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ECHOES OF
OF 1861
64—“Grouse" From A Macao
Resident
the
ROYAL AIR FORCE
SWATOW NOTES
Death Of Popular
Resident
Parachute Harness
▼
(From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 22. *** An amendment has been made
Swatow, Sept. 8. to paragraph 181 of the King's It is with much regret that I Regulations And Air Council have to report the death, under Instructions, which provides that very tragic circumstances, of Mr. all occupants of aircraft in which, S. Saharkean, which occurred last facilities are afforded for the night at Masu Taland, the focal use of parachutes' will, wear
Sir,-Permit The to solleita, regards this treatment of
The house column in your valued paper of property of an estate.
auction to-morrow's date. In a letter should no doubt go to written some time ago, by "Look (which is according to the Portu- out a fair view of Macao affairs guese, law, I believe) but what I parachute harness at all times
when flying. was laid before the public them cannot tolerate is the different
The circumstances in which fore there is no need of my ways which some people in Macao the packs of parachutes may be repeating the same subject over employ to prevent the heirs of detached must necessarily vary
estate from enjoying the again and my only object in addressing you is to lay before privilege of renting the house.n accordance with the design of you a fact which has lately taken They do everything in their power place in this abode of Man- to set everybody against them and instead of giving them a good rent, try to diminish it.
dar ns.
the
а
summer resort.
The whole fore. population was shocked this morning when the sad news was received, it be ing more keenly felt by his many business associates.
THE CYCLING CLUB
Another Enjoyable.
Run
ther
Under Mr. E. G. Tweedy Hong Kong Cycling Club enjoyed the most pleasant and interesting run yer organised on Sunday.
The presence of a photograpb- er at the cominencement of the run somewhat delayed the start and it was
unul shortly!! after 10 am. that Tweedy led his party out via Shatin and Talpo to Fanling and the border road north. of Sheungshui. The latter place was reached almost without in- cident by 'noon, and shortly after passing through the heat with greatly alleviated by an overcast sky. A halt was called opposite the block-house near Kong tav-ha
The following are the circum- the aircraft and the duties which stances surrounding his untimely
may be executing at the time, death but the general principle to be: observed, states the new order. 18 kean was playing "ghost"
On Friday evening Mr. Sabar-
that they should be so detached one or two of his bungalow com- only for as long as may be neces-panions and the two Stocker boys, sary for the emetent execution at the former fort on the island. of such duties. They must, how-It appears, Mr. Baharkean, in the ever, invariably be detached while excitement of the game, missed an aeroplane is being catapult-his footing on the narrow wall and fell down a depth of some eight feet on, the rocks, sustain- ing severe head injuries.
ed.
yhlle passing the other day the Custom house my attention' I am an old friend of the late was attracted by JUT auction, Commendador and am really sur- which was
being held in the prised how his relations (some of office. On entering I understood whom are very wealthy and hold that the house in San Laurenco good positions in social circles) stand an belonging to the estate of the can allow matters to late Commendador José V. Jorge, such
some footing without
Flying Instructors was being put to auction-at arst. interference. I myself have often A new section (XL) is added I thought that the house (which spoken to several officers of the to K.R. and ACI on the subject must be familiar to everybody Government on the subject but of flying instructors. It is to the who has visited Macao) would to no effect. It is the more sur effect that pilots will be fetch its proper price, but almost prising how these people should gorized as dying instructors only the auc-have any grudge with the heirs after passing through a course of tioneer's hammer beat and learn- of the estate, as it must be con- instruction at the Central Mying ed that it had been rented to one fessed that the late Commendador School. Pilots who have gradu- of the first Government's em- was a most honorable gentlemanated at the Central Flying School ployee for $871 per annum which in every way Uberal and wit be classed as follows:------
and poor is about one-third of what any generous to the rich
"A.1."Exceptionally good in- reasonable man would give.
or a sudden. I heard
None of those who took part in the game had noticed that any- cate-thina
was amiss Thinking he was hiding somewhere they them selves went away to look for him. Coming to the spot where he was laying the boys heard the sounds of groaning: in consonance with the game they naturally ran away, never for a moment realizing the sad plight Mr. Babarkean was an- tually in.
and always most zealous for the structor who has demonstrated I appeal to the public as publié interests.”—AMICUS.
by practical work his suitability
Around the Courts
REMAND HOME ESCAPE SEQUEL
Constable Convicted Of Gross. Negligence
Wong Chuen Kuen, Police Con- stable No. 580 was convicted at Central Magistracy yesterday by Mr. Hamilton on the charge of neglect of duty in allowing two boys to escape from the Juvenile Remand Home on August 29, and in default, six fined $250, or months' hard labour:
In passing sentence, His Wor- ship remarked that he found gross negligence but, that it been proved in any way that the defendant had had the slightest collaboration in the escape of the boys:
..
had not
for the highest category.
"A.2"-A very good instructor. "B."A capable instructor. "C." Has the maskings of an Instructor with practice.
Was
and while some of the party re-
galed themselve with sandwiches. and beer others had a pleasant dip in the cooling water of the During the Sham Chup River. brief stoppage the rain began to fall heavily, but as it had ceased by the time the crest of the hill near Kang-to had been reached, the riders received" bénet only from the now cooled surface of the
track. The highway was
joined at Sha-tau-kok at 2:20 pm. and a brisk pace maintained by the run leader, to Fanling. An- other ligh storm-further refresh- ed the party who then followed in the wake of the Captain and run. leader who could not decide who should be in the van. The result. Towards dawn Mr. Fred Maloof.
"was a high pace till a brief halt fo whose bungalow Mr. Baharkean
was made at Un-long for tea was staying. discovered that the latter's bed had not been slept Un-long was left in the near at
in. Fear were then entertained 4 pm and Castle Peak Cafeteria. Flying instructors may be re-and a subsequent search made reached less than an-hour later. classified from one category to
The social section had already The body was still somewhat waren" another.
when discovered, but the untor-been a the tea venue for a con- .. tunate man died soon after being siderable time, and tea had been brought to the bungalow.
The body was brought to town this morning and the remains in terred at the Kakchioh Cemetery
"
Pilots will not undertake "ab and the revolver was "found tied
The cylinder Initio" flying instruction and will round his waist. was missing from the revolver, not be appointed to posts classi otherwise 1+ was serviceable. fed in unit establ'aliments as When questioned by the police, "aying instructor posts unless the defendant made a statement qualified as dying instructors. this afternoon. that he came
PROMOTION ATTRACTIONS from Canton on
The Funeral In with ari old September 6 or 7
view of the expansion of
The funeral was very impressive friend of his, named Chan Yau, the Royal Air Force, the Air indeed, the many floral tributes
announces that addi- who was supposed to and work Ministry
testifying to the great esteem in will occur for for him. As the ship was nearing tional vacancies
which he was held by his friends. Hong Kong, Chan Yau is said to boys to be trained as aircraft That Mr. Baharkean was a popular have passed the "piece of iron apprentices. Approximately
Ogure in business and social to the defendant and told him to apprentices will be required in circles can be gained by the large keep it until daylight. The ship January, 1935, for the schools of
attendance at the funeral, the arrived at midnight. There seem-technical training at Halton
chief mourner being Mr. Fred Ma- ed no doubt that Chan Yau was Backs, and at Cranwell, Lincs.
loof. somewhere in Hong Kong with The sons of officers, warrant the cylinder part of the revolver. "In its present state" the Inspector added, "it could be used in an armed robbery quite easily. I ask your Worship to take serious view in view of the num-
per of recent robberies in which arms have been used. He states he is an unemployed farmer, but that is very doubtful.”
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION
500
Up to the time of his tragic officers, and senior N.C.O.3 who death the late Mr. Baharkean was are serving or who have served the head of the firm of Mallouk in the Royal Air Force, the Royal Brus, a drawnwork concern of no Naval Air Service, or the Royal mean reputation. The Consuls, Flying Corps will receive special Customs officials, heads of firms, consideration. Candidates
foreign and Chinese friends, and
be required to complete a period even the woman-Workers of his of twelve years regular Air Force firm were present at the graveside service from the age of 18, in to pay their last respects to one addition to the previous training who was popular, kind and pleas period.
with him.
The efforts of the Custom House
arranged by them so that little time elapped before the whole party were reviving themselves in the cool depths of the fesh water pool in the Cafeteria grounds." Some considerable time was spent in this manner,, tea being taken at frequent intervals, and it was not until 7.15 p.m. that the home- Ward trip was commenced. Head- quarters (23 Talpo Road)
a pleasantly... finally reached by
red party at 8.30 p.m."
Next Sunday's run will be con- ducted by Mr. Chan, whose inten-. tion is to take the Club out "some- whare in the Territories." The start will be as usual from the Vehicular Ferry at 915 am and the party, will return at approxi mately 8 p.m.
WES
AT THE MARINE COURT
Disobeying Orders
For the defence, Mr. Hin-shing Lo admitted there was evidence of neglect, but the evidence was not such as to show that it was criminal or gross negligence. The evidence of neglect was such that
At 30 they will normally being to all who carne in contact it did not justify greater punish-
given an opportunity to enter
Before Commander Hole, at the ment than dismissal from the A fine of $250 or, in default, the RAF. Reserve for four years to provide a launch for transpor-Marine Court yesterday morning, Force. Undoubtedly the man did three months' hard labour was and to draw a gratulty of 100tation across the harbour are a Chinese boatman named To commit a breach of his duty, sald imposed by Mr. Macfadyen at A proportion, limited by the Mr. Lo, but he submitted it was Central Magistracy yesterday on requirements of the service, may not culpable gross negligence. Yu Yul unemployed, who
was be permitted to re-engage to charged with the unlawful posses complete time för pension:" son of a lady's handbag reason- ably suspected of having been stolen or unlawfully obtained
It was stated that defendant
Mr. Hamilton however found there was gross negligence in that the defendant knew the rules, and did not carry out his duty.
Defendant's Story
a few apprentices of apesas promise are granted free cadet ships at the Royal Air Force College for training for commis-
highly appreciated.
Teal, was charged with unlawfully
Mr. Saharkean was a bachelor using his cargo boat, for the convey- and leaves a mother, at Home to nnce of six passengers, and with mourn his loss and to whom the failing to stop his bost when call- deepest sympathy is extended. ed upon by the Water Police.
Accused pleaded guilty to both charges and told the Court that he did not hear the Police whistles.. His Worship imposed a fine of $8. default six days hard labour
Preparedness
Evidence was given by defen- was arrested on Friday morning oned ranks. For the remainder dant who said the last time he in Jubilee Street with the hand opportunities arise later to volun- Mother: "I hope you didn't take saw the boys was at 7.35 p.m. bag in his possession. It contain-teer to quality in Aying and a second helping of cake at the when he let them out of the roomed a pencil, a ticket on the Wing become airman pilots. or
to party, BoKL.”
Son: "No, Ma, I took two pieces lock the room door after them, pieces of jade, the gold from
Full information can be obthe first time.". but stayed at the door. From which had apparently been ex-tained from the Secretary, Air there .he could not see the tracted. lavatory. He did not let them out
to go to the lavatory. He did not on Company store and three quality as afr observera
with the intention of their getting
Ministry (Aircraft Apprentices Defendant, in a statement to Department), Gwydyr House. the police, said that on September Whitehall, 8.W.
6, two men, named Wong Kwal
away. He agreed the practice was that the door of the room should and Chan Sul, stole the handbag
be locked after them, and the from a lady in Des Voeux Road boys should be followed to the Central near the To To Sin Koon woman, residing at No. 41 Bonham lavatory and back but owing to restaurant. He (defendant) stay-Boad, first floor, was fined $25 by the good treatment the boys re-ed on the opposite side of the Mr. Hamilton at Central Magis- ceived at the Home, he did not road and watched for the police. tracy yesterday. It was stated by follow them.
Later, Wong Kwai handed him Inspector Fraser of the 8.0.A.; Mr. T. King, the Deputy the bag in an opium divan in that the girl complained of having
been pinched and slapped....... Inspector General of Police, who Tit Hong Lane, appeared for the prosecution, ask- No report hearing relation
ed for a prison sentence, as de- fendant had been warned before for sleeping on duty, and it was a serious offence.
UNEAWFUL POSSESSION OF "REVOLVER
For the unlawful possession of a revolver without a licence from the Inspector General of Police Ho Mun Bing, aged 32, described us an unemployed farmer, was sentenced to aiz months hard labour by Mr. Macfadyen at. -Central Magistracy yesterday, t
The weapon was ordered to be contested a
to
the stolen handbag has been made to the police.
RADIATOR CAPS STOLEN
..
WOMAN ASSAULTED
"The Colony seems to be full of Chiuchow and Shanghai one- ployed men going about creating
rémarked disturbances,"
ME: That thefts of radiator caps Hamilton at Central Magistracy from motor cars are still prevalent yesterday when he passed seu as evidenced at Central Magia tence of two months' hard labour tracy yesterday when Yin Wing on a Chiuchow man, named Tans Kong, aged 39, was sentenced to yang Po, 20, on a charge of in- three months hard labour by Mr, decently assaulting a married
acfadyen for stealing a radiator woman, Wong Bze Mul
cap from Ip Chung Leung & It was stated that the .com- Ilcensed motor car driver.
plainant was walking along. According to Sub-Inspector Mist Queen's Street at 3.10 yesterday the palics are still getting reports morning carrying two buckets of of this offence practically every night soil, when the defendant day.
came up from behind and em- araced her, He ran away and Indian
According to Det-Sub-Inspector Cunningham, the defendant was
For keeping searched by a Chinese revenue officer on the Xuen On Whart, mur-teat,
Chu Bhi
married constable.
on the first charge, and another of $10 or one week on the second.
count.
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