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There was a considerable increase in sickness among members of the Force.
121. The figures for fever among Police in the New Territories during the last four years are:
1933 126 cases. 1934 150 1935 105 " 1936 183MUSKETRY Courses.
122. The following table gives the results of the Musketry Courses fired during the year.
The following indicates the classification used: —
Marksmen 75%, 1st class 60%, 2nd class 50%, and failures, less than 50%, of the total possible obtainable.
Contingent. Month. No. of men fired. Marksmen. 1st Class. 2nd Class. Failures. Rounds used (Approx.) European January. 219 38 86 74 20 7,500 February. 683 119 358 185 21 26,500 Wei Hai Wei February. 209 26 106 66 11 8,000 Indian Guards February. 70 27 18 1 3,000 Russians January. 14. Nil. 9 3 2 400GREENER GUN COURSES.
123. Greener Gun Courses were held during the year with the following results:
Department. Month. No. of men fired. Passed. Failed. Rounds used. Chinese Water Police March. 59 59 Nil. 300 Indian Guards, Gaol Staff September 36 36 Nil. 120