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L. S. 21 Carson and L. S. 147 St. Stephen's Church was the His Excellency the Governor Johnsun-commended by H. Escene of a pretty wedding hold (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) at the Governor. On the occasion of on Tuesday afternoon, the parties tended the annual inspection of the fight with armed robbers at being Mr. Honry Ma, eldest son of The Hongkong Polico, accompani-Kwai Chung, Gin Drinkers Ray, an Mr. and Mrs. Ma Joo Young and ed by his A. D. C. (Captain C. H. December 2, 1928, these two of Miss Mary Wong, eldest daughter Steele, M.C.) yesterday afternoon. cers were in charge of No. 6 of Mr. and Mrs. Wong Joy Hung. There was a smart turn-out of Police Launch and were respon- The bride, who was given away by European, Indian, Cantonese, and sible for the capture of a junk in her father, was attired in a dress Welhalwel Pollte, and a small con-which 3 of the unwounded robbers of pink satin trimmed with crystal tingent of Indian guards.
were endeavouring to escape.
The ceremony was performed Principal Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, C.LE.,
Chinese Detective
The bridesmaids were Miss Grace contingent, Mr C. G. Perdue, the Governor for zeal and intelli-Wong and Miss Amy Ma. Miss Ma was in charge of the European Wong Lnu is commended by H. E. by the Rev. Leo Kau Yan. A.S.P., was at the head of the Ingence displayed in handling In-Gum Ol was flower-girl and Master
and conducting dlan force, whilst the Chinese de-formation
Stanley Kwaan with Miss Betty tachments were under Mr. L. H. Vquires and plans whereby two wong the trainbearers. Booth, A.S.P.
live bombs were seized at the Wan The Hon. Mr. E. D. C Wolfe, Kau Boarding House, 32 New Mar Captain Superintendent of Police, ket Street, on March 2nd, 1926
sentenced to five' received His Excellency, and One man was accompanied him, together with years hard labour. One woman Captain Steele, on his inspection was sentenced to four years H. L. of the force, His Excellency
Detective L. S. C. 75 Lo Kwong
A reception was held at the residence, 8, St. a.m.stopped here and there to speak to and Detective C: 0. C. 357 Tsol bridegroom's
those members of the force who Wing Kok commended by H.E, the Stephen's Lane, and a banquet is possessed medals.
Governor for zeal shown in con- to be held to-night at the Yoa Woo After. the inspection, His Ex-ducting investigations and finally Restauraat. The bride and bride- cellency presented medals and arresting 2 men who were charged groom were the recipients of commendations to various mem-with piracy and murder on board many handsome presents from berg of the force who have done the steam launch "Sai Kung" on friends and relatives.
Both pri good work during the year. As 12th September, 1926. each man was given his award, soners were subsequently sen.
members of the Criminal Investi- His Excellency shook hands with tenced to death.
Detective L. 8. 90 Kwong Hung gation Department, who acquitted him. The prizes for rifle and re- volver shooting during the past-Commended by H. E. the Gov- themselves well in their handling On the ocension year, were also presented. The ernor.
of the of the case with the result that full list is as follows:
fight with armed robbers at Kwai death sentences were passed on Chung, Gin Drinkers Bay, Decem-eight pirates, of whom six have al- ber 2, 1926, this Officer, who was ready been executed and two await under cover, shot dead one execution. The Indian guards, of
robbers
who was who are placed on steamers to pre-. attempting to escape.
vent piracy, come in for much. Stoker Leung Iu of No. 6 Pollee criticism from time to time. It Launch commended by H. E. the is, therefore, only right that atton- Governor and granted a reward tion should be drawn to the day- of $10, for prompt action in going gorous nature of their duties, The list of casualties in their ranks during past years was aug-
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Sub-Insp. Andrew-recommend- cd for King's Police Medal-This officer was responsible for the dis- position of the Police, who wore sent out to guard a distillery at Kwai Chung, Gin Drinkers Bay, against an impending attack by
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May 11 C'brg Shapin May 17 armed robbers. When the attack to the rescue of an old man who Mar 27 took place on December 2, 1926, accidentally fell into the water at May 18 P'mib,C'brg May 28th-Obrg June 5 he was so successful that, out of Yaumati, Typhoon Shelter on Demented by the attack upon two- May 31 Cbrg Shraptn June 69 robbers, 4 were killed and 4 cap-cember 18, 1926. Jugs 11Cbrg
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Andrew, in fective. Sub-Insp. his turn, shot his opponent dead.
L. S. A. 195 Goodwin-2nd Class Medal. In the initial stages of the encounter with armed robbers at Kwai Chung. Gin Drinkers Bay, jon December 2, 1926, this officer fatally wounded one of the attack ing party. He was afterwards pursuing some other members of the gang, when he was fired at by Another man.
European Police.Superinten- dents' Cup, Won by P. S. 20 Carey, Revolver Championship Cup: 2nd prize, P. S. 14 Saunders. Sir Edward Stubbs Revolver Oup: Won by P. S. 25 Carey.
Revolver Handicap Cup: Won by P. S. 29 Carey,
Team Competition for East Sur- The latter he kil-rey Revolver Cup: Won by Hon. led, assisted by P. S. 185 Tang Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe's Team."
Prize for best score in winning
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Indian Police: 1st prize, 1. P. C.
Revolver Shooting: 1st, I. P. C. 303 Malak; 2nd I. P. S 45 Sher Ali
C. C. 17 Chau Sau-2nd Class team: P. S. 14 Saunders, Medal. This officer together with Detective C. C. 626, Mak Po T88 Anwar Khan: 2nd, I. P. C. 268 engaged 3 of the robbers in the af Jagir Singh; 3rd, 1. P. C. 71 Awer
Singh. fair at Kwat Chung, Gin Drinkers Bay. He seized one man who was armed with a revolver. During the struggle, he was attacked by Shah, I. P. C. 58 Alim Khan, I. P.
C. 638 Gurbaxsh Singh. another man armed with a dagger, Chinese Police: Revolver Cham- lightly wounded and forced to re-pionship Cup: Won by C. C. 78 leuse his opponent. The latter Lau Hing-wa; 2nd, P.C.D. 280 Wei was killed later.
Detective P. S. 185 Tang Sang Kuei Lin; 3rd, P.C.D. 357 Yang 3rd Class Medal. On the occasion Huan Heng.. of the fight with armed robbers at
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The work of the European police was very meritorious and I note number of those who are qualify with satisfaction an increase in the
Thanks to the vigilance of the officer in charge of No. 2 police launch, Sub-Inspector Perkins, the pirates had to leave the "Salkung" hurriedly; and soon afterwards, na a result of further smart work on the part of the Water Police under spector Brown, arrests were made which led to the execu- tion of three pirates,"
Fine Exploit.
It gives me much pleasure to re- card the fine exploit of Sub-Ins- pector Andrew, assisted by Lance Sergeant Goodwin and a party of Chinese police, at Kwai Chung in December last, when they nc- counted for eight out of nine brigands who had intended to rob a distillery. Four were shot dead and four were captured and son- tenced to varying terms. of im- prisonment. The police fortune ately suffered no casualties, al though repeatedly fired at.- Sub- Inspector Andrew has been recom- mended for the King's medal and. the other officers concerned have been suitably rewarded. In this case again the Water Police are
H. E's Congratulations. Kwai Chung, Gin Drinkers Eay, His Excellency then addressed this Officer was responsible to the force as follows:-Mr. Wolfe, gether with L. S. A. 195 Goodwin, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers fon, the killing of a robber who and Constables of the Hongkong to be congratulated on their share had fired 2 shots at L. S. A. 195 Police Force, I am glad to be able in the encounter, for they captured three men. en the boat which to congratulate all ranks of the Detective C. C. 626 Mak Po Tai Torce on faithful and efficient brought the robbers to Kwai
Chung. 4th Class, Medal.-On the occa-service rendered to the Colony
The Police in the New Terri- sion of the fight with armed rob- during last year under conditions tories have done excellent work bers at Kwai Chung, Gin Drinkers which were exceptionally trying throughout the year. They have Bay, this Officer was posted with
had their hands full owing to trou O G. 17 Chan Sau whom he assist robbers. He was also engaged in
dent Gerrard deserve high praise. ed when attacked by one of the
ble across our frontler and the. services of Assistant Suporínten- the fight with 3 of the robbers. ing in the Chinese language. The
Musketry has been hampered C. C. 406 Fong Cheung and C.10 Indian police have carried out owing to the lack of
a suitable Chan Plu are granted 4th. class their increasingly difficult duties
rifle-range; but thanks to the medals for courageously and tena in a most praiseworthy manner ciously chasing and capturing a and their discipline and esprit de public spirit of the Taikoo Rifle murderer who was armed with an corne have been entirely unaffect. Club, which has kindly placed its iron bar and a dagger and who ed by the Bolshevik turbulence range at the disposal of the Police strenuously resisted arrest on 5th now let loose in the Far East. Force, when required, I trust that September 1926. Both the Con- The Chinese police have behaved this difficulty will be completely overcome. Increased interest has stables were unarmed at the time, loyally and well, especially those been taken in revolver shooting,
Engineer-in-Chief i Luk and in the Criminal Investigation De- 1. S. W. 17 Leg Tam of the Water
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the East Surrey Regiment, who dals for long and faithful service, the chaos and anarchy which pre-presented a very handsome trophy vailed in the neighbouring provin- which is competed for quarterly ces of China. The Traffic Police by teams of nine.men.
Police Training School. Detective Inspector Pincolt is show distinct improvement in the commended by His Excellency the discharge of their duties, parti-
The Police Training School has Governor for thoroughness and zeal cularly those selected Wei-bal-wel continued its good work through In conducting investigations and men who have passed the regula, out the year under the able admi- supervising the work of Detectivea tion of traffic test after undergo nistration of Inspector Paterson in Kowloon Stations during 1920. ing a special course at the Police assisted by an efficient staff. Part Sub. Insp, Perkins is commend Training School. The members of of the curriculum- of the Police ed by II. E. the Governor for initia the Flying Squad, both regulars School is instruction in First Aid, tivo shown in connexion with the and specials, have done good work and, in addition to the recruits piracy and murder on board the and the specials, only recently en- who are now all trained in First 12 a.m. only).steam launch "Sai Kung' on Sept. rolled, deserve great praise for the Ald, a large number of European,
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12th, 1926. S. I. Perkins, in ungrudging manner in which they indian and Chinese Polico, have only).charge of No. 2 Police Launch, have placed their services at all qualified. I trust that before Jong noticing that the steam launch times at the disposal of the Police the entire Force will be so qua- "Sai Kung" had deviated from her Authorities. The capture of alified: course, followed her and came a bad character with a fully loaded We live in difficult times, and I sight of her when pirates on board revolver on him by four Speciale fear that the work of the Hong- had begun to loot the launch of the Flying Squad just before kong Police Force during 1927 The approach of No. 2 Launch the Chinese New Year was very will be no less arduous than it was caused the pirates to decamp hasti- creditable.
In 1928. It must, however, be an ly, and they were all arrested later. : Piracy and Brigandage. encouragement to you in the dis- Sub. Inap. Brown is commended Piracy and brigandage occur charge of your duties to know that by H. E. the Governor for zeal and unfortunately with alarming fre- the entire community of the Co- Initiative shown in tracking down quenty In the immediate noigh-lony places complete confidence in and finally arresting 3 men who bourhood of this Colony, The your discipline, efficiency and were charged with piracy and work which devolyés upon the loyalty. On behalf of the Colony murder on board the steam Iaunch Hongkong Police in this connexion I thank you for good work faith- Sal Kung" on the 12th September, is both difficult and dangerous. A fully done in the past. I wish you 1526. Two of those men were good example was the "Sunning all success for the future, and I subsequently sentenced to deathu piracy case, which impleated 22 am sure that you will at all times L. 8. 150 Lamprill commended defendants and entailed" "helvy || worthily maintain the fine tradi- by H. E the Governor for bravery work on the European and Chindée tions of the Force.",
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