CO129-449 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [7-9] — Page 527

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Hon, Colonial Secretary,

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The men charged were Indian Police Constable 145 Bisha Singh who was on sentry duty at the time of murder,

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and Lce. Sergeant 144 Jhanda Singh and 152 Achar Singh, Indian Police Constable 145 was sentenced to 3 months Hard labour, Indian Lance Sergeant 144 to 6 weeks hard labour, and Indian Lance Sergeant 162 to a fine of $25, in default 1 week hard labour. Indian Police Constable 145 and Indiar. Lance

Sergeant 144 have been dismissed the Force, Indian Lance Sergeant 144 losing all pension, Indian Lance Sergeant 152 has been dismissed but allowed pension, The following Indian Constables were reduced to 3rd. Class, with lose of good conduct badges, but were not dismissed: -

400 Arjan Singh

470 Teja Singh

473 Sandagar Singh 79 Anokh Singh.

The following 3rd. Class Contsables were fined $5:-

202 Bishr. Singh

36 Nikka Singh

361

Amar Singh.

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A second European is now stationed at Tai 0.

The Sergeant interpreter has been transferred, all the boatmen and coolies changed.

The station is being rebuilt, the flooring being

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made of reenforced concrete.

(sa.) C. McI Messer,

Captain Superintendent of Police,

17. 9. 1918.