Fire Brigade's drill and hose drying tower, TST [1923-????]
Completion date from Moddsey:
The Fire Brigade's drill and hose drying tower was erected in the vacant ground opposite the Kowloon Fire Station in 1923. Source: 1923 Fire Brigade Report.
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Charles William BROWNE [1905-1966]
Fire Brigade Officer
Married Hong Kong 1939 to Margaret nee Murray. She was returning to HK in November 1941 but was diverted to Australia where she stayed until late 1944 before returning to UK.
Briefly back in HK post war before moving to Australia late 1940s.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14380489
He may be the Charles William ‘Brown’ referred to as a recipient of the Colonial Police Medal?