The Archive · 1934

Baby Girl Deserted

A Chinese baby was born shortly before moon Fast Wednesday in the lavatory of @ building at 160 Avenue Edward VIT and immediately abandoned by its mother. who walked away from the building and is still being sought by the police.

The child, a girl, was discovered when occupants of the building heard feeble ries from the room and investigated. A Fire Brigade ambulance was summoned and the new-born baby was taken to the Lester [Hospital for Chinese. The child was reported as "doing well."

Police from Central Station are investigating the case.

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