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# A.R.P. REPORT ON AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS FOR 1938.
1. The Air Raid Precautions Sub-committee—a branch of the Local Defence Committee—held meetings throughout the year. Mr. W. R. Scott was chairman. On the arrival of the Air Raid Precautions Officer, the chairmanship was taken over by Wing Commander A.H.S. Steele-Perkins.
2. Wing Commander Steele-Perkins was appointed Air Raid Precautions Officer on 20th January, 1938, and arrived in the Colony on 16th March, 1938.
## I. Volunteers
The basis of the work of the Air Raid Precautions Officer during the year was the preparation of a local A.R.P. scheme and the enrolment of volunteers. The number of those who volunteered for instruction or service was small at the beginning but increased as the active work and propaganda of the department attracted the public's attention. The present position may be regarded as satisfactory provided that the rate of progress in enlistment can be maintained.
## II. Propaganda and Advice to the Public
1. Several broadcast talks on A.R.P. have been given throughout the year.
2. The demand for A.R.P. Handbooks increased during the year. Free copies were distributed to volunteers. The handbooks are also on sale to the public, both in English and Chinese language.
3. Arrangements for an exhibition of A.R.P. paraphernalia at the University unfortunately had to be cancelled owing to the extreme pressure of work in other directions. It was possible, however, to hold an exhibition in the Union Church Hall, Hong Kong, which was attended by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote.
4. An A.R.P. Exhibition was given by the Women's Air Raid Precautions Union on August 11th and 12th at the Union Church, Kennedy Road, and was also attended by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote.
## III. Instruction and Training
1. Public lectures on Air Raid Precautions started in December, 1937, at the China Fleet Club and continued until February 1938.
2. Lectures and preliminary training to members of St. John Ambulance Brigade and of the Police Reserve were given by Mr. Chak Tai Kwong, and by S.I. (R.) Dunlop (who had attended the Anti-gas School at Falfield, England).
3. The Air Raid Precautions Officer, after his arrival, started a series of lectures and instruction which has been ever since gathering momentum. It is estimated that some 12,000 people have attended them to the time of writing this report; and the average number of courses running daily is 5. All important business firms now have trained squads of A.R.P. personnel. Trained instructors number eighteen.
4. Preliminary plans for the erection of an Air Raid Precautions Training School were considered during the year.
## IV. Wardens
1. An A.R.P. Wardens' Main Committee was appointed in May, under the chairmanship of Mr. Pentreath, the members of the committee consisting of some of the well-known residents living in the Colony.
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REPORT ON AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS FOR 1938.
1. The Air Raid Precautions Sub-committee-a branch of the Local Defence Committee-held meetings throughout the year. Mr. W. R. Scott was chairman. On the arrival of the Air Raid Precautions Officer, the chairmanship was taken over by Wing Commander A.H.S. Steele-Perkins.
2. Wing Commander Steele-Perkins was appointed Air Raid Precautions Officer on 20th January, 1938, and arrived in the Colony on 16th March, 1938.
I.
Volunteers.
The basis of the work of the Air Raid Precautions Officer during the year was the preparation of a local A.R.P. scheme and the enrolment of volunteers. The number of those who volunteered for instruction or service was small at the beginning but increased as the active work and propaganda of the department attracted the public's attention. The present position may be regarded as satisfactory provided that the rate of progress in enlistment can be maintained.
II. Propaganda and Advice to the Public.
1. Several broadcast talks on A.R.P. have been given throughout the year.
2. The demand for A.R.P. Handbooks increased during the year. Free copies were distributed to volunteers. The handbooks are also on sale to the public, both in English and Chinese language.
3. Arrangements for an exhibition of A.R.P. paraphernalia at the University unfortunately had to be cancelled owing the extreme pressure of work in other directions. It was possible, however, to hold an exhibition in the Union Church Hall, Hong Kong, which was attended by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote.
4. An A.R.P. Exhibition was given by the Women's Air Raid Precautions Union on August 11th and 12th at the Union Church, Kennedy Road, and was also attended by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote.
III. Instruction and Training.
1. Public lectures on Air Raid Precautions started in December, 1937, at the China Fleet Club and continued until February 1938.
2. Lectures and preliminary
and preliminary training to members of St. John Ambulance Brigade and of the Police Reserve were given by Mr. Chak Tai Kwong, and by S.I. (R.) Dunlop (who had attended the Anti-gas School at Falfield, England.)
The Air Raid Precautions Officer, after his arrival, started a series of lectures and instruction which has been ever since gathering momentum. It is estimated that some 12,000 people have attended them to the time of writing this report; and the average number of courses running daily is 5. All important business firms now have trained squads of A.R.P. personnel. Trained instructors number eighteen.
4. Preliminary plans for the erection of an Air Raid Precautions Training School were considered during the year.
IV. Wardens.
1. An A.R.P. Wardens' Main Committee was appointed in May, under the chairmanship of Mr. Pentreath, the members of the committee consisting of some of the well known residents living in the Colony.
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