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AIR RAID WARDENS HOLD CONCERT AND DINNER- First Anniversary Of "C" District, Shamshuipo
'The first anniversary concert and dinner of the AIR RAID WARDENS DISTRICT
(SHAMSHUIPO) DIVISION was held on Saturday night at the Tai Koon Restaurant, Yamati, when there was present a large and convivial gathering and joyable time was had by all.
an en-
Among those attending were Mr. C. E Terry. Chief Air Raid Warden, Kowicon. Lt.-Col, E. D. Matthews, Deputy Chief Air Rald Warden, Kowloon, Mr. G. P. Murphy, Head Warden, Kowloon, Mr. E. Himsworth, Divisional Warden, Shamshulpo, with Mrs. Himsworth, Mr. M. F. Hung, Deputy Divisional Warden, Shamshuipo, Mr. C. L Kwok, Mr. Benson Wong. Mr. Ler Yul-bor. and Mr. Chan Sik, Dis- trict Wardens, Mr. C. T. Fung. Honorary District Warden, Sham- strulpo. Dr H K Pang, Mr. H.K. Lal, Mr. K. H. Ngan, and many others
ROUND THE
AT CENTRAL
GENERAL
POLICE
hard labour and a. further three months for returning from banish ment,
EVASION OF FARE FINED $1,000
Chan Yan-harig. 23, shop fokt, Charged with having sold fire-appeared before Mr. H. C. Mac- wood at a price la excess of
that namara on a charge of evading fixed by the Controller of Trade, payment of ferry fare..
Defendant pleaded guilty and a firewood hawker, Lai Chan, 22,
month's stated that he was ignorant of the was fined $1,000 or one imprisonment by Mr. H. G. Shel-law. don on Saturday.
Lal was overheard by a Chinese | detective selling 27 cattles of fire- wood for $1 to Chu Wat, married woman, at Lockhart Road Friday, and was arrested, Det.-8gt. V.M. Morrison
cuted.
STOLE FIREWOOD
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COURTS
taking the $8 told the oki to wait downstairs while he went to get the money from his flat. Defend- ant then went up and never re- turned.
الأنام
Iwo days later he was seen by the fok! leading another man the same address, He had de- fendant arrested.
Accused confessed เทย similar charges against nim and was sent- He was fined $20 or in default tenced to 10 weeks' hard six days' hard labour.
8gt. Whitcroft prosecuted.
Lo
were
labour
and recommended for banislumeni
D. O. SOUTH
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Committal proceedings were con cluded before Mr. Anderson It: prose- the case when Pui Ying. 38. NK
$10,000 BAIL Sing, 38 and Wal-Jan. 35. Bail in the sum of $10.000) was married woman, are charged with Axed by Mr. S. F. Balfour in the Pleading gulity to a charge of armed robbery at 228 Sal Yuch case in which Yeung Cheng-ying, stening 30 cattles of irewood from Choi Street. They alleged of junk No. 1330 HA, was charged the garden of No. 74 Kennedy to have stolen
various property with larceny by balice of 2,800 tins In presenting the annual report Some are at present engaged in
Road, the property of Liu Sing and money.
of petrol, valued at $28,000, be- of District "C" Shamshulpo Divi A.R.P. work, while others are
tween July 21 and Aug. 1 sion of the Corps of Air Raid War-serving in various government de-n Aug. 15, Leung Kam, 39, ut-
Cheung Chau and Aberdeen Har- bour, and conspiring to steal the petrol which was entrusted to him aboard junk No. 1330 HA
denis.
part
while Mr. Lel Yul-bor said, in partments, and
missing them very much, we wish them success in the new fields of their activities.
WELL ORGANISEÐ
This first annual report of the District is long overdue and covers
perbed
17 approximately months. The "C" District has now
G
of
a force of 175 wardens, more than
live Umes the number we started
All three defendants dented the charges stating that they had а
knowledge of the robbery till the police arrested them and that they were made to admit their state
employed, was sentenced to month's imprisonment by Mr. Sheldon,
Defendant also admitted a
steady
Det.-Sgt. V.M. Morrison prose- cuted.
!
ments under pressure.
First two defendants wer trial while committed third was discharged owing to lack of evidence.
for
At
Mr. Peter H. Sin, who appeared tur for the complainants, the Kwong the Yick-hong of No. 200. Queen's Road Central, first floor, applied for a week's remand, which was granted.
LARCENY BY TRICK Lo Yuk-Ching. alias "Gogyle." POSSESSION OF ARMS Arrested on information at No. a Panama Chinese appeared be- 300 Jaffe Road, third floor, Robert fore Mr. Macnamara on a charge Ko, 34, unemployed, was charged of obtaining money by trlek.
My report would not be com-second charge of breach of a de- plete without expressing thanks to portation order and was sentenced all who have assisted the District to three months, the sentences 10 in one way or another, particular-run currently. ly Mr. Himsworth, without whose unstinted support the with. It was well organised from growth of the District would not the beginning under the able
have been possible. leadership of Mr. Ho Kwok- We thank also Mr. Fung Cheuk- cheung who resigned in March ting and Mr. Hung Man-tong for owing to pressure of work,
Splendid work has been done in the District
in training and or ganisation, which was generally in the experienced hands of Mr. Law Hon and Mr. Lee Kee. A class, in order to Instruct wardens in the essentials of first ald, was formed Just November, and Dr. H. K. Pang has very kindly been acting 26 Instructor.
the
POLICE REPORTS
A small sie, containing Jewel
It was stated that accused went try and money to the total value
interest they have always before Mr. Sheldon with the unlaw Laken in the District; Mr. Ngan fut possession of an automatic to a rattan shop and ordered $22 of 5553, was reported stolen from Kang-hol for kindly placing the
worth of goods and asked them to No. 154 Tam Kung Road, on Pel Ho Theatre at our disposal; and Mr. Lai Hau-kwong for donat-
be delivered to an address in Tal-Friday right. po Road. He told them to give the ing a shield for inter-group.com- petition.
Was
pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition,
be a Burmese, was remanded
Defendant, who was stated to for 48 hours in Police custody
foki $8 in cash indicating that he Lee Nam, 49, coolle, was killed Sub-lasp. Fowlie prosecuted.
meant to pay the three ten dollar | instantaneously when a rock fell bills GROCER
Accused then led the FINED
toki on him while he was working and Diamond Hij on Friday afternoon, Appearing before Mr. Sheldon, to an address in Talpo Road W.F. Thom, of the Thom's Groze-
TROPHY PRESENTED
The report
followed by short addresses of encouragement Lectures have been given to our and congratulatiori from Mr. teriu, was fined $200 when he was
by many competent Terry, Col. Matthews. Mr. Murphy summoned for
wardens
selling foodstuffs
ARP. workers. among them and Mr. Himsworth, following at prices exceeding the maximum Messrs. Hung Man-long. C. L which the Trophy won by "permitted by Government. Chow, Peter T. K Ng Francis Division in the recent Inter-Divi- The original sumicons alleged Wong. Benson Wong, Tong Sik- ston efffetency competition in the sale of a pound of Purico for: ming. and to Kwok-cheung, all Shamshuipo District was present-35 cents, a large tin of Del being instructors of the Local ed K the winners by Mrs. Monte salmon for $1,10, and a
Himsworth.
amal tin of Heinz pork and beans
A.R.P. School.
Discipline has been strict with- A concert of songs and muste for 40 cents. out being rigid. There have been by the District "C" Wardens, with Mr. B. H. Williams, Crown Coun- few delinquents and a gentle hint Miss Lau Bik-yuk contributing asel, appearing for the prosecution. has usually been enough to pro- Cantonese ang, followed, and the asked the Court to withdraw the duce the desired effect.
evening concluded with a dinner,' sumcons for the sale of the Reina
pork and beans.
The Wardent Union was form- ed in June last year for the pur- pose of fostering esprit de corps among members through the me- dium of social functions. Great Importance was attached to these gatherings where wardens meet and discuss their problems to- gether.
GOOD RESPONSE
FAREWELL DINNER
Defendant, in evidence, stated that the packet of Purleo in ques tion contained more than one pound and was therefore charged at 35 cents. The salmon he said were brought from Kwong Tung Fat Aug. 1 at the price of 1.05 per
TO. A.R.P. CHIEF
All the Offices of the AR.P. Despatch Corps are giving a fare well dinner
party to the Wins- Cmdr. A. ង. H. Steele-Perkins, Director of Air Raid Precautions,
Mr. C.A. Sutherton Ruse appear. at the European YMCA., Kow- low, on Thursday. Aug. 21 at 8.30ed for defendant,
BOUND always p.m., when Mr. C. G. Solls, the
OVER responded to promptly and gen- Director of Education and Chair- Lip Sun, 28, barber, of No. 26 trously, and I cannot help feeling man of the Hongkong Boy Scouts Swatow Lane, first floor. was that if ever an emergency should Association, will present a sou-bound over in the sum of $20 to arise in the Colony, these trust vexir to the D.AR.P. on behalf be of good behaviour for one year worthy men and women will, with of the Officers, united hearts and hands, do what
It is very gratifying to note that appeals for help were
A.R.P. PARADE
by Mr. Sheldon when he was charged with assaulting with in- tent to cause grievous bodily harm,
is required of them to the best of their ability.
All members of the Central Leung Blu-ki, 20, of No. 550, Gra- During the year 12 resignations Division of the Hongkong Corps ham Street, ground floor. by stab- were received, 10 from wardens of Air Raid Wardens paraded on bing with a pair of scissors, on who were leaving for the interior the Volunteer Parade ground on Aug. 14,
of China. These loyal sons and Saturday afternoon, when Wing- Det.-Sgt. V.M. Morrison prose- daughters of China nobly answer- Commander A18. Steele-Perkins, cuted.
ed the call of the motherland, and Director of ARP, inspected the returned to play an active part division and said good-bye.
in her gailant struggle against aggression.
APPOINTMENTS GAZETTED
The following appointments are gazetted:
Wing-Commander Steele-Perkins ls leaving soon for India.
Orthopaedic Centres
GANG ROUNDED UP
Five Bwatow Chinese, Churg Sit-hung, 20, Chu Lol. 18, Ma Tank-fit, 18, Lam Mar-hol, 17 and Chu Muk-shuri, 17, alleged to have been operating as a gang on the Upper Levels for months were charged before Mr. G.T. Lowry on four counts of snatching, wrist watches from students and amaha. First accused was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour, second to
The following is a list of sub-10 matris hard labour, third to Mr. F. C. Grant to be Acting scriptions recélved to date for nine months, fifth to six months, Sub-Lieutenant in the Hongkong credit of the British Fund for Re- while fourth accused was remand- Naval Volunteer Force, with effect lief of Distress in China. Honged for medical examination as from July 28,
kong & South China Branch, Or to his atness for caning. Mr. A. C. Meredith, to be Con-thopaedle Centres in Free China:
Insp. Hallam prosecuted. troller of Food, with effect from Previously acknowledged $92,- July 24, in place of Mr. D. L. New-50076 pipant
Bigging, resigned,
Mr. Chan Kew $10, Mr. Chan Ip Mr. B. J. Lacon, to be an Asals-ce 20 Mr. Choy Hhig 50, The tant Controller of Trade in relation Bank of Communications 8,000,
to motals.
AT KOWLOON
РІСКРОСКЕТ GAOLED
DLC. W. Lám 10, The Tung Koon Chan Pul, 28, unemployed, was Mr. T.. F. Lo (Lo Tung-fan to Kung Bheung Chung Wui 25, "Kharged before Mr. D. J. N. Ander- be Deputy Commissioner of Police A 25, The Tung Hip-Kung waison on Saturday with picking the (Chinese Special Constabulary) 7,65, Miss 3, Y. Cheng 20, Mr. and pocket of Mr. B. Benjemine, up- Mrs. R. H. B. Hancock 25, Messrs. prentice of the Hongkong and
with effect from August 1.
Lieut. D. M. Richards has been Man Hing Yuen 10, Messrs. Luen Whampoa Dorks. allowed to resign his conubianton On Firm 5.43, Mr. Chan Yung Chal Complainant was travelling on In the Volunteers, with elect from 10: Meats. Wah Ngat Knitting the bus along Chatham Road July 28,
Co. 18.30, Messrs Kin Tye Lung when defendant extracted a to
Mr. C G Morgan Bsc. Th300, Mr. Chow Men Chi 100, Mr. baceo pouch from his breust dan), MA: (London, Dip. Ed., has Chin Fook Tin 30, Mesers. Foon pocket. He was seen by a passenTM been appointed to sot, as Senior Wo Cheung Firm 10, Messrs. Sam zor, or the bus who raised the Inspector of Bchools with dilect Wo Hing Co., Ltd. 60, Messrs. Samalarm, Defendant was arrosted from August 2 and until further Woo Luong Co, Ltd, 50, The Foo and in his possession was found
Chow Association 42, Dr. H. W. Ip the pouch. The appointment of Mr 60, Mr G. Miskin 200, Mr. Ho Bhul Defendant pleaded guilty and And Win an Ausilti Superinten Wing 10, Messrs. Chung Woo was sentenced to pine months dent of Crown Lands, with babet Chon 10, Mr. Lae Iu Cheung 80, from February 11, has hoon an Miss M Anderson 69 Total:
$101,700.00, S
from Auxulary to the National Red The following pordons have bhón
BERB.C. GRANT Cross Boolery of Colita allowed to quit the Hongkong The Board of Adinintarators of 25 Bouth East Defendo Reserva C. H. Burton, the British Fund for Heller of buthe Onifest indu with effect from August and Etress in chia recently spiroved tives Federation. Lansdowne, W. H. Burns, and the following grant, and cheque drag and bolator Wiwan, from August 13, 24, was Hoofdingly sent to the 105271
nouriced.
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