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was carried out by Police, Fire Brigade and Sanitary Department under the guidance of officers from the Public Works Department. Owing to the dangerous state of adjoining property the work of rescue and clearance was attended with considerable risk. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government was pleased to express his high appreciation of the work done by those engaged upon the work.
At 20.30 hours on August 16th, 1921, a Chinese actor was shot dead, whilst performing on the stage at the Wo Ping Theatre by one of the audience who escaped in the commotion and excitement that followed. One man was arrested soon after the murder and was charged at the Criminal Sessions but was discharged.
At 11.45 hours on September 5th, 1921, Nos. 313 and 315 Queen's Road West collapsed. A number of persons and children were rescued immediately by Police and others on the spot. Rescue work was carried out by Police, Fire Brigade and members of the Sanitary Department. 16 persons were sent to the G.C.H. for treatment. A number of other persons were rescued from the debris with minor injuries, 6 persons were killed.
REWARDS.
The following King's Police Medals were presented by His Excellency the Governor Sir R. E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., on 8th July, 1921, at Central Police Station.
To Chief Inspector James Kerr and Chief Detective Inspector William Murison for most excellent work throughout the War, and for ability and untiring zeal in the performance of the onerous duties of their appointments.
To Station Officer Arthur Lane (Fire Brigade) and Detective Inspector Hau Hang (Police) for exceptionally valuable services.
Second Class Medal was granted to Inspector Robert MacDonald for long and valuable service and for zeal and courage in the performance of his duties in a difficult district and for bravery in following up armed robbers (34 Western Street).
Third Class Medal was granted to Inspector Patrick Francis Boulger for exceptional service while in charge of the Police in the Northern District of the New Territory.
Fourth Class Medal was granted to Sergeant A.145 Godfrey Albert Stimson for skill and intelligence shown in a case of larceny of a quantity of cargo from Holt's Godown in December, 1920. Three men were arrested and convicted and the stolen property recovered.
Fourth Class Medals were granted to the following European Police Officers for long and faithful services:
Sub-Inspector William Pitt. Ex-Sergeant William Kerr.
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was carried out by Police, Fire Brigade and Sanitary Department under the guidance of officers from the Public Works Department. Owing to the dangerous state of adjoining property the work of rescue and clearance was attended with considerable risk. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government was pleased to express his high appreciation of the work done by those engaged upon the work.
At 20.30 hours on August 16th, 1921, a Chinese actor was shot dead, whilst performing on the stage at the Wo Ping Theatre by one of the audience who escaped in the commotion and excite- ment that followed. One man was arrested soon after the murder and was charged at the Criminal Sessions but was discharged.
At 11.45 hours on September 5th, 1921, Nos. 313 and 315 Queen's Road West collapsed. A number of persons and children · were rescued immediately by Police and others on the spot. Rescue work was carried out by Police, Fire Brigade and members of the Sanitary Department. 16 persons were sent to the G.C.H. for treatment. A number of other persons were rescued from the debris with minor injuries, 6 persons were killed.
REWARDS.
The following King's Police Medals were presented by His Excellency the Governor Sir R. E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., on 8th July, 1921, at Central Police Station.
To Chief Inspector James Kerr and Chief Detective Inspector William Murison for most excellent work throughout the War, and for ability and untiring zeal in the performance of the onerous duties of their appointments.
To Station Officer Arthur Lane (Fire Brigade) and Detective Inspector Hau Hang (Police) for exceptionally valuable services.
Second Class Medal was granted to Inspector Robert Mac- Donald for long and valuable service and for zeal and courage in the performance of his duties in a difficult district and for bravery in following up armed robbers (34 Western Street).
Third Class Medal was granted to Inspector Patrick Francis Boulger for exceptional service while in charge of the Police in the Northern District of the New Territory.
Fourth Class Medal was granted to Sergeant A.145 Godfrey Albert Stimson for skill and intelligence shown in a case of larceny of a quantity of cargo from Holt's Godown in December, 1920. Three men were arrested and convicted and the stolen property recovered.
Fourth Class Medals were granted to the following European Police Officers for long and faithful services :-
Sub-Inspector William Pitt. Ex-Sergeant William Kerr.
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