The Archive · 1937

Ward Road Gaol Head Stopped at Bridge

Ata reported "that Me. A. "HSamgon, Deputy. Governor of the." Mualeipal Gaol, who is now in charge owing to the departure of Captain 'D. T. Waht fon sick Leave, was prevented by the Sapanese authorities from returning, tothe gaol. it appears. thal Mr Samson at about 930 pam. was pro-eyeding across the Garten Bridye return to the gaol when he was held Uup by Japanete sentries. "in spite of the fact that he. produced. evidence of his identity and. various official passes, the Japanese ameer-in-choree Fetused to permit him to. proceed.

It wi be recalled. thatthe rules {sued by the Japanese and published in these columns yesterday closed the Garden Bridge to all" holders of asses and members. of the SMP. BLV.C. and the SALE. except between the hours of 8 aim. and' pam. daily.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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