Police - In 1929 traffic problems at Nairobi had become a real headache for the Police. The first "white lines" were painted at the junction of Government Road and River Roads by Superintendent H.P. Rice, Cadet Asst. Superintendent E.K. Laws and Inspector Corry Thomas. On Saturday afternoons and some Sunday mornings they were busily occupied with their paint pots and brushes. There was a good bit of trial and error about the whole matter and often to the confusion of the motorist two or three lines of varying clarity would appear at some corners. The "island" in Delamere Avenue opposite the New Stanley Hotel did not exist then. But some empty petrol drums were placed in position as an experiment, while the Police strove to direct vehicular traffic in navigating these obstacles until the most convenient size and shape of the proposed island could be determined. This makeshift contraption became known as the "Barrellogram". For a time, at least, it furnished an intriguing game for motorists, which resembled one of ninepins, and was much enjoyed by all, perticularly after a party at Torrs Hotel.

Hut has O St J Corry-Thomas died 1995 aged 93, married to Betsy, CPM Police OCPD, with two children Chris and Trevor - Kisumu

Asst. Superintendent, Kenya Police in 1939, appointed 1933. Originally Constable 1927. Senior Super in 1953, on leave pending retirement