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IV. DISCIPLINE.
One European recruit was dismissed for misconduct. Four Indian recruits were fined $30.00 each by the Kowloon Magistrate for "Disobedience of Orders" and one of these was fined a further sum of $25.00 on a Second Charge of 'Insubordination' All four were subsequently dismissed. Three other Indian recruits were dismissed for misconduct, and 17 were struck off as unsuitable. Six Cantonese recruits were dismissed for misconduct, and 3 were struck off as unsuitable.
Discipline was otherwise satisfactory.
Annexe C.
REPORT ON THE NEW TERRITORIES (NORTH).
I. DEPARTMENTAL.
1.--ADMINISTRATIVE.
Mr. W. R. Scott took over the charge of N.T.N. from the late Mr. W. G. Gerrard on 1.1.28. He was temporarily seconded for duty as Private Secretary to H. E. the O.A.G. on 7th September, 1928. Mr. L.H.C. Calthrop was then appointed A.S.P.N.T. in addition to his other duties on 7.9.28. Mr. L.H.V. Booth acted as A.S.P.N.T. from 10.12.28-31.12.28 on his return from leave.
2.-ESTABLISHMENT.
The European Staff was increased by the transfer of the following officers :-
Insp. Brennan, D.I.N., to Au Tau on 2.3.28
Traffic Sgt. Tuckett to Tai Po on 1.2.28
The following is a list showing the increase and decrease of the Strength for N.T.N. Stations since August, 1928: —
Sha Tau Kokincreased by 1 I.P.C. Tai Poreduced by 1 Lok Ma Chau1 Sheung Shui3 Ta Ku Ling19 Ping Shan31 Castle Peak4 Au Tau& 1 Chinese Detective Sai Kung1 Sha Tin19 *1 " 1 1 1 1 " "J