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APPENDIX III

Criminal Investigation department,
Force Headquarters,
Eve Leary.
21st August, 1964.
Commissioner,
(u.f.s. Assistant Commissioner 'Crime')

Since the report was put up by me on the 11th September, 1963, there were 12 incidents of bombing in the city of Georgetown and environs which caused great damage to property, loss of lives and injury to persons. Among the buildings bombed were:-

Rio Cinema
Liquor Restaurant at Durban & Hardina Sts.
Freedom House - 41 Robb St., Georgetown.
Gimpex Building at Brickdam.
Liquor Restaurant at Alexander & Charlotte Sts.
Shop at East & Murray Sts., Georgetown.
House at 37 Cross St., Mc Doom Village, E.B.D.

These bombings followed the pattern of those of the previous year except in some cases after the explosion there was fire. It is important to note that in 1963 it was planned to bomb the Rio Cinema and the building at D'Urban & Hardina Sts., and they were bombed during these outrages in 1964.

The facts are as follows:-

RIO CINEMA:
The Rio Cinema is a wooden building situated on the western side of La Penitence St., and Punt Trench Dam, Albouystown. It faces east with the screen of the western side. It is divided into three sections commonly known as Balcony, House and Stalls. It is licensed under the Cinematograph Ordinance and as such the building complies with all the requirements. There are windows on the southern side of the building which overlooks the recently filled up La Penitence Punt trench. There are no houses in the immediate vicinity on the southern side of the Cinema. This side is dark at nights. The Cinema is owned by Moudeen Haniff but on the 20th June, 1964, it was leased to Robert Sookraj for six months with the option of buying it after that period. Albert Dos Ramos has since then been the Manager of the Cinema.

On Friday, 10th July, 1964, the Management of the Cinema advertised and undertook to present two East Indian Films entitled 'Ek Saal' & 'Banjarin' for the 5 o'clock matinee at a reduced rate. The show which commenced at 4.30 p.m. was attended predominantly by persons of East Indian decent. Prior to the commencement the windows were closed up as usual because of the daylight reflection inside and opened soon after 6.30 p.m. when the place became dark. By that time 225 tickets were sold for the stalls, 134 for the House and 40 for balcony, making a total of 399 patrons attending.

About 8.15 p.m. which was just about 15 minutes before the show was scheduled to end, patrons in the Cinema saw a lighted object coming through one of the southern windows and it fell in the Stall section of the building, followed shortly afterwards by a deafening explosion which caused patrons in the entire cinema to panic. The explosion caused the death of Sumintra, aged 64 years, Bettymoon, 34 years, and Esther Persaud, 15 years. Sheila Persaud aged 24 yrs who was conveyed with other injured persons to the Georgetown Hospital by the Police and ambulance service died in the institution the following day. The other injured persons are - John Ram aged 14 years, Rudolph Gangadeen aged 15 years, Ishmael Mohamed aged 30 years, Babsie Boodhoo aged 22 years, Roopnarine aged 26 years, and Durga Persaud aged about 24 years.

Investigations have disclosed that Soana Ragnath who lives 4 rods south of the Cinema was standing opposite his home and standing opposite his home and facing the Cinema, hurled a lighted object through an open window on the same side and ran away east along the same dam. The other persons, namely Ruby Hack and Juliet Rampersaud who admitted seeing someone throw a lighted object into the Cinema into the Cinema gave a different version. They claimed that they saw two men, who lit the object and the other threw it. They both ran in an alleyway west of the cinema. The description given of the two men by these persons were vague and they stated quite clearly that they would not be able to identify the persons if seen again.

In the meantime photographs were taken of the scene of the explosion after which debris which comprised of pieces of metal nail heads and other articles were collected and forwarded to the Govt. Analyst for expert examination. The analyst in his report was unable to identify any explosive substance in these articles. Post Mortem examination was performed on the bodies of the deceased after which they were handed over to the relatives and buried accordingly. It may be mentioned here that two nail heads were removed from the back of the bodies of Bettymoon and Esther Persaud at the Post mortem examination and one from Rose Persaud at an emergency operation. The Post Mortem examination revealed that they died as a result of hemorrhage and shock due to multiple bomb injuries.

LIQUOR RESTAURANT AT D'URBAN & HARDINA STREETS
Latchmi Persaud Sawh who is now resident in Barbados is the owner of a two storeyed building constructed of wood and concrete with galvanized roof situate on the east half of lot 20 D'Urban & Hardina Sts, Wortmanville. D'Urban runs east to west and Hardina runs north to south. This building was at the south eastern corner and was insured with J.B. Leslie & Co. (Demerara) Insurance Ltd. for $20,000:-. The Policy was in force, the premium being paid up to the 22nd February, 1965. It was a comparatively new building approximately 60 feet by 30 feet.

In August, 1963, Doodharie who hails from Good Hope, E.B.D. rented the building from Sawh at a monthly rent of $140:-. He Doodharie carried on a Liquor Restaurant in the south eastern section of the bottom flat and a grocery on the north western portion of the said bottom flat. The bottom flat was secured by four wooden doors and two windows. The liquor restaurant had the other three doors and one window, two in the eastern side with entrance from Hardina St., and the other on the northern side with entrance from Hardina St., and the other in the northern side with entrance from Hardina St., and the other on the northern side with entrance from D'Urban St. All these were secured by means of iron bars from the outside. There was a counter running north to south in the restaurant joining one running east to west which was that used in the grocery, leaving a space about 8 feet for customers. There was also a wall on the eastern side of the grocery which separated it from the liquor restaurant. On the southern most portion and almost half of the width of the eastern portion there were rooms and the lavatory while the other half was used as a storeroom, dining room, kitchen by Doodharie. The floor of the inner portion of the restaurant where Doodharie dwells was constructed of boards whilst the other portion was concrete.

The upper flat housed the living quarters of Doodharie and his family of eleven, namely Chandra, his wife, his children, Evelyn Singh, age 7 years, Chaman Lall, aged 6 years (deceased), Agnes aged 3 years, Shirley Singh aged 9 months (deceased) his father Ramsarran and mother Basmat, his nephew Deo Paul and Sookdeo Ramkripaul and niece Mainawattie. There was an internal stairway situated about mid way on the western side of the building running from the lower flat, north to south, east to west, connecting the upper flat. This was the only means of entry and exit to the said upper flat. There were four bedrooms in the upper flat. One on the north western side which was occupied by Doodharie, his wife Chandra and Children Chaman Lall, Shirley Singh (deceased) and Agnes. One on the north eastern corner which was occupied by Deo Persaud and south of this was one occupied by Ramsarran (deceased). Somaria called Basmat, Mainawattie Rampripaul. Each bedroom had a door which led to the sitting room. These were glass windows around the building.

On Friday, 22nd May, 1964, there was a disturbance and racial clashes in the country and in Georgetown. At about 8.30 p.m. about 16 negro boys stoned Doodharieís building as a result of which damage was done to two sweet bottles and sweets valued $5:- Doodharie identified one of the boys whom he knows well but not by name. He saw the boy pelt the stones which broke the bottles. He reported the matter to the Police who went to the scent and carried out investigations but the boy escaped.

On Thursday, 28th may, 1964, at about 2.30 p.m. Doodharie was in his restaurant when he saw the said person who broke his sweet bottles walk past him on D'Urban street. He reported this to the Police who went to the person. Doodharie then took the Police to a parlour on D'urban St., and pointed out the person who gave his name as John Grimes. He was brought in for further inquires and was placed on station bail to return on 15th June, 1964, but he did not return. From the time

On Monday, 13th July, 1964 at about 8.30 p.m. Chandra and Sukdeo Ramkripaul close all the doors and windows of the restaurant except one on the eastern side which was kept open to allow customers who were still drinking inside the restaurant to have exit. At the said time the said persons were in the restaurant, Doodharie was standing behind the counter facing Hardina St., speaking to Dennis Ross who was sitting at the north-eastern corner behind the counter reading a newspaper. Dukdeo Ramkripaul called Seeraj was in the kitchen, Arthur Wilson and Clement Devine were drinking in one of the rooms. Chandra was standing by the open door looking over Hardina St. The other members of the family Ramsaran, Chaman Lall (deceased) were in the upper flat.

Whilst Chandra was standing by the door and Doodharie behind the counter, they both saw the same negro man (John grimes) who had broken the sweet bottles threw a lighted tin through the open door into the restaurant. Chandra shouted "O lord run out". Doodharie shouted "O God, look this boy throw a bomb, lie down low". Chandra then saw the negro fellow running south on Hardina St. She shouted "hold him, hold him,". He turned west into Norton St., and escaped. On the shout of Doodharie, Ross ran out and saw the man running away whom he said was the same man who had threatened Doodhaire. All the other occupants in the restaurant lay down on the floor, face downwards. Seconds later there was a loud explosion which caused fire. They ran out of the restaurant and stared to scream. Mainawattie and Somaria ran down the internal stairway and escaped leaving the three deceased persons.

The explosion caused a large crowd the gather by that time the entire building was on fire. At 8.55 p.m. a report of the fire was received at the Fire Brigade Head quarters and the Brigade with two water tenders under Chief Fire Officer L. Watkins and Mr. R.A. Spellen, Deputy Fire Officer, arrived on the scene. Before the Brigade arrived Fireman No. 80 Thomas who was off duty and was travelling in his motor car on Hardina Street and heard the explosion, and returning and seeing the building on fire, climbed a sign post and together with Christopher Fields who was also at the scene rescued Ramsarran (deceased) Evelyn Singh and Agnes. According to Thomas, he could not see into the building because of the smoke, to rescue the others. As a result of the fire Deo Persaud, Mainawattie Persaud, Dennis Ross and Ramsarran received injuries. They were all taken to the Georgetown Hospital where they were examined by Dr. Sankar who issued medical reports as follows:

Deo Persaud - multiple punctured wounds on the left upper limbs and left upper abdomen; quadular C imbedded pieces of metal; tenderness and (2) a lacerated wound on the L elbow joint 1 x 1/5 inches deep caused by explosive (material) substance.
Denis Ross - a punctured wound on the L post chest wall L x inch deep caused by an explosive substance.
Mainawattie - a large bluish black swelling of left eyelid extending to the surface on the Zygomatic bone or cheek bone surface caused by a blunt instrument, e.g. hit against a surface (hard).
Ramsarran - (1) 2nd degree burns on the face, neck, chest arteria posterity and limbs and fingers, and (2) swinging of the hair on the scalp caused by dry head.
Deo Persaud and Ramsarran were admitted to the Hospital.

The scene was visited by Police together with the Govt. Analyst and Govt. Bacteriologist & Pathologist, all of whom carried out on the spot investigation. The police photographer also took pictures of the burnt house and that of the bodies of the deceased. Control samples were taken from various places among the debris on the instruction of the Govt. Analyst who is now carrying out his investigation.

On Tuesday, 14th July, 1964, at about 11.00 a.m. the bodies of Chaman Lall and Shirley Singh which were found in the north-western bedroom were removed to Lyken's Funeral Parlour and on Wednesday, 15th July, 1964, the bodies were taken to the Georgetown Hospital Mortuary where a post mortem examination with dissection was performed by Dr. Balwant Singh, after which they were handed over to relatives for burial which took place on 16th July, 18964, at La Repentir Cemetery and the graves marked.

On Friday, 17th July, 1964 at about 7.40 p.m. Ramsarran died at the Georgetown Hospital from the burns received as a result of the fire. On Monday, 20th July, 1964, a post Mortem examination with dissection was performed on his body and on Tuesday, 21st July, 1964 it was buried at Good Hope, E.C.D.

The deceased, Chaman Lall, had a life Insurance Policy which was in force with the British American Life Insurance Co. Ltd., for $560:- with double indemnity. The total loss suffered by Doodharie is about $40,000:- which included his stock & household belongings.

On the 28th July, 1964 a warrant was applied for the arrest of John Grimes for murder. Contrary to Section 100 of the Criminal Law (Offenses) Ordinance, Chapter 10.

Dennis Ross died on the 14th August, 1964, as a result of injuries he received.

FREEDOM HOUSE- 41 ROBB STREET, GEORGETOWN.
The Progressive Book Shop is housed at the bottom flat of a three storeyed building known as Freedom House at Lot 41 Robb St., Georgetown. The building is owned by the People's Progressive Party.

On the 17th July, 1964, at about 10.45 a.m. Michael Forde, deceased, Una Mulsac, Patricia Christian, Mary Nunes and Hilda Gouveia were in the book shop. At that time a man of African decent entered the book shop with a parcel. He inquired about books and was shown a book entitled 'NEW CUBA' by Hilda Gouveia who asked him to buy it. He did so by paying her with a dollar note. The book cost 5¢. Hilda Gouveia handed the money to the deceased, Michael Forde, who was then the cashier. She was given 95¢ to give the purchaser of the book but the man had left the shop leaving a parcel behind which he had taken there.

Hilda Gouveia drew Michael Forde's attention to the parcel and she went out of the shop advertising books on the pavement. Michael Forde reported to Una Mulsac what happened and Mulsac told him to take the parcel outside. He took the parcel outside followed by Mary Nunes and Patricia Christian. While he was outside the building on the eastern side, he attempted to open the parcel which exploded killing him instantly and injuring the following persons who were on the premises:-

UNA MULSAC DAVID MICHAEL
MARY NUNES FELIX BAPTISTE
PARTICIA CHRISTIAN ALLAN HACKETT
XXXX RESPAT STEPHEN ANDREWS
HARRY SINGH SHIRLEY CHESTER
RAMBROSE SINGH YVONNE BOBB
RAJKUMAR BHARAT
MRS. Janet Jagan and some other persons who were in the center floor were unhurt.

Freedom House was extensively damaged and a building immediately east of it was demolished.
The deceased was removed to Georgetown Hospital mortuary where a Post Mortem examination was performed by Dr. Balwant Singh and the body was later buried. The doctor found that the cause of death was due to hemorrhage and shock due to explosive device.

GIMPEX BUILDING - BRICKDAM
Gimpex store and office are housed in a three-storeyed building at lot 23 Brickdam, the building is owned by Parbattie Bhagwandin and it is insured with the Hand-in-Hand Insurance co. Ltd. against fire, riot and malicious damage for $20,000:- In the storeroom of the building goods are kept for sale.

On the 17th July, 1964 about 10.30 a.m. a man of African decent entered the yard and went to the building with a parcel in his hand. He had a discussion with Raymond Mohamed about the price of car tires. Raymond Mohamed sent the man to Michael Haynes, a clerk in the said building. He went upstairs and left the building in a haste telling Raymond Mohamed that he, Mohamed, must get the price for him as he would return.

Shortly after he left, there was a loud explosion at the northern side of the building which damaged it to the extent of $12,000:- and killed Edward Griffith who was in the yard. The explosion caused fire which damaged goods to the value of $20,000:-. These goods were not insured. This explosion occurred immediately after the one at Freedom House.

The following persons were injured as a result of the explosion:-

Henry Sharpe - Medical report not yet obtained.
Richard Todd - Dazed since falling. History of unconsciousness abrasions (r) knee. Admitted for observation.
Charles Ince - Medical report not yet obtained.
Percy Sue - Lacerated wound (L) wrist. Abrasions (L) shoulder.
Clovis Thompson - Lacerated wound (L) knee. Punctured wound (R)

On 18th July, 1964, Dr. Balwant Singh performed a Post Mortem on the body of Edward Griffith and the body later buried. The doctor found that the cause of death was due to hemorrhage and shock due to explosive device.

LIQUOR RESTAURANT - ALEXANDER & CHARLOTTE STS.
Ramrattan is the owner of the two flat building situated at 1ot 177 Charlotte & Alexander Sts., Lacytown. He lives in the top flat with his wife and six children namely Darshanand, 26 years, Devakanand 18 years, Stayanand 17 years, Shardanand 15 years, Parmanand 12 years, and Marjorie 7 years, and grand-children Bando 6 years, and Padmini 7 years. He carries on a grocery and parlour and liquor Restaurant in the bottom flat. The entrance to the liquor Restaurant is in Charlotte St. There is a wooden wall and sash which separate the grocery and parlour. The property valued at $36,000:- is insured with the B.G. & Trinidad Fire Insurance Co. for $8,000:-.

On Wednesday, 22nd July, 1964 at about 8.35 p.m. Darshanand Ramrattan, one of Ramrattan's sons was standing by the door of the restaurant looking in a westerly direction when he saw a negro man towing another on a lady's bicycle on its carrier. Whilst looking at them, he saw the one who was being towed got off the bicycle and moved towards him. He kept on looking and saw the rider rode past and turned north on Alexander St. As the one who was walking was about to pass him he saw him throw a parcel through the opened door into the restaurant which caused an explosion. The man ran north in Alexander St., and escaped.

Damage was done to the extent of $1,250:- in the restaurant and the following persons were injured:-

(i) Parbattie Ramrattan Lacerated wound (L) leg.
Punctured wound (R) ankle. (F.B.) in wound, lacerated wound (L) of abdomen.
Punctured wound (R) arm and below (R) eyelid. Superficial laceration wound (L) side of Hospital.
(ii) Satyanand Ramrattan Medical Report not yet obtained.
(iii) Darshanand Ramrattan Medical Report not yet obtained.
(iv) Arjune Paul Punctured wounds both post. Aspect both thighs. Punctured wounds (2) buttock and tomi (R) elbow and (R) arm.
(iv) Basil Mc Arthur Punctured wounds (R) leg and (R) arm & (L) leg.

SHOP AT EAST & MURRAY STS., GEORGETOWN
34. Jairam Cheddi and his family occupy the eastern portion on the bottom flat of a two storyed building at lot 309 East & Murray Sts., Georgetown. The part they occupy is divided into two. The northern half is their dwelling and the southern portion is a parlour and grocery.
On the 23rd July, 1964 at about 8.25 p.m. Jairam Cheddie, his wife Sachee, his brother-in-law Samsundar Kissoon and the landlord Ramnarine Singh were in the living room north of the parlour.

On the time given about (8.25) p.m. a lighted object was thrown through the eastern window of the parlour from East Street. The object struck the floor and rolled towards the passage leading to the living room,. Ramnarine Singh went outside the parlour and saw a man of African decent walking away north along East Street. As the man saw him he ran towards Middle St. He Ramnarine Singh, ran after him and shouted "hold him". The man jumped on a bicycle bar and rode away in company with another man. In Middle St., they disappeared from him. By that time there was an explosion in the parlour and two of the four persons, namely Hardai and Deodat who were inside were killed. The other two persons Jairam Chedie and Shrikant Cheddie were injured and were examined by Dr. Sankar whose Medical Report reads as follows:-

Jairam Cheddie - Multiple punctured wounds on the legs (L) arm and abdomen caused by explosive materials.
Khrikant Cheddie - Medical Report not yet obtained.
Damage was done to the building and Jairam Cheddie suffered a loss of stock to the extent of $600:-.

Dr. Balwant Singh performed Post Mortem examination on the bodies of Deodat and Hardai Kissoon on 25th July, 1964 and found that the cause of death of both persons was laceration of the brain with hemorrhage due to injury to the head and multiple bomb injuries respectively. The bodies were later buried.

HOUSE AT 32 CROSS STREET, MC DOOM VILLAGE, E.B.D.
Olga Samaroo, aged about 56 years, a widow of East Indian decent is the owner of a two flat building situated at 37 Cross St., Mc Doom Village, E.B.D. She lives at the top flat with some of her children. The bottom flat which is divided into 2 Apts., is occupied by two of her sons and their wives and children.

On the 26th July, 1964 at 1.40 a.m. there was an explosion under the southern side of the building which caused damage to the bottom flat of the building and household effects to the extent of $2,500:-.

The following persons were killed as a result of the explosion:-

Evelyn Samaroo, aged 21 years.
Pamela Samaroo, aged 5 years.
Kamala Samaroo, aged 1 month.

The dead bodies were moved to the Georgetown Hospital mortuary where Post Mortem examination were carried out on them by Dr. Balwant Singh after which the bodies were handed over to relatives who buried them. Dr. Balwant Singh gave the cause of death as follows:-

Evelyn Samaroo - Haemorrhage and shock due to multiple injuries.
Pamela Samaroo - (1) Laceration of brain with hemorrhage due to
(i) Fracture of the skull due to
(ii) Injury to the head.
(iii) Kamala Samaroo - Laceration of the brain with hemorrhage due to injury to the head.

Immediately after the explosion a man of African decent was seen in the vicinity of the house hiding in a clump of bushes. An alarm was made and the man ran. He was chased by John Devince, Compton Frank and George Johnson. The man escaped from them and entered a canefield. One side of a pair of black shoes was found in a yard the man entered and disappeared.

On 9th August, 1964, at about 2.00 a.m. the Police received certain information at Brickdam Police Station. As a result of the information received, a police party went to the Elizabeth Guest House at Charlotte & Wellington Sts. and searched a room occupied by Emanuel Fairbairn who is known as Emanuel Batson or Hommel. In the room the Police found 657 rounds ammunition for various types of firearms, one .38 caliber pistol, one .22 pistol, ten sticks gelatine, 5 detenators 2 time devices for setting of electrical charges, safety fuse, Army regulations belt and caps. Fairbairn told the police that the articles were given to him by Janet Jagan, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party, but later confessed that he mentioned that on Friday, 17th July, 1964, at 8.00 a.m. Claude Graham had given him a small square box and told him that it was a bomb for GIMPEX. He must give it to Godfrey Egerton and he would carry it. He had done as he was instructed.

Following this, he also confessed that on the 17th day of July, 1964, Clive Wilson had given him in the presence of George Roberts at Congress Place, a parcel bomb & instructed him to leave it at Freedom House, and he did so. George Roberts was found and questioned. He denied being present when the bomb was given to Fairbairn. Clive Wilson was not found to date. Emanuel Fairbairn also mentioned that he was employed at the Firm of Messrs.. Clarke & Martin, Solicitors, as a watchman. L.F.S. Burnham is a member of this Firm.

As a result of questioning, Godfrey Egerton was taken into Police Custody. He confessed that the had taken a parcel bomb to Gimpex on 17th July, 1964 at the instruction of Emanuel Fairbairn and he left it there.

Between 5.00 and 6.00 p.m,. on the 9th August, 1964 police and army carried out a search on the premises of Claude Graham at Perseverance, E.C.D., and two home made gelignite bombs were found buried in a fibre shed. The following persons were found on the premises:-

William Joseph.
Charles Pollard.
Simon Mc Phoy.
Belle Anderson.

An explosive expert from the British Army found that the bombs were dangerous and as a result they were destroyed. The four persons named above and Claude Graham were subsequently charged under regulation 49A (1) (b) of the Emergency regulation 1964.

On the 20th August, 1964 Godfrey Egerton who was in custody of Michael Forde a result of the explosion which occurred at Freedom house and also the murder of Edward Griffith as a result of the bombing at Gimpex.

Charges will be brought against Emanuel Fairbairn for the murder of Michael Forde as a result of the explosion which occurred at Freedom House; and also the murder of Edward Griffith as a result of the bombing at GIMPEX. He will also be charged with possession of ammunition, firearms and explosives under Regulation 49A (1) (b) of the emergency powers regulations 1964.

Emanuel Fairbain is now in St. Joseph's mercy Hospital suffering from injuries he received. Medical report in relation to the injuries are attached.
Detective Superintendent.
Crime Squad B8 Dam,
9th August, 1964.

COPY

EMANUEL FAIRBAIRN
"I Emanuel Fairbairn wish to make a statement. I want someone to write down that I say. I have been told that I need not say anything unless I wish to do so and that whatever I say may be given in evidence.
(Sgd) Emanuel Fairbairn.
I does watchman at Clarke & Martin by night and I does get a small piece. They does pay me according to the money they make. During the day I does go to Congress Place, the PNC Headquarters in Camp St., and there I got to know Chippie Graham, because he does detail the watchman duties. In Friday, 17th July, 1964, about 8.00 a.m. Chippie Graham gave me a small square box, he said it was a bomb for Gimpex and I must give it to Godfrey Edgerton and he going to carry it. Egerton was at Congress Place and I give him the box with the bomb and he ride away on his cycle. About 11 o'clock time I was still at Congress Place when I hear the explosion. I see Egerton later the Afternoon but I did not discuss the story with him because I did done know everything.
On Friday the 31st July, 1964 at 11.00 p.m. Graham bring all these ammunition, fuse wire, gelatine, detenators, two pistols and all these other things including these two batteries with these two watches and asked me to keep them in my house. All these things been in a rice bag. I took the bag and throw it under the bed. This morning about 4.30 o'clock the Police went home at me and find the things in the bag, Graham bring the things to me in a jeep PP 851.
5.15 p.m. (Sgd.) Emanuel Fairbairn
9/8/64.
Witnesses (1) B. RAGHUBIR ASST. SUPT.
(2) J. KING D.C. 4879
Taken by me at crime Prevention Squad, Brickdam, at 5.15 p.m. on 9/8/64 and read over by Emanuel Fairbairn who said it is true and correct and that he had nothing to add or alter and signed his name to it in my presence.
(Sgd.) Jainarine Det. Inspe.
Eve Leary, Aug. 10, 1964.

COPY
Commenced at 3.45 p.m. EMANUEL FAIRBAIRN
Emanuel Fairbairn having been duly cautioned in the following words "You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but what you say may be put into writing and given as evidence.
(Sgd.) Emanuel Fairbairn 10/8/64
Emanuel Fairbairn, wish to make a statement and I want you Superintendent Britton to write down what I say. I have been told that I need not say anything unless I wish to do so and that whatever I say may be given in evidence'.
(Sgd.) Emanuel Fairbairn 10/8/64

On Friday the 17th July, 1964 at 10.30 a.m. I received a parcel bomb from one Clive Wilson of east La Penitence Housing Scheme at Congress Place, Camp St. Georgetown. He told me to carry it to Freedom House at Robb St., Georgetown. One George Roberts was with me when Clive Wilson gave me the bomb. This George Roberts belongs to Anns Grove carried the parcel bomb on a bicycle and went into the book shop at Freedom, Robb St., met some people in the book shop and I took down some books and looked at them. I had the parcel bomb with me and I put it on the counter in the book shop. I bought a book for 5¢ and paid a woman there with $1:- note. I went away with the book and my change I rode away to Camp St., and when I was opposite Congress Place the bomb go off".
(Sgd.) Emanuel Fairbairn 10/8/64
I have read the above statement and I have been told that I can correct alter or add anything I wish. This statement is true. I have made it of my free will'
(Sgd.) Emanuel Fairbairn 10/8/64
Completed at 4.22 p.m. Witness: F. Simple Sgt. 5136.

I hereby certify that this statement was taken by me between 3.45 p.m. and 4.22 p.m. on the 10/8/64, in the presence of Sgt. 5136 Simple. I read it over to Emanuel Fairbairn in the presence of Sgt. Simple. Emanuel Fairbairn also read it. He was told by me that he could correct, alter or add anything he wished. He made alternations, said it was true and correct and signed his man to it in our presence.
(Sgd.) Paul Britton Det.Supt.
10/8/64

ARTICLES FOUND AT THE HOME OF EMANUEL FAIRBAIN AT 192 CHARLOTTE & WELLINGTON STS., ON 8/8/64 AT 4.55 a.m.

1 parcel containing 189 .22 bullets
2 boxes '83 .22 '
1 parcel ' 25 .45 '
1 parcel ' 15 .22 '
1 ' 56 .22 & .25 bullets
1 ' 22 .24 bullet
1. ' 39 .32 & .65 bullets
1 matchbox '12 .22 bullets
1 parcel '26 .32 '
1 '19 .38 '
1 '1 .22 (long) bullet
3 Clips with 10 .303 Dummies
1 parcel '67 .303 (live) bullets
1 '4 12 gauge cartridges
4 boxes '84 20 gauge (SSG) cartridges
1 box '23 16 ' (BB) '
1 .22 pistol
1 .38 revolver No. 27446
1 bullet stand
1 5-arm sight or gauge
5 detonators.
2 pocket watches attached separately on Berec Batteries with electrical wire.
1 roll scotch tape
1 jute bag
1 volunteer steel helmet
1 volunteer caps or ground sheet
1 'Regulation belt stamped No. 2295893 A
1 canvas haversack
1 - 1964 diary containing a quantity of documents.
1 - grip containing plans and a quantity of documents.
1 box containing tablets to keep awake.

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