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Pig-Raising Societies. The first of these was established in March 1952, with the aim of developing pork supplies in the Colony. Several societies have purchased boars and assist their members in obtaining feed on credit, with financial aid from the Joseph Trust Fund.
Salaried Workers' Thrift & Loan Societies. The first of these was established in June 1953 by workers and officers of the Nightsoil Distribution Centre in Tsun Wan, operat- ing under the Vegetable Marketing Organization. Following its success, a similar society was registered in September 1953 by employees of the Fish & Vegetable Marketing Organizations, including civil servants. The aims are to encourage members to save, and to utilize savings for small individual loans.
Cooperative Building Societies. To ease the housing problem and to assist civil servants wishing to obtain their own quarters, the Government has provided financial aid in the form of loans through the medium of these societies. The first and largest (336 members) was formed in March 1954, and was followed by the registration of five smaller societies this year. Their functions are to apply to the Government for necessary loans and building sites, and to ensure that proper repayments are made.
Irrigation Societies. To ensure water supplies and irrigation facilities for members. Situated where irrigation is difficult, the 2 societies own and operate pumps for obtain- ing water from streams and conveying it to members' fields.
Draft Animal Society. To obtain draft animals, and make them available to members for work in their fields.
Fishpond Society. Registered in December 1954, and situated at Luk Keng, near Shataukok, this Society aims to develop and improve pond fish culture. It operates under the advice of the Fisheries Division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, obtaining initial finan- cial help from the Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association.
Credit and Consumers' Society. Registered in 1955, this society was formed by 226 members of the Forestry Division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry. Its aims are those of a salaried workers thrift &