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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY,
APRIL L:6, 1935:
H.K. VOLUNTEER THE AINSWORTH CASE Around the Courts DEFENCE CORPS
NO PASSPORT
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On a charge of entering the Colony without a valid passport. Jack Werneroff, à Russian Jew was fined $5 by Mr. Macfadyen at Cen- tral Magistracy yesterday.
According to Detective-Sergeant Russell who prosecuted, defendant arrived from Shanghai on April 1. He went to the Registration Office on Thursday. and produced Shanghai certificate. but had no valid passport. He had booked his passage through to Canton, and! disembarked in Hong Kong.
Defendant pleaded guilty and stated that he had been refused permission to stay in all the places he had visited asked for permission to stay in the Colony for two or three weeks to make some money. as he was absolutely without any means at present.
His Worship refused the 'request, making an order of expulsion.
Detective-Sergt. Russell. stated that he had been instructed to ask for a small fine, and an expulsion order against the defendant.
UNMANIFESTED CARGO
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Two firemen of the s.s. Hulchow, Bit Ah Chiu, aged 18, and Chan Ah Tak, aged 34, were charged be- fore Central Magistracy yesterday with the importation of unmani- fested cargo, consisting of 1,850 sliver dollars and 16 silver ingots on board the steamer.
They were each fined $75, with the alternative of one month's hard Inbour.
A fine of $150, or two months' hard labour, was imposed upon Chan Hul Man, aged 43; shop
who manager,
WES separately charged in respect of the Importa- tion of the silver dollars."
Revenue-Officer Grimmitt; who appeared for the prosecution, stated that on Thursday a party of
Before Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kew-} (Ordera by Lieutenant-Col. H. B. L.'
Dowbiggin, OB.E. Commandant. Icon Magistracy yesterday, a charge (« of bringing a black chow bitch from the New Territories into Hong Kong without a permit from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon was brought
against Chari Chung Detective-Sergeant Kennedy AP plied for 24 hours remand la police custody for further enquiries. This was granted.
Hong Kong V.D.C.)
**GENERAL
-Promotion
Further Evidence Taken
The case in which A. E. Alns- Where was he in Jordan Road, worth is charged with manslaugh- in the middle, on the side further ter was resumed at Kowloon away or near it? On the Yau Ma Magistracy yesterday. It will be 71 Side of "Jordan Road. recalled that while driving a Ford V8 in the evening of February 1, he knocked down a Chinese male Ma Ho Tal who succumbed to his Injuries.
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve the pro- motion of Second Lieutenant Fran- cisco Paulo Sequeira, to the rank of Lieutenant in the Hong Kong Corps with Volunteer Defence
The accused is defended by Mr. instructed by effect from March 1, 1935.
H. C. Macnamara Government Gazette No. 15 dated Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios while Mr. J. A. Fraser the Assistant At- torney General prosecuted,
On charge of breaking and entering the servants' quarters of the Yick Tal Girls' School, 511.29.3.35. Nathan Road, and stealing a basket of clothing, a blanket" and a quilt, two men, Yuen Pul King and Lau Hung, allas Bhek Kwong Wah, were sentenced to three months hard labour each by Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Magistracy, yesterday.
Li Koon Mul was fined $10 by Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Magis tracy yesterday for possession of five rolls of blasting fuse without a permit, at 75, Ha Heung Road the defendant pleaded guilty and Sub-Inspector Whelan stated that it was not a serious case from the police point of view..
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F. H. Kwok, driver of private car No. 3126, was fined $5 on pleading guilty to a summons of leaving his car unattended in Chater Road near the Canadian Pacific office March 23. Mr. Saeryslyk, driver of private car No. 4159, was £ned $5 for having caused obstruction in Ice House Street near Des Voeux Road on March 17. Trafic Sergt. Erittain sald the car was so badly placed that an Austin Seven car could have been put between it and the kerb.
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For returning to the Colony after having been banished for being concerned with an armed robbery in 1925 and for consorting with armed robbers. Ng Luen Piu, was sentenced to twelve months by Mr. revenue officers boarded the steam Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Magis- er Hulchow, and searched the ship.
tracy yesterday. It was stated that The silver dollars were found in
the defendant had been in battles different packets in the stokehold. Į with the Chinese army in the and were claimed by the third country and had his right leg defendant. The first two defen- wounded. dants admitted that they brought the money and ingots from Shang- hai. A cable was found relating to the dollars and ingots.
Officer's Mess Rules A copy of the Mess Rules (1935) has been sent to each Officer (ex- cept attached). If the copy is not received by April 8, please apply to Hon, Mess Secretary
Corps Est Battery The Battery will parade at Bel- cher's Fort on Thursday, April 11. at 6 p.m.
Dress:--Blue Caps, Overalls, Plat- form shoes,
As this will be the last parade of the Training Season it is hoped that all ranks will make every effort to be present.
Corps Engheers Parade at Miniature Range on Monday, April 8, 1935 at 6.30 p.m.
Thursday, April 11-Belcher's Fort at 6 p.m. for D. L. Training.
Sunday, April 14-Shoot at Peak Range.
Comps Signals Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 1935. Corps Machine Gun Battalion No. 2 (Scottish) Company Parade at Headquarters at 5.30 pm, under Lieut. A. W. Brown for Arms Drill. Belt and Frogs must be
worn.
Corps Infantry (Portuguese) There will be no parade until fur- ther notice.
Musketry: Stonecutters, April 7. Those men who have not fired Part III. and the Interport Team should attend at Stonecutters to fire with the Casuals of the Corps.
Launch leaves Queen's Pler at 8.30 am, calling Kowloon Pier at 8.40 a.m.
The Interport Team must attend in UniformZI.
LECTURE
Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Major TF. Kennedy, O.B.E.. Magistra:f yesterday passed "sen-M.B., R.A.M.C., will lecture to the
(all tence of six months' hard labour Medical Section
ranks) at
DRESS OFFICER
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Why did you particularly notice his position?-Because when turned 1 looked both ways to see if there was any traffic.
then Witness counsel
At yesterday's hearing for the defence objected to the evidence of Traffic Sergeant Me- Innls as that of an expert, but after the Court dad been satisfied; on "this polat the evidence was admitted.
EXPERT EVIDENCE Traffic Sergt. T, McInnis depos-.. ed to the visit to the scene and the measurements of the two skid marks which were 85 and 97 feet respectively.
detailed the damage of the car and the tests made on February 2, when in very near the same locality, and Ira- velling at a speed of 30 m.ph, the The car pulled up at 78. feet. road. was dry, like that on the A similar Mr. M. F. Haughton, marine en- day of the accident. gineer stated that or the day in car in good condition should have question he was attending to pulled up at between 50 to 55 feet
the travelling at čar outside Messrs. Wallace Har- when per's garage and saw a car flash-speed. ing past him from Star Ferry
At this stage Mr. Machamara way. The reason why he looked objected to this evidence saying at it was because it was travell- that the Court had no proof of ing at a speed which witness es- Sergt. McInnis being an expert timated at about 45 m.p.h. Wit- but after Mr. Fraser had satisfied to the customer the Court on that, point the ex- ness attended and next heard the screaching of pert's evidence was continued. brakes. On looking up witness saw a car swerving to the right at the junction of Nathan Road and Jor- dan Road. At the same time there was something falling out of the left hand door of the car.
Witness went up to "the scene and found that s Chinese male was knocked down. A Chinese point of youth was also on the getting up, picking up a bicycle. The injured man was removed to hospital.
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Another test carried out in Jor- dan Road, said witness, resulted in the car pulling up in 81 feet when travelling at 20 m.ph. stead of between 20 and 25 feet. When travelling at 30 m.ph. the to swing to car's tendency was the left in the rear and" when skids Travelling at 40 mph. the became so bad that the car was uncontrollable and withess had to release the brakes to regain con- trol. This witness stated was due to the unbalanced brakes and bad adjustment.
"CYCLISTS STORT- Heung For the bicyclist stated that as he was about to turn Into On Apr 1 witness carried out a series of experiments at various Jordan Road from Nathan Road ou the right he saw a car travelling speeds and the car pulled up in Mr. Macnam- at a high rate approching from various distances.
ra again objected to these saying Tsim-sha-tsul. Witness heard no horn and when he had passed the that the experiments were made his client's knowledge. red light at the junction. the car without ran into the bicycle and witness Mr. Fraser said that if Mr. Mac- Wit-namars would like he could have was thrown onto the road
his own ness saw the deceased lying in the car and carry out
experiments on similar lines, The side the white line.
proposal was endorsed by Els Worship,
Mr. Macnamara: When did you first see the dead An-Just when I was about tort
Where was he then-Coming along Jordaz Road in the direc- tion of the ferry.
The third defendant, told his on Li Sik, unemployed. who pleaded Volunteer Headquarters, on Thurs- Worship that the silver dollars guilty to stealing a purse from day, April 11, 1935 at 5.30 p.m. ön were given by him, by the first two yung Tat, as he was coming off a Medical Services in the Field." defendants. He had gone to re-shamsuipo Ferry at the wharf. All ranks are requested to attend. ceive the money as the result of a The purse contained $20.40 in Hong PEAK RANGE—ALLOTMENT
Left the Colony cable he had received from Shang-Kong currency and $48 Chinese Sunday, April 14, 1935-Engineer
No. 2190, Pte. W. B. Sharpe, hai.
money. The defendant was stated Company (Nox. 3 and 4 Targets A man named Cheung Ah Kau, to be a time-expired banishee.
M.M.G, Section, as from 20.3.35. only). who appeared in Court, claimed
No. 1782, Pte. J. Hunter, No. 13 the Ingots and money. He stated At Central Magistracy yesterday Summer Mess Dress will be worn Pistoon, No. 3 (Anzac) Company,
as from 1.3.35. that he had bought the ingots in Mr. Macfadyen confirmed the sea-from to-day's, date. Shoughai and had them brought tènce he passed on Yam Chol Kuo, to, Hong Kong, with the intention aged 14, a stall foki, who was con- Lieut. J. Smith, R, O. D. Cadre, if making some profit. He did not victed of assaulting a Shanghat granted leave of absence from April know that it was against the law. man at the Central Market on 5 to 16, 1935 (inclusive).
Revenue-Officer Orimmitt stated March 24, and sentenced to three No. 1034, Cpl. H. L. Lockhart, En-Platoon, Corps Infantry, as from that he was perfectly satisfied with ❘ months' hard labour. In confirm-gineer Company. granted ten the man's claim, and so was the ing the sentence, Mr. Macfadyen months leave as from April 1, 1935 Superintendent of Imports and stated that it would date from the to January 31, 1836. Export's.
The money and ingots were 20- cordingly returned to the man.
POLICE CONSTABLE
OBSTRUCTED
day, sentence was passed (March 26). Mr. M. A, da Silva appeared on behalf of the defendant.
DONATIONS
LEAVE
On. Medical Grounds No.0, Sapper W. J. Brown, Engine Company, as from 20.1.35 No. 2149, Pte. F. C. Mendes, No.
22.2.35.
Dismissed by Efficiency Board No. 1691, Trooper D. B. Evans, No. 1845. Pte. R. A. E. Watsm, No. M.G. Troop, granted eight months 1 (M.G.) Company, Headquarters, leave as from 31.3.35 to 30.11.35. as from 5.435.
No. 1988, Pte. C. Austin, Armour-Fined & Dismissed by Effey, Board
Car Section, granted eight
ed
was
After Mr. Macnamara had cross- examined witness the case.
till Monday at 2.15 adjourned p.m
AFFILIATED UNITS Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
1. Lecture. The twelth lecture in First Aid will be held in the Lecture Room at Volunteer Head-
quarters at 5.30 p.m.
Lecturer.-Lieut, L. T. Ride. M.A., M.B., B.Ch., MR.CS, LR.CP.
2. Leave. Mrs. E. F. Alexander as from 20.4.35 to 20.11.35.
NOTICE
Revolver Competition
This will be fired independently at Kennedy Road Range on Units own parade nights or on such nights as Unit Commanders may decide.
They must notify the Hon. Secre- HRV.D.C. Rifle Meeting, at
No. 1913, Pte. L. McInnes, No. 14 tary,
months leave as from 1.3.35 to Platoon, No. 3. (Anzac) Company, ¡ least one week'in advance, "
31.10.35.
No. 1754. Pte. M. Ferguson, No. 6 (Scottish) "Coy.. Platoon, No. 2 Sir William granted ten months leave as from
233.35 to 22.1.36.
as from 6.4.35. Permitted to Resign by Efficiency Board
STRENGTH
Sir William Peel Fund
The treasurer of Peel Fund for the Protector of
No, 1927; Pte, W. J. Cole, No. 3 Chidren informs us that he has No. 1619, Pte., C. D'Almada e Platoon, No. 1 (MG) Company, as received the following further do- Castro, No. 12 Platoon, Corps In-from 5.4.35. nations to the fund:-
fantry, granted nine manths leave Previously. Acknowledged $12.110 as from-15.2.35 to 14.11.35. The Colonial Dispensary
STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH Having Completed a Years Service And Over No. 817, Pte. H. A. Angus, No. 7 100 Platoon, No. 2 (Scottish) Company.
as from 19.2.35. ・・
For having obstructed Indian constable BT34 in the execution of his duty at Aberdeen Street near Hollywood Road on Thursday.❘ Wong Fo Cheung, aged 24, a pain- ter, was fined $15, or three weeks' bard labour by Mr. Macfadyen at Central Magistracy yesterday.
Prosecuting, Inspector A. W. Emith stated that on Thursday
(Colin Mackenzie & Co., morning Indian constable B734 Ltd: came across an unlicenced stall, Messrs. A. S. Watson & and attempted to arrest the stall- holder, who ran away. The con stable was taking the stall to the police station when the defendant came up and tried to take it away. He was seen by a Chinese detective and was arrested,
The Inspector added: These cases are getting very common among the Indian constables. When they can't arrest the man, they bring the stall to the police station, and a crowd of Chinese of this class gather round and throw stones. at the constable or set upon them
ALLEGED ASSAULT
Co., Ltd.
The British-American To- bacco Co. (China),.,Ltd. The Canton Insurance Office Ltd. (General Agents, Jardine Mathe- son & Co. Ltd) The Hong Kong Fire In-
surance Co., Ltd. (Gen- eral Managers. Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd.)... Humphreys Estate & Fin- ance Co., Ltd. (General Managers, John D. Hum- phreys & Son). The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co.,. Ltd
Before Mr. Q. A. A MacFadyen The "Star Ferry Co., Ltd. at Central Magistracy yesterday Leung Po Sul, 39 years of age, a salesman, and Chan Chung Chun,
a cook, both of No: 19, Wing Lok Street were charged with Ta) as- sauiting Yu Kong. unemployed man. at Wing Lok Street and (b)
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$12.820
THE RABIES OUTBREAK
Four More Males Destroyed
assaulting Mok. Yick, Detective Pour more malen belonging to C. C. 531 at the same place.
His Worship, dismissed the de- the Hong Kong Mule Corps were fendants on the first count, be destroyed during the past three cause of lack of evidence but days, bringing the total thus far found them gulity on the second, to twelve. and bound them over in the sum of $25 each to be of good behav- four for mix-months,
For other, mules, are now being. kept under close observation, being suspected of suffering from rables.
No. 1303, Pte. R. Morrison, Re- serve Company, "B" Section, as from. 7.2.35.
No. 2312 Pte. A. M. W. Scott, Butterfeld & Swire, MO. Battalion (No. 2 Coy.) 1.4.35.
No, 2313 Pte. P. C. Frost, Butter- field & Bwire, M.G. Battalion (No. 1, Coy:) 44.35.
(sd.) P. 8. M. WILKINSON, Captain, Adjutant, HK.VD. Corps,
AFTER ORDERS Parade (Continued) Armoured Car Section--Parade on Tuesday April 9 at Headquarters at 5.30 pm.
:
Struck Off Strength (Continued)
Having Left the Colony,--No. 1453- |-L/CDL G. W. E. True, No. 4 Platoon
as from 29.3.35.
Parade (Continued)" Machine Gun Troop:-
at
All ranks are reminded they must fire Rife Part II at Stonecutters on Sunday, April 7, 1939.
Parade on Tuesday, April 9 at 5.30 p.m. at Volunteer Headquar- ters for M.G. Instruction,
SINCERES
SPRING SALE
STILL
GOING ON
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