Japanese shells fell on Pootung, Paoshan Road, Kiangwan Race Course or vicinity, the area" west of the Sic} Rifle Range and Boundary Road yesterday, it was reported by observers. The damara was cons|derable and the loss of life probably great, Extensive fires were caused.
It was reported yesterday evening that a modern Japanese cruiser with three funnels tied up off the China Merchants Central Wharf, An unconfirmed report had it that the Chinese troops had gained control of the Kashing Road area and were pressing towards the Whangpoo River. Tt was also said that the Chinese had reached the intersection of Ningkuo and Ping-Mang Roads, whereas the Japanese were established at a point south fof the Sacred Heart Hospital, The Chinese forces were still In the vicinity of the Ward Road Gaol, whence all foreign female prisoners have been evacuated,
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