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19. Every available member of the Police and Police Reserve was called out for duty to cope with the situation. Monthly leave was stopped over the period and men had to work long hours under trying conditions in controlling traffic and pedestrians, keeping watch for hostile propaganda, detecting pick-pockets and checking unruly elements.
20. Patience, good temper and tractability were marked characteristics of the crowds and in spite of the discomfort suffered owing to the unavoidable pressure and congestion it is a tribute to the public that no serious accident occurred to mar the period of general festivity and rejoicing.
21. Only six minor traffic accidents were reported. One Chinese youth was arrested for making a seditious speech and was bound over by the Magistrate. There was no untoward incident of note.
22. A letter of appreciation for the work done by the Police was received from His Excellency the Governor.
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23. Armed Robbery in a Dwelling. On the morning of the 2nd January, a gang of robbers entered the first floor of No. 41 Cheung Sha Wan Road, which was occupied by a contractor and his family. The inmates were bound and gagged and the safe was rifled. Jewellery and money to the total value of $2,430.00 were stolen. The robbers then made their escape. Later, on information, seven men were arrested and property valued at $1,630.00 was recovered. At the March Sessions four of the robbers were sentenced to four years hard labour each, whilst a fifth defendant received two years hard labour. Two defendants were discharged. For excellent work in connection with this case Principal Chinese Detective Shek Tui was awarded the 2nd Class Police Medal.
24. Murder on Fishing Junk. On the night of the 15th January, an unnumbered fishing junk was anchored off Tsing Shan Keuk, Castle Peak. Two brothers, with their wives, were on board asleep when they were aroused and attacked by four men armed with revolvers and daggers. One of the male members of the junk was fatally wounded by chopper blows; the others recovered from their wounds. The next day a Chinese male was arrested on suspicion by Indian P.S. B462 Mohamed Khan, near Castle Peak. On the 2nd February two other men were arrested at Tai O. All three were indicted for Murder and tried at the March Sessions. The first defendant was found guilty of Manslaughter and sentenced to ten years hard labour. The other two defendants were discharged. I.P.S. B462 was commended by H.E. the Governor for his smart capture.