug. 30th in the Assembly Hall.  Miss Whittam, Mr Chipchase and Mr Moorthy, representing he Junior Intermediates moved that "University education in Burma is a luxury," while the Senior Intermediates represented by Miss Johns, Mr Alexander and Mr Edward L. Mya, opposed the motion.  The debate was voted to be of a high standard and the judges, Principal U Hla Bu, Miss Darrow and Dr. Hillman, gave the verdict in favour of the Junior Intermediates by 2 to 1.

Crime
​Attempted Burglary
Between two and three o’clock on Tuesday morning Lt.-Col. W.T. Sandy, Chief Ordnance Officer, Rangoon Arsenal, was disturbed from sleep by a sound in his bedroom.  Getting out of bed, he switched on the light to find a Burman, armed with a stick, in the room.  Taken by surprise the Burman hesitated for a moment and then attacked Lt.-Col. Sandy.  A short struggle ensued in the course of which the Burman was overpowered.  In the meantime servants hurried to the scene and a search revealed, in a cloth bag slung under the intruders arm, cash and jewellery to the value of Rs. 1,235 belonging to Lt.-Col. Sandy, which had been rifled from a cash box.  A police patrol party from the Mingaladon Police Station going on their rounds arrived on the scene and took the Burman into custody.  The arrested man gave his name as Maung Khin alias Ba Khin of Thamaing-kon village.  It is stated that Maung Khin was formerly employed as a workman in a mechanical department at Mingaladon.

B.M.D's etc.
Births
Hughes
At 30 Kokine Rd., Rangoon to Nell (nee Beynon) wife of T.L. Hughes, I.C.S., (ret’d.) on September 2nd 1940, a son.

​Edwards
To Janaki (nee Nallapa) wife of D.D. Edwards, A.B.M. Union Hall High School, Rangoon, at “Shamrock” Maymyo on Sept. 4th 1940, a son.  Both well.

Marriages
​Byers : Culbert
At St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sparks St., on Aug. 29th 1940 Harold, son of Mr & Mrs T. Robeson Byers of Sunderland, to Patricia Lilian, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs B. Culbert of Rangoon.   ABL note :- A photo of the married couple can be found below.

​Logie : Bartels
At the Methodist English Church on September 2nd 1940 by the Rev’d. Manton and the Rev’d. Mr Harwood, George McPherson to Doreen Ashworth, eldest daughter of Major G.K.A. Bartels, J.M.D. (ret’d.) and Mrs Bartel.

Grey : Lyne
On Tuesday September 3rd 1940 at Christ Church, Cantonment and Garrison Church of Rangoon, Harold Wilfred to Valerie Elsie.

Forthcoming Marriage
Mr E.L. Rayfield : Miss P. Jubb
A marriage has been arranged and will take place at 3 p.m. on September 28th 1940 between Elliot Lorenz Rayfield, son of Mr and Mrs G.E. Rayfield of Thebawlaik Tin Dredging Co., Thebawlaik and Miss Phyllis Jubb, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B.B. Jubb of the Mergui Crown Rubber Estate, Mergui.

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Byers : Culbert
A photograph taken after the wedding at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sparks Street, on August 29th, of
Mr Harold Byers, son of Mr & Mrs T. Robeson Byers, of Sunderland, to Miss Patricia Lilian Culbert, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Culbert of Rangoon.

Seperations/Divorce
Notice
14th Aug. 1940 - Mrs Louisa Philipina Rodgers has left her husband Edward Rodgers, 30 Htana St., Ahlone, Rangoon. 

​A second notice gives the surname as Rogers.
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Deaths
​H.G. Sancho
Mr H.G. Sancho, the Anglo-Indian driver of the 3 Up Express which was deliberately wrecked at 1 a.m. on August 13th between Daiku and Pyuntaza and who was admitted into the Nyaunglebin hospital, died of his injuries yesterday [Sept. 1st] at 3.12 p.m.  His remains were brought to Toungoo this morning and the burial took place at four o’clock this afternoon in the St. Lazarus Cemetery.  The late Mr Sancho was 49 years of age and had served the Railways for 33 years.  He leaves a widow and eleven children, seven of whom, including Robert, the eldest, who is a pupil of St. Paul’s, H.S., Rangoon, are in school.

R.A.F. Casualties - London Aug. 31st - Killed in Action
Sergt. K.D. Macpherson, born at Maymyo.

​Philip
Dr. C.G. Philip, on Wednesday September 4th 1940 at 11 p.m., after a short illness.


Acknowledgements
​Mr and Mrs LeCerf and family desire to thank their relatives, friends, members of the Congregation of the Most Holy Infant Jesus, staff and students of the Wireless Training Institute, for their condolences and kind sympathy in their recent sad bereavement and regret their inability to thank each one individually.

​Mrs A.r. Verchere thanks the Captain and Officers of the S.S. Sir Harvey Adamson and relatives and friends for their assistance and condolences during her recent sad bereavement.

In Memoriam​
​Fernandez - Edwin, who left us for his Heavenly Home on September 1st 1935, a dutiful father and a devoted husband.

Johns - Love’s undying tribute to the very precious memory of my beloved wife, Grace Victoria, who departed this life at Bassein on September 6th 1926.  A virtuous wife and a loving mother.

Abreu - In ever loving memory of my beloved wife, Alberta Beatrice (nee Boudville) who passed away on September 5th 1938. 

Adverts.
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Clarkston, Rooms with board
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Unica Bakery
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Cafe Martini

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J. Meagher, 
ex Employee,
​Remington Rand INC., Rangoon
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J.H. Smith Simon,
ex Manager,
​P. Orr & Sons, Mandalay
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​Heinze Burma Tin Syndicate,
A.G.M.
H.D. McCall, Rangoon Secy.
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​Heinze Burma Tin Syndicate,
A.G.M.
H.D. McCall, Rangoon Secy.

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Eat Fresh Eggs
Apply to:- B.C. Case,
​Ag. School, Pyinmana
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Cars for Sale/Servicing
Apply to:- G.V. Grierson, 35a Hermitage Rd., Kokine. 
E.L. Smith & Co. Auto Specialists, Corporation St.
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On The Town 
What's happening today.
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To Let:-
​"Armagh" new cottage off 5th mile, Prome Rd. (Attia Rd.)

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Board & Apartments,
"Lyndhurst, 21 Fraser Rd.,
close to Pegu and Gymkhana Clubs
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Diocesan Girls' High School.  Principal: Miss M.E. Hardy
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Armenian Ch, of
St. John The Baptist.
​Warden:  Malcolm H. Vardanian
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Wanted - Lady Ticket Seller
D. Hunter, Secretary,
​Rangoon Turf Club

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To Let
Ave House, 151 Keighley St.
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On The Town
​What's happening today
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For Sale 
Apply to:-  S. Charles,
119 Fraser St.
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On The Town
​What's happening today

Tenders Wanted
P.W.D. - Apply to R.S. Andrews, Executive Engr., Buildings & Roads Branch, Meiktila Divn. (B. & R.) Meiktila.
Forests - Apply to H.V. Hinds, Divnl. Forest Officr, North Pegu Divn.

General News
The S.S. Bolivar sank off the Arakan coast.  
The articles, right, describes its loss and the survival of the crew.  In a very brief  interview given by four of the ship's Officers, Mr F. Hjillevik, the 3rd Officer, Mr S. Olsen, the Chief Engr., Mr B. Kristiansen, the 2nd Engr. and Mr Ip Wai Kun, the Chinese 3rd Engr. they relate their tale, some of which includes trekking  "For thirteen hours we walked through forests and over hills."

Captain Ulvik of the Bolivar arrived in Rangoon yesterday [2nd Sept.] from Bassein.
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​​Poison
An Anglo-Burman woman, Miss M. Fernando (20) who gave an address in Little Sisters Road, was yesterday admitted into the General Hospital suffering from the effects of permanganate of potassium poisoning.
 
Fancy Dress Dance
The fancy dress dance organised by the British Victory Club ...  not for a long time has a dance in Rangoon attracted so many members of all communities ...  There is little doubt that the Burma War Donation Fund will benefit largely by the dance. ...  The prize winners:-
Most originally dressed lady – Miss S. Sassoon - Blackout
Best dressed ladies – Miss C. Chor Khine – White Peacock and Miss N. O’Hara – Chinese Court Dress
Best dressed gentleman – W. Girsham - Sir Walter Raleigh
Most Originally dressed gentleman – E. Moment – Graf Spee
Special prize - Mr L. Huie – Hunchback of Notre Dame
The prizes were distributed by Mr P.D. Patel ...  Dancing was non-stop and two dance bands were in attendance – Trevor Mac’s Ambassadors and the Glosters band each of whom provided an excellent progamme of music.

Letter to the Editor
Sir, I should be much obliged if you would kindly inset the following information in your paper.  The statement of accounts of the gymnastic display of girls’ schools of Rangoon, organised by the Gymnastic Teachers’ Assoc. for women in Burma ...
Yours etc.  Hilma Barnard, President, Gymnastic Teachers’ Assoc. for Women in Burma.
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Queen Wilhelmina’s Birthday
The Dutch community of Rangoon and several Dutch subjects living up country gathered on Saturday afternoon at the residence of the acting Dutch Consul Mr W. Schouten.  Due to the unhappy position in which this brave nation at present is the Dutch community could not celebrate the sixtieth birthday of their Queen as they intended to do ...  

Burma Squadron
A remittance of £30,000 is today being sent to The Ministry of Aircraft Production, London.  This, with five previous donations, makes a total of £132,000 sent to London.  With the exception of £2,000 for the relief of suffering, this sum goes towards the cost of the Burma Squadron of Fighters.

Judson College  
Saya Johnson Kangyi took charge of the Assembly period on Wednesday, August 28th and conducted a musical programme.  He introduced a college song composed by Mrs Crawford to commemorate the Judson College football team’s admission to the Senior League of the B.A.A. in 1925.

Programme of Music at Judson College
Judson College has organised a programme of music for Saturday at 7.30 p.m. in the Judson College Assembly Hall.  The soloists will be Mrs Rickard, Mr Johnson Kangyi, Miss Eileen Rorke and Miss Clarke.  The violinist will be Peter Tun Aye and the pianist Mrs Rickard.  Admission is public.

Maymyo Military Effort Towards War Contribution
As previously announced the bands of the 2nd Battn. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at Maymyo are having fortnightly band performances in their gymnasium which attract a good number of the public.  Under the baton of Mr J.C.J. Martin, A.R.C.M., the regimental band and the dance band alternatively provide programmes, which, since the end of June have been enjoyed by large numbers.  A small collection is made which goes towards the Burma War Donation.  Last weekend all present were delighted with Horatio Nicholls’ “Serenade” from the “The Student Prince” (Romberg); a pianoforte solo (with orchestra) entitled “The Clock and the Dresden Prince” (Ketelbey) with bandsman H. Lee at the piano; several waltzes, foxtrots and a delightful medley dance.  The next performance will be on September 12th.

Burma War Fund Donations
Schools, companies etc. and many individuals of all nationalities contributed to the fund, a list of some of their names can be found here.

Gymkhana Club War Donation Dance 
The Gymkhana Girls ​who will take part in tonight’s Cabaret at the Gymkhana Club.
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Hermione Mallins  ;  Cecily Atkin  ;  Margaret Brown  ;  Ailsa Brown
Nora Pope  ;  Norah Stewart  ;  Agnes Tait
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Nora Pope and Norah Stewart’s dance and Montmartre Scene

​Mayor’s War Donation Concert
The next concert organised by the Mayor of Rangoon for the benefit of the Burma War Donation Fund will take place at the Jubilee Hall on Saturday, Oct. 5th at 9.30 p.m.  ...  The first part of the concert arranged by Mrs A.T. MacQueen will include solos by Miss G. Hodgson and Mrs Mirehouse, (sic) Colonel Sandy and Drum-Major Metcalfe, a violin solo by Master Kelly Isaacs and sea shanties by a male sextette.  The second part will be a minstrel show arranged by Mr V. Cole and will include well known artistes. ...  The Mayor is also arranging for a dance at City Hall sometime in November ...

SPORTS
Billiards
Maung Gyi Tournament
The following are a few of the names mentioned in the article:-
​E. Hirjee
I.T. Davis
E. Mabert
W.E.G. Antioch
H. Dooply
C. Kamen
W. Lewis
E. Carville
B. Glen
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​F. Solley
E. Battle
Dr. M.A. Rauf
D.K. McNair
J.A. Martin
C.B. Smart
M. Aubrey
G. Sartorius
E. West

Boxing
​Burma Railways Tournament
The third annual boxing tournament of the Burma Railways was held last night before a large gathering at the Rangoon Railway Institute ...  The best contest of the evening was between G. Weidman, former amateur flyweight champion of Burma, and S. Nott, in the featherweight class.  Though he has lost his speed in deliveries and pen in his punches Weidman is still a force to be reckoned with. ...  Mr H.R. Alexander, president of the B.A.R.A. gave away the trophies and prizes to the winners and runners-up:-

​Bantamweight (semi-finals)
Mohammed Jan beat Maung San San on points.  Wild hitting characterised this contest.
 
Featherweight (semi-finals)
S. Nott was too good for G. David and after meting out heavy punishment won on a t.k.o. in the last round.
 
Flyweight (semi-finals)
G. Andrews was too clever for P. Talbot and an uppercut during the first round cut Talbot’s lips badly and he retired.  Andrews won on a t.k.o.
 
R. Martin beat Saw Sandy on points.  The contest was devoid of action and it was Martin’s forcing tactics that won him the fight.
​Lightweight (semi-finals)
D. D’Cruz and B. Satur gave a sparkling display and Satur, whose defensive boxing was better and punching more accurate, was given the verdict on points.
 
G. Oliver, who made a bad start having been floored in the first round rallied strongly to beat L. Hogan on points.
 
Welterweight (semi-finals)
N. D’Cruz gave a masterly exhibition of boxing and beat G. Anderson easily on points.  Anderson, however, was a trier throughout.
 
J. Mealin won on a foul in the first round against V. Vaughan, who was warned repeatedly for holding and hitting.

​Middleweight (final)
H. Smith beat W. Avietick on points by judicious use of a straight left.
 
Bantamweight (final)
A. Everard threw one punch – a left hook to the face – and shook his opponent, Mohammed Jan, to win on a t.k.o.  Mohammed Jan quit after he received the punch.
 
Featherweight (final)
Experience in the person of veteran G. Weidman paved the way to victory over S. Nott on points.  Weidman, idol of a decade ago, showed his youthful opponent the finer points of the game.
​Flyweight (final)
G. Andrews boxed cleverly to beat R. Martin on points decisively.  Andrews was effective with his left leads and hooks. 
 
Lightweight (final)
B. Satur carried too many guns for G. Oliver, who was sent to the boards repeatedly in the first round till the referee intervened and gave the fight to Satur on a t.k.o.
 
Welterweight (final)
N . D’Cruz beat J. Mealin on a t.k.o. in the 2nd round.
 
G. David won the Best Loser’s Cup.

Football
Burma Police and Centurions
A report on the match refereed by W. Wallace.
Burma Police
Hla On
Yaba
Valantine 
Lynsdale
Tin Hla
Tah Sen
​We Lin
Mackenzie
Chin Lwin 
Hesse
​Peche
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Centurions
J. Cole
Aganoor
Johannes
Lillywhite
Halhed
Aratoon
Fischer
Morris
L.B. Smart
Rainey
Murray

Report on the Match at Bassein
The Glosters v Bassein Selected XI
and the League Table
Maung Win
Metcalfe
Jensen
Parry
Mr Hardie refereed.
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League Table

2nd Battn. Burma Military Police v B.I.S.N.
2nd B.M.P.
Maung Pyaw
Sein Bu 
Kyaw Si
Kan Nyunt
Tun Bo
Bo Thoung
Sein Ka Done
​Bo Chu
Aye Kyaing
Jaman Singh
As Bahadur
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B.I.S.N.
Firth
Tun Saing
Goddin
Ywe Din
Maung Tin II
Swaine
Ngwe Hlaing
Snow
Maung Than
Webb
Enoos
Referee:  Capt. Bath

Rangoon Golf Club
Results of the 3rd Round of the Kirkham Finlay Trophy​
T.E Brown
W.M. Otter
K.S. Laurie
W.H.M. Todd
J.L. Irving
F.D. Edmeades
H. Marsh
A.B. Hayden
H.B. MacEvoy
J.W. Young
P.W. Trutwein
F. Loveland
S.P. Bush
G.E.J. Robertson
A. McLaren
B.T. Cotton
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​A.N. Strong
F.S. Maconochie
R.W. Little
A.S. Prowse
P.G. Waters
W.P. Bush
T.H. Clarke
T.B. Carey​
​J. Gilmour
W. Stuart Smith
R.H. Corbett
H.D. Thom
A. Campbell
H.P. West
N.S. Swan
A.C.W. Pyatt

Rangoon Golf Club
Draw for times and order of starting play
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Marsh & Polglase
Drinkall & Columbine
Pyatt & H. Marsh
Groves & Nicoll
Ponsford & Blackstock
Lincoln & Miller
Grierson & Clarke
Air & Anderson
Bush & Martin
Ford & West
Chappell & Hamilton
Clarke & Dickie
Young & Campbell
Hughes & Wright
Bush & Tripp
Cheyne & Stewart
Evans & Carter
Townsend & Fleming
Waters & MacKay
Waters & Little
MacQueen & Taylor
Loveland & Walker
Everard & Brand
McLaren & another
Bradley & Donnison
Hall & another
Fraser & Dewar
Johnson & Parker
​Robertson & Robertson
Downes-Shaw & Downes-Shaw
Gibson & Gibson
McCowen & McCowen
Horrocks & Horrocks
Laurie & Marsh
Edmeades
McLaren
Petch
Mitchell
Townsend
Althorpe
Miller & Gibson
Lusk
​Parker
Tait
Donnison
Stewart
Stack
Grant & Reddin
Sims
Pendrich
Burnett
Brand
​​Maconachie
Nelson
Oxbury
Forrest
McQueen
Mitchell
Upfill
Otter
Clarke
Carey
Oglethorpe
Robertson

​Rugby Football
Gym beat Glosters
Gym
Glosters
Dix
Thom
Glover
Hutchison
Edwards
Carey
Young
Lincoln
Machlachlan
Sims
Fraser
Andrews
Dickie
Carne
Macdonald
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Phillips
Emery
Coopey
Hoare
Jurgenson
Dillon
Shepherd
Roberts
​Loxton
Morris
Middleton-West
Watkins
Dutton
Walker
Silsbury

Rugby Football
Gymkhana Club v Rangoon Battalion XV​

The outcome of yesterday’s game at the Rangoon Gymkhana Club was a surprise to most people, for the Rangoon Battalion XV was weakened by injuries, while the Rest of looked to have a strong combination on paper.  In the event the Rest were routed by 2 goals, a try and 2 penalty goals (19 points) to nil.  It is true that they were upset by Dillon’s having to retire half way through the first half with an injury but they would have had to put up a better show then they did in the early stages to get the better of  a lively side playing with great keenness.  ...  The teams were:-
Rangoon Battalion
Flack ; Scott ; Glover ; Hutchison ; Archard ; Swan ; Harcourt-Cooze (sic) ; Burns ; K. Martin ; Humphreys ; L.R. Martin ; Gemmell ; MacDonald ; Clifford ; Spiers.
 
Rest
Phillips ; Jurgenson ; Dickie ; Carey ; Coopey ; Dillon ; Young ; Lincoln ; Loxton ; Machlachlan (sic) ; Middleton-West ; Watkins ; Sims ; Andrews ; Barnard.
Referee Major Sharpe.

Schools/Colleges
Rangoon University Boat Club
Results of the ​Inter-Hall Races
P. Chopra
R. Minus
K. Minus
C. Cheng Hock
Kyone Taik
J. Singh
Prakash
Kyaw Thein
Tha Din
Kyaw Thant
Maung Maung Soe
P. Bartlett
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T. Aplin
E. Solomon
L. Cully
Chit Aye
Jason Loo
Maung Maung
B. Singh
G. Hardless
- Ottman
C. Gibson
P. Van Wyck

Burma Gazette
C. Sutherland, Extra Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Mergui and is posted to the headquarters of the Meiktila Dist. as Headquarters Asst.
 
R.S. Rennis, B.C.S. Class I, Asst. Commissioner, is transferred from Maymyo and is posted to the charge of the Toungoo Sub-divn., Toungoo Dist.
 
Leave for sixteen months including leave on full allowances for eight days and in continuation thereof, leave on half allowances for the remaining period, is granted to the Hon. Mr Justice H.H. Mackney, I.C.S., Judge, High Court of Judicature at Rangoon, from November 3rd. 
 
Leave on full allowances for two days is granted to the Hon. Sir Ernest Goodman Roberts, Kt., Bar-at-law, Chief Justice, High Court of Judicature at Rangoon, from November 4th.
 
Second Lieut. N. Mitchell, A.B.R.O., is appointed to be an Asst. Commandant of the Burma Military Police and is posted to the Mandalay Battalion, with headquarters at Mandalay.
 
The under mentioned Officer relinquished his Commission, subject to His Majesty’s approval:
Army in Burma Reserve of Officers - Capt. Robert Watson.  Dated Aug. 1st with permission to retain the rank of Captain.
 
The under mentioned Officer resigns his Commission:
The Burma Auxiliary Force  - The Upper Burma Battalion: Lieut. Douglas Walker Lennie.  Dated June 11th.
 
The following appointment is made:
The Burma Auxiliary Force – The Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Battery, R.A.:  To be Second Lieut.: Ryder Lawrence McMullen.. Dated Aug. 1st.
 
The following promotion is made:
4th Battn. The Burma Rifles – To be Jemadar (on probation) Havildar Agu Di.  Dated July 1st.
 
The under mentioned Officer relinquished his Commission, subject to His Majesty’s approval:
Army in Burma Reserve of Officers - Capt. Maung Aye.  Dated Aug. 27th.
 
U Tun Pe, Myook is posted to Lashio, N. Shan States as Treasury Officer and Headquarters Magistrate in place of T.P. Doyle, Myook, proceeding on leave.
 
C.W. North, Burma Frontier Service (on probation) is, on return from leave, posted to the charge of the Pyawbwe Township, Yamethin District.
 
Leave for a total period of six months including leave on average pay for four months and in continuation thereof leave on private affairs on half average pay for two months, is granted to Mr G.S. Smith, Inspector of Boilers, (Senior Grade) from Sept. 10th or any subsequent date on which he may avail himself of it.  The leave will be spent out of Burma, India, Ceylon and Nepal.
 
The under mentioned Extra Asst. Conservators of Forests, are appointed to officiate in the selected posts in the Burma Forest Service, Class II, on the rates of pay shown against their names from April 11th 1940.  G.J. Caldecourt, Rs. 1000 p.m.  U Han, Rs. 900.
 
J.W. Bickers was, on return from leave, reposted as Asst. Aerodrome Officer, Rangoon Airport, Mingaladon.
 
U Ba Oo alias Mr F.J. Grimbers, Asst. Engineer (on probation) attached to the Prome Division, is transferred and posted to the charge of the Minbu Sub-divn., Magwe Divn. vice J.N. Martin Asst. Engr., transferred.
 
J.N. Martin, Asst. Engr. is, on relief by U Ba Oo alias F.J. Grimbers, Asst. Engr. (on probation,) transferred from Minbu and posted to Magwe for the charge of the Headquarters Sub-divn. Magwe Divn,. vice L.B. O’Reilly, Asst. Engr., transferred
 
Leave on average pay for four months is granted to T.P. Doyle, Myook, from Sept. 15th or subsequent date of relief.

A. Samuel, L.M.P., Sub-Asst. Surgeon, Civil Hospital, Shwebo, is granted two months’ leave on average pay from the date on which he is relieved of his duties.
 
On return from leave, Mr B. Dovedy, L.M.P., Sub-Asst. Surgeon, is posted to the Frontier Force Hospital, Loilem, S. Shan States, vice Mr Kishori Lal, L.M.P., Sub-Asst. Surgeon, proceeding on leave.
 
T.P. Adam, L.M.P., Sub-Asst. Surgeon, on proceeding on eleven days leave on average pay on medical cert. relinquished charge of the Rangoon General Hospital on July 6th.
 
G.E. Lashley, Asst. Jailor, is, on return from leave, posted to the Insein Central Jail for duty.

Burma Naval Force
​Burma has her own naval force today and is proud of it.  But it should not be thought that this is her first venture in combatant seamanship.  Also, it is to be hoped, it will not be her last and that the keel laid down in time of war will be the foundation of a naval force for immediate defence and afterwards in time of peace.
 
Burma has a coastline of about 1200 miles and it is on record that from the earliest times the maritime provinces, such as Arakan, Pegu and Tenasserim, produced many a stalwart seaman who braved the dangers of the deep for the purpose of trade and when the occasion demanded pursued the conquests of neighbouring countries or defended the attacks of invaders.  Besides Burma being a land of many rivers, the Burmans, as many foreigners have observed are amphibians and are as much at home on water as on land.  Indeed in her old days under the Burmese regime every riverine town and port of note was obliged to furnish a certain number of men and a number of boats or ships in proportion to the magnitude of the place.  In the riverine towns the King could command, at very short notice, no fewer than 500 of these vessels, mounted with a six, a nine or even a twelve pounder.  Besides the rowers, each armed with a sword and a lance, there were on board a detachment of thirty soldiers each armed with a musket.
 
Lt.-Col. Symes, who visited Burma in 1795, mentions in his account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava that at the time of his visit there were in the Rangoon harbour “several ships from 600 to 1000 tons burthen on stocks; one belonging to the Maywoon of Pegu, about 900, was considered by professional men as a specimen of excellent workmanship; it was entirely wrought by Burman carpenters.”  Of the ships and the workmen, Col. Symes added “whilst we admired the structure and materials of these ships, we could not overlook the mode in which the work was executed and the obvious merit of the artificers.  The Burma shipwrights are athletic men and possess in an eminent degree, that vigour which distinguishes Europeans and gives them pre-eminence over the enervated natives of the East; nor do I imagine that the inhabitants of any country are capable of greater bodily exertion than the Burmans.”
 
With the advent of the British and the coastline well guarded there was no ned for the Burmans to take part in the naval defence of the country.  With the separation of Burma from India and indeed before it the Burmans have agitated for a separate Burmese navy and teh foundation for such a navy has now been well and truly laid by the establishment of tje Nurm R.N.V.R.

The duty of the B.R.N.V.R. is to ensure that merchant shipping trading to and from Burma ports can do so in safety and therefore maintain the export and import trade of the country.  Two of the most likely dangers which might arise are the laying of mines in the approaches to the port and the attacking of ships by hostile submarines and protection against these two dangers is the most important function of the Burma Naval Force.
 
Mines are like very large bombs and they explode if hit by a ship.  They are connected by a wire on the bottom of the sea and the length of the wire is so arranged that the mines are always a few feet under the surface of the water and are therefore invisible.  If for instance there were no naval ships in Burma and an enemy laid mines in the approaches to the Rangoon river, the first indication of the presence of mines that we should hear would be the blowing up of a ship entering or leaving the river.  So that this should not happen it is necessary to have what are called mine-sweepers searching the approaches to the river every day to see whether mines are there or not and the Burma Government is building ships for this purpose now.  They are fitted with special apparatus which, if mines are found, will cut the wire rope connecting the mine to the heave weight on the bottom of the sea.  It can then be sunk or exploded by rifle or machine-gun fire.
 
If there were no mine-sweepers to remove the mines the port of Rangoon could not be used and no rice or teak or any other exports could leave Burma and all trade would be at a standstill and great poverty and distress would result throughout the country.
 
The ship[s] that are being built will be able to attack any hostile submarines approaching the coast of Burma.  They will do this with “depth charges” which are ...  It is therefore necessary that the Burma Naval Force should be composed of clever men because they have a lot to learn, and strong and healthy men, because they have to work with their bodies, and brave men, because they will have to fight in defence of their country, and tenacious men, because they will have to endure hardship and discomfort.  There are plenty of men like these in Burma who are ready to protect their wives and families against starvation and poverty and to defend the country that they love.  It is hoped that they will take full advantage of the opportunity now offered to them.

No. 1 Mechanical Transport Section of the Burma Army Service Corps
​Making a Burma Army Mobile
An important advance towards giving the Army in Burma a degree of mobility in accordance with modern requirements has recently been commenced.  The initial stages of the formation of No. 1 Mechanical Transport Section of the Burma Army Service Corps have now been completed under the command of Major R.I. Shaw, 4th Battn. The Burma Rifles.  Apart from their Commanding Officer, who has served for the past seven years with the Burma Rifles, and one British Warrant Officer, the Unit is manned exclusively by Burmese and Karens.  Their response to the call for recruits was prompt.  The Unit was raised as recently as July 16th and is already fully recruited to its establishment of eighty, made up of a Burmese Subedar and Burman Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s, Drivers and Artificers.
 
Apart from Subedar Bo Ba Tha, of Rangoon University, who was transferred from the Mandalay Battn., Burma Military Police and selected Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Burma Rifles, the Burma Military Police and the Burma Army Service Corps the remainder of the N.C.O.’s and recruits have no previous military service  The majority however already hold driving licences while some of the N.C.O.’s were enlisted from among experienced employees of Rangoon motor firms.
 
Although it would be possible so far as driving ability  is concerned to put a percentage of the Mechanical Transport Section on the road tomorrow, it is not anticipated that the Unit will have completed the military part of its training for some little time to come.  At the moment the recruits are fitting themselves for their essentially military duties and are making good progress towards efficiency.  In the meantime Major Shaw together with the Subedar, Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers will visit India to again experience in their practical working of Mechanical Transport Companies.  On their return the training of the recruits in their mechanical duties will be taken in hand.
 
It is also proposed to train a number of Mechanical Transport Reservists and a considerable number of names of men for whom no vacancies at present exist have already been registered.  All those (Burmese and Karens) who are interested in this kind of service should apply in writing, stating age, address and qualifications, to the Officer Commanding No. 1 Mechanical Transport Section, B.A.S.C., Sule Barracks, Rangoon.
 
Here are some details of qualifications and terms of service:  Recruits as Combatants (M.T. Drivers) must be of good character and Burman in the broad sense.  He must conform to the same medical and physical standards as for the Burma Rifles, except that the maximum age limit is thirty.  Preference will be given to applicants in possession of driving experience.  Non Combatants:  Artificers (fitters etc.) will be enrolled without regard to the physical standards of combatants, but they must be medically fit in all respects and able bodied men and normally men of over 41 years of age will not be accepted.
 
Enrolment will be for the duration of the present war and for twelve months thereafter, if so long required.  This service will count towards pension in the case of any men subsequently retained on a regular peace establishment.
 
Pay and Allowances - ...  Messing is free ...  Lighting is free ...  All other conditions of service are similar to those of the Burma Rifles.

Burma Volunteer Air Unit
​Burma Volunteer Air Unit To Be Raised
Applications Invited
..  At present the Unit will be raised and will start training operations at the Mingaladon aerodrome on October 1st.  In the meantime applications for commissions and for enrolments are invited so that medical examinations and the selection of suitable personnel may be carried out during the current month. Application form may be obtained ... sent to the R.A.F., Liaison Officer, care of the Defence Department, Rangoon.  It is stressed that all British subjects resident in Burma and otherwise suitable are eligible.
 
The Unit is being raised as a war measure to provide for the local air defence of Burma and for air co-operation with the land and naval forces of Burma.  It will be observed that the rules are to be in force for a period not exceeding the duration of the war and its immediate aftermath; accordingly officers will be appointed and airmen enrolled for the same period.  However, if after the war, in light of conditions prevailing, it is decided that the unit should be succeeded by a permanent organisation, those officers and airmen with war service in the unit would naturally receive prior consideration. ...
 
On first joining the unit both Officers and Airmen, with the exception of certain selected officers with previous experience, will be required to undergo a course of elementary training lasting approximately four months.  This training will be on a full-time basis.  After they have completed this elementary training officers and airmen may revert to service on a part-time basis but it is hoped that with the arrival of service equipment it will be possible for the unit to continue on a full-time basis for the duration of the war.

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