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2: MAR 4
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 27th. February, 1914.
I have the honour to report with regret the
death by suicide of Tarder H. Stephens of the Victorie Gaol Staff in this Colony.
2.
Tarder Stephens who was 23 years of age joined the Grol Staff on the 12th. December, 1912, having purchased his discharge from the outh. Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, station- -ed in Hongkong, but on the 30t. January on the recommendation of the Medical Officer in charge of the Geol I considered it advisable to order his retirement on Medical grounds. Copies of the reports on which I based my decision are attached.
3.
I trust for your information a copy of the
depositions taken at the Coroner's Inquest.
4.
His Estate will be administered by the
Superintendent of Tictoria Caol. His brother's audress is:-
Mr. R. 0. Stephens,
2, Padfield Lain Road,
Hadfield, Glossop.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
inable servant,
Blosure
Cowary 2.
RICHT HONOURABLE
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