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Mr. W. H. Latimer, Kowloon Magistrate, in evidence at an *armed robbery casc
Sessions yesterday, denied that one of the accused had complained at the Lower Court hearing of being beaten up by the police.
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1949
Reform Club
To Meet Tomorrow
The third public meeting of the Reform Club of Hong Kong will be held at the Gripps, Hong Kong Hotel, tomorrow at 5.30 p.m.
Mensra. C. Loseby and Brooke A. Bernacchil will reply to the speeches of the Honourable Mr. The accused, Wong Fang, had D.F. Landale and the Honorable alleged at the Sessions that he had Mr. A. Morse dealing with the been beaten up and had complain-preposed Municipal Council plan ed to the Magistrate.
constitutional Mr. Latimer, denying the al-and the need for
reforms, legation, sald that if he had re- relved a complaint he would have recorded it
Convicted of taking part in on anned robbery at 20 Cross Street, second floor, on October 2 last year, Chan Sung-tung was sen- tenced to seven years hard labour and eight strokes of the enne by Leslie the Chief Justice. Gibron
Sir
Wong Fang, the second accused, was given three years' hard labour for having receiving stolen pro- perty, certain proceeds of the rubbery.
Both accused, who were not
denied legally represented,
the allegations, declaring that they had been compelled by force" to make certain statements by the solles in the course of which they had been ass
assaulted.
Wing, who admitted a number of previmis convictions and who is at present serving a 34-month sentence for conspiracy to reb and possession of neris, will begin is new sentence at the expiry of the previous term.
The perand reused will serve his present sentence after he has served a 22-month sentence for conspiny to cob and possessiou of arms on Febituary 15.
The jury, which was composed of irre men and four women, deliberated for
than ab more hour before they returned a un- arsimuus verdict on the first ar- eused and verdiet of six to one on the recond.
BELFAST P.O. REMANDED
31,
Clarence Brook, aged Petty Officer of HMS Belfast, was remanded for one week by Mr. Hin-shing Loo at Cen- tral yesterday on a charge of perjury.
Delective Sub-Inspector Saul endurted the case, and Mr. A.S.C.] Comber appeared for the defence. It was alleged that on August 24 last, defendant being a witness sworn in a Judiciul proceeding The Dockyard marine engine case) --made a false statement,
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A brief summary by Mr. F.E. Skinner of the salient points of various schemes, alternative Government's published plan for the mauguration of the Municipal Council, received from Members of the Chub and from the public will be given.
Following the summary those attending will be asked to submit their views as to the most eff- clent and equitable method of government for the Colony.
The Reform Club had pre. vlously announced it Intention of submitting a plan for con. stitutional reform to Govern ment,
While other organisations will the first occasion upon which any undoubtedly do likewise, this is
organisation has invited members of the public to avail themselves of the services of an established dy in presenting their views to Government. Opinions upen this subject are extremely diverse and a lively and interesting meel- ing is expected.
Watchman's Ordinance
Offence To POST OFFICE
Give False
Information
MAIL NOTICE
Outward Mails
EASTER HOLIDAYB
Offles and Kowloon Central Port Offcé
"It may be a criminal oilence On Friday, Saturday and Monday, April to give false information to a | 15, 14 and 18, 1919, the Gangeni Posl police officer. and the police will be een from .. to neon. The will no doubt consider taking her Branch Post Ofem from.m. to the necessary action in this ao 10.
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Mr. Blair Kerr mid - this pt Kowloon yesterday when he sat ar Coroner at an inquest into the death of an Indian male. Ibrahlin, aged 60. A verdict of necidental death was returned.
Dereused died at midnight on February 12 on the staircase ni Ins house at Lalchikok Road. third floor.
the In returning
verdict Mr. Blair. Keir vald:"1 And that the brain intracranial haemorrage death was due to laceration of and shock resulting from fracture of the skull
There
be no doubt che serens to at all that he accidentally fell over the atoireuse. The only reason ! hold this enquiry in În view of deceased's wife's statement to the police that someone had told her that she mw men running away from the scene at the time do- censed was injured.
There will be one delivery of ordinary Ant registered correspondence at 10 ami and one pilection only from the pillar hoxe during the Holidays (except Bur day).
The Money Order Offer will be entirely simed.
OUTWARD SURFACE MAIL TO UNITED KINGDOM Aa ostwards puzluce, mail to United Kingdom via Porta per ... "Canten” will be closed on Friday, April 15, 1949,
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Го Попа Копет (Pareri) & p.m.
April 14, (Reg.) 9 am, April 15. (Ordonry .40 a.m. April 15. cro Kowloons (Parcel) 5 p.m. April 14, (leg.) 8.20 .. April 16, (Ordinary) a., April 18, This malli expected to arrive at Lan. don un or about May 10, 1949,
Unless otherwi stand, Registered Articles and Parcel Ponta close 80 minutes. earlier than the ordinary mall. Il mails time before 10 ...Realtored and Parcel Poals close at 8 pm, on the pre
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WEDNESDAT, APRIL 13
Clone Time by Alr
"She has now told me that this is untrue and that the unkown oro eleur timas, person who spoke to her, only said to jokingly and that the idea wax to
ensure that the police make full enquiries,
"I would point out that it may be a criminal offence to give false Alemail for walow information to a police officer, and the police will no doubt consider taking action necessary in this C5C."
SEQUEL TO DISASTROUS FIRE
The disastrous fire at Tai Kok Tsui on April 7 had a Blair Kerr's Mr. sequel in Court at Kowloon yesterday when Leung Kam, aged 27. pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining a gold ring by false pretences and was sentenced
An Ordinance to consolidate the law relating to the Dis- trict Watch Force will have its First Reading in Legislain six weeks, tive Counell today.
One of the clauses of the Bill gives a District Watchmon all the powers and privileges of a con- stable of the Police Force.
The Bill repents the District Watch Force Ordinance of 1930 and includes a new constitution of the District Watch Force.
One clause provides for the up- plication of the Ordinance to all persons who, at the cominence- ment of the Ordinance, are serv- ing in the District Watch Forer. Clause vests In the Secretary for Chinese Affairs the supreme direction and administration of the Force subject to the orders and control of the Governor.
Clauses 18 10 21. inclusive, deals with the discipline of the Force.
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STATES MARINE LINES BAGGAGE: ALL passengers baggage must be sent to
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Duo Hongkong 15th April, 1949
FROM
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During the Are Ng Kau re- ported to the police that he had lost a ring. The same day, Chow Luk fount the ring at the sceno of the fire and picked it up.
Defendant was present when the ring. was picked up and claimed that it was his, at the Da- same time thaniting Chow. fendent elso gave $3 to Chow as tea money. The ring which was worth $13, was sold for $31.
A total of HK$27,500 was raised as a result of the Salvation Army's Flower Day last Saturday.
The mount is considered very high, it was stated yesterday. An Announcement by the Salvation Army added that the offers were deeply impressed by the cheerful giving of the man-in-the-street.
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