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"The Rangoon Times"
June 1908 & March 1891
"The Rangoon Times"
June 1908 & March 1891
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DEATH
William Rundle
Inspector of Police aged 29 years.
A Mergui correspondent writes:–
On May 31st 1908, at Ti, high up on the big Tenasserim River, Mergui district Mr Rundle Inspector of Police, died from the effects of a chill brought on by exposure to horrific weather whilst returning after a highly successful capture of dacoits. During the last few months Mr W. Rundle practically cleared the North and North-East portion of the Mergui district of a gang of dacoits, numbering 26, with a large number of firearms and ammunition. He was greatly esteemed by both officials and non-officials in this district and his death is a very great loss to the Police of this district.
William Rundle
Inspector of Police aged 29 years.
A Mergui correspondent writes:–
On May 31st 1908, at Ti, high up on the big Tenasserim River, Mergui district Mr Rundle Inspector of Police, died from the effects of a chill brought on by exposure to horrific weather whilst returning after a highly successful capture of dacoits. During the last few months Mr W. Rundle practically cleared the North and North-East portion of the Mergui district of a gang of dacoits, numbering 26, with a large number of firearms and ammunition. He was greatly esteemed by both officials and non-officials in this district and his death is a very great loss to the Police of this district.
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ARREST
Maung Ba Tun, Excise Sub-inspector arrested one Nga Po Than for being in possession of four packets of morphine. A Chinaman named Fund Nga was also arrested for being in unlawful possession of 29 packets of cocaine. The arresting officer was Excise Sergeant Maung Pan E. BEATEN
Lall Mahomed, a resident of 30th Street was assaulted yesterday by a neighbour, who struck him with a stick and inflicted several wounds to his head. The injured man was treated at the hospital. A CURIOUS INCIDENT
W.O. Benjamin residing in Lower Kemmendine Road, sent a small Madrassi boy yesterday with R's 7 to pay his premium to the British Empire Life Office in Barr Street. A native met the boy on the footpath between Mason’s and the Hong Kong Bank, took the chit from him and telling him it was all right sent the boy to change a rupee. When the boy returned with change to the spot the native had disappeared. |
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ACCIDENT
Govindhu, a Hindu labourer, was knocked down by a gharry yesterday in Dalhousie Street, fortunately the wheels did not pass over him and barring a few abrasions that he received he was not seriously injured. The Police took him to the hospital. THEFT
Noor Mahomad, a resident of Botatoung, has made a report to the police of the theft of jewellery valued at R 870. The Police of the division have the matter under investigation. P.W.D. Notice
The public are informed that Tank Road will be closed for repairs from the 9th June until further notice. W. Coggan, Executive Engr. Rangoon Divn. Post Office Notice
Lists delivery times of letters, parcels, and money order rates. J.P. Baker, Postmaster. |
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE’S COURT
A Re-Trial
Mr Justice Ormond recently dealt with the case of G.H.S. Boyne, in the exercise of his revisional powers. Boyne, it will be remembered, had been employed as clerk on the S.S. Tara and had been tried and discharged by the District Magistrate in the prosecution launched against him for illegal possession of opium, the Magistrates holding that the prosecution had failed to prove that he knew the box contained opium. This order of discharge Mr Justice Ormond was asked to revise by the Crown and the Revisional Court directed the District Magistrate to hold a further enquiry either himself or one of his subordinate magistrates. Mr Bagram appeared before the District Magistrate today and surrendered his client who has travelled across from Assnsol to appear in the present proceedings. His Counsel informed the Court that one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution, Mr Doyle, had since died. The Judge, who had tried the case in revision had held that the judgement of the Lower Court was not in accordance with law, inasmuch as his worship did not hold that there was no evidence of possession on the ruling of the ... Judgements. That was not the proper interpretation of that ruling. Mr Justice Ormond was of opinion that there was evidence of possession. His worship observed that he had expressed it as his opinion that the substance was opium.
Counsel replied by informing the Magistrate that he could not give evidence and cited a case in point decided by their Lordships of the Privy Council. On the Bombay side a passenger fell off an incoming train. A action for damages resulted and three Judges of the Bombay High Court, in trying the case in appeal went down to the spot, had the train brought in, had lights lit and then found that the plaintiff’s case was absolutely false. But the Privy Council did not spare them for giving evidence, although it was sound common sense. The Magistrates permitted the accused to go in search of two sureties to give him an opportunity of getting bail and fixed the preliminary hearing at noon on Saturday, the 12th instant.
A Re-Trial
Mr Justice Ormond recently dealt with the case of G.H.S. Boyne, in the exercise of his revisional powers. Boyne, it will be remembered, had been employed as clerk on the S.S. Tara and had been tried and discharged by the District Magistrate in the prosecution launched against him for illegal possession of opium, the Magistrates holding that the prosecution had failed to prove that he knew the box contained opium. This order of discharge Mr Justice Ormond was asked to revise by the Crown and the Revisional Court directed the District Magistrate to hold a further enquiry either himself or one of his subordinate magistrates. Mr Bagram appeared before the District Magistrate today and surrendered his client who has travelled across from Assnsol to appear in the present proceedings. His Counsel informed the Court that one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution, Mr Doyle, had since died. The Judge, who had tried the case in revision had held that the judgement of the Lower Court was not in accordance with law, inasmuch as his worship did not hold that there was no evidence of possession on the ruling of the ... Judgements. That was not the proper interpretation of that ruling. Mr Justice Ormond was of opinion that there was evidence of possession. His worship observed that he had expressed it as his opinion that the substance was opium.
Counsel replied by informing the Magistrate that he could not give evidence and cited a case in point decided by their Lordships of the Privy Council. On the Bombay side a passenger fell off an incoming train. A action for damages resulted and three Judges of the Bombay High Court, in trying the case in appeal went down to the spot, had the train brought in, had lights lit and then found that the plaintiff’s case was absolutely false. But the Privy Council did not spare them for giving evidence, although it was sound common sense. The Magistrates permitted the accused to go in search of two sureties to give him an opportunity of getting bail and fixed the preliminary hearing at noon on Saturday, the 12th instant.
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Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. I have this day handed over charge of the Company's business in Burma to W. Miller. Fred. C. Kennedy, Manager. 11/3/1891. The Agra Bank Ltd. Rangoon Branch - J. Blackhall, Manager. Parsee Theatre Oriental Victoria Dramatic Club Co. Rangoon For Sale
On Wed. 11th Mar. at our auction mart at Merchant St. On account and risk of Dawoodjee Mahomed Madha by order of Messrs. Scheppleman & Co. Wax beads.
"Fren Crest" Magistrate Boundary Rd. The whole of the elegant household furniture and fittings, the property of Wilfred Victor Iden.
Jhal Bijon Country residence known as "Fern Crest" Magistrate Boundary Rd. with ground, comprising more or less 5 acres known as a portion of 3rd class Extra Suburban allotment No..... tastefully laid out, thickly studded with choice and valuable fruit trees including a large number of Doorians in blossom and bearing and containing two pucka wells. On Fri & Sat. (13 & 14 Mar.) At his residence 132 Cheape Rd. The whole of the household furniture and fitting, the property of W.F. Halliday
At our auction mart in Merchant St. A collection of household furniture and fittings. Balthazar & Son, Auctioneers.
200 tons of patent fuel ("Crown Brand") Apply to: Gillanders Arburhnot & Co.
High class whiskies. Cheng Taik & Co. Merchant St.
Indigent White c.h. horse 13.3. Innocent Grey c.b. gelding 13.2. Both perfect backs, the latter has been regularly ridden by a lady. Dear 'un Bay b. gelding about 12.0 an excellent trapper. A Siamese Phaeeton in perfect order. For further particulars apply to W.F. Halliday
A piece of land class No. 2 measuring 363 acres more or less in Kyauktan sub-divn., close to the village granted under the Waste Land Rules of Mar. 1865, the property of Mah Paw deceased. By order of W. A. Nicol.
At our auction mart at Merchant St. On account and risk of Hajee Abdool Azeez. By order of Veerchund Jaichund, Sapphires.
At our auction mart at Merchant St. On account and risk of Mah Nyab, China St. By order of A.K.A. Palanyapah Chetty. Jewellery.
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