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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1934.
GAS EXPLOSION ST.
ENQUIRY
JOHN BOSCO BRIDGE PRIZES
Further Evidence
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Taken
Celebration of His
Sanctification
John
The Santification of St. Bosco was commemorated in Ma- Further evidence was taken by cao on Saturday and was attend- Mr. Hamilton, sitting as Coroner ed by many distinguished members at Central Magistracy yesterday in of the Chinese and European com- the resumed hearing of the en-munities. The function took place quiry into the circumstances sur rounding the tragic gas explosion disaster as West Point on May 14. Mr. Hamilton was assisted by a spealt jury comprising Messra P. Tester (foreman), L. Dunbar and. D. Drummond.
Mr. W. A. Mackinlay, of Messrs. Deacons, watched the proceedings on behalf of the Hongkong and China Cas Co., Ltd. and Mr. W. M. Brown, of Messrs. Hastings and Co.. represented the interests of certain property owner whose pro- perty was damaged.
Theatre de Pedro, and among the large gathering present were His Excellency the Governor of Macao. Col. Antonio Bernardes de Miran- da, The Rt. Rev. Bishop Valtorta of Hongkong, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Jose da Costa Nunes of Macao. Mr. J. Canazel of Shluchow, Mr. J. Walsh of Fatshan, Comm. A. Blan- General con, the Italian Consul
in South China. Dr. Luis Nolasco da Silva, Rev. Fr. B. Guarona, Superlór of the St. Louis Industrial School in Macao, Fr. Braga and Fr. Bernadini.
Speeches were made by H. E. the Governor of Macao. Comm. Bianconi, Bishop Nunes. Dr. Silva, and Fr. Guarona. The History of St. John Bosco and
work among the poor children of his
Chan Yau, a married woman. formerly of No. 10, Clarence. Ter- race, third floor, said that on the morning of the explosion she was in the front cubicle. At about 11 o'clock she heard a noise like that of a house about to collapse, fol-days was vividly recalled. lowed immediately by another as The Rev. Fr. B. Guarona preald-
of an explosion. Black "clouds ed over the gathering.
then poured in to her house and
the curtain in the front cubicle caught fire. She pulled the cur- tain down and with the assistance of her husband, managed to put the fire out. There was no light In the cubicle, at the time. She rän out of the cubicle and as she got but of the floor she saw flames in the verandah. As she ran, along the road she 'looked down and saw two Indians lying on the ground beside the gaso- meter which she did not notice was down or not.
H.K: POLICE RESERVE
(ORDERS BY THE HON. MR. E. D C. WOLFE C.M.G.. Q.B.E.. IN- SPECTOR GENERAL OF
POLICE.
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All ranks of the Hong Kong parade at Police Reserve will look Police Headquarters on Wednes- day, June 20 at 17.30 hours for inspection and presentation of award by the Hon. Inspector General of Police.
Coroner. What made you down at the gasometer?-I ran straight down the road.
Hts face and hands still bearing the marks of having been burned. Leung So, 20, told the Court that. he was living at No. 13, Chung Shing Street, first floor at the time of the explosion. At about 10 o'clock on the morning in question he went with his younger brother to No. 10, Po Tuck Street to visit his sister. At about 11 o'clock he returned to No. 13 Chung Shing Street with his brother and two nieces. When they reached Clar, ence Terrace, his brother and nieces wanted to go to a shop No. 2, to buy something to eat. Witness was the last to leave the shop as he had to pay for the goods. As he was about to leave the shop he noticed that the gaso- meter had a small crack. He also saw a plate which appeared to be
Dress:-
Superintendents: White Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Sam Brown Belts and Sticks, White Shoe or Boot.
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Chinese, Indian and Flying Squad:-Whitë Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Belt with "Brace, Badge, 'Pocket Armlet with Policeman" and note-book to be carried.
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Emergency Unit Reserve: Khaki Tunic, Khaki Shorts, Cap with Khaki Cover, Blue Puttees, Belt with Brace, Armlet with Badge, Pocket Policeman" and Note- book to be carried.
Chinese Company Training Course (Part II)-All recruits of the Chinese Company
Distributed By Hon.
Mr. Lindsell
PHOTOGRAPHIC GIRL VICTIM OF
CLUB
Meeting to be Called Next Week
HYDROPHOBIA
First in Five Month's
The prizes won in connection with the second contract bridge
The first case of a death from tournament were presented last
Photographie enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that efforts are hydrophobia since February was night by the Hon. Mr. R. E. Lind-
made to farm an active Inter-reported in the weekly health re- sell, who in a brief speech sald
Club in turns issued by the health autho- that it was gratifying to the un-national Protographic
A number of notices rides yesterday. official committee of the tours-Hongkong. ment to see it being successfully calling a meeting at Lane Craw- ford's Restaurant on Monday Jane carried through
Mr. Lindsell thanked Mr. M18, at 6.15 p.m.. have been sent out to a list of enthusiasts, and Polit for the work he had done in connection with the tournament the organisers desire to invite all and at the same time congratulat- those who are interested at all. to ed him upon his success in the attend the 'meeting. tournament A very cordial Tote of thanks was extended to the Sports Club for their generosity allowing the tournament to be held in their premises.
The prize winners were as fol lows:-
1st Prize: Messrs. D. E. Judah and M. E. Politi
2nd Prize: Messrs. R. C. Dannen- berg and I. A. Ozorio.
Consolation Prizes: 1. Mesura. Abesser and Cheung U Pul; Messrs. M. H. Lo and Horace Lo.
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The victim was a five year old Chinese girl. Tsang Sul-kwan ot Ting Kau Village Chinese, New Territories, who while playing 7 was with a mongrel on June accidentally bitten. She was ad mitted to the Kowloon Hospital, It is hoped, should" a club be the same day but died the follow- formed. to provide à studio, darking morning.
The cause of death was diag room, chemicals, etc. to members.
nosed clinically, The villagers Weekly outings and lectures are also among the scheme of things, enraged at the results of the in- while it is also hoped that photo-cident, had the dog' destroyed. graphic exhibitions and competi- tions will be held from time to time.
There is no club of this kind at SAFETY FIRST!
of
present in the Colony, where pho- discuss Jtographers can meet and
their art and it is the hope those sponsoring the scheme, that many people will support it.
Mr. J. C. M. Grenham of the Manufacturers' Life Insurance
CHASE ACROSS Company and Mr. S. 8. Tan of
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·HARBOUR
Revenue Officers Have Exciting Time
thrilling chase across the the early harbour occurred in hours of yesterday when a motor- bost which had put off from an
was followed by upriver boat revenue officers in another motor- the boat. A warning signal to suspect craft to peave-to for the purposes of a search, passed by unheeded, and as the quarry se- celerated speed, the chase took on the aspect of a race across the western section of the harbour.
Warning shots from the revenue
the National Commercial Company will be pleased to furnish any in- formation desired to prospective
members.
THE CYCLING CLUB
Firing on Suspect Junk
A misunderstanding by two native craft anchored at Talku Chau, small island between ringchau, and Cheung Chau, in British waters, cach thinking that the other was a pirate; led to an almost tragic sequel on Sunday night. A sampan waiting for the approach of night to commente fishing operations, became an ob- ject of suspicion to the crew of a junk loading bricks in the vicinity, who, thinking that the other craft' was a pirate, waiting for" rein-
Another Enjoyable forcements from the island before
Run
The Hong Kong Cycling Club's run on Sunday fully came up to
expectations in so far as enjoy-
ment was concerned, though the poor state of the paths and tracks explored succeeded in keeping the zest for high mileages in check It was 8.30 am when Mr. H. A.
carrying out an attack, discharged a.volley of shots at it. The arms used were two ancient muskets, and one of these, firing some rusty nails, found a mark in the body of one of the two Bahermen on the sampan. His companion, on his part believing that they were being attacked by pirates, instant- ly dived overboard and Swim astore.
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craft ultimately had the effect of. Keates led the party from the The misunderstanding was clear- forcing the suspected boat to close Ferry by way of Mataukok anded when police officers, summoned' mshore. Two men leaped from Kowloon Old City, passing Ngau- to the spot, commenced an inves- che-wan with its Home for the gation. Two men from the junk, the boat on to the Praya, but at that moment a car appeared along Aged" on the route to Customs who had been arrested were re- the waterfront and knocked down Pass. No member wishing to enter leased one of them. Although not very
the Home, the Club reached the seriously injured, he was unable head of the Pass after a hard to make his escape and was ar-
ellmb. Here the right-hand fork❘ rested, together with his. com-
was taken and some delightfully unique views of the Island, Har- panion
bour, Kowloon and the Lion Rock with its neighixuring hills were enjoyed from the heights of An- derson Road (laid in 1913).
Five taels of optum of Kwangs!
out of position, leaving an open-will attend at the Chinese Com- origin was found in their passer- ing. The plate was right at the pany Headquarters on Tuesday,sion, it is reported.,
the Government Civil Hospital.
top of the gasometer. It was a June 12 at 17.30 hours for instruc- The injured man has gone into
side plate leaving. "one or twotion. plates between the top and it- self.
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Black Smoke. Some black smoke then, came out of the gasometer. He was still in the shop at the time and before the smoke reached the shop, it had turned yellow and then ignited. His face, hands and feet were burned. It might have been flames that got in the shop because he felt the heat,
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Coroner: Did you notice any noise?-When I into the passage way, I heard a bang. “
Was it after you were burned?........ Yes,
Was it a very loud bang-Yes. How did you escape in the end? -I escaped from the backdoor.
What happened to the children? -Two of them have died found my brother at the end of Clarence Terrace. His hands and head were burned.
In reply to Mr. Mackinlay, wit- ness said that the plate was slant ing out of position. The top of the plate was sagging out of the gasometer.
Mr. Brown: Did you smell any gas immediately after you saw the plate out of place?--No.
Lam Fel, formerly of No. 12 Chung Shing Street. ground floor,
Inspection Parade-All rank of
the Chinese Company will parade at Central Police Station for a
general inspection by the der TRAGIC FIRE IN
Commanding; on Thursday, June 14 at 17.30 hours. Dress: White Uniform, Cap with White Cover, | Belt with Brace, Armlet with Badge, "Pocket Policeman". and Notebook to be carried.
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Indian Company Strength-Constable. R208 Mo- hamed Khan has been taken on the strength of the Indian Com- pany, as from June 2, 1934.
Training Course (Part II):-All recruits of the Indian Curapany residing in Kowloon will attend 4, Chi Woo Street. Kowloon on Wednesday, June 13 at 17.30 hours for instruction.
Flying Squad Instructional Patrol-The next instructional patrol for members of the Hong Kong Section will take place on Friday, June" 22. Members will fall in at Central Police Station at 17.30 hours sharp. 11 members will attend. Dises: hite Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Beft with Brace, and Trun-
Ron.
Emergency Unit Reserve Strength-Constable R451 Frank ee has been taken on the strength
said that on the morning in ques-of the Emergency Unit Reserve as tion he was standing on a pave- from June 8, 1934. ment. when he heard a noise ilke the collapse of a house and at the same time he' saw what appeared
to be a cloud of black smoke com-
ing from the gasometer:
The
C. CHAMPKIN, · Acting, DEP,' (R.).
Hong Kong, June 11.
SHANGHAI
Two Children Lose Lives
Ye followers, beware! Anderson Road is but a name; one, requires mimble wits and a supple body to circumvent, the traps of Nature along this wild track. Through- cut its entire length one Ands a wall of soil or rock to the left whilst on the right the ground falls sheer with a drop varying from a few feet to several yards. The beauties of waterfalls and silent pools have already been en- larged upon; their charms were no less on this run though they were often the cause of numerous patches of slimy mud which added to the treacherous qualities of the
Shanghat, June 7. Locked in a house from outside 50 as to prevent them from | thrilling ride. To those cyclists wandering away from home, two who accept its challenge in the boys, 6 and 4 years old respective future, however, the Club's un- 17, were burned to death in a fire
animous remark in added: "It is at 6 Hal Hsing Kuang. Alley, worth it.” Siccawet district, Nantao, shortly 9 3.II. yesterday. The after mother who returned from market to and the children buried in debria was overcome with grief and collapsed on the scene. She was sent to a hospital, and soon recovered.
The injured fisherman, Fan Yan, aged 25, entered hospital for treatment of a minor injury,
WATER LEVELS
For West, North And
East Rivers."-
The River Conservancy Com- mission for Kwangtung Province: notifies that the height of water in English feet in the West, North and East Rivers is as follows:-"" June 9 June 10
West River at Ship-
hing
12.1 North River #t
Tengyuen M North River at Sam-
shui
13.3
13.9
13.5
75
East River at Shek-
1ung
6,3
5.4
then covered in the reverse direc- tion with light showers to "refresh" the eyelists and threaten them. with a repetition of the previous week-end's showerbath.
This exhilarating path led the party on southward with Chin- lan-chu towering on the left and the villages of Lau Tong and Tat- Shortly before the Pass WAS nam-u pouring upwards, from the again reached disaster overtook Kun-tong valley, after a hazar Mr. Keates in the form of a dous descent of the rock-strewn punctured tyre (this on & new track into the clusters of rottages, Japanese cycle which he was test- the track led upwards through cooling). In view of this, and as the moisture laden trees, whilst the heat had begun to make hard rid- wheels frequently spun round use Ing uncomfortable, the wheelers lessly on the layer of fallen leaves. returned to the Ferry when the
The heights above Lye-munnecessary repair had been effect were eventually reached and the ed. The 3-hours trip resulted fr old Chinese Fort inspected. In no less than 30 miles of unalleyed addition to the views on the west-pleasure, as a further result of ern side, the wheelers now enjoy-which the Club has decided in The mother was merely half aned the scenic beauties of the favour of the exploration of the hour away from her home when a eastern coast of the peninsula adjacent paths leading to Tal-po fire, started in the house. At the the bays Tlu-kong-wan and and Bal-kung next week." Mr. C. with aeveral Read will exercise his captaincy time the neighbours discovered the Chung-kwang-o
The two children were sons of Shin Pei-teh, a worker in the Chun Hua Book Co. He left the house early in the morning. while the wife departed for market at about 8 am, leaving the two children in the house, which was, as customary, locked from the outside.
smoke was blown in the direction Plu. Hing of 13, Chung Shing Street outbreak, flames had burned. quaint villages nestling at the on this occasion and intends to of the rear of No. 13, Chung Shing told the Court that at the time through the top floor. Engines Street and immediately after, are of the explosion she was
in the from the Western District Station, broke out in that house.
rear cubicle. She heard a noise Nantao, responded to the alarm “Chur Char" Noise.
asif a house had collapsed. The fire had then gained con Ma Fung Chi, married woman, She looked out, and saw some siderable headway, and the house The said that up to the time of the sand and earth falling down was burned down quickly. explosion she lived at No: 10 The window was closed at the flames also 'damaged two neigh Chung Shing Street, ground floor. time but the panes were shatter- baring houses. On the morning of the explosion, ed. She did not notice any flames, she was standing outside the 'ddor only a cloud of black smoke, when she heard a noise as of In reply to Mr. Mackinlay, she anexplosion. She then saw an said that the explosion occurred aperture in the gasometer and à outside the house.
chur chur" noise coming from it. The case was then adjourned
Another married woman, Tang until this afternoon.
Hearing about the alarm, the mother frantically fought her way to the debris. With the assistance of the firemen, the two bodies, charred beyond recognition, were recovered. The woman collapsed,
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A Punctura
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