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FIRST- Strenuous Denials Of Attempt

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Two British soldiers, Pte. Leonard Hughes and Pte. Joseph Garbett of the 2nd. Battalion, the East Lancashire Regiment both strenuously denied the alle gations made against them at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday of attempting to break open and steal the contents of a safe on board the .s. Shun On on the morning of August 17, whilst it lay a wreek against« the sea wall at Lai Chi Kok.

Hughes and Garbett, in evidence, stated that they were engaged in looking at 'rockets and distress signals" when they were accused, of attempting to break the lock' of the safe by a police officer who arrived on the scene some fifteen minutes after them.

Inspector W. R. Chester Wood,

MAGISTRATE COMMENDS SMALL BOY

giving evidence stated that when Smart Action Leads

he approached the wreck, Hughes was sitting on, the top of the safe near

hammer, # hinge with a Garbett was also wielding an in- strument on the safe, but this could not be seen. On witness asking what they were doing, Hughes dropped his hammer at his feet while Garbett flung his instrument to his right.

"WE WON'T RUN AWAY"

to their Both men then arose feet and when witness laid hands on them they both said: "It's alright, we won't run away. We were not doing anything to the

safe."

They were "both cautioned whereupon Garbett said: "Yes, I know. It will be taken down and used against me.”

Both accused were ordered ashore to Chief Inspector F. E. E.

of

Booker while witness searched the vessel and where Hughes was sit- ting, a hammer, two keys and the shaft of a third, the head of which was found broken off in the lock the safe, were unearthed. There was also a small bucket con- tairing a few engineering tools. ard on a mattress to the right of where Garbett had been sitting was found an iron staple bearing signs of green paint (the "colour on the door of the sale).

To An Arrest

THEFT ON RAILWAY CARRIAGE

WOMAN STEALS JEWELLERY AND MONEY

Arrested While On A Tram

RELATIVE VICTIMISED

Ho Lul. 29, a married wontan. appeared before Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Court yesterday charged with. the larceny of one. gold watch and chain, three gold appendages, one jade appendazo and $5, a total value of $150, from No. 16, Landale Street, on August 13. The complainant was Tsang Yu-kwu.

Inspector A. & Carey stated that the defendant was a relative by marriage, to the complainant and had come down to Hong Kong two day's previous to the theft, and went to stay at Landale Street. On August 13 the complainant missed her jacket which had been left hanging in the 'cubicle. The de- tendant was also missing but her little daughter four years of age

was left behind

On August 18 the defendant was Been In a tram in Johnston Road

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ILL TREATMENT TYPHOON AS EXCUSE

Ill-treatment by an Indian con- Charged with lattering in No. 92 Talpo Road at 2,45 am. on Auguststable was alleged by Wong "Yul. hawker, charged before Mr. Mac- by the complainant who chased 18, Chung Lai, 20, described as a after the tram and had the defen-vegetable gardener, told Mr. Q. A. fadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy A Macfadyen at the Kowloon Ma- yesterds with hawking newspa- dant arrested

pers without a licence. He claim- On the defendant's person Waregistracy yesterday that he

ed that the constable hit him found $15.20 (Canton). $9.55 seeking a place to rest as his hut

had been demolished during twice with a truncheon, and once (Hong Kong). three gold rings

with his fist. and a metal wrist watch which typhoon, A handbag, containing about $60

had been purchased out of the in cash, left for a few minutes on

stolen proceeds of the sale of the gold a carriage seat that was

The value of whilst the owner was reaching for watch and chain.

the watch and chain was $52. luggage in the luggage rack on, a

Defendant was convicted and, Kowloon Canton Rallway carriage,

theft charge ordered to pay $100 to the cum- was featured brought against ip Kan, 33, stall plainant and was remanded for foki at the Kowloon Magistracy 48 hours in which to raise the yesterday.

Ip

told Mr. E. Himsworth Magistrate that he found the bag and had instructed a small boy to direct the owner to him.

Detective Sergeant Haynes, for the prosecution, stated that the boy informed Ma Kam-man, mar- ried woman of No. 1. Kal Tack Bund. that he had seen accused running away with her handbag. The matter was reported to the Station Master and fok!

a

to- gether with the boy visited accus- ed house.

Ip admitted. after slight he- sitation. that he had taken the bag. To the Police he claimed that he might have wanted some money as he thought he was a lit- ile short. Forty dollars odd found in accused possession, was cialmed as proceeds of sales a branch fruit stall in Canton.

Det.-Sergt. Haynes: I think that had it not been for the little boy. Garbett: (cross-examining wit- the bag might never have been ness) Do you think it possible for ❘ recovered. me to open the safe with that in- strument (staple)?

The men were temporarily de- tained at the Lai Chi Kok female prison under Chier

Inspector Booker. while witness obtained a military escort.

Witness: I do not know. I am not an experienced safe opener.

Garbett: Nor am I

Commending the lad for his splendid action, the Mag'strate imposed a fine of $10 or, in de fault. three week' imprisonment on accused.

Garbett: If, as you say. I was The prosecution" intimated that opening the safe, do you think I all the money contained in the would use the staple?-That goes bag. $41.90 in Hong Kong money according to the instruments at and $14 in Canton currency #39

recovered. your disposal

LOCK IN ORDER

Sergt. McVey testified to taking

a number of official photographs

of the wrecked vessel and identi-

EXCITED CONDITION

an "He was in

excited

and

He grabbed

fled them as exhibits used in the breathless condition.

case by the prosecution. The pic-me. and by that time Garbett came Lures were taken at about 4.30 p.m.out of the hole and he was grabbed Early in the morning that same day, witness had visited the scene of the wreck and had noticed that the lock of the safe was in ap- parent good order.

also. Inspector Woods sald 'You have broken open the safe' ad dressing.. Garbett. He ordered 115 to the sea wall when a second Inspector got hold of my hand.

gave

-

corroborative

"I said 'Let go, I am no Chi- The sea at that time was rough, and pounded the vessel heavily. nese." He replied. "I am taking

The Arst accused, Leonard no chances."

Garbett Hughes electing to enter the wit- ness box stated that he and Gar-i evidence. bett hired bicycles and were at- tracted to the scene' of the wreck. They went on board and examin- ed "some rockets and signals,""

"I looked around and saw that Garbett had left me. I heard him call and went to a cavity where there was a safe. Garbett said that he had seen a rat. and had chased it. I was just going to join him when I heard a voice and I turned round and saw Inspector Woods approaching, in a half clad condition.

money.

CABARET MANAGER CONVICTED

Fined For Assault At Garage

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DANCING GIRLS TROUBLE.

No.

The constable, B. 489. denied this and said that accused re-.... ceived his Injuries when he at- and fell tempted to get against a wall. 03

Inspector Chester Woods stated that an Indian constable saw ac- cused in the premises which were seperated from the rest of the houses. Accused hands were the wall as if he were attempting to scale them.

Sentence of two weeks' impri- sonment was imposed.

Away

Sub.-Inspector C. Poyntz, who was on charge-room duty when the accused was taken to the station, said that no complaint was made by the accused regarding the treat- ment alleged to have been meted out by the constable,

Inspector Shannon (prosecuting) said accused was a great nuisance having caused trouble to the au- thorities before.

A fine of $1 or seven days" jail was imposed.

CLOTHING THEFT

remand Appearing on

from Wednesday, Chan Tom Lun, 24. unemployed was convicted by Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Court of the larceny from the Lyamun Barracks of (a) 1 pair of khaki and 1 pa'r of white shorts and (b) receiving two pairs of blue shorts.

INDIAN VAGRANT and two singlets knowing the same

Mohat Khan was charged before to have been stolen.

Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Corporal G. Bell, of the 7th A. A.

vagrancy. Court yesterday with Battery stated that the white and

Sergeant Loughlin stated that the khaki shorts were bls. The defendefendant had been released from dant was found on the verandah the House of Detention on Satur-

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of one of the buildings and was day last in order to travel back to seen sturing the clothes into basket. L/Cpt. Durham came on the scene. In reply to a shout and the defendant was later taken to the Police station.

India on the z.s: Talma. · The boat had now been delayed for month and he therefore asked that

one

the defendant be recommitted to the House of Detention. The de- L/Cpl. Durham stated that the fendant was accordingly commit- reason for the defendant not be ted:

was necessary.

1

Defendant Was sentenced to three weeks on each charge and ordered to be sent from the Co-

The summmons against Charlie Gray, Manager of the Majestic Dancing Academy for assault, was heard yesterday at the Centrai Court belore Mr. W. Schofield. The complainant was Lung Funging arrested immediately was that sang. Proprietor of the Silver the authority of the Regimental

34. Sergeant Major Dragon Motor Car Co., valage Road. The assault occur and he arrived later. red on the morning of June 3.

Mr. I. M. D'Almada Remedioa appeared for the complainant.

Mr. M. A. da Silva was for thelony. defendant, and pleaded guilty, stating that his client had had a certain amount of provocation.

Mr. Silva submitted that the Defendaht, in the witness box, dignity of the complainant had stated that all his dancing part-been vindicated since the defen- ners stayed at No. 84 Village | dant had pleaded guilty, and Road which had been rented for.

asked that his client be bound them. On several occasion he had found the complainant and some- The times his forts in the flat. excuse was that they had come to collect bills from the girls. Defendant had complained complainant who had said that he would try to stop it.

to

On the night of June 3, about 2.30 am. the defendant said that he was on his way home when he saw three or four of his girls with the complainant. An altercation arose over a question of money owing, and the complainant be- came rude and slapped the "de- fendant in the face with his hand.

over.

Mr. Remedios stated that he was not going to call evidence in view of the remarks of Mr. Silva, but was it to be allowed that a man who is stronger, as is the defen- dant,

can assault another and then plead provocáton? The de- fendant, he added, went there with the sole purpose of assault- ing the complainant

LOST TEMPER Не submitted that the defen- dant was conversant with the Chinese language. The defendant had lost his temper simply be- Lt. Murphy, of the East Lancs..

cause the gizia were in the garage OUT WITH GIRL la answer to the Bench, said that Eughes had served in the Army. Cross-examined, defendant said to hire a car. The loss of respect for four years and seven months. that he had often seen the folds and the possible loss of business, garage, whilst Garbett had served just four around and on one occasion Had to the manager of the

Both had months. less.

good seen one of the girls out in a car arising out of the assault, should Ke characters.

with one of the complainant's be taken into consideration. Both accused were sentenced to drivers. This and other incidents was a smaller person and unable,

to retaliate. -" | annoyed witness. six weeks' imprisonment.

His Worship agreed with. Mr. Mr. Schofield imposed a fine of $20, bound defendant over in a for one year and bond of 850 ordered defendant to pay 15 amends to the complainant.

The Magistrate remarked that

he viewed the case seriously. "Remedios that that outside the ac- have already convicted a Chinese tual Chinese words the defendant coolle, and in your case you have did not have any cause - for

assault not the excuse of poverty."

the

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SERVANT WHO ROBBED

HIS EMPLOYER

GAMBLED STOLEN MONEY AT SHUM CHUN

A theft that occurred in Sep- tember last year when Mrs Hall, of No. 2A, Luna Building, Kimber- ley Road, was victimised of 8240 in cash, was disclosed at the Magistracy yesterday Kowloon

with the appearance of Ng Fat, 29-year-old, unemployed, before- Mr. E. Himsworth.

Ng was acctised of the theft whilst in the employment of Mrs. Hall, as a cook boy.

"Det.-Bergt." A. E. Haynes, of the Water Follce, stated that Ng dis appeared from the Colony when the theft was brought to light, on September 1 last year. The theft have been per- was thought to

and" petrated between 10.30 am. 8,30 p.m.

1

Three days ago, Ng was arrested in Wellington Street, on informa- tion received. He told the police. that he had returned to the Colony to look for employinent. He also admitted complicity in the theft and said that he had lost the money in gambling at Shum Chun. Sentenced of two months, with hard labour was passed.

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