Force Orders 1929
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CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
GENERAL ORDERS
CJP4 VOLUME 28
1st January 1929 ~ 15th June 1929
Compiled by Mary Quinn Commenced 5th January 2014)
(Completed 15th March 2014)
General Order
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General Order No 1
1st January 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The following member s of the Stockport Division, will attend Course of Lectures re above, to be held at the Old Council Office, Bredbury, commencing on the 8th January 1929. 3rd Examination PC257 Lloyd. 2nd Examination PC148 Simpson and PC412 Sorfleet.
General Order No 2
4th January 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned member of the Force having, completed 17 years' service is awarded the long service increment of 2/6d per week as follows:- PC127 J. Platt, Northwich Division at £4.12s.6d per week from the 1st instance.
General Order No 3
4th January 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned members of the Force will receive increase of pay as follows:-
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
Broxton
PC262 Broady
£4.8s.0d
17th
Altrincham
PC265 Dance
£4.8s.0d
17th
Altrincham
PC442 Carruthers
£4.6s.0d
29th
Eddisbury
PC508 Cash
£4.4s.0d
28th
Crewe
PC336 F .Lowe
£4.6s.0d
15th
Crewe
PC335 Buckley
£3.12s.0d
2nd
Middlewich
PC368 G.W. Onions
£4.8s.0d
18th
Northwich
PC13 W.H. Wheeler
£4.4s.0d
28th
Wirral
PC100 G. Henderson
£3.18s.0d
1st
Dukinfield
PC376 J.G. Helsby
£4.8s.0d
29th
Macclesfield
PC242 H. Taylor
£4.6s.0d
15th
Macclesfield
PC254 W. Spann
£4.6s.0d
15th
Macclesfield
PC431 J. Digby
£4.6s.0d
15th
Macclesfield
PC86 J. Hewitt
£4.4s.0d
28th
Stockport
Sgt128 W. H. Smith
£5.5s.0d
2nd
Stockport
PC426 W. Bowyer
£4.6s.0d
15th
Runcorn
PC337 J.E. Jones
£4.8s.0d
1st
General Order No 4
5th January 1929
Police Register of Licensed Houses
The following alterations will be made in the above;-
Altrincham Licensing District;-
No 147 Queen's Hotel Sale
Licensee Charles Clement
Crewe Borough Licensing District:-
No 62 Beech Tree Monks Coppenhall
Licensee John Owen
No 73 Crown Hotel Monks Coppenhall
Licensee Alfred Crawford
Middlewich Licensing District;-
No 117 Hollie Bush Wheelock
Licensee Harold Bagnall
No 5 The Chemist's Shop Sandbach
Licensee John Henry Hill
No 2 The Chemist's Shop Alsager
Licensee And Owner Sidney Mott
No 75 Travellers Rest Odd Road
Licensee Percy Jas. Boardman
Northwich Licensing District;-
No. 73 Church Inn Northwich
Licensee Harry Ernest Wilding
Stockport Licensing District;-
No 37 The Railway Inn Cheadle
Licensee Fred Harrison
Middlewich Licensing District;-
No 117 Hollie Bush Wheelock
Licensee Harold Bagnall
No 5 The Chemist's Shop Sandbach
Licensee John Henry Hill
No 2 The Chemist's Shop Alsager
Licensee And Owner Sidney Mott
No 75 Travellers Rest Odd Road
Licensee Percy Jas. Boardman
Northwich Licensing District;-
No. 73 Church Inn Northwich
Licensee Harry Ernest Wilding
Stockport Licensing District;-
No 37 The Railway Inn Cheadle
Licensee Fred Harrison
No 67 Bulls Head Hazel Grove
Licensee Nesfield Broome
No 90 Bowling Green Hotel Marple
Licensee James Miller
Runcorn Licensing District;-
No 33 Queen's Hotel Runcorn
Licensee John T. Glassey
No 29 Nelson Hotel Runcorn
Licensee Enoch Tomlinson
No. 1 Castle Hotel Halton
Licensee Walter Wood
General Order No 5
5th January 1929
TABLE OF FEES
No. 5.
S.G.O.
5th January 1929
TABLE OF FEES
The Chief Constable submits for the information of the Constabulary a Table Of Fees for the Service of Summonses &c., in respect of several cases only which have received the approval of the Secretary of State in pursuance of Section 23(1) of the Police Act, 1890 -
s
d
1
For the service of Summons Notice or Warrant under the Highway Act 1835(S.11C).
0
6
2
For the service of any other Summons.
1
0
3
For the execution of a Warrant of arrest.
1
0
4
For the execution of any other Warrant of except a Warrant of Commitment.
1
0
5
For the Service of a Notice under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910.
1
0
6
For the Service of any Judgement, Order or Minute of Order.
1
0
No fee is to be charged in any criminal case, i.e. any indictable case, or any case where the procedure is by information leading up to a conviction as distinguished from complaint leading up to an Order.
Several cases have occurred in which fees have been charged for service of summons in criminal cases, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendent's will bear in mind and draw the attention of Justice's Clerks to the above Scale of Fees.
A sufficient number of copies of this Standing General Order have been sent to enable Superintendents to forward one to each Section, and the same will be placed in the General Order Books at Divisional Head Quarters and the Standing General Order Books in charge of Sectional Officers, thus avoiding copying.
General Order No 6
5th January 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned following members of the Middlewich Division, will attend Course of Lectures re above, to be held as follows:-
At Brunner Mond Works Middlewich
Commencing on Tuesday 8th January 1929
3rd Examination
Acting Sergeant 351 Foley
At Brunner Mond Works Malkins Bank. Sandbach
Commencing on Wednesday 9th January 1929
3rd Examination
PC30 Fryer, PC237 Kinsey and PC395 Hollins.
2nd Examination
PC281 Penny
General Order No 7
10th January 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 17th January 1929.
No. 126 Acting Sergeant William Pleavin, Northwich Division, stationed at Lostock Gralam, will move into the new cottage which has recently been obtained there.
No. 405 Constable Albert Andrews, from Winstanley, Northwich Division from Davenham to Lostock Gralam, vice Pleavin.
No. 347 Constable Thomas Preston, single, Northwich Division, from Lostock Gralam to Davenham, vice Winstanley.
General Order No 8
15th January 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from the 1st February 1929, Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions.
In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the duty scale in, consequence of any local occurrence, they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 9
19th January 1929
Estimates for Pay & Contingencies
For months of April, May & June 1929
The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee, on 19th January 1929.
If the Police balances in the hands of Superintendents on 31st January 1929 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amount of cheques to Superintendents in June 1929.
Division
April
June
July
Total
Headquarters
541
541
541
1623
Broxton
575
575
575
1725
Altrincham
1.849
1.849
1.849
5,547
Eddisbury
674
674
674
2,022
Crewe
1,694
1,694
1,694
5,082
Middlewich
724
724
724
2,172
Northwich
1,118
1,118
1,118
3,354
Wirral
1,731
1,731
1,731
5,193
Dukinfield
637
637
637
1,911
Macclesfield
858
858
858
2,574
Stockport
1,140
1,140
1,140
3,420
Runcorn
819
819
819
2,457
General Order No 10
19th January 1929
Police Pensions Act 1921 (Sec 6)
The following pensions have been guaranteed by the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 19th January 1929, to the under mentioned members of the Constabulary who have completed the required number of years' service and whose services are retained without prejudice to any decisions which may be made as to the advisability of their retirement on Pension.
Division
No Rank Name
Pension entitled to on 31st January 1930
Altrincham
Supt. J. Lees
£ 353. 6. 8
Crewe
Supt. H. Mighall
£353. 6. 8
Macclesfield
Supt. G. Astle
£224. 8. 11
Northwich
A:1 PC R. Turnock
£165 .4. 7
Wirral
Ins. J. W. Lythgoe
£223.4. 0
Wirral
99 A/Sergeant J. Phillips
£153. 13. 3
Stockport
PC438 J. Moore
£153. 13. 3
General Order No 11
19th January 1929
Pensions
The following pensions were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 19th January 1929. Inspector Davies Worth, Altrincham Division £240 per annum and PC394Alfred Cottrell, Broxton Division £153.13s.3d per annum.
To take effect on such a date as the Chief Constable may be able to arrange.
General Order No 12
19th January 1929
Pensions
At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 19th January 1929.
A Special Pension of £35. 10. 8 per annum was granted to No. 42 Constable Albert Rowson, Altrincham Division, to take effect from 26th January 1929.
Constable Rowson will be paid up to and including 12 midnight 26th January 1929.
General Order No 13
21st January 1929
New Clothing, Helmets and Gloves 1929 Issue.
Divisions will parade as follows for the fittings of the above, and must fall in at the hours named, dressed in Tunics, Dress Trousers, Helmets and White Gloves.
Superintendents will see that those Constables who have to leave by train are fitted first, so as to enable them to return to their Stations without delay:-
Monday 28th January 1929 Macclesfield Div. at Macclesfield at 12 Noon
Monday 28th January 1929 Stockport Div. Hazel Grove at 2 pm.
Tuesday 29th January 1929 Altrincham Div. Altrincham at 11.30 am
Tuesday 29th January 1929 Dukinfield Div. Dukinfield at 2 pm.
Wednesday 30th January 1929 Head Quarters Head Quarters at
Chester 10.30 am
Wednesday 30th January 1929 Broxton Div. Broxton at 12. Noon
Wednesday 30th January 1929 Old Nantwich
At Nantwich at 12 Noon
Wednesday 30th January 1929 Remainder
Remainder of Crewe at 3. pm
Thursday 31st January 1929 Middlewich Div. Middlewich at 1.30 am.
Thursday 31st January 1929 Northwich Div. Northwich at 1. pm.
Thursday 31st January 1929 Eddisbury Div. Oakmere at 2.30. pm
Friday 1st February 1929 Runcorn Div. Runcorn at 10.45 am
Friday 1st February 1929 Wirral Div. Heswall at 2pm
The representatives of the Contractors will attend for the purpose of noting the necessary alterations required to the Clothing and a Return, in triplicate, on form given at the foot of this Order, will be prepared, by the Superintendents: and all requisite information alterations noted thereon, at least two lines being allowed for each man.
A copy of this Return will be forwarded to this Office, one kept at Divisional Head Quarters and one sent to the Contractors.
Messrs. Briggs, Jones & Gibson (1924 Ltd.
Brook Mills
Lostock Street
Oldham Road Manchester.
In the absence of the Chief Constable or the Deputy Chief Constable, Superintendents, will be held responsible that all misfits are pointed out to the Contractors representatives, that he garments requiring alteration are properly marked with chalk and the necessary particulars are fully entered in the Returns before mentioned.
The garments requiring alteration will be taken by the Contractor's representatives on the day of the parade.
After the garments requiring alteration have been received back form the Contractors, Superintendents will again, at once fit the same and report if the garments fit, if they do not, they will again be returned to the Contractors and a
Report made to the Chief Constable when they have been satisfactorily altered.
Helmets will be fitted on and a Return sent to this Office of those which do not fit,
Stating thereon the size required, which information will also be forwarded to the Contractors:-
Messrs. Christy & Co.
35 Gracechurch Street
London E.C. 3
Together with the misfits which cannot be exchanged. When the correct size of Helmet has been received by Superintendents from the Contractors a report to that effect will be forward to Head Quarters.
The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged.
Alterations requested for New Clothing1929 &c.
No Rank Name
Tunics
Dress Trousers
Undress
Trousers
Serge Jackets
White Cotton Gloves and White Wool
Helmets
Date..........................................Signature..........................
General Order No 14
22nd January 1929
Pension
Referring to General Order 11/1929 the date of retirement of the under mentioned member of the Force will be as follows. PC394 Alfred Cottrell, Broxton Division, 26th January 1929 at 12 midnight. Constable Cottrell will be paid up to and including 26th January 1929
General Order No 15
24th January 1929
Transfer
The following transfers will take place on 30th January 1929.
No. 295 Constable Alec Hugh Jones, married, Runcorn Division, from Latchford Without, to Stockton Heath, vice Titley, and will occupy the cottage recently obtained there.
No 423 Constable Ernest Titley, single, Runcorn Division from Stockton Heath to Latch Without, vice Jones.
General Order No 16
24th January 1929
New Clothing, Helmets & Gloves
That part of the General Order relating to the Divisions on Tuesday 29th January 1929 and Thursday 31st January 1929 is hereby cancelled and the following substituted. Tuesday 29th January 1929.
Middlewich Division at Middlewich at 11.30 am. Northwich Division at Northwich Division at 1pm. Eddisbury District at Oakmere at 2.30pm. Thursday 31st January 1929 Altrincham Division at Altrincham at 11.30am. Dukinfield Division at Dukinfield at 2.pm.
General Order No 17
25th January 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 1st February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 27th January 1929.
No 483 Constable Arthur James Francis, married from Wirral Division to Broxton Division Handley, to be stationed at Handley, vice Cottrell pensioned.
No 387 Constable Herbert Kendrick Smith, married, Wirral Division, from Heswall to Bromborough, vice, Francis, and will occupy the cottage vacated by that Constable.
No 315 Constable Herbert Skitt, single Wirral Division from New Ferry to Heswall, vice Smith.
General Order No 18
25th h January 1929
New Clothing, Helmets & Gloves
Referring to General Order 13/29, the arrangements made for Monday 28th January 1929, are cancelled and the following substituted:-
Monday 28th January 1929 Stockport Division at Hazel Grove at 11.45 a.m.
Monday 28th January 1929 Macclesfield Division at Macclesfield at 2 pm.
Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt.
General Order No 19
26th January 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 4th February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 3RD February 1929. Inclusive:-
No 416 Constable Robert Leslie Bleasdale, married, from Crewe Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Simpson, and will occupy the cottage which has recently been obtained there.
No 185 Constable Arthur Smith, single from Wirral Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Bleasdale.
No 148 Constable Arthur Simpson, single from Stockport Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at West Kirby, vice Smith.
General Order No 20
28th January 1929
Pension.
Referring to General Order 11/1929 the date of retirement of the under mentioned member of the Force will be as follows. Inspector David Worth, Altrincham Division, 14th February 1929 at 12 midnight. Inspector Worth will be paid up to and including the 14th February 1929.
General Order No 21
30th January 1929
Promotions, Appointments and Transfers.
The following promotions, appointments and transfers will take place on 15th February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from that date inclusive:-
Promotions
No 466 Sergeant Robert Church Stephenson, Runcorn Division, to be Inspector at £320 per annum, vice Worth, pensioned.
No 429 Acting Sergeant Albert Williams Broxton Division to be Sergeant at £5 per week vice Stephenson
Appointments
No 321 Constable Bernard Lindop, Eddisbury Division, to be Acting Sergeant (unpaid) vice, Williams promoted.
No 7 Constable Lionel Arthur Marshall, Middlewich Division, to be Acting Sergeant (unpaid).
No 264 Constable John Rowland Crosby Broxton Division to be Acting Sergeant
(unpaid).
No 62 Constable George Henry Moffatt, Broxton Division, to be Acting Sergeant (unpaid).
Transfers
Inspector Alfred Fryer, married, from Macclesfield Division to Altrincham to be stationed at Sale, vice Worth.
Inspector Robert Church Stephenson married, from Runcorn Division to Macclesfield, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Fryer.
No 129 Sergeant Arthur Milton, married from Crewe Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Stephenson.
No 11 Sergeant Frank Lionel Jackson, married, from Willaston to Nantwich, vice Milton.
No 492 Sergeant Albert Williams, married, from Broxton Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Willaston, vice Jackson.
No 418 Acting Sergeant Percy Dean, married, from Macclesfield Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Great Broughton, vice Williams.
No 102 Acting Sergeant Samuel Jones, carried, Macclesfield Division from Sutton to Bollington, vice Dean.
No 321 Acting Sergeant Bernard Lindop, married, from Eddisbury Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Sutton, vice Jones.
No 402 Constable George Stanley Clayton, married, from Wirral Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Five Crosses, vice Lindop, and will occupy the cottage vacated by that Constable.
No 119 Constable John Henry Foster, single, from Altrincham Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Meols, vice Clayton.
No 107 Constable Alfred William Taylor, single, from Macclesfield Division to
Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Foster.
General Order No 22
30th January 1929
First Aid for Injured
The under mentioned members of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an examination re above have been successful as follows 2nd Examination PC239 Baxter, PC85 Allman, PC212Roberts and PC153 Roberts. 3rd Examination PC77 Ikin, PC348 Booth, PC119 Foster, PC33 Birch, PC81 Riley, PC78 Thompson, PC214 Pickering, PC253 Broster, PC28 Brindley, PC154 Birtles, PC146 Williams, PC22 Bebbington.
General Order No 23
30th January 1929
Transfers
The transfers direct in General Order 17/29 are hereby cancelled.
The following transfers will take place on 5th February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions, from 3rd February 1929 inclusive:-
No 316 Constable John Henry Warburton, married, from Middlewich Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Handley, vice Cottrell.
No 483 Constable Arthur James Francis, married, from Wirral Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Alsager, vice Warburton.
No 513 Constable Herbert Skitt, single, Wirral Division, from New Ferry to Heswall vice, Smith.
General Order No 24
1st February 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned members of the Force will receive increase of pay as follows:-
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
Broxton
PC399 G. Skitt.
£4.0s.0d
Altrincham
Sgt 92 J. Parker.
£5.12s.0d
4th
Altrincham
PC375 H. Glassbrook
£4.8s.0d
14th
Altrincham
PC150 F. Jones
£4.0s.0d
20th
Altrincham
PC37 J. Robinson
£4.0s.0d
20th
Altrincham
PC106 G.E. Bradbury
£4.2s.0d
10th
Altrincham
PC182 J. J. Wilson
£3.12s.0d
3rd
Eddisbury
Sgt459 P. Thompson
£5.10s.0d
8th
Eddisbury
PC144 J. Jeffries
£4.2s.0d
10th
Crewe
Sgt465 E. Swain
£5.5.0d
1st
Middlewich
PC237 A. Kinsey
£4.2s.0d
10th
Middlewich
PC80 W. J. Parry
£4.0s.0d
20th
Northwich
PC501 A. Fishwick
£4.0s.0d
10th
Wirral
Sgt474 H.T. Huxley
£5.10.0d
10th
Wirral
PC270 S. Sowerby
£4.8s.0d
20th
Wirral
PC396 E.J. Muggeridge
£4.6s.0d
20th
Wirral
PC210 N. Howarth
£4.0s.0d
20th
Wirral
PC29 C. Mullins
£4.0s.0d
28th
Wirral
PC301 F.C Brown
£4.8s.0d
19th
Dukinfield
PC96 J. Morgan
£4.10s.0d
20th
Continued....................................
Dukinfield
PC446 W. Blythe
£4.0s.0d
14th
Macclesfield
PC276 E. Roberts
£4.8s.0d
14th
Stockport
Sgt455 A. Millington
£5.12s.6d
4th
Stockport
PC300 G.E. Petty
£4.8s.6d
28th
Stockport
PC377 C.E. Bunkall
£4.6s.0d
12th
Stockport
PC509 E. White
£4.6s.0d
20th
Runcorn
PC423 E. Titley
£4.0s.0d
20th
Runcorn
PC231 D. Hughes
£4.8s.0d
28th
General Order No 25
1st. February 1929
Chester Winter Assizes
The next Assizes for the County of Chester for the trial of prisoners at 11.am, on Thursday 7th February 1929, at Chester Castle.
The following detail of the Constabulary, will parade at the Chief Constable's Office at 19.15 am, on Thursday 7th February 1929, for Police Special Duty in connection with the above.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Officer
Head Quarters
1
6
7
Broxton
1
2
3
Altrincham
2
2
Eddisbury
1
1
Crewe
2
2
Northwich
1
2
2
Wirral
2
2
Runcorn
2
2
Total
1
1
18
21
Dress: Full dress will be worn, Greatcoats and Capes to be taken, in straps, for wear if required.
If any of the above detailed Constables should be unable to attend, the fact should be unable to attend, the fact is to be reported at once and the name of another specially selected Constable submitted by the Superintendent.
The receipt of the order to be acknowledged.
General Order No 26
2nd February 1929
Transfers
The transfers directed in General Order 23/1929 are hereby cancelled.
The following transfers will take place on 5th February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 3rd instant, inclusive:-
No. 387 Constable Herbert Kendrick Smith, married, from Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Handley, vice Cottrell.
No. 523 Constable Herbert Smith, single, Wirral Division from New Ferry to Heswall, vice Smith.
General Order No 27
2nd February 1929
Illumination of Motor Cars
The Chief Constable forwards herewith for the information of Superintendents a copy of a written Judgement delivered by the Yorkshire West Riding Justices sitting at Otley, on 25th January 1929 and he directs that the same will be communicated to the Justice's Clerk of each Petty Sessional Divisions.
The Justices at the request of the West Riding Solicitor have given very careful consideration to the Law relating to the illuminations of rear number plates on motor vehicles.
It has been noticed that in various parts of the country, decisions are being given to the effect that the regulation requiring the rear number plates on Motor Vehicles to be illuminated has been repealed by the Road Transport Lighting Act of 1927.
We do not agree with these decisions and I propose to give our reasons:-
Acts of Parliament with Regulations, Orders and Bye Laws made under the power therein, conferred have been time to time required vehicle to exhibit specific lights for the purpose of indicating their position or their direction in which they are travelling.
All Acts of Parliament referring to these lights were repealed by the 1927 Act and new provisions were then made.
The Motor Car Act of 1903 and the order made thereunder required each owner of a Motor Car to register it with the proper Authority, giving a full description thereof.
This Authority allotted a number giving at the same time their index letter.
This was termed the identification mark and a plate had to be at the front and back showing this mark when the car was on the road.
It was realised that the Mark could not be recognised at dark, so a Regulation was made that during certain hours a lamp should be kept burning on the car, so contrived as to illuminate and render easily distinguishable every letter and figure on the Plate on the back.
The Roads Act of 1920 repealing certain Provisions of the Motor Car Act of 1903, gave the Minister of Transport power to make Regulations prescribing the size, shape and character of the identification Marks and to be displayed and manner in which they were to be displayed and rendered easily distinguishable whether by night or by day.
The Minister afterwards made Regulations practically repeating those previous made. These he varied in April 1928 as to the hours only.
This regulation requiring drivers of Motor Vehicles to illuminate their rear identification Mark on their cars, in our opinion has not been repealed by the Road Traffic Lighting Act of 1927.
Section eleven of this last mentioned Act we consider only refers to lights on vehicles, and not to the lamps which are to be kept burning to illuminate the rear identification Mark.
We cannot find anything in the 1927 Act, which varies the requirement as to this illumination, and we therefore have decided to convict.
General Order No 28
5th February 1929
Police Register of Licensed Houses
The following alterations will take place in the above:-
Broxton Licensing District:-
No. 8 The White Horse Churton -by - Aldford
Licensee Wm. David Parker
Altrincham Licensing District:-
No. 10 School Road Sale
Licensee Percy Burrows
No. 6 Grocers Shop. The Cross Lymm
Licensee Henry Melling
No. 179 Letters Clay Lane. Timperley
Licensee Ann Carr
Owner Exeors. of Jas Carr
Crewe Borough Licensing District:-
Eddisbury Licensing District:-
No. 64 Plough Inn Morton
Owner Richard Williamson
No. 69 Abbey Arms Hotel Oakmere
Owner Messrs. Wilson's Brewery Co. Ltd.
No. 114 Blue Cap Hotel Weaverham- Cum - Milton
Owner Messrs Wilson's Brewery Co. Ltd.
Wirral Licensing District:-
No.135 Shrewsbury Arms Hotel Hinderton
Licensee William Sanderman
Chester Castle Licensing District:-
No. 38 Canal Tavern Ellesmere Port
Licensee Robert Varley
Dukinfield Licensing District:-
No. 9 Commercial Hotel Dukinfield
Licensee & Owner Edith Hadfield
No. 22 Wharf Tavern Dukinfield
Licensee George Gallant
No. 107 Church Inn Tintwistle
Licensee Alfred Wall
No. 113 Old Oak Inn Tintwistle
Licensee Beatrice
No 1 Chemist Shop 121 King St. Dukinfield
Licensee S. Bertrand Halliwell
Prestbury Licensing District:-
No. 71 Robin Hood Rainow
Licensee Albert Morris
No. 116 Ship Inn Wincle
Licensee G. Harper Cooper
Stockport Licensing District:-
No. 96 Midland Hotel Marple
Licensee James Ryan
No. 102 Hatters Arms Marple
Licensee Oswald Graham
General Order No 29
5th February June 1929
First Aid for the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Northwich Division having recently attended an Examination, re above, have been successful as follows:- 3rd Examination PC361 Ellison, PC572 Richardson, PC354 Pessall, PC506 Whitehead, PC403 Roberts PC31 Cooke. 2nd Examination PC234 Blizard.
General Order No 30
8th February 1929
Transfers
The transfers of Acting Sergeants Jones and Lindop, directed in General Order 21/1929 have been cancelled.
The following transfers will take place on 15th February 1929, the Acting Sergeants being paid in their new Divisions from that date, inclusive :-
No 321 Acting Sergeant Bernard Lindop, married, from Eddisbury Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Bollington, vice Dean.
General Order No 31
12th February 1929
First Aid for the Injured
Referring to General Order 225/1928, the under mentioned members of the Wirral Division will attend a Course of Lectures re above, now being held at Hoylake. 2nd Examination PC148 A. Simpson.
General Order No 32
15th February 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from 1st March 1929, duty scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions.
In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter duty scale in the consequence of any local occurrence they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 33
18th February 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 22nd February 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 17th February 1929, inclusive, viz.
No 162 Constable Roger Roden, single, from Headquarters to Altrincham Divisions to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Bell.
No 53 Constable George Bridge single, from to Headquarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Hale, vice Edwards.
No 346 Constable William James Dillon single, from Headquarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Griffiths.
No 150 Constable Frank Jones, single, Altrincham Division, from Bowden to Ollerton (Knutsford), vice Rowson.
No 520 Constable James Weaver, single from Headquarters from to Altrincham to be stationed at Bowden, vice Jones.
No 510 Constable Walter Harry Gardner, married, from Headquarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Helsby.
No 523 Constable John Edward Couchman, single, from Headquarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Smith.
No 435 Constable James Douglas Bebell, single, from Headquarters to Crewe, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Goodwin.
No 524 Constable William John Turner, single, from Headquarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Peers.
No 191 Constable Walter Wild, single, from Headquarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Over, vice Goodwin.
No 521 Constable Harold Wilfred Chaffe, single from Headquarters to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Pessall.
No 522 Constable George Davenport, single, from Headquarters to Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Tomlinson.
No 516 Constable Arthur Leach, single, from Headquarters to Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Skitt.
No 305 Constable Thomas Alec Evans, single, from Headquarters to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Jones.
General Order 34
The Dangerous Drugs Acts 1920-1925
And Regulations made thereunder
(Standing Order 34 19th February 1928)
Referring to S.G.O.'s 221/1921 and 219/1928. The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of each of the following:-
1. Statutory Rules and Orders 1928 No. 981. Containing the Dangerous Drugs (Consolidation) Regulations, 1928 dated 14th December 1928.
2. Statutory Rules and Orders 1928, No 981. Containing The Coca Leaves and Indian Hemp Regulataions1928 dated 14th December 1928.
3. Statutory Rules and Orders 1928, No 925. Containing the Dangerous Drugs (Benzoyl-Morphine) Regulations .dated 16th November 1928.
4. Home Office Circular Letter dated 9th February 1929, No 423410/62, with regard to the above.
And he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain as are considered such parts considered necessary to the Divisions so that the provisions of the Regulations may be given effect to.
It will be observed that the Dangerous Drugs (consolidation) Regulations 1925 (No.1.above ) repeal the Regulations contained in Statutory and Rules and Orders 1921, No. 865, (No 3 in the documents forwarded with S.G.O. 221/1921 and amending Regulations referred to in S.G.O's. 260/1922:/ 80/1923: 225/1924:
201/1926 and the Provisional Rules referred to in No 2 of the documents forwarded with S.G.O. 219/1923. In consequence of this a supply of copies of all of all the new Regulations of 1928 (No. 1. 2and 3above ) are forwarded for distribution to Sections and Sub Sections in the County, where they will be kept in neat brown paper covers for reference by members of the Force. The repealed Regulations will be destroyed. Very great care must be taken not to destroy copies of Statutory Rules and Order 1921, No 864.containing the Raw Opium Regulations now at Sectional Stations.
(a) The following points in connection with the new Regulations (which it will be seen came into operation on 1st January 1929) are To consolidation into one code the provisions of all the existing Regulations made under Section 7 of the Act of 1929, except the Dangerous Drugs (Benzoyl-Morphine) Regulations 1928, which, as explained below, it is more convenient to keep separate. And:
(b) To apply the provisions of the existing Regulations to certain drugs and preparations which have recently been brought within Part 111 of the Act of 1920, namely
Apart from the extension of control to the above- mentioned drugs and preparations, the new Regulations introduce no amendment which concern the Police except that, in consequence of the decision in Kingsbury V. Director of Public Prosecutions (6.L J.K.B.209) the working of the proviso to Regulation 4 of the 1921 Regulations has been amended so as administered by direction of a doctor or dentist, much be so administered in the presence of a doctor or dentist.
The Dangerous Drugs (Benzoyl -morphine ) Regulations 1928
These Regulations replace the Provisional Rule. Forwarded with S.G.O. 219/1929, without any alteration except the addition of a regulation as to the diversion of drugs consigned to places outside Great Britain. As it is not the intention to authorise any dealings in benzoyl- morphine (except) possibly for the purpose of scientific research) the Regulations are different and have therefore been kept separate from the Regulations applicable to the other drugs.as far as the Secretary of State is aware.
Benzoyl-morphine has been manufactured only for the purpose of the illicit drug traffic and has not been introduced into this country.
Benzoyl -morphine should not be confused with Benzyl-morphine, an opium derivative which does not give rise to addiction, and which is used in medicine under the propriety name of Peronine.
The Coca Leaves and Indian Hemp Regulations. 1928.
These Regulations (which) came into operation on 1st July 1929) apply the provisions of the Raw Opium Regulations, 1921 -1924, to coca leaves and resins obtained from Indian Hemp (Hashish) and all preparations of which such resins form the base. Extracts and tinctures of Indian Hemp, however, are accepted from the Regulations, the reason being that they are specifically included in Part 111 of the Act of 1920 by Section 3 of the Act and consequently come within the Dangerous Drugs (Consolidation) Regulations.
Coca Leaves, which have hitherto been treated as substances containing 1/10th per cent or more of cocaine and as therefore coming within Part 111 of the Act of 1920, are now by Section 1 of the Act of 1925 brought under Part 1 of the Act of 1920.
A sufficient number of copies of The Standing Order have been sent to enable Superintendents to forward one to each Section and Sub Section and the same will be placed, one sheet on a page, in the Standing General Order Books at Divisional Headquarters and those of Sections, thus avoiding copying.
General Order No 35
20th February 1929
The Roads Act 1920
Referring to S.G.G. 48/1921, the Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of pamphlets R.F. 182...containing the following:-
(A) List of Registration & Licensing Authorities in Great Britain, Northern
Ireland and Irish Free State, with their respective Index Marks for Motor Cars.
(B) Alphabetical List of Index Marks.
(C) Directory of Registration & Licensing Authorities in Great Britain & Ireland and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with other documents relating to above at Divisional Head Quarters.
Extra copies are also forwarded to enable one to be supplied to each Section where they will be neatly kept as directed in the S.G.O. named so as to be available for any member of the Section. The other copies forwarded herewith will be distributed by Superintendents to the best advantage among Sergeants and Constables particularly those stationed in rural districts.
All copies of the Memorandum dated April 1927, forwarded with G.O. 77/927 will be destroyed and Superintendents will report on Div. Form M7 on 1st March 1929 that such has been done.
General Order No 36
20th February 1929
Appointment of Consul for Austria
The Chief Constable intimates for the information of the Constabulary that His Highness Government has received notification of the appointment of Mr Max Mannaberg, as Honorary Consul General of Austrian London, with a jurisdiction that comprises all England and Wales with the exception of the following towns where Austrian Consuls have been appointed:-
Birmingham, Bradford, Hull, Liverpool, Plymouth, Sheffield and Southampton.
The Exequatur empowering Mr Mannaberg to act in the above capacity has been signed by the Counsellor of State on be on behalf of His Majesty the King.
General Order No 37
20th February 1929
Seizure of Stray Dogs
Instances have occurred in which dogs, which apparently were well bred or valuable have been seized by the Police and have been destroyed in due course without reference to Head Quarters.
It is to be thoroughly understood that such animals should on their arrival at the Police Station be specially reported upon so that the Chief Constable can, if necessary order extra days of detention, so as to find the owner or failing that to find a purchaser.
General Order No 38
22nd February 1929
Wild Birds Protection Act
The Chief Constable has today forwarded to Divisions copies of the Order of the Secretary of State date 18th October 1924, which he directs will be distributed among persons concerned a copy kept posted on each suitable places where permission can be obtained.
Police Officers in charge of Sections will take the opportunity when in plain clothes to interview School Masters and others so that children may be warned against the taking of birds nest and eggs.
It will be observed that a clause has been added which protects all birds during the whole of the year throughout the urban District of Hoylake and West Kirby and the Chief Constable directs that the Superintendents of the Wirral Division will draw the special attention to this additional clause.
The Chief Constable has on several occasions had it brought to his notice that the provisions of the Law and the County Bye Laws are not enforced as they should be Constables. This is said to apply particularly to the taking of Plover's eggs and the destruction of waterfowl and their eggs.
Persons carrying guns or prowling about the foreshore and on marsh land should be watched.
All persons who commit this class of offence should be proceeded against.
General Order No 39
2nd March 1929
Local Government Act 1894
Election of
Dates
Guardians for Urban Districts
Saturday 23rd March 1929
Rural District Councillors
Monday20th March 1929
Urban District Councillors
Saturday 23rd March 1929
The last day for the delivery of Nomination papers for these Elections is 7th March 1929 and the last day for the withdrawal of such nominations is 12th March 1929.
The instructions shown in General Order 78/1908 will be carefully adhered to by Superintendents.
A Return ( see G.O.76/1000) showing where contests will take place &c, will be sent so as to reach this Office on 16th March 1929 and all reports forwarded to the Chief Constable ( if any ) on at the same time submitting claims (if any) on Form F7.
General Order No 40
2nd March 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 11th March 1929, The Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 10th March 1929, inclusive:-
No.427 Constable George William Goodwin, married, from Crewe Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at Ellesmere Port, vice Palmer.
No. 326 Sergeant William John Palmer, married from Wirral Division, from Ellesmere Port to New Ferry, vice Huxley.
No. 474 Sergeant Herbert Thomas Huxley, married from Wirral Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Goodwin.
General Order No 41
2nd March 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned members of the Force will receive increase of pay as follows:-
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
Altrincham
Ins. J. Jennings
£340 per annum
1st
Altrincham
Ins. S.W. Fletcher
£350 per annum
1st
HQ
A/Sgt158 H. Thompson
£4.8s.0d
13th
HQ
PC122 L. Ardern
£3.12s.0d
28th
HQ
PC261 N.W. Dyas
£3.18s.0d
4th
Broxton
PC422 F.W. Roden
£3.12s.0d
28th
Broxton
PC78 S.T. Thompson
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Altrincham
PC214 S. Pickering
£3.12s.0d
7th
Altrincham
PC154 G. Birtles
£3.12s.0d
28th
Altrincham
PC230 H. Crewe
£ 4.8s.0d
27th
Eddisbury
PC402 G.S. Clayton
£3.18s.d
4th
Crewe
Sgt89 G.H. Durrell
£5.12s.6d
4th
Crewe
Sgt200 W. Harris
£5.12s.6d
16th
Crewe
A/Sgt259 J. J. Gentry
£4.10s.0d
29th
Crewe
PC83 R. Robinson
£4.8s.0d
13th
Crewe
PC147 P.C German
£4.10s.0d
1st
Crewe
PC232 P. Capper
£3.18s.0d
4th
Crewe
PC373 A. Bancroft
£3.18s.0d
4th
Crewe
PC419 A.W. Cooke
£3.18s.0d
4th
Crewe
PC452 J. Robinson
£3.18s.0d
4th
Crewe
PC504 Radley
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Crewe
PC517 G.A. Bower
£3.12s.0d
14th
Middlewich
PC30 E. Fryer
£3.18s.0d
4th
Middlewich
PC316 J. H. Warburton
£4.6s.0d
12th
Middlewich
PC241 S. J. Thorncroft
£4.8s.0d
27th
Northwich
Sgt408 E.P. Miller
£5.2s.6d
1st
Northwich
PC 278 H.S Goulden
£4.8s.0d
27th
Northwich
PC360 J. Weatherby-Boon
£4.6s.0d
12th
Northwich
PC361 F. Ellison
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Wirral
PC234 A.J. Blizard
£3.12s.0d
28th
Cont...........................
Wirral
PC309 A. Jones
£4.10s.0d
15th
Wirral
PC366 C. Thelwell
£4.10s.0d
30th
Wirral
PC118 S.A. Cooke
£4.8s.0d
13th
Wirral
PC4 A. E. Cartmell
£4.8s.0d
27th
Wirral
PC57 G.A. Bramall
£4.8s.0d
27th
Wirral
PC502 J. Jones
£4.6s.0d
12th
Wirral
PC40 G. S. Rock
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Wirral
PC137 Baguley
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Wirral
PC44 P.W. Hammett
£3.12s.0d
28th
Dukinfield
A/Sgt A. Weatherby
£4.10s.0d.
15th
Dukinfield
PC183 W.R. Moffatt
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Macclesfield
Sgt202 W. Leigh
£5.0s.0d
1st
Stockport
PC168 J. Fletcher
£4.8s.0d
13th
Stockport
PC374 W. Herrity
£4.6s.0d
12th
Stockport
PC257 Lloyd
£3.18s.0d
4th
Runcorn
PC295 A.H. Jones
£3.18s.0d
4th
Runcorn
PC38 W. Welsh
£3.16s.0d
3rd
Runcorn
PC218 W.E. Cooper
£4.10s.0d
8th
Runcorn
PC310 W. E. Woodcock
£4.6s.0d
12th
General Order No 42
2nd March 1929
Gratuity
The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to each to Sergeant 149 J. Hunt and PC208 J. J. Cash of Altrincham Division For praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Broadheath on 22nd February 1929 at personal risk.
General Order No 43
2nd March 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned member s of the Runcorn Division, will attend Course of Lectures re above, to be held at the Warrington Borough Police Station, commencing on the 8th March 1929. 3rd Examination PC185 Smith Runcorn Division.
General Order No 44
5th March 1929
Police Register of Licensed Houses
The following alterations will take place in the above:-
Eddisbury Licensing District:-
No. 70 Forest View Oakmere
Licensee Herbert Clarke
No. 115 Gate Inn Weaverham-Cum-Milton
Licensee John Preston
Owner Robert Raymond Smith Barry
Letters Greenall Whitley & Co.
Warrington
Northwich Licensing District:-
No. 112 Skinner Inn Comberbach
Licensee Victor George Gorst
No. 94 "Letters" Grocers Shop
30 Navigation Rd. Northwich
Licensee Ada Shaw
No.89 Victoria Vault Northwich
Licensee License Lapsed
Wirral Licensing District:-
No. 12A Red Lion Neston - Cum - Parkgate
Licensee Andrew Chas. Brown
No. 46 Grew Lodge Hotel Hoylake - West Kirby
Altered to Crew Lodge Golf Links Hotel
Stockport Licensing District:-
No. 31 Crown Inn Cheadle
Licensee Henry M. Constable
General Order No 45
5th March 1929
Warrant Cards
A new form of warrant cards having been issued for each member of the Constabulary, the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept in the outer leather cover of the Official Pocket Book for production if and when required.
Constables performing a duty in plain clothes whether temporary or permanent will take steps to ensure that they are at all times in possession of the Warrant Card so that the same can be produced at once should their identity and authority is questioned.
Whenever a member of the Constabulary is promoted or reduced in rank, his warrant card will be forwarded to this Office by the Superintendent of the Division in which the Constable is serving in the new rank so that the necessary alteration can be made thereon, after which it will be returned for issue by the Superintendent of the Division.
General Order No 46
5th March 1929
Transfer
The transfer of Sergeants Goodwin and Palmer Stanley directed in General Order 40/1929, are postponed until 18th March 1929, the Sergeants to be paid in their new Divisions from 17th March 1929, inclusive.
General Order No 47
6th March 1929
Wild Birds Protection Act
Referring to General Order 38/1929 the Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of posters issued by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds drawing attention to the fact that the law owls and all other birds and their young are protected during close time, and he directs that the same will be posted and kept posted until 1st May on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards in the County
General Order No 48
8th March 1929
Appointments and Transfers
The following appointments and transfers will take place on 18th March 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Division from 17th March 1929, inclusive.
Appointment
PC72 James Rogers. Broxton Division to be Acting Sergeant (unpaid).
Transfers
PC72 James Rodgers, married, from Broxton Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Barnton, vice Minister.
PC483 Arthur James Francis, married, from Wirral Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Alford, vice Rodgers.
PC316 John Henry Warburton, married, from Middlewich Division to Wirral Division, to be stationed at Bromborough, vice Francis.
PC357 Robert Barlow, married, from Northwich Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Alsager, vice Warburton.
PC485 Arthur Minister, married, Northwich Division from Barnton to Over, vice Barlow.
General Order No 49
9th March 1929
Telephones
The Chief Constable has received a communication from the Chief Constable Bucks. Constabulary intimating that the telephone number for Aylesbury Police Station is now Aylesbury 362.
The number for the Chief Constable's Office at Aylesbury remains as Aylesbury 65. And he directs that the Police Almanac's will be amended immediately.
General Order No 50
9th March 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned member of the Force having completed 17 years' service is awarded his long service increment of 2/6d per week as follows 201 Acting Sergeant F. Roberts, Crewe Division, to £4.12s.6d per week.
General Order No 51
13th March 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 22nd March 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 24th March 1929, inclusive.
PC449 Leonard William Over, single from Northwich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Bancroft.
PC38 William Welch, single, from Runcorn Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Hartford, vice Over.
PC373 Alfred Bancroft, single, from Crewe Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Stockton Heath, vice Welch.
PC48 John Carr, single, from Wirral Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Davenham, vice Preston.
PC347 Thomas Preston, single, from Northwich Division to Wirral Division, to be stationed at Pensby, vice Carr.
General Order No 52
15th March 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from 1st April 1929, duty scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions.
In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the duty scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 53
15th March 1929
First Aid to the injured
The under mentioned member of the Force having attended Examinations re above, has been successful as follows PC W. G. Davies Headquarters Division, 1st Exam November 1927 2nd Exam November 1928, and will in consequence wear the badge of St. John Ambulance Association.
General Order No 54
18th March 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Wirral Division having recently attended an examination re above, have been successful, as follows.
3rd Examination PC12 Smith, PC132 Blease, PC152 Annetts, PC424 Brown, PC213 Skitt.
General Order No 55
18th March 1929
Road Fund Licenses
Referring to General 200 / 27 with reference to the abuse of the 14 days of grace allowed to motorists in which to renew the licenses to motorists in which to renew their vehicle licenses, the Ministry of Transport intimates that in some areas it has been found that merely to note the identification numbers of motor cars is ineffective and that it is necessary actually to stop a car, in order to get evidence means of as to the as to the identity of the drivers. If vehicles are actually stopped it is desirable that some means should be devised whereby a vehicle should only be stopped once for the purpose of an enquiry into the use of an expired license during the "days of grace" for the purpose a gummed label has been printed, a supply of which has been forwarded herewith.
The Chief Constable directs that Constables on ordinary points "patrol duty" will,
when their duties permit, when their duty permit, if they observe a motor car vehicle being used with an expired Road Fund License stop same and the Constable will fill in on the label, in indelible pencil the Index, Mark and Number, and with the concurrence of the motorist affix the label to the windscreen, or in the case of a vehicle without a windscreen upon some other suitable portion of the vehicle such as the dashboard. If the motorist objects to the label, it should be explained to him that in that case he may suffer the inconvenience of being stopped on other occasions, during the "days of grace". The label cannot be affixed in opposition to the driver's wishes.
It will be understood that whether a label is affixed to a car or not the particulars will be noted and reported and reported to this office in the usual way as directed in General Order 205/ 27.
A supply of forms on which to enter the motor vehicles seen in use during the first fourteen days of the next quarter. Viz. Between 25th March 1929 and 9th April 1929, without a proper Road Fund License attached has been forwarded to the
Superintendents and the Chief Constable that these forms will be filled in and forwarded to this office as directed in General Order 205/ 27.
the colour of licenses are as follows:
Yearly 1920. Green and White.
2nd Quarter of 1929. Buff colour red printing.
General Order No 56
20th March 1929
Tarporley Hunt Meeting
The following detail of the Police will attend for duty at the meeting on 3rd 1929.
Special Services
To Parade at 10.am at the meeting on 3rd April 1929.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
1
2
10
22
Ins. Jennings
Crewe
1
1
2
13
17
Insp. Mulrennan
Middlewich
1
7
8
Northwich
2
10
12
Wirral
1
2
16
19
Ins. Lythgoe
Dukinfield
2
7
9
Macclesfield
1
3
4
Stockport
1
1
5
7
Ins. Cotterill
Runcorn
1
8
9
Total
1
4
14
88
107
The above detail will be under the orders of Superintendent Mighall.
Police Special Duty
To parade at 10 am. At the Entrance Gate to Course. For duty at the entrance gate and on the road in the vicinity.
Macclesfield
1
5
6
Stockport
1
6
7
Totals
2
11
13
The above detail will be under the orders of Superintendent Thornburg.
Police Special Duty
To parade at 10am.at Tarporley Police Station for duty in the village of Tarporley and, on roads and will work in accordance with duty scales to be prepared by the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division. Crewe Division 3 officers, Broxton Division 3 officers, total 6 officers.
Dress: - Clothing 1928 Issue. Helmets, white cotton gloves and leggings will be worn. Greatcoats and Capes will be taken in straps for wear if required.
Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public duty detail Constables who have previously performed duty at these Races. Men of experience and tact are required.
Police Special Duty In Plain Clothes
To report themselves to Inspector Platt at Beeston Railway Station at 10.30 am.
Inspector F. Platt
Headquarters Division
232 Sergeant J.D. Kettle
Altrincham Division
240 A/Sergeant G. Wakelin
Crewe Division
444 A/Sergeant F. Fraser
Altrincham Division
74 Sergeant J. Bracegirdle
Northwich Division
PC171 Austin
Macclesfield Division
484 A/Sergeant E.A. Evans
Runcorn Division
also:-
One detective from Liverpool
One detective from Manchester
One detective from Wolverhampton.
Arrangements having been made for two good meals to be supplied at the expense of the Tarporley Hunt Committee to those members of the Force preforming:-
Police Special Duty and the 13 "Police Special Duty ".
Constables referred to on first sheet refreshment allowance under Regulation 41 of the Police Regulations, cannot be allowed as the men will not be put to expense of obtaining food away from home.
The Superintendent of the Constabulary Division will make arrangements for these
members of the Force detailed for "Police Special Duty" (other than that the 13 referred to on the first sheet) to obtain two good meals, at such times as the men can be spared from duty, for the payment of which they will themselves be responsible, and will consequently be granted refreshment allowance for two meals in accordance with Regulation 71.
Consequent upon the large detail of Constabulary required to protect property, maintain order, regulate traffic etc. it will be impossible to allow members of the Force to take their "Rest" days on 5th April 1929 and Superintendents will therefore rearrange the "Rest Days" for work commencing 31st March 1929 so that each man obtains his "Rest Day" during that week or the next two weeks. All ranks will be available for duty on 3rd April 1929.
The extra hours duty which must necessarily be performed on this day by the Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables on "Special Service " and "Police Special" Duty respectively will be allowed at "Time Off" day duty two hours or so at a time on the most convenient days to be arranged by Superintendents between 4th April and 4th May 1929.
Any member of the Force who has not been granted the weekly "Rest Day" or the "Extra hours" as "Time off" by the 4th May 1929 will report the fact through Superintendents to the Chief Constable and in submitting such reports (if any )
Superintendents, will explain the reason for non-compliance with these instructions.
Attention is drawn to general instructions contained in General order 96/1909.
The following will be sent by Superintendents, so as to arrive at this Office on the under mentioned dates:-
On 25th March 1929
1. The names of Constables detailed for "Social Service" and "Police Special" of duty respectively.
2. Reports from Superintendents of Broxton, Eddisbury, Crewe, Middlewich and Northwich Divisions as to arrangements made for policing of their Divisions on the day of the Races.
On 8th April 1929.
Separate Forms Fm. marked "Special Services" and "Police Special" duty respectively.
Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this receipt.
General Order No 57
21st March 1929
Transfer - Additional Constables
at Eaton Hall
The following transfer will take place on 1st April 1929, the Constable being paid in his new Division from that date.
No 313 Constable Arthur Reginald Davenport from Crewe Division Broxton Division to be stationed at Eccleston and will be an additional Constable on the Eaton Estate from 1st April 1929 and will be renumbered A.3
General Order No 58
21st March 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned member of the Force will receive increase of pay as follows:
Head Quarters No 515 Constable W. Rogers £ 3.12. 0 per week from 2nd inst.
General Order No 59
21st March 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 27th March 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 31st March 1929, inclusive.
PC380 Horace Edward Mann, married, from Altrincham to Northwich Division to be stationed at Wharton vice Harvey, and will occupy the house recently purchased by the County at 133 Crook Lane Wharton.
PC227 Peter Nolan, married from Crewe Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice Mann.
PC170 Frederick Harvey married, from Northwich Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Nolan.
General Order No 60
22nd March 1929
New Clothing & Helmets - 1929 Issue
The Chief directs that the new clothing Helmets will be marked and issued during the week commencing 25th March 1929.
General Order No 61
25th March 1929
Wirral Hunt Point to Point R aces
at Inglewood Willaston Wirral Division
1st April 1929
The following detail of the Constabulary will parade on the Course on the ground of F.H. Fox Esq, at Inglewood Willaston (which is about half a mile from Ledsham Railway Station) at 10.am on Monday 15th April 1029 for Special Service duty at the above.
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt
PC
Total
Applicant
Crewe
1
2
7
10
R. Johnson Houghton Esq
Northwich
1
5
6
Wirral
1
4
5
Total
1
1
3
16
21
Dress, Ordinary dress, white gloves, Greatcoats, capes and leggings will be taken in straps for wear if required.
In Plain Clothes
Division
No Rank Name
Special Services
Headquarters
Inspector Platt
Special Services
Altrincham
252 Sgt. J.D. Kettle
Special Services
Northwich
74 Sgt. J. Bracegirdle
Special Services
Crewe
240 Sgt. G. Wakelin
Special Services
Superintendent Ennion will parade the detail and arrange for a sufficient number of Constables from Wirral Division to properly regulate the traffic on the roads and for a stretcher to be on the ground.
Special duty sheets, duly filled in, will be forwarded for the Chief Constable approval on 20th April 1929.
The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned.
General Order No 62
25th March 1929
Cheshire Hunt Point to Point Races
6th April 1929
The following details of the Constabulary will parade at Calveley Railway Station at 9.15 am on Saturday 6th April 1929: where a conveyance will meet them) for duty at the Cheshire Hunt Point to point Race at Alpraham.
Special Service Duty on the Course
Division
Supt
Sgts
PC's
Total
Altrincham
1
8
9
Crewe
1
1
4
6
Northwich
1
7
8
Total
1
3
10
23
Police Special Service Duty on the Roads
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Crewe
1
5
Middlewich
1
5
Total
2
10
Dress- issue of clothing helmets white woollen gloves, Greatcoats and Capes will be taken in straps for wear if required.
Two good meals will be provided by the applicant A.V. Matson Esq. for the above details.
Superintendent Mighall Crewe Division will be in charge of the Course and responsible for detailing the Constables to their posts.
Superintendent Thornburg will arrange for a stretcher to be on the ground, to see that the detail is supplied with food, before and after the Races.
Superintendent Thornburg will make arrangement for sufficient Constables of the Eddisbury Division to be on duty at important points on the roads in Eddisbury Division leading to the Course, to protect the public and property, regulate traffic to and returning from the Races.
Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable's approval on 10th April 1929.
The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned.
General Order No 63
26th March 1929
Electric Lamps
Referring to Memo to Superintendents dated 16th March 1929. The Chief Constable directs that the above will be taken into use on the 1st April 1929, from which date they will be the official lamp of the Cheshire Constabulary.
Each Constable will be responsible for keeping the lamp in good order and also for the upkeep of same, for which an allowance of 6s/- per annum will be made.
The allowance will be charged half yearly viz: - Quarters ending 29th September 1929, and 31st March respectively, and Superintendents will render to this Office on the 15th September and 15th March, respectively, each year a Return on the following form.
Cheshire Constabulary
Allowance for upkeep of Electric Lamps during the half year ending
No Rank Name
Period From/To
Amount due at 3/- per half Year
Signature of amount received
I certify that the above amounts are correct and that I have inspected the lamp of each member of this Division and found the same in serviceable condition.
Date......................................Superintendent......................
Superintendents will enter the amount in the Cash Book under the heading "Oil, Fuel, water, light, and cleaning".
A Constable who has been transferred during the half year will received the whole of the half year's allowance in the Division in which he is serving at the time the Return is forwarded to Head Quarters to be checked.
Probationary Constables will not receive any allowance for lamps whilst at Headquarters but will receive such allowance from the date they join their Divisions.
Allowance for broken periods caused by retirement from the Force, will be calculated at 6d for each complete month and portions thereafter in proportion to the number of days in the month.
The old lamps will be collected and forwarded to Head Quarters on the 19th April 1929.
In consequence of electric lamps being substituted for oil lamps, Superintendents will not in future apply to purchase Colza Oil.
General Order No 64
26th March 1929
Motor Cycle Races
Yew Tree Farm, High Lane, Hazel Grove
1st April 1929
The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Hazel Grove Police Station at 1.pm. on Monday 1st April 1929, for Special Service Duty in connection with the above:-
Division
PC's
Total
Applicant
Macclesfield
2
2
Stockport
2
2
Mr F. Inge
Total
4
4
Dress: - 1928 Issue of Clothing, Helmets. White gloves, Greatcoats and Capes to be taken, in straps, for wear if required.
The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned.
General Order No 65
30th March 1929
Railway Warrants
Referring to General Order No 40/1924 the Chief Constable has been informed that payments to the Railway Companies in respect of Railway Warrants issued on behalf of the Admiralty War Office and Air Ministry are now made by the Command Paymaster, and the Chief Constable directs that on the instructions on the inner cover of all existing stocks of the Books of Travelling Vouchers - Form "B" will be amended as follows.
Railway warrants issued by the Police will be endorsed on the face of the warrant Form "B" that the fare is payable by;
The Command Paymaster Railway Branch,
Aldershot Command Aldershot
Para.2 under the head Army;
For. "The Command Paymaster of the Command in which the man's unit is stationed. ( This information can be obtained from the man)"
Substitute. The Command Paymaster. Railway Branch. Aldershot Command Paymaster.
For. " The Command Paymaster of the Command indicated in the telegram produced by the relatives"
Substitute ................Ditto ...............
Para 3. Sub Para(ii)
For The Command Paymaster of the Command indicated in the telegram produced by the relatives"
Substitute: "The Command Paymaster Railway Branch. Aldershot Command Paymaster".
General Order No 66
2ndApril 1929
Increase of Pay
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
HQ
C.Supt. J. R. Dodd
£580 p.a.
1st
Altrincham
Ins. J. Best
£340 p.a.
1st
Eddisbury
Supt. M.M. Thorburn
£430 p.a.
1st
Wirral
Ins. J. Woodward
£330 p.a.
1st
Continued................
Dukinfield
Supt. J. Brown
£415. p.a.
1st
Broxton
PC387 H. K. Smith
£4.2s.0d
21st
Altrincham
235 Sgt. J. Tudor
£5.12s.6d
20th
Altrincham
334 Sgt. G. R. Sutton
£5.2s.6d
1st
Altrincham
16 A/Sgt. J. Canham
£4.10s.6d
13th
Altrincham
PC167 J.H. Gibbons
£4.8s.0d
24th
Altrincham
PC211 A. Williams
£4.8s.0d
10th
Altrincham
PC179 A.E. Harding
£4.0s.0d
30th
Altrincham
PC392 F.J. Papworth
£4.0s.0d
21st
Altrincham
PC33 G.E. Birch
£3.14s.0d
13th
Altrincham
PC77 F. Ikin
£3.14s.0d
24th
Eddisbury
PC279 W. Clarke
£4.8s.0d
21st
Eddisbury
PC302 P. Dutton
£4.2s.0d
2nd
Eddisbury
PC409 E.J. Cartlidge
£4.2s.0d
2nd
Eddisbury
PC503 J. Gregory
£4.6s.0d
9th
Crewe
180 Sgt. E.J. Stokes
£5.7s.6d
20th
Crewe
PC66. W. Baker
£4.10s.0d
12th
Crewe
PC275 A. Betts
£4.10s.0d
26th
Crewe
PC349 J.G. Barratt
£4.8s.0d
24th
Crewe
PC349 J.G. Barratt
£4.8s.0d
24th
Crewe
PC433 W.E. Pritchard
£4.0s.0d
30th
Crewe
PC266 A. Docking
£3.14s.0d
13th
Crewe
PC369 A.G. Lawrence
£3.14s.0d
13th
Middlewich
401 Sgt. J. Adamson
£5.5s.0d
26th
Middlewich
192 Sgt. C. Bebbington
£5.7s.6d
25th
Northwich
477 Sgt. W. Edge
£5.10s.0d
1st
Northwich
PC477 D. Bradburn
£4.10s.0d
29th
Northwich
PC32 S. Peers
£3.14s.0d
13th
Northwich
PC31. R.W. Cooke
£3.14s.0d
12th
Wirral
41 A/Sgt J.R Potter
£4.10s.0d
26th
Wirral
177 A/Sgt. F. Hunt
£4.10s.0d
26th
Wirral
285 A/Sgt H. Trent
£4.10s.0d
24th
Wirral
PC347 T. Preston
£4.10s.0d
13th
Wirral
PC354 G.E. Pessall
£3.14.0d
12th
Dukinfield
PC376 J.G. Helsby
£4.10s.0d
24th
Dukinfield
PC389 J. Hughes
£4.8s.0d
24th
Macclesfield
PC47 W. Thomas
£4.8s.0d
30th
Macclesfield
PC511 G. Bradley.
£4.8s.0d
21st
Stockport
PC274 W. Maxwell
£4.2s.0d
30th
Stockport
PC67 A. Crump
£4.0s.0d
30th
Stockport
PC112 F.E. Williams
£4.0s.0d
30th
Stockport
PC199 S. S. Axon
£4.0s.0d
30th
Stockport
PC51 S. Hough
£3.14.0d
13th
General Order No 67
3rd April 1929
First Aid to the injured
The under mentioned member of the Force having attended Examinations re above, has been successful as follows, PC A.J. Sheen, Headquarters Division1st Exam December 1928. And will in consequence wear the badge of St. John Ambulance Association.
General Order No 68
5th April 1929
Police Register of Licensed Houses
The following alterations will take place in the above:-
Altrincham Licensing District:-
No. 120 Green Dragon Heathley Lynn
Licensee Alfred Mills
No. 65 Letters, 7Ashley Road Altrincham
Licensee Elsie Martin
No. 59 Letters 2 Mill Street Altrincham
Licensee Wm. Cooper
Broxton Licensing District:-
No. 26 Bird in Hand Mobberley
Licensee Joseph Cash
Wirral Licensing District:-
No.53 Ship Inn Hoylake -cum - West Kirby
Licensee Frank Rowland
Dukinfield Licensing District:-
No. 36. Railway Hotel Dukinfield
Licensee Sarah Jane Furness
No. 102 Letters. 26 Market Street Broadbottom
Licensee George Titterington
Prestbury Licensing District:-
No. 79 Ryles Arms Sutton
Licensee Elizabeth Ann Cooper
No. 117 Black Swan Lower Worthington
Licensee George Bayley
Stockport Licensing District:-
No. 15 Farmers Arms Bredbury
Licensee Agnes Barber
No. 125 Romiley Arms Romiley
Licensee James H. Arnold
No 128 Grey Horse Romiley
Licensee Emily Bailey
General Order No 69
12th April 1929
Summer Time
The day on which "Summer Time" will come into operation for the year 1929 will be Sunday 21st April 1929, at 2am and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents and other members of the Constabulary will arrange for their own watches and clocks at the Police Station and Magistrates Rooms throughout the County to be put back one hour at midnight on 20th April 1929.
General Order No 70
16th April 1929
Constables Commended by The Chief Constable
The under mentioned members have been commended by the Chief Constable during the Quarter ended 31st March 1939 for Meritorious Acts, Praiseworthy Conduct etc. in the performance of their duties:-
Division
No Rank Name
Meritorious Act
Altrincham
334 Sergeant Sutton
Acting with fact and intelligence at Bowden on 29th Jan. 1929-resulting in the arrest of a man being found on enclosed premises.
Altrincham
No. 93 Constable Leigh
Acting with vigilance and zeal at Knutsford on 1st Feb. 1929, resulting in the apprehension of a man wanted by the Glossop Police for False Pretentious.
Continued..........................
Altrincham
273 Constable Gladstone
Acting with vigilance and zeal at Ashton-on -Mersey on 25th Feb. 1929 resulting in the arrest of a man for larceny, whilst on Bail.
Wirral
PC301 Brown
Acting with vigilance and zeal at New
Ferry on 3rd Feb. resulting in the arrest if a man for being a suspected person, etc.
Wirral
No. 309 Constable Jones
Acting with promptitude and intelligence at Eastham on 3rd Nov. 1929 resulting in the arrest of two men for shop breaking.
Wirral
PC366 Thelwell
Acting with vigilance and determination at Ellesmere Port on 22nd Feb. 1929, resulting in the arrest of a man for breaking and entering.
General Order No 71
20th April 1929
Pensions Guaranteed by the Police Authority
The following pensions have been guaranteed by the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting on 20th April 1929, to the under mentioned members of the Constabulary who have completed the required number of years' service and whose services are retained without prejudice to any decision which may be made as to the advisability of their retirement pension.
Division
No Rank Name
Pension on 31st April 1929 (per annum)
Head Quarters
Dept. Chief Const. J.R. Dodd
£453. 6. 8
Stockport
Superintendent A. Sudlow
£353. 6. 8
Northwich
Supintendent G. Kingman
£296. 13. 4
Continued..................
Broxton
Superintendent J. Yale
£306. 13. 4
Crewe
Inspector E. W. Morgan
£240. 0. 0
Wirral
71 Sergeant H. Garside
£195. 13. 4
Stockport
69 Sergeant J. W. Mc Fall
£195. 13. 4
Stockport
292 Sergeant H. Miller
£195. 13. 4
Wirral
326 Sergeant W.J. Palmer
£177. 18. 6
Altrincham
311 Sergeant J. Taylor
£153. 13. 3
General Order No 72
20th April 1929
Pensions
The following pension were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 20th April 1929:-
Division
No Rank Name
Pension on the 31st April 1929 (per annum)
Dukinfield
Ins Joseph J. Murray
£ 240.0s.0d
Altrincham
92 Sergeant William Green
£181.19s.5d
Northwich
A.1 Robert Turnock
£165.4s.7d
To take effect on such date as the Chief Constable may be able to arrange.
General Order No 73
20th April 1929
Estimates for Pay & Contingencies for
Months of
July, August, September 1929
Division
July
August
September
Total
Stockport
472
472
472
1,416
HQ
575
575
575
1,725
Broxton
1,842
1,842
1,842
5,526
Altrincham
672
672
672
2,016
Eddisbury
1692
1692
1692
5, 076
Crewe
724
724
724
2,172
Middlewich
1,119
1,119
1,119
3,357
Northwich
1,730
1,730
1,730
5.190
Wirral
633
633
633
1,890
Dukinfield
853
853
853
2,565
Macclesfield
1,147
1,147
1,147
3,441
Runcorn
817
817
817
2,451
General Order No 74
20th April 1929
Pension
At a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester on the 20th April 1929, the following Special Pensions were granted to the under mentioned Constables, to take effect from 28th April 1929:-
Division
No Rank Name
Special Pension Amount per annum
Runcorn
PC400 Ellis Barlow
£79.16s.7d
Altrincham
PC277 George A. Baxter
£148.4s.0d
General Order No 75
20th April 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Force having attended Examinations re above, has been successful as follows:-
3rd Examination
PC232 Constable R. Capper
March 1929
PC266 Constable A. Docking
March 1929
PC157 Constable A. Davies
March 1929
PC369 A. G. Lawrence
March 1929
2nd Examination
PC517 G.A. Bowyer
March 1929
PC195 J. S. Bridgewater
March 1929
PC335 P. Buckley
March 1929
PC454 F.H. Dandy
March 1929
PC314 J.A. Duffy
March 1929
PC268 J. Hollingsworth
March 1929
PC467 R.H. Jacobs
March 1929
PC359 E.J. Jones
March 1929
PC352 A. Wright
March 1929
General Order No 76
22nd April 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from 1st May 1929, duty scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the duty scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 77
24th April 1929
Firearms
An extract from General Order No.69 of the 17h March 1929, is re-published for information.
Great care must be exercised in "making the selection of the men to whom "the pistols are to be handed and the "Superintendents must satisfy themselves that such "men are cool-headed and fully capable of "loading and "unloading, using and cleaning the "pistols. The men should be clearly warned "that these arms are to be unloaded and "put away in safety as soon as the "Constable goes off duty, and that special "care is to be taken to ensure that "when the pistol is unloaded a cartridge "is not left in the barrel. Carelessness "this respect has been the cause "of frequent accidents.
"The muzzle of the pistol, when "held in the hand is to be pointed upwards" or downwards, and in such a manner that "the discharge cannot endanger any "person if it should take place accidently".
The Chief Constable wishes it to be understood that this Order, which was issued particularly with regard to automatic pistols, is applicable to all firearms in Police charge. No firearm is on any account to be stored or put away, when loaded.
General Order No 78
25th April 1929
Chester Races 1929
The following details of the Constabulary will parade at this Office as follows:-
Tuesday 7th May 1929 at 10. 30 a.m.
Division
Ins
Sgts
PC's
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
1
5
6
Crewe
1
5
6
Northwich
4
5
Ins Henderson
Wirral
1
3
3
Total
1
2
17
22
Wednesday 8th May 1929 at 10. 30 a.m.
Altrincham
1
4
5
Crewe
1
5
6
Middlewich
3
3
Northwich
1
4
5
Wirral
1
4
5
Ins Lythgoe
Stockport
3
3
Runcorn
3
3
Total
1
3
26
30
Thursday 9th May 1929 at 10. 30 a.m.
Division
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Remarks
Altrincham
5
5
Crewe
1
5
6
Northwich
1
4
5
Runcorn
1
3
4
Ins Postons
Total
1
2
17
20
Dress; 1929, issue of tunics and cloth trousers. Helmets, white cotton gloves, Best Greatcoats and Capes will be taken in straps to be worn, if required.
Before parading at this Office each morning each man must have obtained a meal in Chester, such meal to be sufficient to support him until dismissed by the Chief Constable after the Races, when he must obtain another meal.
The usual extra precautions will be observed in watching roads and railway stations from Saturday previous to the Races the following Saturday and during Race-week Constables will be drawn more on the main roads leading towards Chester, and will work according to a Special Scale to be made out by the Superintendents.
Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed in the vicinity of Chester or on the main thoroughfares leading thereto for duty at the Races.
Two Constables from Macclesfield Division and two from Stockport Division, (in ordinary dress) will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 2.30 pm on Saturday 4th May 1929 to be stationed at Mollington, Eccleston, Boughton, and Upton as in previous years, for "Police Special Duty" in the outskirts of the City.
Superintendents of Broxton and Wirral Divisions will work out the necessary special scales for these four extra Constables.
"Constables of beats in the vicinity of Chester & forward copy of each to this Office on 2nd May 1929, and will at the same time, report where lodgings have been secured for these four Constables.
After performing day duty on Friday morning 10th May 1929, the extra Constables will, return to their respective Stations, reporting at the Chief Constables Office on the way to the station.
Special duty sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 13th May 1929. Travelling expenses and refreshment allowance for two meals to the men engaged on Special Service duty will be entered.
"Time Off" for extra hours of duty performed will be allocated as laid down in the Police Regulations.
Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order by next post.
General Order No 79
25th April 1929
Pensions
Referring to General Order 72/1929. The dates of retirement of the under mentioned members of the Force will be as follows:-
Inspector Joseph James Dukinfield Division, 30th April 1929 at midnight. Sergeant 91 William Green, Altrincham Division 4th May 1929 at 12 midnight.
Inspector Murray will be paid up to and including 30th April 1929 and Sergeant Green up to and including 4th May 1929.
General Order No 80
26th April 1929
Transfers
The following transfer will take place on 3rd May 1929, the Constable being paid in his new Division from 28th inst. inclusive:-
No. 476 Constable Charles Birtles, single, from Head Quarters to Wirral Division to be stationed at West Kirby, vice Simpson.
General Order No 81
27th April 1929
Promotions Appointments & Transfers
The following promotions and appointments will take place on 1st May 1929, inclusive:-
Promotions
No. 475 Sergeant Edmund Ernest Furniss, Northwich Division to be Inspector at £320 per annum, vice Murray, pensioned.
No. 418 Acting - Sergeant Percy Dean, Broxton Division to be Sergeant at £5 per week, vice Furniss,
No. 262 Constable John Broadey Division, to be Acting- Sergeant (unpaid), vice Dean, promoted.
Transfers
Inspector Edmund Ernest Furniss, married, from Northwich Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Murray.
No. 418 Sergeant Percy Dean, married, from Broxton Division to Northwich to be stationed at Lostock Gralam, vice Furness.
No. 262 Acting - Sergeant John Broadey, married, Broxton Division from Pulford to Great Boughton.
General Order No 82
27th April 1929
Merit Badge
The Chief Constable awards the Merit Badge to No. 378 Acting - Sergeant Frederick Bell, Runcorn Division, for acumen, promptitude and ability, in dealing with matters arising in connection with the shooting fatalities at Runcorn Police Station on the 20th April 1929.
General Order No 83
29th April 1929
Government Inspection 1929
The usual instructions laid down in General Order 83/1882 will be observed.
Books etc. will not be placed in front of the men on parade, but will be kept inside the Police Station, ready for inspection.
The refills of Constables Memo Books, containing entries from 1st April 1928, will be in possession of Constables, ready for production, if required.
All Stations will be ready for inspection.
The usual return of :-
1. men employed in other than Police Duties
2. Sickness ( for year ended 31st December 1929)
3. Return of Constables reported for misconduct in each Division, since 1st April 1928.
Showing date, rank and name, offence and decision.
These three returns will be prepared on white foolscap paper and forwarded to this Office on 9th May 1929.
Parade states made out on the card (Form D.24) sent herewith, to be hand by Superintendent to the Chief Constable immediately on his arrival.
A neat slip of paper will be put in each book at the place where the entry is made, as to same having been last inspected, and also in defaulter's sheets to mark the place where misconduct reports, during the past year, are entered.
Divisions will parade as follows:-
Tuesday 14th May 1929.
Headquarters at Chester at 10.30 a.m. Dress: - Tunics with new pattern helmets, White cotton gloves to be worn. Medals to be worn.
Wirral Division at Heswall at 2.p.m.
Dress: - Greatcoats over Serge Jackets, old pattern helmets, black woollen gloves. Medal ribbons.
Wednesday 15th May 1929.
Macclesfield Division at Macclesfield at 1. 45a.m.
Dress: - Tunics with new helmets. Medals to be worn.
Thursday 16th May 1929.
Middlewich Division at Middlewich at 11.30a.m.
Dress: - Greatcoats. Tunics with Medal ribbons, old pattern helmets.
White cotton gloves.
Northwich Division at Northwich at 1.30 p.m.
Dress: - Serge Jackets with medal ribbons, caps, white cotton gloves.
In all cases except when Constables parade in Greatcoats, Superintendents must be prepared to put on Capes.
Superintendents and Inspectors will See any member of the Constabulary serving in any of the above Divisions who may have representations to make to him or may wish to see him at the Superintendent's Office ( as above) and any member of the Constabulary serving in the other Divisions at Head Quarters Chester, at 10.30 a.m. on 14th May 1929.
The announcement will be read to every member of the Force, Superintendents will report, so as to reach this Office on 9th May 1929, that such has been done, and the name of any member who desires to avail himself of the opportunity afforded.
Leggings will not be worn, but produced in straps with Greatcoats and Capes in those Divisions which parade in tunics and serge suits with capes in those Divisions parading in Greatcoats and Tunics, placed three paces in front of each man.
The new electric lamp will be placed in the usual position by each Constable who parades.
The County Motor Cycle will also be produced on the parade ground but it will be placed in such a position by the Constable in charge that it does not interfere with the movements of the Division when drilling.
The receipt of this order will be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions.
General Order No 84
30th April 1929
Police Summoned as Witness in Private Cases
Referring to General Order 103/28 it was resolved at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 20th April 1929 that in future whenever a Constable is served with a subpoena in a civil case that the sum of 5/- would be charged at the time of the interview, that the balance due, according to rank should be payable at the time the Constable when the Constable attends the civil Court.
The effect of this Resolution will be that in future whenever a Constable of whatever rank is served with a subpoena and a statement taken from him, the sum of 5/- will be paid by the person serving the subpoena, and after the Constable has attended the Court the balance according to the scale on Form F1, together with the Constables travelling expenses and subsistence allowance, will be paid by the person who served the subpoena in the first instance.
When submitting Constable's reports as to a subpoena having been served Superintendents will report whether the 5/- ( which in the event of the Constable's attendance not being required will not be returned) has been received and credited and after the hearing of the case the Constable will report on the result, the Superintendent will state whether the balance together with travelling expenses and subsistence allowance has been received and credited at the same time submitting Form F.17, for the amount due to the Constable.
General Order No 85
30th April 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 6th May 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 5th May 1929, inclusive:-
No.118 Constable Sidney Arnold Cooke married, from Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Pulford, vice Broadey.
No. 283 Constable Ernest Fenney, married, Wirral Division from New Ferry to Hoylake, vice Cooke and will occupy the cottage vacated by that Constable.
General Order No 86
1st May 1929
Increase of Pay
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
Head Quarters
23 Sgt. F. Powell
£5.5s.0d
29th
Head Quarters
PC287 J. Dunn
£3.16s.0d
12th
Altrincham
PC273 J. Gladstone
£4.8s.0d
8th
Eddisbury
176 Sgt P. Rawling
£5.10s.0d
31st
Crewe
10 Sgt E. Breeze
£5.5s.0d
29th
Crewe
73 Sgt W. Barden
£5.5s.0d
29th
Crewe
PC469 J. Radley
£4.6s.0d
7th
Middlewich
450 Sgt A. Hunt
£5.5s.0d
29th
Northwich
481 Sgt R.J. Richardson
£5.10s.0d
3rd
Northwich
PC9 A.E. Goldstraw
£4.10s.0d
24th
Northwich
PC312 R. Wrigley
£4.8s.0d
8th
Northwich
PC14 J. Astbury
£4.6s.0d
7th
Wirral
159A/Sgt. S. Powell
£5.5s.0d
29th
Wirral
280A/Sgt F.W. Statham
£4.8s0d
8th
Stockport
2 Sgt. J. Birtles
£5.5s.0d
29th
Stockport
PC344 J.T. Latham
£4.10s.0d
24th
Stockport
PC178 J.D. Jones
£4.8s.0d
8th
Stockport
PC282 W. Kendrick
£4.8s.0d
8th
Runcorn
PC386 P. Hatfield
£4.8s.0d
8th
Runcorn
PC391 A. Pleavin
£4.8s.0d
8th
General Order No 87
1st May 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned member of the Force having completed 22 years' service is awarded the long service increment of 2s/6- per week as follows:-
No. 229 Acting Sergeant C. Livesley Stockport Division £4. 15. 0 per week from 11th May 1929.
General Order No 88
2nd May 1929
Typewriters and Copying Apparatus
The Chief Constable has given orders for a typewriter and copying apparatus to be supplied to each Division.
In issuing Remington Typewriters with Lion Duplicators to each Division the Chief Constable directs that these typewriters will, be considered, with all books and records for use in the Divisional Office only, and in the charge of Superintendent of the Division.
The typewriter will not be removed from the General Office or Superintendents Office, or use by any person other than the authorised staff, except under special circumstances, on the direct order of the Superintendent.
Initial (original) reports made by Constables to senior officers or by senior ranks to those above them are not to be typed - it is essential that the initial report should be in the handwriting of the person who makes it.
There is no objection to a minute on a report being typed, provided that the signature on the initials is in ink and made by the person responsible for the minute.
The copying apparatus will be used for all routing purposes and every economy will be exercised in the use of the wax sheets, only such Constables who are conversant with the use of a typewriter being allowed to cut a stencil.
Application will be made to this office, for the necessary ink, copying paper, but the copying paper now in possession of Superintendents will be used before an application is made for a further supply.
General Order No 89
3rd May 1929
The Dangerous Drugs Acts
Referring to S.G.O. 221/1921 The Chief Constable forwards herewith, for the information of the Constabulary, an extract from a Home Office letter, dated 1st May 1929, No. 532048/8 intimating that the Secretary of State has withdrawn from Dr. James Scott Webster the authority granted under the above Acts, to be in possession of or supply certain drugs and preparations and therefore Dr Webster cannot give prescriptions containing such drugs.
This matter will be borne in mind by those members of the Constabulary who are deputed to examine the Registers, kept by Chemists in the County Area and by all ranks in case the person referred to should take up residence in Cheshire.
Extract from Home Office Letter
"James Scott Webster. M.B, Ch.B. Ed. of 82 Romford Road, Stratford, London. E. (formerly of "Alma" Dunnock, Aberdeenshire ) was on "the 15th ultimo at West Ham convicted and " fined in respect of an offence under the "Dangerous Drugs in consequence of which "the Secretary of State has by notice published in the London Gazette and Edinburgh "Gazette of the 26th ultimo, withdrawn from "James Scott Webster the authority granted "by the Regulations under the Dangerous " Drugs Act 1920, to duly qualified medical " practitioners to be in possession of and to "supply raw opium, coca leaves and Indian "hemp and the drugs and preparations to which "Part 111" of the Act applies and has given a "direction that it shall not be lawful to give "Dangerous Drugs (Consolidation ) Regulations "1928.
General Order No 90
6th May 1929
Visit of the American Ryder Cup Golf Team to Stockport Golf Club.
Forkington 13th May 1929
The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Hazel Grove Police Station
at 1.15 pm. on Monday, 13th Monday 1929, for Special Service Duty in connection with the above:-
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Applicant
Altrincham
1
4
5
Dukinfield
2
2
Mr S. Rowbottom
Total
1
6
7
Dress: - 1929 Issue of Clothing, Helmets, Capes to be taken for wear, if required.
Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt of this order.
General Order No 91
6th May 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 16th May 1929, the Sergeants being paid in their new Divisions from 12th May 1929, inclusive:-
No. 459 Sergeant Percy Frith Thompson, married, Eddisbury Division, from Frodsham to Tarvin, vice Pawling.
No. 176 Sergeant Percy Rawling, married, from Eddisbury Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Hood.
No. 468 Sergeant John Hood, married, from Macclesfield Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Frodsham, vice Thompson.
General Order No 92
6th May 1929
Chester Races
Referring to General Order 78/1929 Inspector Fryer Altrincham Division will attend for Special Service Duty at Chester Races on 9th May 1929 in place of Inspector Postons, Runcorn Division.
Superintendents of Division concerned to acknowledge receipt of this order.
General Order No 93
7th May 1929
Pensions.
Referring to General Order 72/1929 the date of retirement of the under mentioned member of the Force will be as follows, PCA1 Robert Turnock, Northwich Division, 18th May 1929 at 12 midnight. Constable Turnock will be paid up to and including 18th instant.
General Order No 94
7th May 1929
Acting Sergeant Reverting to Constable
No. 229 Acting Sergeant Charles Livesley Stockport Division will, at his own request, revert to the rank of Constable with effect from 19th May 1929.
General Order No 95
7th May 1929
Transfers
The following transfer will take place on 18th May 1929, the Constable being paid in his new Division from 19th instant, inclusive. 229 Constable Charles Livesley, from Stockport Division to Northwich Division and will be employed as Additional Constable at Messrs Brunner, Monds & Company's Works at Winnington, and will be re-numbered A.1.
General Order No 96
6th May 1929
Police Register of Licensed Houses
The following alterations will be made in the above:-
Congleton Licensing District.
No. 20 Robin Hood Inn Buglawton
Licensee Arthur Percy Dale
No. 71Rising Sun Inn Kent Green, Odd Road
Licensee Joseph Irearson
Wirral Licensing District.
No. 127 Greenland Fishery Neston-cum-Parkgate
Licensee Chas.Thom. Oxton
No. 174 Swan Hotel Great Sutton
Licensee Eliz. Ann Williams
Prestbury Licensing District.
No. 68 Blue Cap Dog Bollington
Licensee New Owner
New Owner Daniel Clifton & Co. Ltd.Royal Brewery
Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester.
No. 30 Masonic Arms Bollington
Licensee New Owner
New Owner Heaver Brothers Ltd. Bollington.
No. 66 Cheshire Hunt Rainow
Licensee New Owner
New Owner Mary.A. Unwin, The Oaklands Bollington.
Stockport Licensing District.
No. 1 Arden Arms Bredbury
Licensee Robert Edwards
No. 61 Provisions Shop Etchells-in - Stockport
Licensee Thomas Elliot
No 88 Bulls Head Marple
Licensee Arthur Walker
No. 136 Station Street Yeardsley-cum- Wholey
Licensee Fred Howard
General Order No 97
9th May 1929
Transfers
Referring to General Order 91/1929. The transfers of No. 459 Sergeant Percy Frith Thompson and No. 468 Sergeant John Hood are postponed until further orders.
General Order No 98
13th May 1929
Promotions, Appointments & Transfers
The following promotions, appointments and transfers will take place on 18th May 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from that date, inclusive:-
Promotions
Inspector Tom Brickland Cotterill, Stockport Division to be Superintendent of the Runcorn Division at £320 per annum, vice Hayward, deceased.
No 263 Sergeant Henry James Lynes, Dukinfield Division to be Inspector at £320 per annum, vice Cotterill.
No. 126 Acting - Sergeant William Pleavin, Northwich Division to be Sergeant at £5 per week, vice Lynes.
No. 109 Acting - Sergeant Alfred Weatherby, Dukinfield Division to be Sergeant at £5 per week, vice Green pensioned.
Appointments
No. 273 Constable John Gladstone, Altrincham Division, to be Acting - Sergeant (unpaid) vice, Lynes.
No. 360 Constable John Weatherby Boon, Northwich Division, to be Acting - Sergeant (unpaid) vice Weatherby.
Transfers
Superintendent Tom Brickland? Cotterill, married, from Stockport Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Hayward.
Inspector Joseph Jennings, married, from Altrincham Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Cotterill.
Inspector John Best, married, from Dukinfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Mottram, vice Best.
No. 126 Sergeant William Pleavin, married, from Northwich Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Mottram, vice Lynes.
No. 273 Acting - Sergeant John Gladstone, married, from Altrincham Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Lostock Gralam, vice Pleavin.
No. 395 Constable Ernest Hollins, married, from Middlewich Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Ashton -on- Mersey, vice Gladstone and will occupy the cottage to be vacated by that Constable.
No. 109 Constable Alfred Weatherby, married, to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Hale, vice Green.
No. 360 Acting Sergeant John Weatherby-Boon, married, from Northwich Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Weatherby and will act as Divisional Office Clerk.
No. 78 Constable Samuel James Thompson, married, Altrincham Division from Knutsford to Sale, vice Reader, and will occupy the cottage to be vacated by that
Constable.
Superintendent Cotterill will forward to the Chief Constable on 31st May 1929, a Certificate that he has taken over all accounts, clothing, equipment, station house furniture, including unclaimed property in the Runcorn Division.
General Order No 99
13th May 1929
The Dangerous Drugs Acts
Referring to S.G.O. 221/1921 The Chief Constable forwards herewith, for the information of the Constabulary, an extract from a Home Office letter, dated 31st May 1929, No. 464503/19 intimating that the Secretary of State has withdrawn from Dr. William Leslie Balfour, the authority granted under the above Acts, to be in possession of or supply certain drugs and preparations and therefore Dr Balfour cannot give prescriptions containing such drugs.
This matter will be borne in mind by those members of the Constabulary who are deputed to examine the Registers, kept by Chemists in the County Area and by all ranks in case the person referred to should take up residence in Cheshire.
Extract from Home Office Letter
William Leslie Balfour. M.B, Ch.B. Ed. of 5 Fingle Place, was on the 1st instance, convicted and fined in respect of an offence under the Dangerous Drugs Act in consequence of which the Secretary of State has by notice published in the London Gazette and Edinburgh Gazette of the 10th instance withdrawn from William Leslie Balfour, the authority granted by the Regulations under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1920, to duly qualified medical practitioners to be in possession of and to supply raw opium, coca leaves and Indian hemp and the drugs and preparations to which "Part 111" of the Act applies and has given a direction that it shall not be lawful for the said William Leslie Balfour to give Dangerous Drugs (Consolidation ) Regulations 1928.
General Order No 100
15th May 1929
Air Navigation ( investigation of Accidents)
Referring to General Orders No's 214/22; 118/23; 189//23; 13/24; 44/26/; 104/27; & 231/ 27, 10/32; the Chief Constable forwards herewith, copies of the following:-
(1.) Home Office memorandum dated February 1929, for guidance of the Police on the subject of the Air Navigation Orders, and Air navigation (Investigations of Accidents) Regulations.
(2) Statutory Rules and Orders 1923 to No. 1508, containing the Air Navigation
( Consolidation) Order 1923, as amended by subsequent Orders.
Which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will be responsible for explaining such portions of same, as effect to the Police, to all ranks of the Force, so that necessary action may be taken should the occasion arise.
The above Orders supersede Home Office letters and Orders in Council referred to therein.
A sufficient number of, copies of each of the above is forwarded so that one of each may be supplied to each Section and Subsection in the County, and the same will be kept in a neat brown paper cover for ready reference when required.
General Order No 101
16th May 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from 1st June 1929, duty scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions.
In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the duty scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 102
17th May 1929
Parliamentary Election - 1929
The date fixed for nomination is Monday 20th May 1929. The polling day will be on Thursday 30th May 1929. The names and addresses of the Deputy Acting Returning Officers for the several Parliamentary Divisions in the County are as follows:-
Parliamentary Division
Deputy Acting Returning Officer
Altrincham
H.L. Harris Esq. Altrincham
City of Chester
G.C. Scringeous Esq. County Officer Northgate St. Chester.
Crewe
H.S. Sershaw-Feltham Esq Town Clerk, Crewe.
Eddisbury
J. Hibbert Esq. County Offices, Northgate St. Chester.
Knutsford
W.J. Cobbell Esq. Solicitor 49 Spring Gardens, Manchester.
Macclesfield
J.R. Oldfield Esq. Town Clerk Macclesfield
Northwich
G.F. Ashton Esq. Solicitor Runcorn
Stalybridge & Hyde
F.H. Worsley Esq. Town Clerk Stalybridge
Wirral
G.A. Solly Esq. Solicitor 55 Hamilton Square Birkenhead
No leave of absence "Rest Days" will be granted on 30th or 31st May 1929, unless sanctioned by the Chief Constable.
The attention of Superintendents is drawn to General Order 427/18. dated 22nd November 1918, and to several Orders named therein, and also to General Order 463, dated 9th December 1918, they will be careful to, comply with the detailed instructions given so far, as such may be applicable to existing conditions and circumstances.
Superintendents will report so as to reach this Office on the morning of 22nd May 1929, the names of the Candidates nominated, particulars of any withdrawals and whether a contest will take place.
The Chief Constable is of the opinion that the services of Special Constables at the Polling Station will not be required, but this not prevent Superintendents arranging to utilise the services of Special Constables to perform a few hours, voluntary duty should such be considered necessary on the day of the Poll, or Declaration thereof.
If any Special Constables are thus employed they must be sworn in before the 30th May 1929, an application for the necessary number of forms must be sent in so as to reach this Office on 24th May 1929.
Applications for the required number of forms for Declaration of Secrecy must be sent in in good time by Superintendents direct to the Deputy Acting Returning Officers concerned, and such declaration will be made before a Justice of the Peace prior to the date of Polling, Superintendents arranging the most convenient local places for the Constables to assemble.
A Return on the following form (by Parliamentary Divisions) showing the Polling Places and Police Arrangements will be sent to this Office on the 24th May 1929.
...........................................................Police Division
...................................................Parliamentary Division
Return showing the Polling Places in the above Parliamentary Divisions situated in the Police Division named and the number of Constables detailed for duty thereat, and the number (including Specials, if any) for patrol duty in the district.
Polling Places to be entered in same order as in book of Districts.
At Polling Places
No of uniform or Special Constables detailed for duty
Arrangements made for relieving those on duty for food and rest
Uniform
Sergeants
Uniform/Specials
Constables Specials
Totals
Totals
Uniform, Specials Total
Superintendents will arrange where possible for Constables on duty at Polling
Stations , to be relieved for rest and refreshment at their own homes, where such is not possible, they should take with them such food as they will require during their absence from home, as it may be impossible for them to obtain refreshments at the place they are performing duty. Superintendents will take steps to satisfy themselves that Sergeants and Constables clearly understand this.
Superintendent's will arrange for such "Extra Hours" duty to be performed by members of their Divisions as may be considered necessary for the efficient Policing of the several Parliamentary Divisions on the day of the Election and also on the day of Declaration of Poll and the usual practice will be followed of allowing "Time Off" for such "Extra Hours" within a reasonable period (not exceeding three months) in accordance with Home Office Regulations.
Superintendents will report so as to reach this Office on 24th May 1929, the date and place of Declaration of Poll, whether it will be necessary to make any special Police arrangements, if so state their recommendations.
Superintendents will also report on 27th May 1929 that proper arrangements have been made by them for efficiently policing all Polling Places in their Divisions on the day of the Election, and that the necessary instructions have been given to all Constables to be employed on Election duty.
The books of Polling Districts and cards of Instructions to Constables (to be sent to Superintendents hereafter) will be returned to this Office on 2nd June 1929.
Special duty sheets by Parliamentary Divisions will be sent so as to reach this Office on 2nd June 1929.
Accounts for Bill Posting by Police, made out by Parliamentary Divisions, on the following form, will be sent so as to reach this Office by 4th June 1929, any bills from Billposters being attached thereto, but not included in the Return.
No Rank Name of Sgts, PC's posting notices
Parish in which posted
No of Posters
Amount at 1d per notice
£. S. d.
Acknowledge to have received the sums opposite
Total
Total ...........................Superintendent....................................
The receipt of this General Order to be acknowledged by all Superintendents.
General Order No 103
18th May 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Force having attended an Examination re above, in May 1929 have been successful as follows, 3rd Examination PC130 Hawksworth, 2nd Examination PC213 Slynn and PC420 Osborne.
General Order No 104
21st May 1929
Transfer
The following transfers will take place on 31st May 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 1st June 1929. Inclusive:-
No. 58 Constable Richard Wrigley, married from Northwich Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at No Man's Heath, vice Eaton.
General Order No 105
22nd May 1929
Police Stations
When the occupant of a Police Station has occasion to leave his station he will arrange that any adult person who may be left in his private portion of his house shall know where a Constable is to be found so that an enquiry can be directed for such Constable. In the event of the occupant believing that he will be absent from his lock-up for over two hours, it will be arranged that a Constable visits the Station at five minute before the hour and half hour, and remain till five minutes after the hour and half hour, the telephone operator being informed of the arrangement. The Constable who performs such Station duty as above indicated will note in his duty Book :-
Visited................... Police Station half hourly in accordance with SGO105/1929
It is not necessary for a Constable detailed for Station Duty to enter the private quarters of the occupant except under certain circumstances where the telephone is installed in a private room.
In all cases in which the Constable on Duty has to enter any private room other than that in which the telephone is located a note will be made in his Duty Book.
General Order No 106
22nd May 1929
Duty Books
Entries in the Duty Book made by each member of the Constabulary who has been detailed for Detective Duty, or for Plain Clothes duty, even of a temporary nature, will show the localities in which he worked, and hours spent or work upon which nature of the enquiry or work upon which he was engaged, together with the times of calls at Police Stations.
The entry in the 6th column ( where visited occurrences etc.) would read something as follows:- Visited Hoole, Upton, Christleton,
"Stanford Bridge: - Enquiries as to robberies "(or other offences) R.R. "No....or Route No. ............................
"Took Statements from............... at Hoole Road,
"meet Christleton Constable Vickers Cross,
"at noon called at Barrow Constable's
"Station at ...pm, Interrogated Driver
"No of Bus ..................Stanford Bridge".
Where a Detective or Plain Clothes Officer is visited by a senior Officer (otherwise than in the Divisional Police Station in the ordinary course of duty) a record will be made in the Duty Book of both.
General Order No 107
22nd May 1929
Occurrence Books
Owing to an alteration in the attitude of a section of the public towards the Police consequent upon recent occurrences and the publication of proceedings of commissions, Conferences and Police Courts in London the Chief Constables directs that when making entries in the Occurrences Book regarding entries in the Occurrence Books regarding persons brought to the Police Station, either for detention pending the investigation of a crime, or upon a serious charge, the numbers of the Orders which bear upon the treatment of the particular case, will be entered as having been, complied with, and should the occurrence involve a report to the Chief Constable, supported by Statements, doctor's certificates, etc. that the number of such Divisional reports will be entered in the Occurrence Book for easy reference.
General Order No 108
22nd May 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Force having attended an examination in Middlewich Division in May 1929, re above have been successful as follows:- Acting Sergeant351 Foley, PC30 Fryer, PC237 Kinsey, PC395 Hollins and PC281 Penney.
General Order No109
29th May 1929
Sale & Ashton on Mersey Carnival at Sale
Saturday 15th June 1929
The following details of the Constabulary will parade at the Sale Police Station at 11.30am. on Saturday 15th June 1929, for duty in connection with the above:-
Division
Sgts
PC's
Total
Applicant
Crewe
1
8
9
Mr A. Cardingley
Total
1
8
9
Special Service Duty
Division
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Applicant
Altrincham
6
6
In addition to Sale
Northwich
4
5
Section
Dukinfield
3
3
Stockport
4
4
Runcorn
3
3
Total
1
20
21
Dress: - Ordinary dress, White cotton gloves. Capes to be taken. The detail of Police Special Duty will after parading as above, be directed to obtain a meal, at their own expense, at a place or places to be arranged by the Superintendent of the Altrincham Division and after partaking of same will parade again at Sale Police Station at 12.30 pm. for duty under the orders of Superintendent Lees. Suitable arrangements will also be made as regards tea for those Constables who are required for late duty in the evening.
The Constables for late duty (if any are required) must be selected by the Superintendent having due regard to their being able to return to their stations, etc.
In Plain Clothes ( Police Special Duty )
No.74 Sergeant Bracegirdle Northwich Division
No. 200 Sergeant Harris Crewe Division
Special duty sheets, to be forwarded to this Office for the Chief Constable for approval on 20th June 1029.
The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned.
General Order No 110
29th May 1929
Chester Summer Assizes
17th June 1929.
The next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at 11am, on Monday 17th June 1929, at Chester Castle.
The following detail of the Constabulary Office will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 10.15am on Monday 17th June 1929, for Police Special Duty in connection of the above:-
Division
Supt
Ins
Sgt's
PC's
Total
Officer
Broxton
1
1
2
Altrincham
1
3
4
Eddisbury
2
2
Crewe
3
3
Northwich
Northwich
3
3
Wirral
1
3
4
Wirral
Runcorn
3
3
Total
1
1
1
18
21
Dress: - Full dress will be worn (1929 Helmets) Great Coats and Capes to be taken in straps, for wear if required. If any of the above detailed Constables should be unable to attend, the fact must be reported at once, and the name of another specially selected Constables submitted by the Superintendent. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged.
General Order No 111
29th May 1929
Old Clothing
The following old clothing will be collected by Superintendents from Sergeants and Constables of their Divisions on or before 3rd June 1929.
1 Tunic
1927 Issue
1 Dress Trousers
1927 Issue
1 pair Undress Trousers
1927 Issue
1 pair Serge Trousers
1927 Issue
Which will leave each man in possession of the following garments: -
Continued.....................
Item
Supt and Ins Issue
Sgts and PC's Issue
2 Helmets
Nil
1914 - 1929 Issue
2 Caps
1926 - 1928
1927 - 1928
2 Greatcoats
1927 - 1928
1925 - 1927
2 Tunics or Frock Coats
1920 - 1926
1928- 1929
2 Pairs Dress Trousers
1926 - 1928
1928 - 1929
2Pairs Undress Trousers
1926 - 1928
1927 -1929
2 Serge Jackets
1926 - 1927
1926 -1928
2 Pairs Serge Trousers
1927 - 1928
1928- 1929
2 Capes
1920 - 1926
1920 - 1926
2 Pairs Leggings
1923 - 1926
1923 - 1926
2 pairs Gloves
1923 - 1926
1923 - 1926
2 pairs Gloves
1 Pair Black Woollen Gloves
1926 - 1928
Brown Kid Gloves
1927 - 1927
White Cotton Gloves
Members of the Force will be allowed to purchase at the Contractors price, any of the garments collected from them.
A Return will be sent to the Chief Constable on 5th June 1929, on the same form contained in General Order 162/27, with Garments entered on the following orders.
Tunics, Dress Trousers, Undress trousers, and Serge Trousers, containing a list of garments collected from each man, the articles which men desire to purchase, Clothing &c forwarded to Head Quarters Stores and that for sale.
Each Superintendent will select from the whole of the clothing collected,
( including Divisional Office Clerks, Grooms, and Messengers, unless they desire to purchase same from the Contractor's prices, "bono fide" for their own use).the best of the following articles which will be forwarded to Head Quarters Stores on 5th June 1929 for re-issue in case of necessity: -
3 Tunics
3 pairs Dress Trousers
3 pairs Undress Trousers
3 pairs of Serge trousers
It will be distinctly understood that the Sergeants and Constables clothing to be sent to Head Quarters must be the best of the garments. Tunics and Trousers not more than 36 inches waist and trousers not less than 33 inches leg.
General Order No 112
31st May 1929
Knutsford Royal May Festival
The under mentioned details of Police will parade at Knutsford Police Station as follows:-
Division
Sgts
PC's
Total
Remarks
Dukinfield
4
5
Special Services
Macclesfield
4
4
Applicant Mr W. Wragg
Stockport
1
6
7
Total
1
14
15
Eddisbury
3
3
Crewe
1
6
7
Police Special Duty
Middlewich
1
3
4
Northwich
5
6
Total
3
17
20
Ordinary Dress 1929 issue, Greatcoats and Capes to be taken, in straps, for wear if required
The following Constables at Altrincham at Police Station at 9am. 14th June 1929, for Mounted Duty.
Special Services.
68 Acting Sergeant E. Norton and PC298 J. Gash, Altrincham Division. Dress: - Helmets, 1929 Issue. Tunics 1929. Gauntlets, Capes Rolled, to be strapped in front of the saddle if not required for wear. Two sets of mounted equipment at Altrincham will be used, and the Constables will ride to Knutsford, dismount for a couple of hours for feeding and grooming, and will remount at a place at Knutsford to be arranged, parade for duty at such time as may be ordered by the Superintendent who will be responsible for uniformity in the turn out and for the horses being ridden back to Altrincham.
In Plain Clothes for Special Service Duty
No. 74 Sergeant Bracegirdle Northwich Division and a Manchester Detective to parade at Knutsford Police Station at 11am.
In Plain Clothes
Ins J. Platt
HQ
For the protection of property
200 Sergeant Harris
Crewe
and prevention of House
444 A/Sgt Fraser
Altrincham
Breaking and other Robberies
PC117 Bentley
Dukinfield
Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt.
General Order No 113
1st June 1929
Increase of Pay
Division
No Rank Name
New Rate
From
Altrincham
PC239 W. B. Baxter.
£3.16s.0d
9th
Altrincham
PC212 H.A. Roberts
£3.16s.0d
9th
Eddisbury
PC447 J. Davies
£4.8s.0d
19th
Eddisbury
PC114 Heal
£4.8s.0d
3rd
Crewe
PC293 N. Wilding
£3.18s.0d
10th
Crewe
PC185 A. Smith
£3.16s.0d
9th
Crewe
PC325 E.J. Helsby
£3.16s.0d
9th
Crewe
PC407 L.C Hampson
£3.12s.0d
9th
Crewe
PC265 J. Hollingworth
£4.8s.0d
27th
Middlewich
7 A/Sgt L.A Marshall
£4.8s.0d
5th
Middlewich
PC52 G.J. Dobbins
£4.2s.0d
2nd
Middlewich
PC507 P.G. Hammond
£4.2s.0d
2nd
Northwich
PC385 J. Paynter
£4.10s.0d
21st
Northwich
PC512 J. Richardson
£3.16s.0d
9th
Northwich
PC48 J. Carr.
£4.0s.0d
1st
Wirral
299 A/Sgt. J. Ennion
£4.2s.0d
5th
Wirral
PC173 M. Wood
£3.18s.0d
2nd
Wirral
PC267 S.C Benson
£4.2s.0d
2nd
Wirral
PC35 A.S. Hall
£3.18s.0d
10th
Wirral
PC390 A. Mather
£3.16s.0d
10th
Wirral
PC124 E.S. Hill
£4.2s.0d
9th
Dukinfield
321 A/Sgt. B. Lindop
£4.8s.0d
2nd
Macclesfield
PC416 R.L. Bleasdale
£4.2s.0d
5th
Stockport
PC244 F.J. Harrison
£4.0s.0d.
3rd
Stockport
PC206 A. Mort
£3.18s.0d
10th
Stockport
PC505 F.J. Harris
£4.6s.0d
2nd
Runcorn
PC130 J. Hawksworth
£4.2s.0d
10th
Runcorn
484 A/Sgt. E. Evans
£4.8s.0d
2nd
Runcorn
PC296 A. Hall
£3.18s.0d
5th
Runcorn
PC46 F. Spann
£3.18s.0d
10th
General Order No 114
1st June 1929
Increase of Pay
The under mentioned member of the Force having completed 22 years' service is awarded the long service increment of 2/6, per week as follows:
Broxton Division No. 208 Constable Haslehurst £4.15s.0d per week from 29th instant.
General Order No 115
1st June 1929
Transfers
The following transfers will take place on 11th June 1929, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 9th instant, inclusive:-
No. 318 Constable William Edward Knight, married, from Macclesfield Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Wrigley.
No. 147 Constable James German, married, from Crewe Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Bosley, vice Knight.
No. 266 Constable Arthur Docking, married, Crewe Division from Crewe to Nantwich, vice German, and will occupy the cottage vacated by that Constable.
No. 371 Constable Thomas White, single, Middlewich Division from Somerford to Church Lawton, vice Hollins.
No. 210 Constable Norman Howarth, married, from Wirral Division to Middlewich, to be stationed at Somerford, vice White and will occupy the cottage recently obtained there.
No. 417 Constable Percy Fox, single, Wirral Division, from New Ferry to Storeton, vice Howarth.
No. 31 Constable Robert Henry Cooke, single, from Northwich Division, to Crewe Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Fox.
General Order No 116
4th June 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned members of the Constabulary having recently attended an Examination at Wilmslow on the 14th May 1929, re above, has been successful as follows:- PC107 Taylor.
General Order No 117
5th June 1929
Police Register of Licensing Houses
Broxton Licensing District.
No. 15 New Inn Hampton
Licensee Florence E. Shone
Altrincham Licensing District.
No. 4 Malt Shovels Altrincham
Licensee W.J. Sloan
No. 22 Victoria Tavern Altrincham
Licensee Fred Thos. Merrick
No. 65 Letters "Off License 4 Ashley Rd. Altrincham
Licensee W. Hughes
No 128 The Wheatsheaf Broomedge Lymm
Licensee Hannah Dunkerly
No.144 Bulls Head Hotel Sale
Licensee Arthur Arnold
Eddisbury Licensing District'
No. 68 Blue Cap Dog Bollington
Licensee New Owner
New Owner Daniel Clifton & Co. Ltd. Royal Brewery
Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester.
No. 30 Masonic Arms Bollington
Licensee New Owner
Crewe Licensing District
Middlewich Licensing District.
No. 1 Arden Arms Bredbury
Licensee Robert Edwards
No. 61 Provisions Shop Etchells-in - Stockport
Licensee Thomas Elliot
No 88 Bulls Head Marple
Licensee Arthur Walker
No. 136 Station Street Yeardsley-cum- Wholey
Licensee Fred Howard
Dukinfield Licensing District
No. 61 Provisions Shop Etchells-in - Stockport
Licensee Thomas Elliot
No 88 Bulls Head Marple
Licensee Arthur Walker
General Order No 118
5th June 1929
Transfers
The transfers directed in General Orders 115/1929 are postponed until further orders.
General Order No 119
7th June 1929
Chester Autumn Assizes 17th June 1929
That part of General Order directing Inspector Lythgoe, Wirral Division, to attend for duty at the above, is hereby cancelled and Inspector Henderson, Crewe Division, will parade at the Chief Constable's Office at 10.15am on Monday 17th June 1929 for duty at the Assizes at Chest Castle.
General Order No 120
10th June 1929
Visit of H.R.H The Princess Mary to Cheshire 14th June 1929
H.R.H The Princess Mary (Countess Lacelles) will visit the County of Chester on 14th and 15th June 1929 arriving at Crewe Railway Station at 1pm on 14th June 1929.
H.R.H will travel through the Middlewich Division into Altrincham Division, hence to Tabley House, Tabley.
Later in the day she will proceed to Knutsford and later again to Dunham Massey Hall through Altrincham, she will stay the night at Dunham Massey Hall.
On 15th June 1929, H.R.H. leaves Dunham Massey Hall about 11.45 am, travelling along the Main Manchester to Chester Road to Chester where she is due to arrive at 12. 40pm. The Royal Car will slow down at Lostock Gralam at Northwich.
The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will arrange for Constables to be on duty at Cross Roads and at other places (where it is considered necessary) along the line of route, also at such places where it has been arranged by the Superintendent that the car conveying H.R.H. should slow down in order that people congregated have the opportunity of seeing her. The Constable on duty at such places will show a green flag on the approach of the Chief Constable's car, which will precede the car, conveying H.R.H.
The Chief Constable's car will be driven by a Constable in uniform and will immediately precede the car in which H.R.H is a passenger. The Royal Car will carry a small Union Jack flag on the bonnet.
There will be 3 or 4 other cars, following the Royal Car which will contain members of H.R.H's party.
When the Constable on duty is aware that the Royal Car is about to pass, he should request the drivers of all vehicular traffic to slow down and draw to their left, and pay special attention to any cattle which may be on the road at such time endeavour to ensure that these do not cause obstruction.
Constables on duty on the route are to bear in mind that their first duty is to control the traffic and the crowds, but that in these duties permit they should stand to attention and salute H.R.H. as she passes.
General Order No 121
15th June 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned member of the Force having attended an examination in Crewe Division in June 1929, re above have been successful as follows:- PC185 Smith.
General Order No 122
15th June 1929
Duty Scales
The Chief Constable directs that from 1st July 1929 duty scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions.
In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the duty scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so, and report cause to the Chief Constable.
General Order No 123
15th June 1929
First Aid to the Injured
The under mentioned member of the Force having attended an examination in January 1929 re above, have been successful as follows:-
1st Examination
No Rank Name
Division
PC346 Dillon
Altrincham Division
PC162 Roden
Altrincham Division
Continued................
PC520 Weaver
Altrincham Division
PC523 Couchman
Crewe Division
PC519 Gardner
Crewe Division
PC524 Turner
Middlewich Division
PC521 Chaffe
Northwich Division
PC191 Wild
Northwich Division
PC476 Birtles
Wirral Division
PC522 Davenport
Wirral Division
PC516 Leach
Wirral Division
PC435 Bebell
Crewe Division
PC305 Evans
Runcorn Division
And will in consequence wear the badge of St John Ambulance Association.