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“... During 1921 the two members selected from the retiring Committee of the Tung Wa Hospital and the Po Leung Kuk, who hold their appointments for one year, were Messrs. Li Wing- kwong and Kwok Siu-lau vice Messrs. To Sze-tun and Wong lu-tung whose terms had expired. 34. The balance to the credit of the District Watchmen Fund at the end of the year was $31,063, as compared with $28,875 on January 1st, the income thus exceeding the expen- diture by $2,188. Of the balance, $28,000 is invested in Hong- kong War Loan, and the remainder $3,063 deposited in the Colonial Treasury. 35. The total strength of the District Watchmen Force at the end of the year was 101, one less than on January 1stone vacancy caused by death had not yet been tilled. The approved strength is 102. 36. The number of convictions secured by members of the force was 363 as compared with 426 in 1920 and 164 in 1919. 37. The Detective Staff numbered 23 in 1921. Police Sub- Inspector Murphy continued in charge, but as in...”
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“...- D 13 - 8.Marine Court. 22. During the year 1921 two courts were held, viz.: On the 22nd day of March, 1921, to enquire into the circumstances of the stranding of the British Steamship Hong Moh, Official Number 85,802 of Singapore, Mr. Henry William Holmes, certificate of competency as Master No. 2279 of Hongkong, was Master. On the 31st day of March, 1921, to enquire into the circum- stances of the stranding of the British Steamship Hong Wan I", Official Number 73,866 of Singapore, Mr. John Sylvester Liddell, certificate of competency as Master No. 477 of New Zealand, was Master. 9.Examination of Masters, Mates, and Engineers. (Under Board of Trade Regulation*.) 23. The following Tables show the number of Candidates examined under Ordinance No. 10 of .1899 for Certificates of Compe- tency, distinguishing those who passed from those who failed : ---------- -------------- 1 (frade. Passed. 1 j Failed. Master, ... 21 14 Master, River Steamers, 1 1 First Mate, 32 18 Only...”
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“...Table XXI. Return of Registers of Vessels Cancelled at the Port of Hongkong during the year 1921. Name of Vessel. Official I Number, 1. Paco Figuera 2. Rotor ua. .. 3. Fatshan. .. 4. Szechuen, 5. Gabo, 6. Sochow. .. 7. Whangpu, 8. Ming Sang 9. Lee Sang, 10. Singaporean. ...... 11. Hong Kheng....... 12. Fin Seng: ...... 13. Roberto Figuerns. 14. Shi a Cheong,...... 15. Ilunslet, .......... 16. Cavanba,............ 17. Kupara, ............ 18. Kwangchow, ...... 19. Alausang,............. 20. Burrumbeet....... 96.370 75.214 8S,s'43 151,411 79.541 151.419 151.420 150.114 150.118 87,587 93,210 82.865 95,100 139,570 137.678 1 13,973 123,662 151.428 151.423 91,487 O o g> q-4 c op to 'So £ 0) o Cd E-i "GS Q '5c 0) P5 2.695 555 1.039 1,594 1.246 1,594 1.975 969 972 830 3.085 378 1,168 89 3.687 281 786 1.572 2.063 1.561 11.19 6.17 6.87 7.20 12.20 2.21 2.21 2,21 2.21 8.16 8.15 5.21 7.15 7.17 2.15 2 17 1.20 9.21 5.21 7.20 Rio Schooner None Schooner Nil Schooner...”
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“...G 4 9.Registrar of Companies. On the 31st December there were 421 companies oil the Hong- kong Register, of which 13 were in course of liquidation. Daring the year 64 new companies were put on the Register and 21 struck off. " The fees collected in respect of China companies amounted to $53,380.31 and those in respect of other.companies to $14,673.30. No firm was registered under the Chinese Limited Partnership Ordinance, 1911. or under the Limited Partnership Ordinance, No. 18 of 1912. Deposits of the total, value of $4,265,000.00 have been made by Insurance Companies under Fire and Marine Insurance Companies Deposit Ordinance, 1917. 10.Fees and Commission. The total sum collected during the year by way of fees and commission amounted to $58,830.97 as against $59,957.31 in the previous year. 11.Staff. Sir William Rees-Davies, Chief Justice, returned from leave of absence on 9th October. Mr. Justice Gompertz, Puisne Judge, and Mr. J. R. Wood, Police Magistrate, acted as Chief...”
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“...Transferred to Land Force : Resignations.....................7 Dismissals.................... 2 Desertions........................2 Transferred to Land Force ...2 13 Enlistments............13 Launches. Nos. 1, 2 and 4 Cruising Launches have been thoroughly overhauled during the year, they are now all in good running order. No. 2 launch is still troubled with white ants. The kitchens aft had to be stripped and the continuous application of " Atlas A is required. No. 3 Launch was brought into Hong- kong in May last and found to be in a very bad state. She was condemned and sold. S/L Shun Lee" was hired to take the place of No. 3 and was later purchased by the Government and is now at Kwong Hip Loong's Shipyard undergoing an overhaul and should prove to be a very useful cruising launch when the work has been completed. Harbour Launches. Nos. <5, 6 and 7.Nos. 6 and 7 have run continuously during the year, No. 6 is in excellent condition, No. 7 requires more attention. They have both done...”
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“...any time of the day or night at the two disinfecting stations and also by day at the Eastern and Western Sanitary offices at each of which a staff of bearers is kept. The appended table shows the number of times ambulance and boxes were used. Ditto*** Western station Station matrict Mnrirt Hongkong. Kowloon. uistixct. Mm ict. Ambulances European, 116 52 31 1 Ambulances Chinese,... 218 262 73 101 Dead boxes, ............ 677 1,168 216 454 In 1920 ambulances were called for 692 times from Hong- kong Disinfecting Station. The smaller number of calls in 1921 is due to the introduction of motor-ambulances under the Police Department. Appendix J shows the stations at which Sanitary Department Ambulances are obtainable in emergencies. At these stations there are no bearers attached and volunteer bearers must be obtained when required. Public Bath Houses. The appended table shows the number of men, women and children who used the bath houses during 1921 and 1920. 1920. Wanchai, Cross...”
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“...Land Sales, Hong- kong. In Kowloon, an extension of 10,670 square feet was granted to Kowloon Permanent Pier No. 51, opposite Kowloon Marine Lot No. 40, for a premium of $1,067.00, and an extension of 6,975 square feet was granted to Kowloon Permanent Pier No. 6, opposite Kowloon Marine Lot 11, for a premium of $8,370.00, In New Kowloon, there was one grant under long lease, viz : New Kowloon Permanent Pier No. 5, opposite Lot 122, D.D. 448, Gin Drinkers Bay. This pier contained an area of 900 square feet and the premium paid was $90.00. Licences for the following temporary piers were issued or renewed :21 in Hongkong, 15 in Kowloon, and 12 in the New Territories. Licences were also issued or renewed for 17 slipways in Hongkong, 3 in Kowloon, and 2 in the New Territories, the total fees of which amounted to $6,315.00. The premia derived in respect of temporary piers amounted to $1,403.57. 20'. Cemeteries.In Kowloon...”
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“...works which have been completed or commenced during the year in addition to the larger ones specifically mentioned above : Works Completed. 22 European houses in Hongkong, including 4 in the Peak District, 9 ,, ,, ,, Kowloon, 41 Chinese houses in Victoria, 42 ,, ,, ,, Hongkong Villages, 175 ,, ,, Yaumati and Mo ng kok tsui, 8 Taikoktsui, 121 ,, ,, ,, Shamshuipo, 12 ,, ,, ,, Kowloon Villages, and 50 ,, Kowloon Bay Reclamation, besides numerous buildings of a non-domestic character in Hong- kong and Kowloon....”
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“...B. O. Work. Q 24 Works Commenced, 33 European houses in Hongkong, including 6 in the Peak District, 27 ,, ,, ,, Kowloon, 81 Chinese houses in Victoria, 15 ,, ,, Hongkong Villages, 156 ,, ,, ,, Yaumati and Mongkoktsui, 6 ,, ,, ,, Taikoktsui, 96 ,, ,, Shamslruipo, 1 ,, ,, ,, Kowloon Village, and 51 ,, ,, Kowloon Bay Reclamation, besides numerous buildings of a non-domestic character in Hong- kong and Kowloon. Work in connection with Resumptions for Street Widening Purposes, &c. 41. The necessity for the inauguration of a new sub-department has previously been referred to in paragraph 21a. It is intended primarily to deal with : (ft.) Street Improvement Schemes : (i.) Setting out and checking alignments, (ii.) Valuations of the properties affected. (iii.) Preparation of particulars for completion of surrender of properties referred to in (ii). (ib.) Valuation and resumption of all other properties that may be required by Government other than purely agricultural areas or...”
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“...I'.W.K. Kowloou. - Q 72 - 21", 18", and 15" storm-water drain in Bowring Street from Shanghai Street to Parkes Street ; 33" storm-water drain in Nelson Street from Portland Street to Coronation Road ; 21" storm-water drain in Soy Street from K.I.L. 1303 to K.I.L. 1408 ; 9" storm-water drain in Parkes Street from Saigon Street to Ningpo Street ; 9" storm-water.drain in Fife Street, from Shanghai Street to Hong Lok Street. A considerable number of new gullies were constructed and connected to the storm-water drainage system. The number of drain connections made was 89. 1921 Estimates, .................................... $30,000.00 1921 Expenditure (from Govern- ment funds)..................... $27,990.62 1921 Expenditure (contributions bv various lessees) ............ 989.14 ---- 28,979.70 143. an sums of Lighting.1.4 lamps were erected during the year in the Kowloon and Shamshuipo Districts9 electric and 5 gas. 1921 Estimates,........................ $1,500.00 1921 Expenditure...”