|
|
 |
|
Reply
| |
Extracts from Victorian Police exams. Jim Victorian London - Publications - Social Investigation/Journalism - "Police-Duty" Catechism and Reports, by H. Childs, 1903 EXPLOSIVES, GUNS, ETC.
Ques. Does a person holding a licence or certificate to kill game require a gun licence?
Ans. No. (S. 7, S.-S. 3.)
Ques. Name a few practical points to be kept in mind in carrying out the provisions of the Gun Licence Act?
Ans. (1) I have no power to arrest a man for merely carrying a gun without a licence or other authority. (2) I have no power to seize guns under this Act. (3) I should never demand a game certificate where a gun licence is produced, as I have no duty to discharge as to whether persons have or have not licences to kill game. (4) I should not enter upon private lands merely in expectation of meeting with persotms contravening the Act.
Ques. What is the least quantity of gunpowder allowed to be sold loose?
Ans. One pound. (38 and 39 Vic., C. 17, S. 32.)
Ques. If it exceeds one pound, under what conditions must it be sold?
Ans. It must be in a substantial case or canister, made and closed so as to prevent it escaping. (S. 30.)
Ques. What amount is permitted to be kept on substantially built premises, or in a fireproof safe apart from a dwelling-house, or at a reasonable distance from a public place? (S. 22, S.-S. 2A.)
Ans. 200 lb.
Ques. What is a "gun"?
Ans. A fire-arm of any description, which includes an air- gun, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged. A boy's small pocket pistol has been held to be a firearm. (33 and 34 Vic., C. 57, S 7.)
Ques. Where can a person carry a gun without a licence?
Ans. Within a dwelling-house or the curtilage thereof, which includes out-buildings, offices, yards, and enclosed ground adjoining the house.
Ques. You see a man whom you know is a farmer, and who resides about a mile from his farm, carrying a gun along the public highway; you know that he has no licence - what would you do?
Ans. I should inquire where he was going, and what he was going to do with the gun. Should he reply, "To my farm to scare the birds," such answer would be sufficient not to justify legal proceedings. (33 and 34 Vic., C. 57, S-S. 4.)
Ques. How much gunpowder may be kept inside a dwelling, or in a building other than mentioned in last question? (S. 22, S.-S. 2B.)
Ans. 50 lb. [-21-]
Ques. What is the state of the law as to the conveyance of explosives in passenger boats and carriages?
Ans. Explosives shall not be carried in a passenger carriage or boat unless the quantity be under 5 lb., and all due precautions be taken for the prevention of accidents by fire or explosion.
(Certain explosives are in no case to be carried by such carriage or boat.)
Ques. If you were to meet two men each carrying a part of a gun on the public highway, what would you do?
Ans. Demand to see their licences. lf they could not produce them, I should take their names and addresses, and report them. (S. 8.)
Ques. Only during what time may the Thames Police search for and seize explosives on board a vessel in the Thames or any part of it (docks, creeks, etc.)
Ans. Between sunrise and sunset (2 and 3 Vict., C. 47).
|
|
Reply
| |
Ref. #17: I'm back PBA. Watch your step young man because "it's hard to kiss the lips at night that chew your ass out all day". chomping sunday |
|
Reply
| |
PBA Word's out. The days of Whine and roses are over. |
|
Reply
| |
WAS I THERE, HELL YES. HALF OF VIRGINIA WAS THERE TOO. SUNDAY HAD ROUNDED UP TWO OF HER BEST FIGHTING TOM'S FOR THE GUESTS AND HAD SPENT TWO WHOLE DAYS JUST TURNING A NEIGHBOURS PRISED HOG. BOY, CAN THAT GIRL COOK. SHE HAD HAND DECORATED THE ENTIRE HOUSE FOR THE SEASON INSIDE AND OUT AND STILL MANAGED TO BREW UP THREE GALLONS OF SOME SECRET FESTIVE BEVERAGE. WHAT A GIRL, EVERY MANS DREAM. A REAL ROSE AMONG THORNS. PS:CAN I COME OUT OF THE BASEMENT YET, SUNDAY?? THE ONLY GOOD ONE HERE |
|
Reply
| |
AS FOR THE PICS NOT COMING THROUGH. (JIMBERT&SUNDAY) IT SOUNDS LIKE A SECURITY PROBLEM. YOUR SECURITY ISN'T ALLOWING IT TO COME THROUGH. |
|
Reply
| |
SPENT TWO WHOLE DAYS JUST TURNING A NEIGHBOURS PRISED HOG. BOY, Did it squeal like a Hawg, Boy? or does Sunday kill them first. After naming them, of course. How did she get on with plucking it? |
|
Reply
| |
She had Sheba taking care of the plucking. Sheba also did all the baking from a Wal*marts easy learn cook book and this time only a few people got sick all weekend. |
|
Reply
| |
Flash, you cannot be 6'3" & be of Scottish heritage as they are a wee little race, see Ken Buchanan.
T-Dog
p.s. Perhaps a "wee little race" was not a reference to height eh? |
|
Reply
| |
T-Dog The Glaswegians have a reputation for being "poison dwarfs". I was amazed by their height. Highlanders, who are a different race, are taller than the English due to intermarrying with Scandinavians and pigging out on Venison. My lot are Highlanders. Personally, I view myself as English, and sod this stupid politicisation. we still are better Engineers than you. You are better production engineers than we. Peter |
|
Reply
| |
After message #24, PBA, I will allow you to play in the yard for a while. You've earned that much. You're not free just yet, however. I may want to abuse you a little longer. sunday |
|
Reply
| |
-sunday knows how to look after her chickens. Jim 
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALK Lady. "DEAR, DEAR, IT'S COMING ON TO RAIN! RUN, JAMES! QUICK, AND FETCH AN UMBRELLA AND TWO PARASOLS. I'M AFRAID MY POOR DEAR COCHINS WILL GET THE RHEUMATISM!" Punch, Jan.-Jun. 1853 |
|
Reply
| |
My ex's cousins Beth & Iain Kidd fled the U.K. like most, for a better life in the Niagara Pennisula of Canuckistan. Beth is a Glaswegian & her dialect is so "thick" she may as well be speaking a foreign language. BTW, Iain claims to be a descendent of Captain Kidd the pirate. Shiver me timbers.
T-Dog |
|
Reply
| |
WHAT A GIRL, EVERY MANS DREAM. A REAL ROSE AMONG THORNS. PS:CAN I COME OUT OF THE BASEMENT YET, SUNDAY?? THE ONLY GOOD ONE HERE The art of Crawling is alive and well, only PBA's got the monopoly. " I may want to abuse you a little longer". Don't be scared, PBA. There are James, Sunny, T-Dog, JimBert, and the remainder of the US-side pack who'll stand in for you if you're frightened of the strain. |
|
Reply
| |
Flash we never stand with the Canucks unless it is a "friendly fire" accident. See Afghanistan.
T-Dog |
|
Reply
| |
FOR STARTERS, ANYONE OVER 5'8" IS DEFORMED, WE ALL KNOW THAT.  NOW IT'S US POOR DECENDANTS OF GLASWEGIANS THAT ARE TAKING THE BEATING. I'M BLAMING MY HEIGHT ON MY MOTHER'S HALF BREED SIDE. (IRISH AND ENGLISH) Don't be scared, PBA. There are James, Sunny, T-Dog, JimBert, and the remainder of the US-side pack who'll stand in for you if you're frightened of the strain. SURE-SURE YOU WILL, THE FIRST TIME SHE HITS ME WITH HER BROOM AND MY NOSE GETS BLOODIED, YOU'LL ALL HIDE OUT. THERE'S A DIFERENCE BETWEEN BEING CRAZY AND STUPID. I WAS CRAZY TO LET SUNDAY LOCK ME UP THE FIRST TIME. I WOULD BE STUPID TO GIVE HER REASON TO DO IT AGAIN.  THE GOOD ONE. |
|
Reply
| |
"I WAS CRAZY TO LET SUNDAY LOCK ME UP THE FIRST TIME". Why? What did she promise you? |
|
|
|
Free Forum Hosting
Important Announcement
First
Return to British History
