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due to the defective eyesight of the coxswain who has been invalided from the service. In four cases the accidents were unavoidable with no blame attached to anyone and in three cases the Water Police Staff was found free from blame.
CRUISING LAUNCHES.
4. During the year Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Launches underwent an annual survey and overhaul. No. 1 Launch is very old and cannot be counted as fully efficient as she is suitable only for "Protected Waters." Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Launches are in good condition and their wireless gives satisfactory service.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
5. The Harbour Launches Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 14 are in a satisfactory condition. Nos. 7 and 9 are old and their efficiency is rapidly decreasing. They have no searchlights.
MOTOR BOATS.
6. Motor Boats Nos. 10, 11 and 12 continue to give useful service. A new No. 11 Motor Boat has been supplied and is giving satisfactory service. The engine of No. 12 Motor Boat has been condemned and a new Diesel Engine is to be installed. This should greatly increase her efficiency. No. 10 Motor Boat is old and her efficiency is decreasing.
MUSKETRY.
7. The Chinese Deck Staff of the Cruising Launches are given regular practices with revolvers and Greener Guns. All Winchester rifles were in a bad condition through age and were replaced by Greener Guns during 1933. A half yearly Vickers Machine Gun Course was fired on the four Cruising Launches. Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Launches fired one Three-pounder Gun Course during the year. Good results were obtained in both these courses.
Annexe D.
REMAND HOME FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
1. The Home was opened for the reception of boys on November 20th. Mr. C. P. Fallon (retired from the Hong Kong Police) who had been appointed Superintendent, had given much thought and attention to the fitting up and preparation of the Home. He has under him one Chinese Lance Sergeant and seven Chinese constables to maintain discipline in the Home. Some of these Police officers give instruction to the inmates in elementary reading and writing. Steps are also in hand for the engagement of an instructor to teach the boys basket making:
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