EX-DETECTIVE’S PENSION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 96, 26 April 1933, Page 11

EX-DETECTIVE’S PENSION

SUSPENSION UPHELD. More than seven hours were occupied by th© Hereford Watch Committee in hearing an appeal by ex-Detective-Inspector Hall against suspension of his police pension of £lB2 a year on the ground that since becoming a member of the City Council he had divulged information which came to his knowledge as a member of the Chy Police Force. Mr. Hall, since election to the council, has severely criticised the proceedings of the Watch Committee. His appeal was based on the contention that he had divulged no police information, and that his criticisms have been based on information secured since becoming a member of the council. The proceedings -were in private, but at the close the following announcement was made: “The Watch Committee have listened carefully to all that has been said by counsel, have considered tho evidence, and given careful reconsideration to the matter, and have decided to uphold their previous decision.” continue to be very popular and arc of mutual benefit to the senior divisions. It is pleasing to record that during the year seven boys and seven girls, who had reached the regulation age and had obtained the necessary senior certificates, were trans ferred to the senior divisions. The annual competitions took place at Eastertime. As usual, keen and close contests marked all events. The cadet competitions for the Porritt Challenge Cup, judged by Dr. K. Christie, were a revelation of efficiency among tho boys. The total membership of the brigade in the Wanganui district now stands at 320. Total number of cases attended to on public duty during the year, 970; cases treated not on brigade duty, 1297. It is pleasing to report that several- senior cadets assisted the seniors at a number of the case? treated on public duty. “While all officers are maintaining a high standard of efficiency among their respective units, to deal with tho accidents of the sports fields or of ordinary everyday life, they arc also, under Corps Superintendent A. E. Allpress, ready to organise with the local British Medical Association, the municipal authorities and police to meet any unusual emergency, such as epi demies, earthquakes, or similar disasters. In these various directions men and women of the St. John Ambulance Brigade have proved an essentia' factor in the scheme of things in the community. “The Chief Commissioner, Col. E. Barclay, extends his thanks to the members of tho brigade for their zeal and self-sacrifice in the performance of their duties. He especially wishes to express his appreciation of the close attention given to tho brigade by members of the medical profession, the police, Press and public and sports authorities. The increase in strength and activities has resulted in greater demands being made upon the brigade surgeons, and their services have at all times been freely given as instructors, lecturers and examiners. In conclusion. the Chief Commissioner again invites the united efforts of all ranks in maintaining and. if possible, increasing the efficiency of the various services which are being carried out. ’ ’