ASIATIC EMIGRATION.
No. 30 of 1915.
1389
[Fourth Schedule
sufficient for the protection of such emigrants carried as deck passengers from the sun and from rain;
(2) the space appropriated to such emigrants carried as deck passengers shall contain at the least 16 superficial feet for every adult, that is to say, for every emigrant above 12 years of age and for every 2 emigrants between 1 and 12 years of age;
(3) in case emigrants are carried as deck passengers in addition to other emigrants for whom accommodation between decks is provided, the space to be appropriated for such emigrants carried as deck passengers shall be reckoned exclusively of the space of 4 superficial feet per adult required to be left clear on the upper deck for the use of such other emigrants.
7. The following conditions as to provisions shall be observed, to the satisfaction of the Emigration Officer-
(1) provisions, fuel and water shall be placed on board, of good quality, properly packed and sufficient for the use and consumption of the emigrants, over and above the victualling of the crew, during the intended voyage, according to the following scales-
as to provisions.
Scale for Chinese.
per day.
Rice or bread stuffs 1 lb.
Dried and/or salt fish 1/2 lb.
Chinese condiment and curry stuffs 1 oz.
Fresh vegetables, which will keep sweet for short voyages, such as potatoes, turnips, carrots and pumpkins 1 lb.
Firewood 2 lb.
Water (to be carried in tanks or sweet casks) 1 gallon.
Scale for Indians.
Atta or rice 1/2 lb.
Fresh vegetables which will keep for short voyages, such as sweet potatoes, onions, turnips, carrots and pumpkins 1 lb.
Ghee 4 oz.
Salt 1/2 oz.
Sugar 2 oz.
Tea 1/2 oz.
Chillies 1/4 oz.
Turmeric 1/4 oz.
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