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Mr. F. C. Jenkin was first appointed Assistant Superintendent of Police Reserve and later on Deputy Superintendent. The corps included British subjects of British, Portuguese, Indian, and Chinese descent and they were formed into separate companies. An Ambulance Corps was recruited amongst the Chinese and placed under the charge of Dr. G. H. Thomas who was made Surgeon-Inspector. A band was also formed from amongst the Portuguese Company, and a series of promenade concerts in the Public Gardens were arranged which were a distinct success.
Owing to the efficiency of this force it was found possible to allow 38 members of the Regular Police to proceed to England to enter the Army, their duties being performed both on land and on the harbour by members of the Reserve, about 60 of whom carried out patrol duties daily in two shifts between 6 p.m. and midnight.
The strength of the Special Police Reserve on 31st December, 1915 was:
Staff 10 No. 1 Co. (British and Indians) 129 No. 2 Co. (Portuguese) 146 No. 3 Co. (Chinese) 191 Total 476TRAVELLERS RESTRICTION ORDINANCE.
32. On the 12th July, 1915, the issue of passes for Europeans, Non-Asiatics, or Indians to leave the colony was transferred to this Office and Mr. R. A. C. North was appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police to supervise the issue, being assisted by a Lance Sergeant and a Constable.
C. McI. MESSER, Captain Superintendent of Police.
16th March, 1910.