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of being thrown into the Bay, so he drew his revolver and fired a shot in the air. Two of the three became alarmed, and ran and left the Constable and the third man struggling on the road. The constable fired a second shot which struck the deceased in the abdomen and caused his death.

A Magistrate's enquiry was held-Verdict: Shot by the Constable in self defence.

GANG ROBBERIES.

6. Twenty-six gang robberies were reported to the Police during the year as against

6 in 1907.

In 21 cases no arrest was made, in the remaining 5 cases arrests were inade as follows :—

In one case,

.....1 convicted 3 discharged.

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STREET AND HIGHWAY Robberies.

7. Fifteen street and Highway robberies were reported during the year as against 22 in 1907.

In connection with 9 of these no arrest was made.

In the remaining 6 cases arrests were made as follows:-

In one case,

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1 discharged. 3

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ROBBERIES ON BOATS AND JUNKS.

8. Ten cases were reported to the Police during the year as against 4 in 1907. In connection with 7 cases uo arrest was made. In t'e remaining 3 cases arrests were as follows:-

In one case

.2 convicted.

FELONIES NOT ALREADY GIVEN.

9. Under this heading are comprised the following:-

Arson and attempted arson.

Administering Poison,

Malicious damage to property, Curting and wounding,

Demanding money by menaces, Embezzlement,.

Forgery.

Housebreaking,

Murder, .......

Manslaughter,

Indecent assault and rape,

Shooting with intent to murder,

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm,

Abominable offences,

Total,

GAMBLING.

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.....5 discharged.

1908.

1907.

1

1

1

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9

17

5

11

30

27

11

22

151

135

15

14

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47

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9

232

247

10. One hundred and thirty-two gambling warrants were executed and convictions obtained as against 147 in 1907.