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GENERAL
ROUND THE POLICE COURTS SAIKUNG INLAND LOT
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
AT CENTRAL
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
Instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
OZI
THEFT BY SERVANT
KOWLOON
VISITOR VICTIMISED
was
day when Cheung Chau, 37. sentenced to three months hard labour for snatching and for up lawful boarding of a ship
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"It is a serious offence stealing How a woman became the - vic,, from an employer," was the com-tim of a gang of snatchers who ment Major AN. Macfadyen made, stole all her money was related HE Undersigned have received when he imposed a fine of $200, or before Mr. E. Himsworth yester
in default. stx months' hard labour, on Ho Po. 49, shop foki, convicted of stealing $1,000, con- sisting of 500 $1, 35 $10, and 30 $s notes, the property of Yam Ho
It was stated that complain wah, at No. 47, Queen's Road Central, ground floor, on Jan. 18, ant, Wong Kit-fan, married he being in the employ of the lat-man, arrived in the Colony on board the Talposhek. She carried Prosecuting, Det.-Sgt. W. Sum- with her $250 which she borrowed iners said that the money was put from her brother for the fare to As the ship drew in a drawer by the complainant Singapore.
was stopped by on the night of Jan. 16. Finding it alongside gone the next morning. he in- several men on the gangway who formed the Police, who recovered caught hold of her hands while half of the sum hidden in an defendant cut her pocket and took opscure place in the house, On away the money. When the alarm Jan. 18, acting on information, the was raised the others ran away Police searched defendant's bed, with the money and defendant with the result that $480 was was arrested. found in a hole.
Tuesday, the 21st January, 1941 commencing at 10.30 u.m.
at the premises of The China Light & Power, Co., Ltd., Sub- Station, Yaumati, 1st Floor
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
8.
On View from Monday, the 20th! January, 1941.
ter.
COOLIE FINEL Pleading guilty to the theft of an "Oldhar" marine signalling torch from a ship lying at Taiko Docks, a dock coolie, Leung Yu, 40, was fined $25 or two months hard labour by Major Macfadyen
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS. yesterday.
AUCTIONEERS.
The signalling torch, valued at U.S. $20, was found on the person of defendant during routine search
A
she
Complainant said that she had
go to Singa no more money to pore nor had she the means th raise the fund again.
Mr. Himsworth ordered that $10 to be given to her from the Poor Box and complainant was taken to the S. C. A. where she might ra celve some help.
AMAH IN COURT
Li Ying. 31, amah, was charged berore Mr. Hinsworth
AUCTIONED
Special Condition Included
At Sale For First Time
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY, OF CROWN LAND SALES the special condition thất "no person shall be eligible to bid at the sale who has not previously de- livered to the auctioneer a written approval signed by His Excellency the Governor or by an officer duly authorised by him in that behalf. Such approval to be applied for at the Colonial Secretary's Office not later than the 18th January, 1941," was included in the conditions of sale when Sal Küng Inland Lot No. 6, situated near Tai Shui Hang, New Territories, was put up for public auction at the Public Works Department yesterday.
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Among the 36 conditioris Shanghai Street to Prince Edward (18 general and 18 special) Road about 8 pan. on Dec. 18. were:
plece of 4. the Purchaser of the Lot They strolled into vacant ground at the rear of No shall, within three days of the day 190, Prince Edward Road. As soon of sale, pay Into the Colonial the full amount of as they sat down four men ap- Treasury proached them two of whom Premium at which the Lot shall caught hold of the woman, while have been purchased.,
1 (Special). The Purchaser, his the others embraced the man.”
One of the robbers held her executors,
shall not except neck and another gagged her with by way of mortgage, "assign, un- his angers. It was alleged that derlet or part with the possession she was assaulted. She was or otherwise dispose of the lot in searched and 38, a gold ring, a question or any part thereof or Police whistle, woollen scarf and any interest therein nor enter into a bunch of keys were taken. The any agreement to do so without while the the consent of the Governor un- escaped yesterday marauders with breaking branches of a woman was lying unconscious onless and until be has expended growing tree at the Royal Ob the ground, servatory path Another marrie On "information, defendant was arrested and the keys were found Sheldon yesterday, a 38-year-old | charged with älding and abetting on his person. married woman. Tse Slu-ki, was The prosecution stated that After evidence, the hearing was THE Undersigned have received charged with assaulting a five-such an offence might have been adjourned for eight days.
-year-old child Chan Mun-ying, caused by the high cost of fre Instructions
daughter of her husband's second wood: and the second defendant wife, at No. 1866. Johnston Road, was apparently instructing second floor, on Jan. 16.
first accused. Insp. H. W. Fraser of the B.C.A.1 First defendant was prosecuting. stated "that the while second accused Was mother of the child went to No. 2
$10 Police Station on Jan. 11 and that her husband's complained kit-fat wife (defendant) had mis-
tion, marks were found over the
JUVENILE ASSAULTED
PUBLIC AUCTION. Appearing before Mr. H. Gwoman Wong Kwan, 29, was
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
0
Wednesday, the 22nd January, 1941 commencing at. 5.15 pm.
SENT TO SESSIONS
upon the erection of bulldings on the lot the sum required in clause of the general conditions of sale. ($30,000), and
· SHALL NOT ASSIGN
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1941.
SANDEMAN
SHERRY & PORT Obtainable everywhere.
B. W. O. F. The following is the latest list of subscriptions received to date for eredit of the British War Organi-
POLICE REPORTS voeux Road Central, has report- Li Chik, residing at No. 351 Des ed to the Police broke into the house on Sunday that someone
7. The Purchaser shall not sation Fund:-
Previously acknowledged, £100 night and stole $1,157 in money. assign, underlet or part with the possession of the lot or any part fand $628,909.46.
Clothing and money to the total Guy R. Bass $2.85, LEN. Ryan thereof without first obtaining the
25.
*
Four Chinese, including three the women, who were charged with written consent of the Governor (monthly) 100. Mr. and Mrs. A. p.:/ value of $384 has been reported
possession of dangerous drugs. Aned $3 were committed to Criminal Besut such, consent shall not be un-Horden (monthly) 10, D.E. Clark stolen from his residence by Sze nned sions by Mr. Himsworth yesterday. reasonably withheld in the case of monthly) 58, Joseph Brentice To chun, of No. 3 Kval Wah
Accused were Tang Pong, 37, an assignment or underletting to monthly) 25, L. Blair (monthly) Lane.
a body corporate established un-10. R. Hancock (monthly) SOLDIERS REMANDED Tam Chan, 30. married woman te and subject to the laws of Some of the Chinese Staff of W. & Mr. E. Hobinson, residing st Two soldiers of Nanking Bar-Tsul Mul, 28, vidow, and Chan some part of His Majesty's do-G. 13. Sale of C.H.E.S. Badges per the Harbour View Hotel, reports racks, Richard Head, 23. and Tal, 49, widow, who ere arrested minions and paying its principal Lady MacGregor 18. Some Mem-that his car, No. 4636, which was trested her child. On examias- Ralph Aldridge, were charges heat No. 7. Tung On Street, where place of business in those do-bers of the Hongkong Club 30, parked outside Union Building on
fore. Mr. Himsworth at their Sales Room, No. 2. Con- body of the girl Defendant said with obtaining credits by
yesterday 21,000 heroin pills, 774 ounces of minions provided that the purpose Anonymous 5. Dr. K. W. Chaun Sunday between 2.39 p.m. and 3
fraud heroin paste and ■ quantity of
for which such body" corporate is (monthly) 20,
Fook Lye P., had been stolen. naught Road, Central (2nd Floor). she beat her up because she had and with malicicus damages of apparatus for the manufacturing acquiring the lot or any part (monthly) 20, Anonymous 10, Mrs.
Mr. T. Warren, of No. 4 Felix waste basin, a door and padlock of heroin pills were found.
thereof is known and deemed to be M. M. Drake (monthly) 10, Davies, at Kowloon Hotel
satisfactory."
Brooke and Gran (monthly) 70. Villa, has also reported the theft The lot, with an area of 131,200 John Forbes (monthly) 25. Total: of his car. No. 3785, which was parked outside his residence, on square feet, was sold at the upset $627,363.31.
Sunday.
A COLLECTION OF VALEABLE POSTAGE STAMPS (mostly China and Hongkong).
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
AUCTIONEERS.
soiled some of her clothes.
A fine of $250, or the alterna five of three months hard labour, was imposed.
SACCHARIN- CASE
Further evidence was given, when hearing of the case In
It was alleged that defendants partook went to the Hotel and
CI drinks and sandwiches
to
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MARINE COURT STEERSMAN FINED
Lam
price of $1,968 to the original ap- GIFT TO ST. DUNSTAN'S plicants, the South China Iron A sum of £286-13-5 has been re-
Yeung Tik: steersman of cargo the total value of $8.50 without junk No. T4978, was fined a total paying for the
of $12 or 14 days hard labour in Smelter, Ltd., of Wing On Bank mitted by the Hon. Treasurer, Bri- made up of subscriptions to the which Chan Chal-sheung, manager Defendants pleaded not guilty lleu. thereof, when be pleaded Building, who were represented at ush War Organisation Fund, to the B.W.O. Fund specially ear-marked of the Kin On arm. No. 27. Des to the charge and hearing was guilty before Lt. Comdr. J. Jolly, the sale by their manager. Mr. T Charman, St. Dunstan's London, for that Institution. Voeux Road West, ground floor, fixed for Thursday at 11.30 am.
R N. R., yesterday to the charges R. Fan. was summoned for applying false,
of (a) falling to carry an anchor trade description to goods, A Alleged to have robbed Kwok
(white) light whilst anchored in the mixture of Sarcharin ang potash Wing of $83 in Hongkong cul- Southern Fairway at 2 am, on alum, and having in possession for rency, a blanket, overcoat, lamp. Jan, 20, and (b) causing an ob sale, or for purposes or trade ora quantity of rice and peanut struetion by anchoring" at the manufacture, goods of Saccharin ollat Capsuimun
ROBBERY CHARGE
or:
Thursday
PUBLIC AUCTION. and potash alam, to which a false last. Tsang Shing. 36. Asherman Southern Fairway on Jan. 20,
THE undersigned have received
instructions.
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
yesterday..
Defendant pleaded that the trade description was applied, was Leung Kau, 27. fisherman, Chan light was on when he went to continued before Mr. Sheldon, Chang nut, 32, Chan Sik-kwan, sleep and must have been blown 29, shop keeper, Wong Kam, 3 out by the wind. As to the second Mr. D.R. Blake, of Wilkinson and fisherman and Cheung Нае. 50.
charge, accused stated that he Grist, appeared for the presecution, steersman, ware charged with
originally anchored at the Cen while defendant was represented robbery by two or more before
tral Fairway, and that the boat by Mr. ES.C. Brooks.
Mr. Himaworth yesterday.
was carried by the tide.. Wong. Man keung: complainant, Det.-Sgt. Bethel asked for K manager
WG. Sherly and remand of three days which Was Company No. 20. Queen's Road granted. Central, stated in evidence that TECHNICAL OFFENCE
"Appearing before Mr. Hims Saccharin Monsanto" for Bouth) worth yesterday Leung Ching China for the last 15 years. The toki of boat No 2884V, was charg at their Sales Room, No. 35, Han-taste of "Moncanto" was bittered with moving rice in the Har- kow Road, Kowloon.
Thursday, the 23rd January, 1941 ne was a distributing agent of
commencing at 2.30 p.m.
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Comprising
while that of alum was almost bour without a permit from the the same.
Hearing was adjourned to Feb. 11, at 2.30 p.m.
TAIKOO DOCK THEFT Charged with stealing nine-and a-half pounds of nuts and bolts Teakwood and Iron Bedsteads, from Talkoo Docks, Chan Kwal Wardrobes, Dressing Tables. Chests 38, dock coolie, appeared before of Drawers, Sideboards. Dining Major Macfadyen yesterday, when Tabies, Chairs,
Perambulators, he was fined $25, or two months Wardrobe and Cabin Trunks, Car-hard fabour,
pets, Rugs, Elder-down quits, The defendant had one previous
Gramophones and Records, E. P1 Brass, Glass and Porcelain Ware." Electric Lamps and Heaters, Cut- lery, Carlos, Ornaments, Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.
also
A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
and
1 "Underwood" Typewriter
1 "Mullard" Radio Bet
1 Piano by Hopkinson'
1 Enamelled Bath
1 Fire Extingushler
On View from Wednesday: the" 22nd January, 1941.
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS:
AUCTIONEERS.
conviction.
SOCCER FOUL SEQUEL How a friendly football gameį
од
The prosecuting officer, Bgt. Innes, agreed that both were quite possible as, at the time the police boarded the junk all the fokis were asleep... There was also a fair tide and wind at the time.
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D. O. SOUTH
STOLE BARBED" WIRE
Controller of Food;
Sgt. G David. prosecuting, Lau Koon-pang, who was re said that 76 bags of rice, valued manded on Saturday after he had 39 to found
stealing at $1,672, was
board pleaded guilty defendant's boat at Causeway cattles of barbed wire from the Bay on Friday.
wire barricades at Sheung Kwai "Mr. C.A. Butherton” Russ, for Chung village, Tsun Wan, on Jan. defendant, said that a Toki had 18, pleaded guilty yesterday to the been sent to obtain a permit and additional charge of returning
in the meantime the rice was from banishment. loaded to be exported. He ad Sentence of one month's hard
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mitted that his client was guilty labour, concurrent, on each count of a technical offence, and asked was passed by Mr, 8. P. Balfour. his Worship to treat him as such.
EXPULSION ORDER Defendant was fined $20.
Lul Yau was ordered to be ex- WOMAN-SNATCHER GAGLED pelled from the Colony when be resulted in the wounding of onej Two months' hard labour was pleaded guilty, before Mr. Balfour man and the arrest or another traposed by Mr. K.MA. Barnett yesterday, to the charge of pos was related before Major Maeon Я 20-year old widow Fung session of. 45 cattles wild tree fadyen yesterday.
Chu, for snatching a Woollen wood, valued at 80 cents,.at Tal The arrested man Taf Tin-sang scarf from an 18-year-old girl. Kwai Wan, Cheung Chau, on Jan. 19, master of Ng Wah bicycle It was stated that complainant 18. shop, Flectric Stret, who was was walking along Cheungsha-
THEFT OF CLOTH charged with assaulting Leung wan Road near Maple Street on Sentence of six weeks' hard Chung-win. 17, bottle coolie, Saturday. when defendant labour was passed on Lam Ping. of Messrs. A, B, Watson and Com matched her scart. Complainant by Mr. Balfour yesterday, when be pany, Ltd,
gave, chase and defendant was pleaded guilty to the larceny of complainant arrested by a hawker,
one roll of cloth from the steam
Defendant and
were on opposing sides in a foot- Defendant said that her has launch Man, Hong. at Cheung bali match staged in electdeband had died and left her pen Chau Harbour, on Jan. 18. The Street on Nov. 6. They started niless and the high cost of living value of the cloth was $15. to quarrel over a foul Comforced her to commit the offence. Defendant had two previous plainant, sensing that he was
ROBBERY ALLEGED ́ convictions.
up against great. odds, when the Alleged to have robbed a woman' POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION mulocity of players sided with de und man on a vacant ground at Ор the application af 8" fendant, ran away: Defendant Prince Edward Road. Mok Chung. McMahon, IA Cho-sze was re chased him and outside No. 6828 was charged before Mr. Barnett mandea for 48 hours when he ap in the same street, stabbed him yesterday with robbery by two or peared before Mr. Balfour yester In the back with a sharp_in] more.
day charged with the possession strument.
Det gt, A; Shay said that of 200 rounds of ammunition at A fine of $20, or two weeks' hard complainants, Ip Han, woman, and the Cheung Chau whart on Jan. Jabour, was imposed.
Au Ng, went for a walk from 12.
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