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i.e., 1,500 yards, 1,000 and 1,500 yards. The result of each run was marked by the motor boat and the P. C. spotting when the Sergeant fired his run and vice versa. The average number of shots got away on the run was 250, and on the whole the shooting was good, taking into consideration the smallness of the target and the length of the range, and I am satisfied that a junk at the same range would be badly hit about.
Signals have been exercised during the year by day and night with the various coastal Police Stations and short messages can be sent and received.
During the year:—
2 Europeans passed for coxswain.
9 Seamen were dismissed.
4 Seamen resigned.
2 Seamen died.
1 Seaman transferred to Land Force.
All the above vacancies were filled.
Various transfers took place during the year amongst the Europeans: Inspector Kerr returned from leave and resumed duty with the Water Police on 19th December. Inspector Murison and Inspector Gordon were in charge during various periods of the year.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N., Assistant Supt., Water Police.
5th January, 1915.
ANNEXE B.
Report on the Police School.
Staff. At the beginning of the year the Staff was reduced by 1 European Master and 1 Indian Master.
Mr. R. J. Birbeck assumed charge vice Mr. A. W. Grant who resigned on appointment as Second Master, Queen's College.
Mr. R. J. Birbeck's resignation was accepted on March 3rd and Mr. W. Curwen was appointed Master-in-charge.