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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
ROUND THE New Colony SURVEY OF TRIALS AT
POLICE
COURTS
AT CENTRAL
Hospital Opened
Despite the inclement weather ILLEGAL PAWNING, there was a large and distinguish- Hearing of the case in which fed gathering at the official opening, Fong Hok-man, 28, accountant, is by the RON. SIR ROBERT KOTE- charged with lega; pawning of a WALL, with a gold key, of Hong- gold and diamond ring, valued at kong's latest hospital-che Tai Wo $200, the property of Ip Lau-ching. Yuen, which is ideally sițiated at spinster, of No. 13, Second Street, Rabington Path, Just above Bon- ground floor, on Oct. 1, 1939 was hamy Road. begun before Mr. E. G. Sheldon yesterday,
FEBRUARY SESSIONS
Robbery Sentences Total
Seventeen Years
Of the 38 persons (33 males and five females) who stood their trial at the FEBRUARY CRIMINAL SESSIONS. (which ended on March 7), three females and five males were discharged, one man was sentenced to death, sentence 'on 'one was postponed to the March Sessions, while the remaining 28 were sentenced to terms of Im- prisonment ranging from six months to three years, and totalling 45 years and one month with a total of 107 strokes of the cane.
HO SUNG-HEI, found guilty of other to six months, hard labour. Mr. Wal Shul-pak (Chairman, of
the murder of Woo Tong-chlu, ac- A further case was put over to the the Board of Directors) and Mr.countant of the Chung Wah Book next Sessioris. Defendant was represented by Ip Lan-chuen welcomed the guests Co., was sentenced to death. At Mr. M. A. da Silva, while the pro-and Dr. T. C. Yip, Principal of the his trial he was defended by Mr. secution was conducted by Insp. Hospital, thanked Sir Robert for H. Somerset Fitzroy instructed by
consenting to perform the opening (Mr. J. M. Hall. ceremony.
Tuckett.
In evidence, complainant cald that defendant Wa's ม Sworn brother of her elder brother. The ring, which was a gift from her father, was loaned to blm, when he asked to borrow is to wear to a dinner party on Oct. 1, 1939.
want.
الرحيم
JANUARY FIGURES: During January Sessions, seved men were sentenced to death (six which were later commuted to Sentence on FRANK KENNEDY 1e imprisonment); 22 received a Sir Robert said that the new JACOBS, found guilty on the total 52 years' hard labour and 60 Istitution would meet a distinct charge of rape of a waitress em-strokes of the cane, and four were ployed at the Hotel Nathan was acquitted. The heaviest sentence THOSE PRESENT
postponed to the March Sessions.
was seven years hard labour pass- Among those present were Hon. The cases against 10 KING-YU.ed on Cheung Wan who was found Cross-examined by Mr. Silva, she Mr. M. K. Lo and Mrs. Lo, Hocharged with the murder of his guilty of shooting with Intent; denied that the money obtained Mr. Li Tse-fong, Prof. W. Faid, Dr. child, and YIP KWONG for re-while Man Shul received six years from pawning the ring was for J. H. Montgomery, Dr. Arthur W. turning from banishment were put for shooting at Sgt. Matheson, rob- payment of expenses spent by Woo, Prof. Hsu. Ti-shan, Mr. F. Kover to this month's Sessions. bery and possession of arms and
defendant in the benefit of her.
Hearing was adjourned to April 1 at 2.30 p.m.
WIDOW ON $2.000 Bail
ammunition. Man's accomplice, Man Hung, was sentenced to three years.
were found
Ashton, Mr. A. Brooksbank, Dr. An-)
107, STROKES
Mac- nie Sydenham, Mr. N J
Eleven men, convicted on the Fadyen, Mr. A. Hughes, "Dr. A. V. charge of robbery, were sentenced
Three other men Greaves, Mr. Peter H. Sin, Mr. to a total of 17 years and one Hearing of the case in which Kwok Chan, Mr, P. H. Kwok, Mr. month hard labour and 107 strokes Chan Foon, 38, widow, is charged Fok Wing-ka. Mr. Chan Hart. Mr. of the cane. The heaviest sentence with stealing a pair of gold ear-Arthur Rowan. Mr. David Chan, was passed on HO SDI-WAH who was given two years hard labour rings, set with diamonds and al-Mr. J. F. Grose, Mr. P. T. Soong.
and 16 strokes of the cane.
mond-shaped fades. the property Mr. Loong Su-chor. Mr. Tse Stu-
of Ko Ping-klen, 26, at No. 226; sang and many others. Queen's Road Central on March 10
was fired for next. Tuesday at 2.30
perty.
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guilty of robbery and possession of arms and ammunition. One was sentenced to 33 months and strokes, and the other two to two. years hard labour each. For par Of the 12 men charged in con- ticipating in a junk robbery, four nexion with three junk robberies,men were sentenced to 30 months four were found! not guilty and imprisonment each: while for rob- bezy with violence WONG BANG received 15 months and 12 strokes.
one to two years and one month.
pm by Major A N. Macfadyen charged with receiving stolen pro-discharged. Two were sentenced to 12 months hard labour, one to 21 yesterday.
First accused was remanded months, four to two years, and while second accused was fined
For causing grevious bodily $10 or three weeks. Convicted on the receiving charge, third defen-harm, Ho Chuen was sent to pri- dant, who had a previous convieson for nine months. tion, was sentenced to six months":
"Mr. Leo D'Almada, Sur, la ap Dearing for the defence and Det.- Sgt. F. Nolan for the prosecution.
Ball of $2,000 was allowed...;
LARCENY BY TRICK
Wan Chi-worig, 31. and Li Ping.hard labour, to be followed by ex- 37, both described as brokers.
pulsion, and the last defendant charged with attempting to steal
was goaled four months, 19.7 piculs of wolfram ore, valued at $3,000. by means of a trick from Hui Shing, accountant of Tung
YOUTHFUL CULPRIT
WOMEN GAOLED
126 MONTHS
Seven men were sentenced to a
total of 126 months and 48 strokes on the robbery charge; while ano- ther 75 months Hard labour were imposed on five men convicted on the count of breach of deportation order.
Three of the five females, and one of the three males, charged with possession of dangerous drugs For possession of forged Yuan were discharged. Of those found notes. CHANHUNG was sent to
A 17-year-old boy. Chan Pui, sulity, the two females were sen- prison for 15 months; and
Island, between Jan. 7 and 10, mara
yesterday with snatching
tenced to three years hard labour Shanghai Chinese was sentenced to
Shing Loong Firm, Cheung Chan was charged before Mr. Macna-each, one of the males was sent to six months' hard labour for the were remanded for another week $1.41 in coins from Chan Yim-tai prison for three years and the possession of a revolver.
spinster,
other to two years. by Major Macfadyen yesterday.
Two of the three found guilty of It was stated that whilst com-breach of deportation order were Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ is ap-
plainant was walking along Shang- pearing for the prosecution and
sentenced to "nine months, and the Street about 9.45 a.m. hat Det. Sgt. T. Cashman for the Police, while furst defendant will Thursday accused knocked down the money which was picked up
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be represented by Mr. M. A. da by others. Accused was chased Silva and second defendant by Mr. P. C. Woo.
INDIAN P, C. FINED The case in which P, C. Kartar Singh, 28, was charged on counts! of obstructing Revenue Officer No. 120. Chan Tat-hung in the exer
and arrested by a constable.
He was sentenced to six strokes
of the canе.
WOUNDING CHARGE
Alleged to have wounded Sher
CHOLERA ON THE INCREASE
Afzal at the Argyle Street Camp. The return of notifiable diseases PCC 432, Abdul Karim, 26, was for the 24 hours ended midnight else of his power, wilfully falling charged before Mr. D. J. N. Ander-Wednesday showed an alarming to comply with his request to ac-on yesterday with wounding with increase in cholera cases when a company him to the Imports and intent to do grievous bodily harm. total of 18 cases were reported to Exports Office for es amining the Chief Detectiv Inspector A Ethe Health authorities.
a
contents of three bottles, suspect- Carey asked for remand of a Of the total, 16 came from ed of containing dutlable spirits, week which was granted: and misconduct by falling to
"TSE FA" GAMBLERS
comply with lawful requisition, Wong Keng, 20, and Lui Tong,
was. beard before Major AN. 22. carpet makers, were charged Macfadyen yesterday.
before Mr. Anderson yesterday with keeping a "Tse Fa". gaming house at No. 28. Halphong Road, ground floor..
Defendant was fined $5.
POLICE OFFICER CHARGED Peter Oliver Guild, Sergeant in the Hongkong Police Force, Cen-
Five others, including four wo- trai Police Station, was summoned men, were charged with gambling. before Mr. Sheldon yesterday on One of defendants. had his $5 counts of driving.car No. 5223 in ball estreated when he failed to
manner dangerous to the appear.
a
public and under the influence of Det.-Sgt. F. A. Estal] asked for drink in Repulse Bay Road on a remand or 24 hours which was Feb. 23 at 6.45 p.m.
The "hearing was fixed for next "Thursday.'
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granted.
First two accused were granted $100 each, while others were on $5
Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios Ishal appearing for defendant,
CAR UNATTÉNDED
No. 501, Hongkong Hotel. moned for leaving car No. 1540 unattended in Wanchal Road was fined $5 by Mr. Sheldon,
ROBBERY CHARGE
Victoria and two from Kowloon.
On the same day, nine cases of dysentery were reported.
Since January, the number of cholera cases total 69.
FUNERAL OF MRS. B. M. N. D'AZEVEDO
The funeral of the late Mrs.) Bertha Maria Noronha d'Azevedo, wife of Mr. V. F. d'Azevedo, took place at the Catholic Cemetery yesterday, the Rev. Fr. H. de Angelis officiating both at the Chapel and graveside.
the
The chief mourners were deceased's husband and two daugh- ters, the Misses Tilly and Terese,j Mг, A. A. d'Azevedo (borother-in-
Committal proceedings against law).
Others present were Messrs. C.
Miss. K. Dorter, residing at Room Fung Shu, 28, carpenter, Lauw. Skeet, T. C. Monaghan, J. A. Kwai-plu, 20, coolie, and Yu Hong. Pereira, R. M. da Silva, C. Vas. D. 35. charged with robbing Leung Noronha, M. F. Ferreira, C. L. Ngan-ho, amah, of $1,000 Chinese Pinna, F. Hyndman, R. E. Hynd- currency, property of her masterman, C. L. Rozarto, L. J: Silva, A. F. Chan Chi-man, at No. 307, Prince Noronha, A. V. Barros, W. J. Ho- Edward Road; were commenced ward, C.. M. da Silva, A. M. da before Mr. Anderson yesterday.
Silva, 6. M. Cruz, Jnr., G. Leon, J.
MOTORISTS FINED Ten persons, including two Europeans, were summoned before
Lo Kwong, 38, houseboy, and A. Victor, J. J. Richard and J. B. Mr. Bheldon yesterday. for breach
Leung Fuk, 42, similarly charged. Pameroy. of the black-out regulations by were dismissed owing to in failing to have the lights of their motor Cars Sufficiently
of Feb. 26. -
sufficient evidence.
during the black-out on the night by Det. Sgt. G. W. Morrison, pro-
secuted,
Hearing was adjourned to Tues- day.
A. G. Dalalel, W. Staker, Yuen Ping-kwal, Young Hon-lok, Pun Ting. Chow Hol-pong, Yuen Jack kim, Cheung Ying-ming, were fined $20 each,
abaded Chief Det." Insp... Carey, assisted 40. Tal San Street, Cheung Chau, as a brothel on March 13, failed to appear before Mr. Balfour, and had her ball of $50 estreated.
CONFISCATION ORDER MADE
Bub-Insy. McMahon success- fully applied to Mr. Balfour yea- terday for the confiscation -- of three foreign made shot guna |and ́27 rounds of shot gun-am- Leung Kam-yau, street coolte.Imunition seized by the Police and nine others had their ball during a raid on an ummumber-
Koo Ah Wai and Blu Woon-pul were fined $10-cach; while Yuen Ping-kwal was fined $5,
AT KOWLOON
JUVENILE IN COURT
For stealing from the Yaumati
D. O. SOUTH
STREET GAMBLING
of $2 each estreated when they e₫ house in Tong Fok Village, talled to appear before Mr. B. F. Lantao, on Nov. 28 1940. Balfour yesterday to answer the charge of bambling in Chung On
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MARINE COURT
Police Station two ARP. Stirrup Street Cheung Chau, «on March Ball "amounting to $20 was con- puraps, a 13-year-old school boy 13.
fiscated by Comdr. T. C. Stiff at and another youth, Chan Pat- Money picked up. amounting the Marine Court yesterday when hong, 19, were charged with lar_(to $2,16, was ordered to be placed four men who were charged with ceny before Mr. H. C. Macnamara Into the Poor Box.
unlawfully dredging in Wanchai yesterday
BLY BROTHÉÍ CHARGE Bay yesterday failed to appear in
Twa marine dealera, Yick Kee, Cheung Wal, widow, charged (Court,KA 150, and Cheung Chung, 51, were with keeping the first floor of No. Sergeant Immer prosecuted
One man was found not guilty of the charge of possession of arms and ammunition, and three were acquitted on the robbery charge.
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