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92. Good relations have been maintained during the year with neighbouring Chinese Officials, and visits exchanged.
93. On December 19th two Officials of the Japanese Consulate General, accompanied by two British Military Officers were assaulted by a crowd of coolies in British Territory at Sha Tau Kok Market, after one of the Japanese had been observed taking photographs in Chinese Territory. The party escaped with minor injuries.
94. On December 11th, a Japanese destroyer seized a Chinese Maritime Customs Cruiser at Yung Long Wan, Deep Bay, British Waters after firing several shells at it.
95. During the year there were 3 cases of possession of arms in which 3 loaded revolvers and 2 rifles were seized and 5 Chinese males convicted.
96. Sixty-seven banishees were arrested in the New Territories (North) during the year and convicted.
97. There was a marked increase in larcenies during the year. 305 cases were reported involving the loss of property valued at $15,908.00 of which $2,283.00 was recovered. Embezzlement cases accounted for unrecovered property amounting to $8,752.00. 249 convictions were obtained in 249 charge cases as against 178 convictions in 175 charge cases, out of a total of 242 reported cases in 1936. Detectives worked very satisfactorily.
98. A new Sub-Station at Ta Ku Ling, commenced in December 1936, was completed in October, 1937 and taken into use. The Station built on modern lines, provides accommodation for 2 European single Lance Sergeants, 28 Indian Police and 3 detectives. The previous strength of the old Station was 14 Indian Police. The increase in strength was partly provided for by the transfer of European Officers and 6 Indian Police from the main Station at Sheung Shui.
99. Patrol Vans were supplied at Tai Po, Ta Ku Ling and Au Tau towards the end of the year. Their use together with the reorganisation of patrol schedules in all districts, should result in increased efficiency.
100. There was a further increase of sickness among Police during 1937. Cases rose from 241 in 1936 to 403 in 1937, of which 207 were cases of fever as against 162 in 1936. The major increases of sickness were at Tai Po, Sha Tin, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling and Au Tau Stations.
101. The disastrous typhoon of September 2nd caused severe damage both to Government and private property, and to communications, cattle and crops. Losses among the fishing populations were extremely heavy. The most extensive damage
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92. Good relations have been maintained during the year with neighbouring Chinese Officials, and visits exchanged.
93. On December 19th two Officials of the Japanese Con- sulate General, accompanied by two British Military Officers were assaulted by a crowd of coolies in British Territory at Sha Tau Kok Market, after one of the Japanese had been observed taking photographs in Chinese Territory. The party escaped with minor injuries.
94. On December 11th, a Japanese destroyer seized a Chinese Maritime Customs Cruiser at Yung Long Wan, Deep Bay, British Waters after firing several shells at it.
95. During the year there were 3 cases of possession of arms in which 3 loaded revolvers and 2 rifles were seized and 5 Chinese males convicted.
96. Sixty-seven banishees were arrested in the New Terri- tories (North) during the year and convicted.
97. There was a marked increase in larcenies during the year. 305 cases were reported involving the loss of property valued at $15,908.00 of which $2,283.00
$2,283.00 was recovered. Embezzlement cases accounted for unrecovered property amount- ing to $8,752.00. 249 convictions were obtained in 249 charge cases us against 178 convictions in 175 charge cases, out of a total of 242 reported cases in 1936. Detectives worked very satisfactory.
98. A new Sub-Station at Ta Ku Ling, commenced in December 1936, was completed in October, 1937 and taken into
use.
The Station built on modern lines, provides accommodation for 2 European single Lance Sergeants, 28 Indian Police and 3 detectives. The previous strength of the old Station was 14 Indian Police. The increase in strength was partly provided for by the transfer of European Officers and 6 Indian Police from the main Station at Sheung Shui.
99. Patrol Vans were supplied at Tai Po, Ta Ku Ling and Au Tau towards the end of the year. Their use together with the reorganisation of patrol schedules in all districts, should result in increased efficiency.
100. There was a further increase of sickness among Police during 1937. Cases rose from 241 in 1936 to 403 in 1937, of which 207 were cases of fever as against 162 in 1936. The major increases of sickness were at Tai Po, Sha Tin, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling and Au Tau Stations.
101. The disastrous typhoon of September 2nd caused severe damage both to Government and private property, and to communications, cattle and crops. Losses among the fishing populations were extremely heavy. The most extensive damage
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