[English] THE PO HING FONG COLLAPSE. SCOUT MASTER RECEIVES FURTHER AWARD.

THE PO HING FONG COLLAPSE.

SCOUT MASTER RECEIVES FURTHER AWARD.

In connection with the rescue work performed by local residents at the ruins of the Po Hing Fong collapse on July 18, Mr. H. Braga, scoutmaster of the First Hongkong (St. Joseph's College) Troops has been awarded the Silver cross by the London Boys' Scout Association for gallantry in saving a girl from the debris of the collapse.

Mr. Braga together with a number of others is also the recipient of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

Source:

1. Page 16, "Hongkong Telegraph", Saturday, 6th February, 15th Year of the Republic of China

   • 24th Day, 12th Lunar Month, Yi-chou Year

   • Saturday, 6th February, 1926 Common Era