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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1934.

Around the Courts

CHINESE COMMITTED TO

SESSIONS

Echos Of Kowloon Armed

Robberies

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Evidence. was given by the two private watchmen, who described the chase, and said they found dafendant in an opium divan in Swatow Street. When they entered he had just taken off his dark jacket and hung it on the wall. The defendant was breathing TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG, XONG

DAILY PRESE,"T hard at the time.

Defendant made a statement saying he had gone into the divan to smoke.

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Dear Sir.-Moy I congratulate The segaol to two armed robberies in Kie Leung Street and Shanghai and had taken off his jacket. The ing. Apart from trade, Hong Kong Elo was about to go to sleep you on your leader of this morn- Street in the middle of March, had a sequel at the Kowloon Magistracycused him of stealing the car. He was witnesses came in later and ac- befors Mr. Wynne-Jones yesterday in the divan from 9.30 until midnight part of the world-and it needs afternoon, when Lo Fing alias La Yin when he went out for a walk and re- ping was charged with possession of turned at 1

I am." two revolvers and one automatic pistol together with 28 rounds of mixed ammunition, at No. 132 Ya Chau Street, Shisinshuipo, on March 31.

Mr. C. Y. Kwan appeared for the accuse, while Detective Inspector Dorling of Kowloon was for the pro secution."

La Fook, a Chinese detective at tached to Yaumati Police Station said that at about 6 am. on the morning of March 31, and accompanied by another Chinese detective constable, he went, to No. 130 Nam Cheong Street, Sham- shuipo, and entered a cubicle on the second floor.

They waited until am, when they heard a knock on the door of the cubicle, a woman oyahing the door soon after.

Witness immediately faced the de- lenant who had entered the cubicle while witness companion got behind the defendant, witness warning the defendant not to move. Consequently the defendant was arrested and taken to Shamshuipo Police Station.

At 9.30 am the same morning Detective Inspector Dorling arrived and had the accused taken to Yaumati Police Station, together with witness and his companion.

Chan Tam, a hawker, said defendant was not in the divan at 11 p.m. Defen dant returned to the divan at about 1.30 ..

that defendant was guilty and imposed Mr. Hamilton said he was satisfied

fine of $160, or three month's hard labour, on the first charge and $98, or one month, on the second count, the sentences to run concurrently.

TRAFFIC OFFENCES

Several traffic offenders were dealt with by Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy yesterday..

Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell, appeared as complainant in a traffic summons against Leung Yin, driver of lorry No. 931, for dangerous driving in Whitfield.

Trathic Inspector McLellan said Mrs. Mitchell was driving her car along Whitfield. When near the Yacht Club he stopped behind a tramcar to allow the passengers to get of After the passengers had got off, she drove The past the tramcar on its left. defendant then drove past the tramcar on its' off side, but on seeing a car, a motorcycle and another tramcar coming in the opposite direc Nation, he reversed, and in so doing nearly drove into Mrs. Mitchell's car. Complainant had to stop to avoid a collision.

Cross-examined by counsel for the defendant, witness said that when the defendant was arrested no arins were found on his porson. Cheong Street was not the residence of the accused but was the address of another man called Tsang Fook.

After having arrested the accused, witness warned the former that he was being detained in connection with a robbery in Shanghai Street. No other reason was given for the arrest

Mr. Kwan:-Did the accused make any staternent when he was arrestedi

Witness:Yes, he said, "You're a fool, I didn't do it.'

Witnesses companion gave corro"} borative evidence.

Detective Inspector Dorling in charge of Kowloon said that as a result of a telephone communication, he went to Shamshuipo Police Station at 9.30

on March 31,

There he saw the defendant and the two police witness, and he accom- panied them to Yaumati Police Sta

tion.

At Youmati Police Station, Ins- pector Dorling cautioned the defend ant and told him that he was to be questioned regarding armed robberies

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him. Hidden in his girdle dagger, held in a sheath. Inspector Carey said the police took à very serious view of the case.

TRAGIC DEATH OF YOUNG GIRL

Coroner's Enquiry

Sitting as Coroner at Central Macfadyen conducted an enquiry into Magistracy yesterday, Mr. QAA. the death of a 14-years old girl named Fatima Mossa who received intal in- At the conclusion of the case, Mr.juries from a fall at the Lee Gardens Hamilton, addressing Mrs. Mitchell, said he was very much obliged, to her for having come up and being propar- ed to give evidence. He wished the puclic would come forward more often

in such cases.

The defendant, on admitting the summons, was fined $25.

No Permit.

T. J. Price, driver of private car No. 1950, summoned for having driven bis car in Wellington Street without per mission on April 7, was cautioned, as he had a clean record,

Inspector Nicol said accused drove between D'Aguilar Street and Wynd- ham Street.

Defendant said he could not see the sign, "Road Eloped, owing to its being obstructed by bamboo scaffolding.

E. B. Deva, of No. 10, Cannaught

on April 8.

Sub-Inspector Nolloth was in charge of the case, and the following jury. was empanelled: Messrs. William Roberson (foreman), C. H. Rodrigues

and Lui Yau.

he saw deceased on April 9. She was Dr. Chau Wai Cheung testified that

then in a semi-conscious state and as he was informed that she had a fall the previous day; he formed a provi- sonal diagnosia as concassion of the brain. As it was an accidental case, witness informed the police, at the same time telling the deceased's parents "to have her removed. to hospital.

A part from semi-consciousn€95 there were no other signs of external injuries.

at Ker Leung Street and Shang Road Central, third floor, driver of mato. An hour later her daughter |

Street.

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Where The Arms Were Kept Defendant was questioned about arms and after some time consented to take witness and the Chinese police. men to the place where the arms were

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private car No. 580, was fined 85 for a similar offence on the same day.

He pleaded guilty to the summons, but had several previous convictions for traffic offences.

1.

Garden Road Incident

AC Wilkinson, of Lane, Craw ford's, driver of private car No. 3084, was cautioned on a summons for hav ing overtaken another car in the con- trolled area in Garden Road,

Inspector Nicol said he was driving at 15 miles an hour, when defendant passed him in the controlled area in Garden Road between the Detention Barracks and the junction of Kennedy Road.

kepe took me to No. 182 Yu Chan sircet, first floor, to a rear cubicle, where . Chinese woman was taking her food. The defendant pointed out basket under the bed. I took it out and opening the basket found a higuit tin, the top of which was covered with some red paper."

"When I removed the paper I found a layer of biscuits, lying on edge. On removing the biscuits I found a small paper packet which, when opened, was found to contain 28 rounds of mixed ammunition. I took a large paper parcel out and Mr. Hamilton expressed some, kur- opening it found one .38 five chamber-prise that this was a controlled area, ed revolver with no markings on it, but Inspector Nicol said if he ever one .25 five chambered revolver and saw anyone overtaking in that ares he one 32 automatic pistol of German would take action. make. The remainder of the tin was comprised of biscuits.

Defendant admitted the summons, but said he did not know it was con- trolled aren

Ferry and Bus Ticket.

Cross-examined by Mr. Kwan, wit- new admitted that it was rikther A shop foki, who attempted to use curious that accused should suddenly a season ticket which was not issued make a change and show him the in his name by Yaumati Ferry Com- arus after having denied having any-pany, was fined.86 by Mr. Macfadyen thing to do with the robberies. in the Central Police Court yesterday. The admissions made by the accused- A salesman, San Ping-fai, who was were rende out of free will and volun-charged with travelling on a China tarily, and not as a result of long Motor Bus Company vehicle without questioning.

paying his fare in Queen's Road Central, failed to appear in Court and his buil of 825 was estreated.

At the time the accused told wit- ness where the arms were kopt, the five other Chinese acunsed who had sines been discharged, were present, together with six Chinese Detectives.

His Worship committed the accused to the Criminal Sessions,

JOY RIDER CAUGHT

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A Car

Chan Chan-hing," an unemployed Chinese from Singapore was charged before. Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy yesterday with driving

Too Much Sugar

The mother of the dead girl told the Court that on the day of the accident, at about 3 pin, her daughter was called out to go for a walk by a school

Chinese whom she did not know. She was brought back to the house by a

all in Lee Gardens. was informed that her daughter haci a

Witness im mediately summoned a Chinese her balist who gave her some powder to be mixed with Hour, ginger and onions. Deceased complained that she felt pain in the right leg, but after the medicine had been applied to the effectived part she passed a good night..

Brain Injured.

The next day, however, her condi- tion grew worse, and witness sum- moned Dr. Chau. Wai Cheung, who advised her to have the deceased removed to hospital. In the after noon the deceased was taken to Government Civil Hopital where she died at 7 p.m. Witness was told by the doctor at the Hospital that the deceased had injured her brain, and that an operation would be necessary. While they were conversing, the de- ceased pussed away.

Sat Wai Lan, 14, who was with deceased when she met with the accid- ent, said that she went to call the dead girl to go for a walk in Lee Gardens at about 3 p.m. on April 8. While on the way they met another school mate Leung, Haa Kun and together they proceed to Lee Gardens. While walking through the gardens at the top of the hill, a brown and white show dog suddenly appeared.

They all because frightened and ran in different directions. Deceased ran down some steps while witness ran along the path at the top of the steps. The dog did not follow, and about 10 yards along the path witness stopped and she then heard the deceased ery out "Ah Ma, Ah Ma" (mother), Wit- ness immediately went back along the path and down the steps and about six feet from the bottom of the steps in another path six feet below, where

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PROPERTIES SOLD

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were sold, different explanations for fighting. The shop foki said Ng came into his shop to drink tea and used too much sugar, while Ng accused Yau of abus ing him for no reason whatever..

Hawker-cur-thief

State to be "just out of gnol," car No. 2649 without the permission Leong Gat, 32, a hawker, was sen- of the owner, Mr. Herman of 5 Morri-tenced to three monthe hard labour sno Gap Road at 9 am, on April 19. by Mr. Macfadyen, in the Central He was also charged with having Police Court yesterday for stealing. driven without an appropriate driver's two bundles of firewood from a shop licence

at No. 186 Queen's Road Central. Inspector McLellan, prosecuting, Inspector. James said defendant was said the car was reported lost by sentenced to six weeks on March 6 Mr. Herman on April 16 at 11 pm. | last." Aboat 2 am, two private watchmen saw defendant drive, the car back to

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after which the enquiry was adjourned Further evidence was then given

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The purchaser was the same in both case, the successful bidder being Mr. Tan Shu Ying.

by Mrs. A. H. Rumjahn, wife of the Vice-President of the Club.

The card consists of twenty-two

Sentence of three-mouthe" hard | The Third Annual Athletic events, and several races are open defendant got out and bolted. They labour was passed on a man named Sports Meeting of the Indian Re- to children while there is also a gave chase, and he ran into Queen's Chu Bhiu by Mr. Lee at the Kowloon creation Club will be held on Sun-race for lady members of the Club. Road and eventually to Bwatow Street Magistracy yesterday for being in where he entered stairway. The possession of a dagger without per day. April 22 at the Indian Re- There is also a rate for members two watchmen followed, but by the mit from the IGE Inspector Carey creation Club ground, Bookunpoo, of St. John Ambulance Brigade, time they arrested him defendant had told the Court that defendant was commencing at 1:30 pm, sharp." changed his dark jacket for a lighter running when he was met by a Chinese coloured one.

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